The best things to do in Brazos Valley

11 things to do we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Relive your joystick glory at NerdVana Vintage Arcade & Toys, a retro game room stacked with classic cabinets plus a shop full of vintage…

Post Oak Mall, 1500 Harvey Rd #9008 (College Station)

Relive your joystick glory at NerdVana Vintage Arcade & Toys, a retro game room stacked with classic cabinets plus a shop full of vintage games, toys, and comic memorabilia. Grab friends or kids, book a party room, and let 8-bit nostalgia do the heavy lifting for your next win of a weekend.

From the Brazos Valley newsletter, August 4, 2026

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PopStroke

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Casual venue with 2 18-hole putting courses, bars, game area, and ice cream parlor, plus late-night food.

255 Ball St (College Station)

Casual venue with 2 18-hole putting courses, bars, game area, and ice cream parlor, plus late-night food.

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University campus 18 hole, par 71 golf course opened in 1951 with a driving range & practice area.

1 Bizzell St (College Station)

University campus 18 hole, par 71 golf course opened in 1951 with a driving range & practice area.

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This group attraction offers locked-room escape puzzles to be tackled by teams.

707 Texas Ave #102E (College Station)

This group attraction offers locked-room escape puzzles to be tackled by teams.

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Seated dining packages and golf fairways are among the options at this country club, known for its friendly staff.

4500 Pebble Creek Pkwy (College Station)

Seated dining packages and golf fairways are among the options at this country club, known for its friendly staff.

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Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

1401 Earl Rudder Fwy (College Station)

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

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Private country club featuring a Robert Trent Jones II golf course, tennis courts, and a grand clubhouse.

1 Miramont Blvd (Bryan)

Private country club featuring a Robert Trent Jones II golf course, tennis courts, and a grand clubhouse.

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Escape Room BCS

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Escape rooms of varying difficulty levels are offered, plus private events, group activities.

907 Harvey Rd A&B (College Station)

Escape rooms of varying difficulty levels are offered, plus private events, group activities.

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Golf facility with a bar and grill, tennis courts, and driving range, plus event space.

1929 Country Club Dr (Bryan)

Golf facility with a bar and grill, tennis courts, and driving range, plus event space.

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Sprawling family center offering bowling, laser tag & mini-golf plus a banquet room & food court.

2400 Earl Rudder Fwy S (College Station)

Sprawling family center offering bowling, laser tag & mini-golf plus a banquet room & food court.

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Star Cinema Grill

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Recliner-seat, stadium-style movie theater, offering food and drink service and popcorn.

1037 University Dr (College Station)

Recliner-seat, stadium-style movie theater, offering food and drink service and popcorn.

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