D. A. "Andy" Anderson Arboretum
The D. A. "Andy" Anderson Arboretum, originally named the Brazos County Arboretum, is a 17-acre (6.9 ha) arboretum located at 1900 Anderson Street, College Station, Texas and the arboretum is open daily without charge. College Station is where it stands. Our list goes on with Kyle Field, 2.1 mi away.
A garden inside College Station
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 95–96°, and about 117 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in College Station
D. A. "Andy" Anderson Arboretum is inside College Station, which has 57 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Houston
Houston is about 79 miles southeast and Austin is about 89 miles west (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec
February, March, April, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 63–81°. When to go ↓
An airport 4 miles away
Easterwood Field (CLL) has airline service, about 4 miles from D. A. "Andy" Anderson Arboretum.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
When to go
Plan a visit to D. A. "Andy" Anderson Arboretum around the weather below.
D. A. "Andy" Anderson Arboretum
The D. A. "Andy" Anderson Arboretum, originally named the Brazos County Arboretum, is a 17-acre (6.9 ha) arboretum located at 1900 Anderson Street, College Station, Texas and the arboretum is open daily without charge.
The arboretum was created in 1976 by the city as part of the USA Bicentennial celebration, and renamed in 1986 to honor former Mayor Andy Anderson. It borders on Bee Creek, and contains a shelter and an interpretive trail system that describes native Texas plants.
- Type
- Garden
- Area
- 17 acres
Where to base yourself for D. A. "Andy" Anderson Arboretum
Nearest for a night are College Station (57) and Bryan (51).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From D. A. "Andy" Anderson Arboretum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Station | in town | — | 57 48 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 127,472 | $347K | B− |
| Bryan | 6 mi northwest | 10 min | 51 27 hotels · 7 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 10 RV parks | 91,996 | $228K | C |
| Lake Bryan | 12 mi northwest | 20 min | 3 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 2,165 | $267K | — |
| Kurten | 13 mi north | 20 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 lodge or cabins | 395 | $191K | — |
| Wixon Valley | 11 mi north | 15 min | 1 1 RV park | 228 | $275K | — |
| Caldwell | 24 mi west | 35 min | 5 2 hotels · 2 motels · 1 RV park | 4,970 | $221K | B+ |
| Hearne | 26 mi northwest | 40 min | 6 1 hotel · 3 motels · 2 RV parks | 4,719 | $83K | B− |
| Snook | 13 mi southwest | 20 min | 1 1 hotel | 561 | $209K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
After D. A. "Andy" Anderson Arboretum
Also within 70 miles are these.
Big draw12 mi Stadium & arenaKyle Field
23 mi MuseumGeorge Bush Presidential Library
321 mi State parkWashington-on-the-Brazos
59 mi TheatreCynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
70 mi National forestSam Houston National Forest
60 mi MuseumMonument Hill and Kreische Brewery State Historic Sites
67 mi City parkBear Creek Pioneers Park
67 mi MuseumNational Museum of Funeral HistoryPhoto credits
Kyle Field: Janreagan at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0 · George Bush Presidential Library: Jujutacular, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Washington-on-the-Brazos: WhisperToMe, Public domain · Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion: WhisperToMe, CC0 · Sam Houston National Forest: U.S. Forest Service, Public domain · Monument Hill and Kreische Brewery State Historic Sites: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0 · Bear Creek Pioneers Park: Pleonic, CC BY-SA 3.0 · National Museum of Funeral History: Jim Evans, CC BY-SA 4.0
Know before you visit D. A. "Andy" Anderson Arboretum
Is D. A. "Andy" Anderson Arboretum in College Station?
Yes. It’s inside College Station, TX.
When is the best time to visit D. A. "Andy" Anderson Arboretum?
February, March, April, October, November and December, with highs of 63–81°.
How far is D. A. "Andy" Anderson Arboretum from Houston and Austin?
About 79 miles southeast of Houston and about 89 miles west of Austin, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to D. A. "Andy" Anderson Arboretum?
Easterwood Field (CLL), about 4 miles away. The nearest big hub is George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), about 72 miles.
Where should I stay near D. A. "Andy" Anderson Arboretum?
College Station (in town, 57 places to stay), Bryan (6 mi, 51 places to stay) and Lake Bryan (12 mi, 3 places to stay).
Word from College Station
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