The George Bush Presidential Library and Museum was the second stop for News 3 on its On the Road tour across the Brazos Valley in 2008.

The region's biggest tourist attraction reopened its permanent exhibit to the public in November after a major renovation. Among the new features are dozens of interactive stops, along with the only Oval Office replica that you can walk in and sit at the seat of power.

The museum's Born to Play Ball exhibit closes up July 20. One of the most popular exhibits in the museum's history, it features artifacts from the most popular players in the sport's history, some from the National Baseball Hall of Fame, others from President Bush's personal collection.

Following the baseball exhibit will be one focused on space. The venture between the Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and NASA's Johnson Space Center will feature history from the early days of man's travel to the stars through the present, and even into the future. It all begins in September, making it the quickest turn-around between exhibits in Bush Library history.

In addition to the library, there's also tons to do this summer. For instance, the second season the Brazos Valley Bombers is winding down, but already this year, the team says they've had even bigger crowds. During the long off-season, team ownership made even more renovations to the old Travis Field, now Brazos Valley Bank Ballpark. With tickets for under ten bucks, the Bombers tout themselves as affordable family fun.

You don't have to go far to get away from the growing hustle and bustle of the Twin Cities. If the weather's right, hundreds will make the trek to Lake Bryan. If you're looking at a power plant map, it's probably called Bryan Utilities Lake, because the more-than-800 acre lake actually cools the generators at the Dansby Power Plant. To most, though, it's a fun getaway for some affordable camping, fishing, splashing, boating, or dining at the Lakeside Icehouse and Grill.

Located in the Brazos Center in Bryan, the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History is a natural choice for anyone wanting to learn about the region's past. From ice age mammals to cotton farming, and even live animals and books, it's an experience for the whole family, but especially the kids. The museum also puts on camps throughout the year for the youngsters, but get signed up soon. There's a waiting list for the summer camps, and fall's just around the corner.

If you've got kids just itching to put their hands on something educational this summer, the Children's Museum of the Brazos Valley might just be the place. The play areas and story-telling provide little ones a chance to learn while having fun with the dozens of exhibits. Open six days a week in Downtown Bryan, there's also chances to book a group trip or a birthday party if a daily visit just isn't enough.

From humble beginnings three decades ago, the Messina Hof winery has grown into one of the largest wine makers in Texas. The Bonarrigo family's venture will produce more than a quarter of a million gallons of wine this year, and thousands will visit the acres of grapes. The annual harvest got underway in mid-July.