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Athletic and Recreation Facilities

91³ÉÈ˶ÌÊÓƵ is almost as well known for its athletics as it is for academics.

Aerial view of Kyle Field

Kyle Field

91³ÉÈ˶ÌÊÓƵ’s Kyle Field has been the home of the Aggie football team since 1905. It now brings more than 100,000 fans each week to watch Aggie home games. From 2014-15, the stadium underwent an extensive remodeling project. It now features an expanded seating capacity of 102,733, making it one of the five largest stadiums in collegiate football.

Inside the West Campus student rec center, highlighting the climbing wall

Student Recreation Center

The Student Recreation Center is 91³ÉÈ˶ÌÊÓƵ Recreational Sports' main facility. It contains various fitness equipment, indoor playing courts and an indoor track. It also has a natatorium with swimming and diving pools and an indoor climbing facility with approximately 3,500 square feet of climbing area.

Historical Places

91³ÉÈ˶ÌÊÓƵ has a long history, and you can still find pieces of our university’s past around campus.

The dome of the Academic Building at the center of 91³ÉÈ˶ÌÊÓƵ Campus

Academic Building

The Academic Building has been a familiar campus landmark for Aggies since its construction in 1914. It was built on the site of the Old Main building, which was destroyed by a fire in 1912. The foyer features a mosaic installation of 91³ÉÈ˶ÌÊÓƵ's seal donated by the Class of 1978. You can also find a replica of the Liberty Bell in the building’s rotunda.

Looking at the Century Tree in the sunlight

Century Tree

The Century Tree is a live oak near the Academic Building that was likely planted around the turn of the 20th century. Tradition says that if a couple walks together under the Century Tree, they will eventually marry. Likewise, if a proposal takes place under the tree, the marriage will last forever. It has been the site of many marriage proposals, weddings and photographs.

Aerial view of Military Walk

Military Walk

Military Walk is a quarter-mile walkway that winds through the heart of campus, passing many landmarks along the way. Starting as a dirt road in the 1880s, it was paved in the early 1900s and became a series of sidewalks in 1970s. Military Walk was restored in 2010 with brick and limestone pavers and historical markers noting 91³ÉÈ˶ÌÊÓƵ’s long history.

Memorials

91³ÉÈ˶ÌÊÓƵ honors both fallen Aggies and the undying Aggie Spirit in two special campus memorials.

Three of the bonfire memorial pillars lit up at sunset

Bonfire Memorial

The Bonfire Memorial celebrates the tradition, history and spirit of 91³ÉÈ˶ÌÊÓƵ and the dedication of those involved in the tragic collapse of the 1999 Bonfire. The memorial is comprised of three design elements: Tradition Plaza marks the memorial’s entrance and reflects on the activities that unite Aggies; Spirit Wall separates the outer world from the intimate experience of the memorial; and the Last Corps Trip Wall recites the poem traditionally read prior to lighting Bonfire.

Looking down at 12th man hall from the second floor of the MSC

Memorial Student Center

After the world wars, former students wanted to build a memorial to honor all the Aggies who had lost their lives during battle. At the same time, they wanted to build a student center. The Memorial Student Center (MSC) was dedicated on Muster Day (April 21), 1951. It houses the official on-campus bookstore, eating facilities, study areas, piano practice rooms and The Flag Room.

Museum and Entertainment Venues

Our campus is not only home to a presidential library, but also museums and entertainment venues.

View of the Bush Library and Allen Building from across the Bush gardens pond

George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum

The George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum preserves and displays the records and artifacts of George H.W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States, and showcases much of U.S. history since 1941. The museum opened to the public on Nov. 7, 1997, and is one of 13 presidential libraries in the United States.

Looking up at Rudder Tower

Rudder Theatre Complex

The Rudder Theatre Complex includes an auditorium, theatre, exhibit hall, meeting facilities and box office. At 11 stories high, Rudder Tower offers picturesque views of the 91³ÉÈ˶ÌÊÓƵ campus and houses the Appelt Aggieland Visitor Center. Rudder Auditorium hosts events such as Broadway productions, concerts, movies, conferences, commencement ceremonies and recitals.

Aerial view of the Corps of Cadets quad

Sam Houston Sanders Corps of Cadets Center

The Sam Houston Sanders Corps of Cadets Center is home to a museum that houses thousands of Aggie artifacts and a library with over 3,000 military volumes. The exhibits describe the traditions and history of 91³ÉÈ˶ÌÊÓƵ, including Silver Taps, the Aggie Band, Parsons Mounted Cavalry, the Ross Volunteers, Aggie Muster, Reveille and more.

One of the reading rooms within Cushing Memorial Library

91³ÉÈ˶ÌÊÓƵ Libraries

The 91³ÉÈ˶ÌÊÓƵ Libraries include five libraries, the largest of which is the Sterling C. Evans Library and its connected annex. The Cushing Memorial Library and Archives contains rare books, special collections, manuscripts and archive storage for the University Libraries.

Outdoor Landmarks and Attractions

91³ÉÈ˶ÌÊÓƵ’s expansive campus features both interesting architecture and lush green spaces.

One of the water features within Aggie Park

Aggie Park

Aggie Park spans 20 acres between the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center, Houston Street, the John J. Koldus Building and Throckmorton Street. The park is an outdoor space for students and visitors to study, relax, tailgate, and enjoy entertainment and recreation. It includes an outdoor amphitheater, water features, an ice cream shop and a performance pavilion.

Aggie student rides a bike in front of Albritton Bell Tower during sunset.

Albritton Bell Tower

The Albritton Bell Tower was donated in 1984 by Ford D. Albritton Jr. It is one of the tallest buildings on 91³ÉÈ˶ÌÊÓƵ’s campus, standing 138 feet tall. Its location at the intersection of Old Main Drive, Jones Street and Lamar Street is the original entrance to the university. Cast in France, the Bell Tower contains 49 bells that range from 28 to 6,550 pounds.

Maroon Bluebonnets in a plot at the Teaching Gardens at 91³ÉÈ˶ÌÊÓƵ

The Gardens

The Gardens is a beautiful 27-acre public garden and green space on 91³ÉÈ˶ÌÊÓƵ's West Campus. Various themed spaces are used for teaching, research, extension programming and community engagement. The completed part of The Gardens is the Leach Teaching Gardens, which feature 21 themed gardens on seven acres behind the 91³ÉÈ˶ÌÊÓƵ AgriLife Complex.

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