ADDITIONAL LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

Not far from Corpus Christi, this area draws artists and nature lovers. Both commercial and sport fisherman have been in the area for a long time. The climate is good year-round with visitors coming to enjoy the birding, fishing, hunting and the many local festivals. Both Rockport and Fulton are known as the Charm of the Texas coast.

Rockport Art Center

Phone: 361-729-5519
Rockport Artists Association, Inc.
For festivals and special events, see the Community events page

Texas Maritime Museum

Next to the Rockport Harbor
1202 Navigation Circle
Rockport, Texas 78382
Phone: 361-729-6644
Many artifacts of the past including a full-sized ship's bridge. Also see the world of coastal seabirds.

Interpretive Nature Trail

Demonstration Garden & Wetlands Pond
State Highway 35 North Rest Area
Experience the sights and sounds of nature in a wetland environment in the midst of Rockport! For more information, please contact the Chamber of commerce.

Fulton Mansion State Historical Park

317 Fulton Beach Road
Rockport, Texas 78382
Phone: (361)729-0386
Tours Wednesday - Sunday. Fee for admission

Texas Treasure Casino Cruise

(Discount Tickets Available at the Park)
229 Highway 361 South
Port Aransas, Texas 78373
Phone: (361)758-4444
For more information visit the Texas Treasure's Website listed below

COMMUNITY EVENTS

August
Kids Fest

September
Fiesta en la Playa
Hummer/Bird Celebration

October
Rockport Seafair
Mansion Madness

November
Zachary Taylor Days

December
Winter Texas Fish Fry
Lighted Boat Parade
Holly Days
Celebration of Lights