Cool things to see
A great lunch spot. A local landmark. Large tree with several others in sight. A good place to enjoy a lunch and support local community conservation efforts.
59 locals recommend
The Big Tree
1622 12th StA great lunch spot. A local landmark. Large tree with several others in sight. A good place to enjoy a lunch and support local community conservation efforts.
The Mission of the Texas Maritime Museum is to excite and educate the public about Texas Maritime history and artifacts. The Museum’s purpose is to offer a variety of experiences to children and adults by collecting, preserving, and interpreting items of historical interest for educational purposes; to recount Texas maritime history through artifacts, documents, and other materials of unique or historical value; and to exhibit items to further the public interest, knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of such material and related historical background. The Museum’s collections and exhibits are based on four central themes: History and Technology of offshore petroleum production and transportation History and Development of Texas seaports, maritime communities and maritime commerce along the Gulf of Mexico Exploration and Settlement history of the Texas Gulf Coast beginning with the Spanish and French The Texas seafood and fishing industry
107 locals recommend
Texas Maritime Museum
1202 Navigation CirThe Mission of the Texas Maritime Museum is to excite and educate the public about Texas Maritime history and artifacts. The Museum’s purpose is to offer a variety of experiences to children and adults by collecting, preserving, and interpreting items of historical interest for educational purposes; to recount Texas maritime history through artifacts, documents, and other materials of unique or historical value; and to exhibit items to further the public interest, knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of such material and related historical background. The Museum’s collections and exhibits are based on four central themes: History and Technology of offshore petroleum production and transportation History and Development of Texas seaports, maritime communities and maritime commerce along the Gulf of Mexico Exploration and Settlement history of the Texas Gulf Coast beginning with the Spanish and French The Texas seafood and fishing industry
Rockport Beach
Stop by the Salt Water pool
oose Island State Park is a state park in the U.S. state of Texas, located north of the city of Rockport on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. The park covers 321.4 acres. It is surrounded by both St. Charles and Aransas Bays. The park was established on land acquired from private owners between the years 1931–35.
83 locals recommend
Goose Island State Park
202 S Palmetto Stoose Island State Park is a state park in the U.S. state of Texas, located north of the city of Rockport on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. The park covers 321.4 acres. It is surrounded by both St. Charles and Aransas Bays. The park was established on land acquired from private owners between the years 1931–35.
The Fulton Mansion State Historic Site is located in Fulton on the Texas Gulf Coast, in the county of Aransas, in the U.S. state of Texas. It is one of the earliest Second Empire style buildings constructed in Texas and is one of the most important of the style in the Southwest United States still in existence.
98 locals recommend
Fulton Mansion State Historic Site
317 Fulton Beach RdThe Fulton Mansion State Historic Site is located in Fulton on the Texas Gulf Coast, in the county of Aransas, in the U.S. state of Texas. It is one of the earliest Second Empire style buildings constructed in Texas and is one of the most important of the style in the Southwest United States still in existence.
Aransas Pathways Site Picture Rockport Demo Bird Garden and Wetlands Pond Site CTC-050 Great Texas Birding Trail Location This 5-acre site is located on Highway Bus 35 North, across the street from Walmart. You will notice a roadside park with shady parking. Enjoy a walk along the boardwalk. Follow the trail beside the demonstration garden to the pond in the back of the property. This site is sometimes called Tule Marsh East by Rockport residents – don’t let the name confuse you!
2002 Tule Park Dr
2002 Tule Park DriveAransas Pathways Site Picture Rockport Demo Bird Garden and Wetlands Pond Site CTC-050 Great Texas Birding Trail Location This 5-acre site is located on Highway Bus 35 North, across the street from Walmart. You will notice a roadside park with shady parking. Enjoy a walk along the boardwalk. Follow the trail beside the demonstration garden to the pond in the back of the property. This site is sometimes called Tule Marsh East by Rockport residents – don’t let the name confuse you!
Nice trails and easy to find your way around, until you get to the other side of the trails (closer to the houses), where things can get tricky. Pay attention to the many signs and placards explaining the history of the place and the work done to explore it.
15 locals recommend
Tule Creek Hike And Bike Trail
2429 Hwy 35 NNice trails and easy to find your way around, until you get to the other side of the trails (closer to the houses), where things can get tricky. Pay attention to the many signs and placards explaining the history of the place and the work done to explore it.
Small wooden chapel shrine. Reproduced around the world including one in Helotes. There is a very extensive gift shop with many religious items and history of the shrines.
Our Lady of Schoenstatt Shrine Lamar
134 Front StSmall wooden chapel shrine. Reproduced around the world including one in Helotes. There is a very extensive gift shop with many religious items and history of the shrines.
The Art Center was destroyed in Harvey. They reopened in a small building on Austin Street. Very active gallery, with a small but interesting show schedule.
48 locals recommend
Rockport Center for the Arts
204 S Austin StThe Art Center was destroyed in Harvey. They reopened in a small building on Austin Street. Very active gallery, with a small but interesting show schedule.
This place is kept perfect. The Manager and staff really care about the facility and go out of there way to make every visitors experience special. There are locals that show up daily and you quickly figure out who they are. The Lifeguards are very professional and no-nonsense. You can rent the pool at night for a private event for a very good price. The concession stand has enough stuff to keep you full, hydrated and happy. You get way more than $5 of fun for the admission price. The skate park is a nice hidden gem that anyone with wheels should try! You can swim when there is rain, just not when there is lightning.
54 locals recommend
Community Aquatic and Skate Park
2001 Stadium DrThis place is kept perfect. The Manager and staff really care about the facility and go out of there way to make every visitors experience special. There are locals that show up daily and you quickly figure out who they are. The Lifeguards are very professional and no-nonsense. You can rent the pool at night for a private event for a very good price. The concession stand has enough stuff to keep you full, hydrated and happy. You get way more than $5 of fun for the admission price. The skate park is a nice hidden gem that anyone with wheels should try! You can swim when there is rain, just not when there is lightning.
Great place to learn about the animals and environment. It's small but it's a nice little spot to take the kids that's near the beach. If you wants something to do that's free and hands on then come check this place out.
13 locals recommend
Bay Education Center
121 Seabreeze DrGreat place to learn about the animals and environment. It's small but it's a nice little spot to take the kids that's near the beach. If you wants something to do that's free and hands on then come check this place out.
Food scene
This is a great outdoor shopping fest by the bay with many vendors ranging from art work, jewelry and crafty gifts, to T-shirts and food trucks, and it's free admission - there is something for everyone. Rockport is known for their many artisans, and this is a good way to see some of their work.
Festival Grounds at Rockport Harbor
1500 East Laurel StreetThis is a great outdoor shopping fest by the bay with many vendors ranging from art work, jewelry and crafty gifts, to T-shirts and food trucks, and it's free admission - there is something for everyone. Rockport is known for their many artisans, and this is a good way to see some of their work.
The pizza wasn't our favorite but they have great appetizers and steaks!
38 locals recommend
The Groove
Highway 35 North BypassThe pizza wasn't our favorite but they have great appetizers and steaks!
Sushi Luck Japanese Cuisine
112 Palmetto AveMost authentic Sushi ! Reservation ONLY
Cheryl's Restaurant
112 Fulton Beach RdVery cool place to eat at, interesting menu
Hidden in the corner of Walmart , great tasting American style breakfast
37 locals recommend
JJ's Cafe
1820 Colorado StHidden in the corner of Walmart , great tasting American style breakfast
Our Family Kitchen
324 TX-35 BUSVery good coffe
Main Street Coffee House
802 E Main StVery cool coffee shop with an interesting atmosphere
Quirky Birds Coffee
Better than Starbucks coffee
Nice blends of fruit infused wine
“Office” my new favorite for an afternoon with a book
Warm and friendly
Cool easy while you’ll
Enjoy the atmosphere
29 locals recommend
Winery on the Bay / Dog'Gone Brewery
1007 E North StNice blends of fruit infused wine
“Office” my new favorite for an afternoon with a book
Warm and friendly
Cool easy while you’ll
Enjoy the atmosphere