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Venue

PyTexas 2012 will be taking place in the newly renovated Memorial Student Center (MSC) on the Texas A&M University campus in College Station, Tx.

MSC

Not only is the MSC a centrally located hub on the TAMU campus, but makes available several large conference rooms and ammenities such as coffee shops, dining, a Barnes & Noble, and an Apple certified redistributor. More information on the MSC amenities.

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Parking

Uncovered parking lots numbered 48 and 62 are available for free parking during PyTexas. They are located at the north-west and south-east corners of Kyle Field. The University Center Parking Garage is closer, but is not free.

All parking garages charge the same rates so PyTexas recommends parking at the closest parking garage, the University Center Parking Garage or the West Campus Garage. For more information on visitor parking and rates see the TAMU Parking website.

Bryan/College Station

Located centrally between The DFW, Austin, and Houston, the Bryan/College Station area provides all the things a college town should and more. Along with the deeply engrained Aggie Traditions seen scattered throughout the town, College Station provides many forms of entertainment especially when it comes to bars and dining. It's smaller but similar twin sister city Bryan provides a unique get away with a newly revived downtown with a great live music and art scene. Scroll down to the see more about things to do in B/CS.

Travel Info

The Texas A&M website has useful travel info for getting to campus. Texas A&M also has a campus map with buildings named properly and visitor parking marked.

The MSC also has its own information on getting there, as well as some parking information.

Night Life & Dining

The most notable area for night life in College Station is Northgate where there is a lot to eat as well as entertainment. Parking is behind the University (street) facing strip (parallel to the street). Make sure that you are legally parked because towing is heavily enforced in the area.

A great website to visit for all the information on things to do in B/CS, visit the Bryan-College Station Convention and Visitors Bureau .

If you decide to venture over to Bryan, a great resource is downtownbryan.com for information on dining and entertainment.

Hotels

Four Points by Sheraton

We are happy to announce that the Four Points Hotel in College Station has teamed up with PyTexas to offer a group rate of $89 a night for conference attendees. By going to https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/pytexas you can select either a single or double bed room for this price.

Hilton

Ideally located at the intersection of University Drive and Tarrow Boulevard in College Station, TX and less than two miles from Texas A&M University, the Hilton College Station & Conference Center offers convenience and comfort for a visit to central Texas.

All Guest rooms, suites and Executive rooms at this College Station hotel feature complimentary high-speed internet access, work areas with ergonomic chairs and two phone lines for convenient business use. Several of the 65 suites at the Hilton College Station & Conference Center hotel feature in-room whirlpools. The two Presidential Suites offer striking views over the Brazos Valley.

Residence Inn

Conveniently located on University East where you will find great shopping, dining, and entertainment, and minutes from Texas A&M. The suites offer separate living and sleeping areas, plenty of space for relaxing, entertaining or meeting with colleagues. Breakfast is served complimentary daily along with a social hour in the evening. Included is an indoor pool, whirlpool, and fitness center.

LaSalle Hotel

For those wanting to stay in downtown Bryan, we suggest booking a room at the Historic LaSalle Hotel.