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College-Station
is located in Brazos County in East Central Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 97,534. Situated in the heart of Brazos Valley, College Station and the city of Bryan make up the region known as the Bryan-College Station metropolitan area, which is the 15th largest area in Texas. The total population is 231,623. College Station is home to the main campus of Texas A&M University. The city's name, and in fact, the town's whole existence, is due to the university's location along the railroad. In 2006, Money Magazine named College Station as the "most educated city in Texas," and the 11th most educated in the U.S. It's also been ranked 3 on Kiplinger Magazine's list of "10 Great Places to Live in 2013," College Station is conveniently located within a three-hour drive of five of the nation's 20 largest cities. The recognition doesn't end there. A few other Attractions include the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum, which has become a major tourist attraction with over 125,000 visitors per year. College Station is also home to 52 city parks that cover more than 1,400 acres. Amenities at the parks include swimming pools, hiking trails, playgrounds, dog parks, tennis courts, basketball courts, volleyball and softball fields, picnic pavilions, a large outdoor amphitheater and a skate park.
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College Station Vacation Rentals
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College Station Hotels and Resorts
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| Fairfield Inn-bryan | 4613 S Texas Ave | Bryan, TX | | (979) 268-1552 | | College Station Super 8 Motel | 301 Texas Ave | College Station, TX | | (979) 846-8800 | | Comfort Inn College Station | 104 S Texas Ave | College Station, TX | | (979) 846-7333 | | Comfort Suites | 2313 Texas Avenue S | College Station, TX | | (979) 680-9000 | | Comfort Suites | 907 E University Dr | College Station, TX | | (979) 268-5500 | | Courtyard By Marriott College Station | 3939 State Hwy 6 South | College Station, TX | | (800) 321-2211 | | Days Inn | 2514 Texas Ave S | College Station, TX | | (979) 696-6988 | | Hampton Inn | 320 S Texas Ave | College Station, TX | | (979) 846-0184 | | Hilton College Station | 801 University Dr E | College Station, TX | | (979) 693-7500 | | Holiday Inn & Suites | 2500 Earl Rudder Fwy | College Station, TX | | (979) 485-8300 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 1203 Univ Dr E | College Station, TX | | (979) 846-8700 | | Homewood Suites By Hilton | 950 University Drive E | College Station, TX | | (979) 846-0400 | | Howard Johnson Express-College Station | 3702 State Hwy 6 North | College Station, TX | | (979) 693-6810 | | La Quinta Motor Inn #539 College Station | 607 Texas Ave S | College Station, TX | | (979) 696-7777 | | Manor House Inn | 2504 Texas Ave South | College Station, TX | | (800) 231-4100 | | Motel 6 #0362 College Station | 2327 Texas Ave South | College Station, TX | | (979) 696-3379 | | Quality Suites | 3610 Hwy 6 S | College Station, TX | | (979) 695-9400 | | Quality Suites | 1010 University E | College Station, TX | | (979) 695-9500 | | Ramada Inn | 1502 S Texas Ave | College Station, TX | | (979) 693-9891 | | Towneplace Suites By Marriott | 1300 University Dr E | College Station, TX | | (979) 260-8500 | | Vineyard Court Executive Suites | 216 Dominik | College Station, TX | | (979) 693-1220 | | Americas Best Value Inn & Suites | 1601 S Texas Ave | Bryan, TX | 2.7 mi. | (979) 822-6196 | | Preference Inn | 1601 S Texas Ave | Bryan, TX | 2.7 mi. | (979) 822-6196 | | La Salle Hotel | 120 S Main St | Bryan, TX | 3.9 mi. | (866) 822-2000 | | Best Value Inn & Suites | 9484 Hwy 6 | Navasota, TX | 22.2 mi. | (936) 825-8000 | | Best Western Inn Of Navasota | 8965 Hwy 6 | Navasota, TX | 22.2 mi. | (936) 870-4100 | | Super 8 Navasota | 9460 Hwy 6 | Navasota, TX | 22.2 mi. | (936) 825-7775 | | Super 8 - Somerville | 151 Ave B S | Somerville, TX | 22.6 mi. | (979) 596-3884 | | Executive Inn Hearn | | Hearne, TX | 23.1 mi. | (979) 279-5345 | | Executive Inn Hearne | Hwy 6 @ FM485 | Hearne, TX | 23.1 mi. | (979) 279-5345 | | Oak Tree Inn | 1051 N Market | Hearne, TX | 23.7 mi. | (979) 279-5599 |
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College Station Weather & Climate
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Southeast Central Texas has a subtropical humid climate with hot summers and mild winters. This region is one of the hottest in the state of Texas. From June through September, the temperature is generally always above 90 degrees F., and it's not uncommon for it to soar over 100 degrees. High humidity makes it even more uncomfortable. Winters, on the other hand, are mild and pleasant. Thunderstorms are possible in spring and sometimes bring tornadoes to the area. Snowfall is very rare, although it does occur once every couple of years or so. The average high in January is 63 degrees F. Average annual rainfall in this area is 50 inches. Flash flooding sometimes occurs.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
60°F |
39°F |
3.32 in. |
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| February |
65°F |
43°F |
2.38 in. |
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| March |
72°F |
50°F |
2.84 in. |
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| April |
78°F |
56°F |
3.20 in. |
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| May |
85°F |
65°F |
5.05 in. |
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| June |
91°F |
71°F |
3.79 in. |
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| July |
95°F |
73°F |
1.92 in. |
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| August |
96°F |
73°F |
2.63 in. |
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| September |
90°F |
68°F |
3.91 in. |
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| October |
82°F |
59°F |
4.22 in. |
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| November |
70°F |
49°F |
3.18 in. |
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| December |
62°F |
41°F |
3.23 in. |
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College Station Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are Easterwood Field (CLL) located about 3 miles southwest of College Station, the Lone Star Executive airport (CXO) located approximately 58 miles southeast of College Station in Conroe, Texas, the David Wayne Hooks Memorial airport (DWH) located roughly 60 miles southeast of College Station in Houston, Texas, the Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional airport (TPL) located around 73 miles northwest of College Station in Temple, Texas, and finally the George Bush Intcntl Houston airport (IAH) located about 74 miles southeast of College Station in Houston, Texas.
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College Station Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Six Flags AstroWorld | Houston | TX | 83.3 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| SplashTown Waterpark | Spring | TX | 66.5 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Pebble Creek Country Club | College Station | TX | | | | Texas A&M Golf Course | College Station | TX | | | | Hearne Municipal Golf Course | Hearne | TX | 22.6 mi. | | | Bluebonnet Country | Navasota | TX | 22.9 mi. | | | Navasota Municipal Golf Course | Navasota | TX | 22.9 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Baylor University State Park | | TX | 22.0 mi. | | | Washington State Park | | TX | 23.9 mi. | | | Birch Creek State Park | | TX | 28.7 mi. | | | Nails Creek State Park | | TX | 30.9 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Texas A&M Athletic Sports Museum | College Station | TX | | (Miscellaneous) | | | Star of the Republic Museum | Washington | TX | 23.5 mi. | (History) | | Woodlands Science and Art Center | The Woodlands | TX | 59.9 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Cameron Park Zoo | Waco | TX | 79.8 mi. | | | Houston Zoological Gardens | Houston | TX | 83.3 mi. | | | Ellen Trout Zoo | Lufkin | TX | 107.0 mi. | |
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