1. FULTON MANSION
- The 1870's French Second Empire structure is the former home of cattleman George W. Fulton. Innovative for its time, the house features several modern conveniences such as indoor plumbing, central lighting and heating. Call 729-0386 for hours and fee.

2. TEXAS MARITIME MUSEUM
- Experience the rich maritime heritage of Texas from Spanish exploration to the search for offshore oil and gas. You can experience how Texas has relied on the sea to become the great state that it is today. Fee. Located across from Rockport Harbor. Call 729-6644.

3. ROCKPORT CENTER FOR THE ARTS
- Rooms filled with monthly changing exhibits. Members gallery room displaying the many talents of local artists. No admission. Call 729-5519 for hours.

4. ROCKPORT BEACH PARKs
Visit Texas’ first 1 mile long Blue Wave Beach with picnic cabanas, walking trail, restroom facilities, wildlife sanctuary, boat ramps, fishing piers and a fantastic playground for the children.

5. BAY FISHING TRIP / DEEP SEA FISHING TRIP
- Charter a fishing trip in the bay or charter a deep sea fishing trip. Call the Chamber Visitor Center 361-729-6445 for info.

6. CONNIE HAGAR WILDLIFE REFUGE
- Step on the platform at the Rockport Beach Park or across from McDonalds and look across at the tremendous number of bird species living on the small islands in the bay.

7. TOUR THE MANY ART GALLERIES
- Take a gallery walk. Call or stop by the Chamber Visitor Center for brochure listing locations and hours.

8. HISTORICAL WALKING/DRIVING TOUR
- Stop by the Chamber Visitor Center and pick up an audio cassette tape. (Small Fee)

9. WALK THE WALKING TRAIL
- The fitness walking area at the Rockport Beach Park awaits you!  Go through the gate and it is on your left.

10. FULTON PIER
- The fish are waiting for you at the Fulton pier located at Fulton Navigation Park.

11. WINDMILL IN THE TREE
- During the Hurricane of 1919 what is believed to be the blade of the Fulton's windmill is lodged in the tree behind the Fulton Mansion. Call the Chamber Visitor Center for details.

12. CITY PARKS
- Visit our City Parks for fitness trails, playground equipment, tennis and basketball courts and picnic areas. Pick up a parks brochure at the Chamber Visitor Center.

13. SPIRIT COLUMNS
- Located on Laurel Drive between the Festival Grounds and the Ski Basin, Rockport's first Public Art was created by world-class sculptor Jesus Bautista Moroles in honor of the volunteers of Aransas County.

14. VOLLEYBALL
- Play volleyball on the sand at the Rockport Beach Park - two courts available.

15. CRABBING
- Have you gone crabbing off the many piers in the area? Stop by the Chamber Visitor Center for locations.

16. SHOP TIL YOU DROP
- Visit over 60 stores in the Austin Street downtown Rockport area, Harbor Oaks Shopping Village, Live Oak Plaza, SeaAire Shopping Center, Rockport Plaza, Market Street Center, Fulton Beach Road, downtown Fulton area and many others throughout the community.

17. MASTER GARDENERS
- Tour Green Acres. See how our gardens grow. 611 E. Mimosa, corner of Pearl and Mimosa.

18. BIRDER'S GUIDE TO THE ROCKPORT-FULTON AREA
- A color booklet with checklist and driving guide is available at the Chamber Visitor Center. (Small Fee)

19. BIG TREE
- Visit a 1,000+-year old tree measuring over 38 feet in circumference. Take Park Rd. 13 in Lamar and follow the signs.

20. COPANO CAUSEWAY PIER
- Have you driven by or fished on what is believed to be the longest pier in the world? From the Chamber Visitor Center, take SH 35 North and travel approximately 8 miles.

 



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