College Station Travel Forum

Hi,

I will be moving to College Station, TX next year. I've lived in the midwest all my life. I've only been to Texas once, Houston, and vaguely remember that trip it was so long ago. Probably slept through most of the drive. Is there anyone who has made a similar treck from one extreme to another?

Can anyone fill me in on what to expect from that part of the country? I know it gets hot in the summer but that is the limit of my knowledge. I've heard they don't have basements in Texas. Where do you store all your junk??? Where do you go in bad weather if you don't have a basement? What types of critters do I need to worry about (creepy crawlies, bugs, mosquitos??). Is a pool a worthwile investment? Certainly isn't in the midwest - brrrrr.

I notice none of the homes I've scanned on the real estate pages have screened-in porches, a must to keep mosquitos away in midwest. Not a problem in Texas? What are the pros and cons of living in College Station vs Bryan? I have a teenage daughter who will be attending the highschool. Any knowledge about Bryan High vs College Station High School? Will be affilliated with the Texas A & M but since don't know the area, no real preference on where I live at this time. I love to walk, any nice trail systems there?

I am looking for all info I can get, the good, the bad and the ugly.

Thanks for any insight you can offer.

Sarahb

Will someone please share info. on College Station? I'm interested in moving there and although I have some info., I'd like a native's perspective;) haha
Mostly, I'm interested in good apartments and public transportation. Also, nightlife, and culture. Any info. wil be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

kimmyboots

How far is college station from Huston?