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Aggieland

Friday, May 4th, 2012
Welcome to Aggieland, College Station Bed and Breakfasts

The sign says it all.

“Howdy” is how you’ll be greeted when you arrive at a College Station, Texas Bed and Breakfast, or just about anywhere else in Aggieland. Home to Texas A&M University, Aggieland is a special place with a big heart and strong traditions.

Just why is it so special? If you’re an Aggie yourself, you know all about it. If you’re a prospective Aggie, you’ll find out. It’s hard to describe, but it’s easy to recognize. It’s the unique school spirit that exists here, the “spirit that can ne’er be told”. Curious? You should be.

College Station Bed and Breakfasts are idea for folks visiting Aggieland for an event at Texas A&M or to check out the school. They are also a good choice for folks who are touring Central Texas and visiting the area at large.

Aggieland Bed and Breakfasts

Drive by the Aggie Barn.

College Station is close to historic downtown Bryan, which is undergoing revitalization and is a great spot to shop for antiques.

The Brazos Valley African American Museum in Bryan is a fascinating chronicle of the history of African American life, from ancient civilizations to the present day.

Messina Hof Winery is close to College Station. They produce over 50 varietal wines and offer daily winery tours and wine tastings.

It’s impossible to feel like a stranger in Aggieland, thanks to its generous spirit of hospitality. We think you’ll find that hospitality extends to the Bed and Breakfasts of College Station, as well.

Spend a few days discovering Aggieland. It’s a delightful place to be.

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Holiday Events in Central Texas and the Hill Country

Sunday, November 20th, 2011

There are lots of good reasons to spend the holidays in Central Texas and the Texas Hill Country.

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The Marble Falls Walkway of Lights.

The weather is lovely–not too hot, not too cold. German, Czechoslovakian, and Mexican roots make for eclectic cultural, dining, and shopping experiences. And charming towns, such as Boerne, New Braunfels, Bastrop, Fredericksburg, and La Grange, have a host of festive activities. November and December are wonderful months to stay in Texas Bed and Breakfasts throughout Central Texas and the Texas Hill Country.

Festive Events Abound:

  • Stop by Fredericksburg for the Yuletide Celebration on November 25, 2011, which features a 26 foot tall German Christmas Pyramid, a 30 foot Christmas tree with locally made German-style ornaments, and a whole Gingerbread Village.
  • Skate outdoors on real ice in at the Eisbahn in Fredericksburg, November 25, 2011 through Jaunuary 1, 2012.
  • Shop St. Nicolausmarkt, a traditional German Christmas Market in Fredericksburg, December 2 and 3, 2011.
  • Experience Dickens on Main in downtown Boerne the two weekends after Thanksgiving. There will be live music, horse-drawn carriage rides, and even snow. It’s magical.
  • Watch the Weihnachts Parade in Boerne on December 3, 2011, from 6 to 9 p.m.
  • Head to Boerne Market Days, December 10 and 11, 2011. A fun outdoor crafts fair with antiques, jewelry, and bargains. Shop to outstanding live music.
  • Browse the amazing Weihnachsmarkt, or Christmas market, of New Braunfels, November 18-20, 2011.
  • Enjoy Wassailfest in New Braunfels, when all are invited to drink wassail and celebrate the holidays. December 1, 2011 at the Main Plaza.
  • Visit Gruene Market Days, held the third weekend of November and the first weekend of December. Since all products sold are created by the vendors themselves, it’s a fabulous place to find unique gifts.
  • Early December in La Grange is filled with special events such as the German Christmas and Trail of Lights at Monument HIll State Park, the Main Street Christmas Schmekenfest on the Square (say that three times fast), and the Czech Christmas Choral Concert. More information may be found at Monument Hill State Park.

 

Don’t just stay home this holiday season. Explore Central Texas and the Texas Hill Country. Enjoy hospitality at various Texas Bed and Breakfasts throughout the region. It’s a gift worth giving yourself.

 

 

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Texas Wildflower Days

Monday, March 21st, 2011

March 14 through May 31, 2011 are celebrated as Wildflower Days in the Texas Hill Country and Central Texas. Green grasslands and fields are transformed into a shimmering blue as bluebonnets blossom. The road beckons at this time of year; we feel compelled to hop on a bike or drive with the windows open, delighting in spring blooms and the fresh fragrance of spring.

It's spring! Come see the Texas wildflowers.

Follow the wildflowers.

Travel itineraries at this time of year tend to be built around what is blooming. A good place to start is the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, at the University of Texas at Austin. The Gardens are expansive and diverse, showcasing gracious Live Oaks, large Mountain Laurel, and of course meadows full of Central Texas wildflowers. Before you leave, stop by the store to see the current exhibit, Ken Moore Bluebonnets, through May 30. His colorful oil paintings are a nice way to keep bluebonnets forever in bloom on your walls.

After learning a bit about the wildflowers native to Central Texas and the Texas Hill Country, take to the road. Traverse the Texas Hill Country, staying in Bed and Breakfasts from New Braunfels to El Dorado, Marble Falls to Boerne. Then head into Central Texas, over to Brenham and up to Madisonville. Enjoy lodging in a number of Central Texas Bed and Breakfasts and Hill Country Bed and Breakfasts as you go.

Additional information about Texas wildflowers may be found at Wildflowers in the Hill Country.

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The Old Spanish Trail in Texas

Saturday, January 22nd, 2011

The Old Spanish Trail once ran from St. Augustine, Florida, to San Diego, California. It was created to be the shortest route between the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean, and the southernmost transcontinental highway. It took fifteen years to complete, as work was often hampered by difficult geographic conditions such as rivers and swamplands, but it finally opened for travel in 1929. Today, Interstate 10 largely follows the old OST, although it begins in Santa Monica, CA, and ends in Atlantic Beach, FL.

One third of the Old Spanish Trail runs through Texas – from swamps by the Sabine River in East Texas to deserts west of El Paso. Some of the best preserved parts of the OST are found in Central Texas and the Texas Hill Country. A great way to craft an itinerary is to travel sections of the Old Spanish Trail, staying in comfortable Texas Bed and Breakfasts along the way. (more…)

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Austin Spring Festivals

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

Austin is a Central Texas town where a lot happens. South by Southwest has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean there are no more festivals on the horizon this spring.

If you like contemporary art and innovative performance art, be spontaneous and book a room at an Austin bed and breakfast during the Fusebox Festival, which runs now through May 2, 2010. In fact, several events take place the first weekend of May: celebrate spring at the May 1 Maypole Festival at Pioneer Farms, and admire art at the Old Pecan Street Festival on Austin’s Sixth Street, May 1 and 2.

If you need more time to plan your stay at an Austin bed and breakfast, you may be interested in the Classical Guitar Festival, June 22 – 27, 2010. Or stay at a Central Texas bed and breakfast outside of town, and check out the Chamber Music Festival of Marble Falls, June 21 – 26, 2010.

Downtown Austin Skyline | HDR

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