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    4.5 (2 reviews)

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    15 years ago

    I love the library. It's nicely organized and easy to find what you're looking for. The staff is friendly and helpful.

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    George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum - Oval office copy

    George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum

    4.6(134 reviews)
    5.3 mi

    I've been to many museums through the years. This was my first visit to a presidential…read moremuseum/library, and it was spectacular. In addition to a 25-minute video production about the life of President George H.W. Bush (during which I shed a tear), there are more artifacts here than you can shake a stick at. The guides are quite friendly and knowledgeable, and they are prepared to answer questions. During my visit, there were several original artifacts on display, including FDR's speech on Dec. 8, 1941, and Elvis Presley's original enlistment documents. But those are traveling exhibits. There is plenty of Bush family memoriblia to quench your thirst for some up-close history.

    I love visiting Presidential Libraries when I happen to be in the area. So far I have visited the…read moreones for Hoover (West Branch, IA), Johnson (Austin, Tx), Nixon (Yorba Linda, CA), Reagan (Simi Valley, CA), Truman (Independence MO), and now George H.W. Bush. I was in College Station over the weekend for a Texas A&M Class of 1980 Reunion, and part of the agenda was paying this place a visit. The George H. W. Bush Presidential Library complex, located on the campus of Texas A&M University in College Station, includes the Presidential Library and Museum, the Bush School of Government and Public Service, and the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center. My visit included the main Museum, a separate building holding the very cool Union Pacific 4141 Engine and the Marine One Helicopter, and the graves of President Bush, his Wife Barbara, and their Daughter Robin. The later involves a pretty walk around a scenic pond (and rose garden area) and onwards to a gated plot within a quiet woodsy area. If Gayle is reading this, of course I also took a look through the gift shop at the end of my visit. I found the main museum to be nicely curated, in chronological order, and with lots of interesting things to learn and remember. I found that I needed at least a couple passes through to help layer my visit. Of particular note (besides the 4141 and Marine One) were exhibits noting the fall of the Berlin Wall, Camp David, the family boat (Fidelity), and the car that the Bush family drove out to Texas for the first time. There was also a special (and worth visiting) exhibit when I was there Music America: Iconic Objects From America's Music History. Also, please don't miss the 22 minute orientation video when you first start in. I found that it really helped set the stage for what was to come at this museum.

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    George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum - Presidential limo from his presidency.

    Presidential limo from his presidency.

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    Sterling C. Evans Library - dance!

    Sterling C. Evans Library

    4.5(4 reviews)
    4.4 mi

    Need help? The library staff is here for you! This library…read moreseems like it has overgrown its original spot, and now also includes the building next door, the Library Annex. There's a 'sky bridge' that connects the two libraries. There's not enough signage here! Looking for a book? This library doesn't follow the Dewey Decimal System like most other libraries. They have some collegiate model that I can't understand, and there's not any signs that just say, "Anthropology is here." But if you have a question, there are plenty of librarians on the bottom level. On any of the other floors? Tough luck. Other libraries have numbers you can text a librarian at to ask for help, but I didn't see that. There's not much public art here. The walls are plain and boring. The aisles aren't large enough to get a wheelchair down. There aren't many private study places. I was glad to see that they've got some high speed, large scanners here if you need to make some digital copies of the book you're reading, or copy your buddy's notes. I was surprised to see so many children's books at a university library!

    Evans library truly is a gift sent from above . The 6th floor of this library has seen its fair…read moreshare of my laughs , cries, and even some of my studying !!! The Starbucks locates on the first floor is super convenient to get through a long study sesh but sadly the line is almost always long . I prefer to come study on weekends because it's so peaceful... compared to weekdays where you walk around for 30 minutes before finding a open chair or outlet . There is parking located nearby ( sadly it isn't free) or multiple bus routes ( 8 and 35 for me at park west) take you right by free of charge for students. If you need a late night study sesh and really want to focus , I highly recommend taking a drive to Evans !

    Heritage Park

    Heritage Park

    4.5(2 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    This was a smaller park that had memorials for historical figures and some historical buildings on…read moresome gravel paths. It's a quiet walk and no one else was there while we were. Only taking off a point because the bathrooms were locked. Parking is in a small lot out front.

    It was quite a day exploring some of the parks Bryan has to offer. This one in particular was most…read morefascinating with how many tributes, memories, restorations, in such a tiny spot, there are. From the picnic tables, their history and due diligence of restoration, to the French mum's memorial for all mums, reading every word of every plaque, this town has some history, pride, love and devotion it cherished and is delighted to share in this way. So thrilled I could walk through and embrace every bit on such a cold and blistery November day. Doing so warmed me to the bone. The tribute plaque regarding the Vietnam Memorial replica that occurred at A&M for a week in 1999 at the George Bush Library was most heartwarming indeed. Albeit I'd like to kick the idiot who failed in proofreading the plaque. In the pic enclosed, the line which states: The gallant heroes who's names are .......ugh, it's WHOSE....how embarrassing. And this plaque has been there for over a decade!! Otherwise, this park is magnificent!!

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    Heritage Park - "The gallant heroes who's names are..." dang, fine the proofreader of this plaque, correction: "The gallant heroes whose names are..."

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    "The gallant heroes who's names are..." dang, fine the proofreader of this plaque, correction: "The gallant heroes whose names are..."

    Texas A&M University - could Guy H ever have been that Young?

    Texas A&M University

    3.8(56 reviews)
    4.3 mi

    What an AMAZING school!…read more This was my first visit and we didn't even go to a football game! Our son is playing a golf tournament on the A&M course and we wanted to check out the campus. Our kids want to go to college here. Couldn't believe how HUGE this campus is! We saw many so bikes and scooters out and about. The campus was BEAUTIFUL and SO CLEAN. Excited to (eventually) go to a football game in one of the largest stadiums in N. America. My husband and I have been talking about how we love the values this school has. We would be proud to have our kiddos go here.

    What a Fantastic University! After considering( and dreaming about) attending universities offering…read moreMarine Science courses of study around the country,I chose Texas A&M. At the time it was the least expensive state university in Texas. I really had no idea how prestigious it was when I applied. I just knew I wanted to be involved with the ocean and study Marine Biology. As time went by, I discovered I'd jumped into the deep end. For example,I took both semesters of organic chemistry during the summer and had never been that challenged. Later to find out that's considered to be the most rigorous Organic Chemistry course in the United States. By the way, I just found out ,that professor recently retired after teaching there 47 years! Sometimes life hands you an opportunity that later proves us humans can stumble into situations good for us. As a young man having no idea what I was getting into,in the final analysis, this school had a tremendous influence on the way I learned, challenged myself, grew and prospered in life. The reason for this review today is,I just read where Texas A&M campus police are discontinuing, arrest on campus, of students possessing less than two ounces of marijuana. Fantastic...time marches on and...it's about time!!!!

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    Area outside Bush library

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