Texas A&M trip

[cockymom2boys]

We are flying out to College Station on Thurs from CAE.
I have a busy week so packing today.
We've never been so looking forward to the trip.
We plan on going to the Midnight yell on Fri and to the game on Sat.
Explore the campus on Friday too.

I love to hike so if anyone knows of any great places to explore outside of College Station let me know.
We have been told to visit Snows Bbq.
We are going to Austin on Sun and flying out of there Tues.
Never been to Austin either.

 

[Lone Star Rooster]

When in Austin, do the hike around Lady Bird Lake, and save time/room for Salt Lick BBQ.

 

[cockymom2boys]

When in Austin, do the hike around Lady Bird Lake, and save time/room for Salt Lick BBQ.

Thanks.
Will do.

 

[AsTheCockCrows]

Why would you wanna go see the arse whipping that’s coming to us there?

 

[TexasCox]

In College Station try Good Bull BBQ. It is excellent. A good friend of mine owns it and they always have good food. The Pig Mac taco is a big hit with everyone I've gone with. I've not tasted it with my gluten allergy, but there are lots of yummy noises and the conversation gets quiet when they are delivered to the table.

In Austin, there are a lot of great places to eat.
Make it a point to catch the sunset at the Oasis. The fish tacos are good there, along with a margarita or three.
Cheuy's and Rudys are also very good. But, like the post above Salt Lick is the can't miss place to eat.
My favorite place - Threadgills - is now closed. I used to send everyone there for good TX-Southern comfort food.
Last thing, take a stroll down 6th Street as well. Lot's of good music. It will likely be fairly subdued Sun and Mon, but there will still be some good places open.

I've lived in TX for 19 years now, the BBQ here is really good, but I do miss my SC mustard sauce. There are some places that have 'Carolina' bbq sauce. God bless them, they try, but it is just not the same.

 

[rogers2869]

We are going to get killed in aggieland

 

[Cockypantherfan]

In College Station try Good Bull BBQ. It is excellent. A good friend of mine owns it and they always have good food. The Pig Mac taco is a big hit with everyone I've gone with. I've not tasted it with my gluten allergy, but there are lots of yummy noises and the conversation gets quiet when they are delivered to the table.

In Austin, there are a lot of great places to eat.
Make it a point to catch the sunset at the Oasis. The fish tacos are good there, along with a margarita or three.
Cheuy's and Rudys are also very good. But, like the post above Salt Lick is the can't miss place to eat.
My favorite place - Threadgills - is now closed. I used to send everyone there for good TX-Southern comfort food.
Last thing, take a stroll down 6th Street as well. Lot's of good music. It will likely be fairly subdued Sun and Mon, but there will still be some good places open.

I've lived in TX for 19 years now, the BBQ here is really good, but I do miss my SC mustard sauce. There are some places that have 'Carolina' bbq sauce. God bless them, they try, but it is just not the same.

OP I'd skip Chuy's and Rudy's as it's very average food. Chuy's is decent Tex-Mex but you can get much better. Rudy's is very average BBQ... again you can do much better in Austin.

Good luck going to their midnight yell... they are the weirdest MFs around. College Station is a dump.

I'd suggest walking around UT's campus in Austin as it is so much better than A&Ms.

You should enjoy the tailgating and game though... their stadium is massive and the crowd is loud.

Enjoy your trip!

 

[gamecocks247]

Why would you wanna go see the arse whipping that’s coming to us there?

To see a new stadium? See a new city and campus? Support their alma mater?

 

[GMCCK97nHTWN]

We are flying out to College Station on Thurs from CAE.
I have a busy week so packing today.
We've never been so looking forward to the trip.
We plan on going to the Midnight yell on Fri and to the game on Sat.
Explore the campus on Friday too.

I love to hike so if anyone knows of any great places to explore outside of College Station let me know.
We have been told to visit Snows Bbq.
We are going to Austin on Sun and flying out of there Tues.
Never been to Austin either.

I have been to A&M for a Carolina baseball game.

They are essentially in the middle of nowhere.

The Northgate area is a popular part of campus. But, nothing box checking. Just places to stay and bars.

Austin - go to Mount Bonnell if you want a beautiful view of the Lake and hill country. You will have to walk ip about 100 steps, but it’s good exercise.

Franklins or Stubbs BBQ.

Bike and eat guided tours are great. But, they aren’t doing that many days now.

Always live music on 6th Street.

Check to see if they are having any festivals or shows in the area (Zikker Park, Ladybird Lake).

 

[Crazy Cock 89]

Sound Awesome to me. I am a Dallas Cowboys Fan. My wife and I have it on our Bucket List to Visit Texas and Watch the Cowboys Play a Game Some Day.

 

[ruffledfeathers]

Another site on the campus is the George H. W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum.

 

[cockymom2boys]

Why would you wanna go see the arse whipping that’s coming to us there?

Never been there.
Not getting any younger.

 

[cockymom2boys]

Another site on the campus is the George H. W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum.

I know but it is closed due to covid.
We are going to go look at the grounds anyway.

 

[cockymom2boys]

I have been to A&M for a Carolina baseball game.

They are essentially in the middle of nowhere.

The Northgate area is a popular part of campus. But, nothing box checking. Just places to stay and bars.

Austin - go to Mount Bonnell if you want a beautiful view of the Lake and hill country. You will have to walk ip about 100 steps, but it’s good exercise.

Franklins or Stubbs BBQ.

Bike and eat guided tours are great. But, they aren’t doing that many days now.

Always live music on 6th Street.

Check to see if they are having any festivals or shows in the area (Zikker Park, Ladybird Lake).

Thanks.
All that sounds awesome.

 

[cockymom2boys]

To see a new stadium? See a new city and campus? Support their alma mater?

All of the above lol.

 

[cockymom2boys]

OP I'd skip Chuy's and Rudy's as it's very average food. Chuy's is decent Tex-Mex but you can get much better. Rudy's is very average BBQ... again you can do much better in Austin.

Good luck going to their midnight yell... they are the weirdest MFs around. College Station is a dump.

I'd suggest walking around UT's campus in Austin as it is so much better than A&Ms.

You should enjoy the tailgating and game though... their stadium is massive and the crowd is loud.

Enjoy your trip!

Thanks. I'm beginning to think we allotted too much time to College Station lol.

 

[cockymom2boys]

In College Station try Good Bull BBQ. It is excellent. A good friend of mine owns it and they always have good food. The Pig Mac taco is a big hit with everyone I've gone with. I've not tasted it with my gluten allergy, but there are lots of yummy noises and the conversation gets quiet when they are delivered to the table.

In Austin, there are a lot of great places to eat.
Make it a point to catch the sunset at the Oasis. The fish tacos are good there, along with a margarita or three.
Cheuy's and Rudys are also very good. But, like the post above Salt Lick is the can't miss place to eat.
My favorite place - Threadgills - is now closed. I used to send everyone there for good TX-Southern comfort food.
Last thing, take a stroll down 6th Street as well. Lot's of good music. It will likely be fairly subdued Sun and Mon, but there will still be some good places open.

I've lived in TX for 19 years now, the BBQ here is really good, but I do miss my SC mustard sauce. There are some places that have 'Carolina' bbq sauce. God bless them, they try, but it is just not the same.

Thank you!!!!!

 

[Cockypantherfan]

Thanks. I'm beginning to think we allotted too much time to College Station lol.

A day at most TBH. Austin is so much better and has much more to do.

 

[CockofEarle]

We are flying out to College Station on Thurs from CAE.
I have a busy week so packing today.
We've never been so looking forward to the trip.
We plan on going to the Midnight yell on Fri and to the game on Sat.
Explore the campus on Friday too.

I love to hike so if anyone knows of any great places to explore outside of College Station let me know.
We have been told to visit Snows Bbq.
We are going to Austin on Sun and flying out of there Tues.
Never been to Austin either.

You go mom!!

 

[irmococky]

Another site on the campus is the George H. W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum.

I second the H W Bush library.

Another site on the campus is the George H. W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum.

why would the HW library be closed? Most of Texas is wide open.

 

[cockymom2boys]

A day at most TBH. Austin is so much better and has much more to do.

We allotted 3 unfortunately

 

[DarkHorse2001]

We are flying out to College Station on Thurs from CAE.
I have a busy week so packing today.
We've never been so looking forward to the trip.
We plan on going to the Midnight yell on Fri and to the game on Sat.
Explore the campus on Friday too.

I love to hike so if anyone knows of any great places to explore outside of College Station let me know.
We have been told to visit Snows Bbq.
We are going to Austin on Sun and flying out of there Tues.
Never been to Austin either.

I hope you have a fantastic trip.

 

[Austin_Cock]

I live in Austin and I had friends coming in. But they cancelld ecuase all of the hotels are sold out or outrageously expensive. The Texas A&M weekend is the same weekend as the Austin F1 Grand Prix race at the Circuit of the Americas. How did you find a place to stay? and when I mean outrageious, I am seeming rates likIe $999 a night for a Hilton Garden Inn in Round Rock, a suburb of Austin.

And if you want really good BBQ (also historic and legendary, drive from Austin through Taylor, TX. Then stop at Louis Mueller's BBQ. In Texas, Mueller is pronounced like "Miller".

 

[Austin_Cock]

I live in Austin and I had friends coming in. But they cancelld ecuase all of the hotels are sold out or outrageously expensive. The Texas A&M weekend is the same weekend as the Austin F1 Grand Prix race at the Circuit of the Americas. How did you find a place to stay? and when I mean outrageious, I am seeming rates likIe $999 a night for a Hilton Garden Inn in Round Rock, a suburb of Austin.

And if you want really good BBQ (also historic and legendary, drive from Austin through Taylor, TX. Then stop at Louis Mueller's BBQ. In Texas, Mueller is pronounced like "Miller".

Louie Mueller Barbecue—Best BBQ In Texas Ships Nationwide

Louie Mueller Barbecue is well known as the best BBQ restaurant in all of Texas. We now ship our world-famous brisket, ribs & more nationwide with Goldbelly!

www.louiemuellerbarbecue.com

 

[washington cock]

We are flying out to College Station on Thurs from CAE.
I have a busy week so packing today.
We've never been so looking forward to the trip.
We plan on going to the Midnight yell on Fri and to the game on Sat.
Explore the campus on Friday too.

I love to hike so if anyone knows of any great places to explore outside of College Station let me know.
We have been told to visit Snows Bbq.
We are going to Austin on Sun and flying out of there Tues.
Never been to Austin either.

Haven't seen you post in ages. How are your boys doing?

When you are in Austin and someone suggests visiting Hippie Hollow, just say no thank you, .

Wish I could help you, as I have been to Austin many times, but a long time ago. My uncle and aunt lived in the Hill Country with wonderful views of the river. That is where I learned to water ski. Mu uncle was in charge of the graduate department at UT for the psychology dept.

Hope you and yours have a great time to College Station and Austin.

 

[bayrooster]

When in Austin, do the hike around Lady Bird Lake, and save time/room for Salt Lick BBQ.

I thought Austin was 2 hours from College Station?

Nevermind, I missed that it was already part of cockymom's itinerary.

 

[BattleshipTexas]

The only thing worthwhile in the College Station area is the Bush Presidential museum.

 

[BattleshipTexas]

When you are in Austin and someone suggests visiting Hippie Hollow, just say no thank you, .

Some people aren't ashamed of their bodies and like nudity.

 

[BattleshipTexas]

Sound Awesome to me. I am a Dallas Cowboys Fan. My wife and I have it on our Bucket List to Visit Texas and Watch the Cowboys Play a Game Some Day.

Even if you can't catch a game, in the middle of the week perhaps, then take a tour of the stadium. Jerryworld is fun to tour, as you get to go through the locker rooms and onto the field. Hint: The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders locker room is more fun than the players.

 

[Lone Star Rooster]

The GWB Library really is the only thing worth seeing around College Station. Just not a lot happening there. I’d head to Austin early if you can, or if that’s not possible, visit San Antonio.

 

[washington cock]

Some people aren't ashamed of their bodies and like nudity.

Ease up just a little. Most people, when they reach a certain age, do not want to go walking around displaying their wares.

 

[cockymom2boys]

I hope you have a fantastic trip.

Thank you!

 

[cockymom2boys]

Haven't seen you post in ages. How are your boys doing?

When you are in Austin and someone suggests visiting Hippie Hollow, just say no thank you, .

Wish I could help you, as I have been to Austin many times, but a long time ago. My uncle and aunt lived in the Hill Country with wonderful views of the river. That is where I learned to water ski. Mu uncle was in charge of the graduate department at UT for the psychology dept.

Hope you and yours have a great time to College Station and Austin.

Thank you so much!
Great to hear from you as well.
We dropped the Insider Forum several years ago.
Both of my sons are well.
The oldest is married and the youngest has been dating a lovely gal for 2 years.

I'm sad we are spending 3 days in College Station but didn't plan on the Bush Library being closed or the game being at night lol.

 

[cockymom2boys]

I live in Austin and I had friends coming in. But they cancelld ecuase all of the hotels are sold out or outrageously expensive. The Texas A&M weekend is the same weekend as the Austin F1 Grand Prix race at the Circuit of the Americas. How did you find a place to stay? and when I mean outrageious, I am seeming rates likIe $999 a night for a Hilton Garden Inn in Round Rock, a suburb of Austin.

And if you want really good BBQ (also historic and legendary, drive from Austin through Taylor, TX. Then stop at Louis Mueller's BBQ. In Texas, Mueller is pronounced like "Miller".

Thank you.
We rented an air b&b.

 

[washington cock]

Thank you so much!
Great to hear from you as well.
We dropped the Insider Forum several years ago.
Both of my sons are well.
The oldest is married and the youngest has been dating a lovely gal for 2 years.

I'm sad we are spending 3 days in College Station but didn't plan on the Bush Library being closed or the game being at night lol.

Despite what some in the thread are saying, believe you will have a good time in College Station. Pretty sure you will enjoy the Midnight Yell. Also bet you will find some neat eating places. Have fun.

 

[cockymom2boys]

Despite what some in the thread are saying, believe you will have a good time in College Station. Pretty sure you will enjoy the Midnight Yell. Also bet you will find some neat eating places. Have fun.

Thank you!

 

[JBM123]

Southside meat market in Elgin, TX has awesome bbq about 20mins out of Austin

 

[Austin_Cock]

We are flying out to College Station on Thurs from CAE.
I have a busy week so packing today.
We've never been so looking forward to the trip.
We plan on going to the Midnight yell on Fri and to the game on Sat.
Explore the campus on Friday too.

I love to hike so if anyone knows of any great places to explore outside of College Station let me know.
We have been told to visit Snows Bbq.
We are going to Austin on Sun and flying out of there Tues.
Never been to Austin either.

Here's the best BBQ guide for Texas BBQ. The three best types are moist brisket, Jalapeno sausage links, sausage links, and "Chopped". Chopped isn't everywhere but it's chopped-up brisket mixed with sauce. closest thing to pulled pork in Texas.

The links are more like german sausage or brats.

The Top 50 Texas BBQ Joints: 2021 Edition

There's a new generation of pitmasters in Texas, and many of them aren't satisfied with simply doing things the same old way. (Though fear not, staunch traditionalists: plenty of them are.)

www.texasmonthly.com

 

[GMCCK97nHTWN]

We allotted 3 unfortunately

3 days in College Station?

You should kick out early and spend one of those days in Austin.

If you are staying, then hop on Highway 290 and drive 60 miles (pretty much a straight shot) to Houston and at least go to the Premium Outlet area at 290 and 99 (the Grand Parkway).

Plenty of shopping.

Houston Premium Outlets®

A shopping center in Cypress, TX

www.premiumoutlets.com

 

[punydevil]

We are flying out to College Station on Thurs from CAE.
I have a busy week so packing today.
We've never been so looking forward to the trip.
We plan on going to the Midnight yell on Fri and to the game on Sat.
Explore the campus on Friday too.

I love to hike so if anyone knows of any great places to explore outside of College Station let me know.
We have been told to visit Snows Bbq.
We are going to Austin on Sun and flying out of there Tues.
Never been to Austin either.

If you do Snow's, you can call by Wednesday and skip the line. Kerry, the owner, takes orders on his cell (979-542-8189). However, the line is part of the fun. Cooler of free Lone Stars while you wait at 8 a.m. Get the brisket and the pork steak for sure. The sides are real simple but I liked the pintos. And the jalapeno sausage was good. Get your picture took with Miss Tootsie if she's not too busy. She's an octogenarian rock star and a total sweetie. About an hour drive through Texas Hill Country. I was there for the Clemson game in 2018. Heated ending but the nicest fan base I've been around. 12th man is quite a show and if you have lower deck visitor's tickets you'll sit right next to them. Enjoy!