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Port Aransas, Rockport-Fulton and the Corpus Christi Metroplex are just a short 20-minutes away! The historical sites and museums are great for inclement weather days. There are many historical places throughout the area and there a numerous stops along the Coastal Bend with historical markers. The Coastal Bend area of Aransas Pass, Port Aransas and Rockport-Fulton are on the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail as well as the Texas Tropical Trail. Lots of sunshine, outdoor recreation and sports abound! Learn more about fun things to do when you're not kayaking ... by clicking the links below! |
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is located on a peninsula and serves as a primary winter home for the nearly extinct whooping crane. Whooping Crane boat tours are available. The refuge also provides a suitable home for migrating passerines, shorebirds, waterfowl, and area wildlife.
provides tent and trailer camping on this 307 acre park. The park also provides: picnic sites, open shelters, restrooms with showers, fishing pier, and a boat ramp. Be sure to visit "The Big Tree" while in the area; a giant oak tree, 100 years old.
was built in 1876. This prolific 4 story, 29-room mansion takes you back to a time when the prosperity of the Texas cattle industry was at a peak. The mansion’s facilities, along with its serene and well-kept grounds, are available for weddings, portraits, and reunions.
is home to over 150 area artist, some of national acclaim. It is housed in a remarkable 19th century home and offers workshops and classes to artisans of every medium. The center is located on the Navigational Grounds at Rockport Harbor.
Copano Bay State Park - Visit Texas Parks and Wildlife for more info! www.tpwd.org
Shopping in Mexico (no web site) is a great way to spend the day. Find bargains on just about everything - from imported wines and beer to fine leather and jewelry. Stop by the market for fresh produce or take-in some of the local artisan's and their work - jewelry, artwork & handcrafted goods.
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Corpus Christi, Texas - Just 20-Minute Drive
USS Lexington - Corpus Christi - 20-Minute Drive
Demonstration Gardens & Wetland Pond (no web site) "Friends of Connie Hagar" developed this TXDOT roadside stop on 35N a tourist focus, by creating the 3 gardens: the pond, the hummingbird and butterfly garden, and the fruit and berry producing garden. The gardens are proudly maintained by the "Friends of Connie Hagar."
captures the old and new. It is a fun, learning experience in maritime history as it relates to our great state of Texas and our reliance upon the sea. Clever interactive displays and regularly scheduled exhibits abound for young children too.
Conn Brown Harbor (no web site) sits on Aransas Bay and the Intracoastal waterway. The harbor has a public boat launch, lighted fishing pier. Shrimp and fishing boats bring in their freshest catches to the harbor daily.
Port Aransas has plenty of fine and casual dining atmospheres to choose from. There are terrific shops with unique items and souvenirs. Mustang Island has a drive-on beach and is the gateway to the Gulf of Mexico. Great fishing from the jetties.
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