The old-school Texas town of Bryan claims bragging rights to the state’s oldest Carnegie Library (1903). Its classic columned facade is a downtown Bryan landmark.
Carnegie History Center
East Texas
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
27.05 MILES
This state historic site preserves and recreates parts of the original settlement that numbered 200 people in 1835. Make sure to watch the visitor center…
George Bush Presidential Library & Museum
5.4 MILES
Whether you agree with the former president's politics or not, it's hard not to be fascinated by this museum. Exhibits trace George HW Bush's life and…
27.02 MILES
The Star of The Republic Museum tells a glossy story of early Texas through artifacts and exhibits.
4.79 MILES
Over 102,000 fans pack behemoth Kyle Field for Aggie games. It's one of largest football stadiums in this football-crazed state – one notorious for…
Texas A&M Appelt Aggieland Visitor Center
4.6 MILES
You have to book ahead for a free walking tour offered by the visitor center. If you plan to explore the campus on your own, stop here first to pick up a…
Barrington Living History Farm
27.62 MILES
This was originally the home of the last president of the Republic of Texas. Today costumed docents, and real sheep and cows, recreate farm life in the…
Nearby East Texas attractions
1. Texas A&M Appelt Aggieland Visitor Center
4.6 MILES
You have to book ahead for a free walking tour offered by the visitor center. If you plan to explore the campus on your own, stop here first to pick up a…
4.79 MILES
Over 102,000 fans pack behemoth Kyle Field for Aggie games. It's one of largest football stadiums in this football-crazed state – one notorious for…
3. George Bush Presidential Library & Museum
5.4 MILES
Whether you agree with the former president's politics or not, it's hard not to be fascinated by this museum. Exhibits trace George HW Bush's life and…
4. Star of the Republic Museum
27.02 MILES
The Star of The Republic Museum tells a glossy story of early Texas through artifacts and exhibits.
5. Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
27.05 MILES
This state historic site preserves and recreates parts of the original settlement that numbered 200 people in 1835. Make sure to watch the visitor center…
6. Barrington Living History Farm
27.62 MILES
This was originally the home of the last president of the Republic of Texas. Today costumed docents, and real sheep and cows, recreate farm life in the…