This small busy beach town is on the tip of Mustang Island. Shop coastal stores and dine in island style restaurants. Drive or take the free ferry.
Portland
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Portland’s location on two bays provides great water activities. Including excellent Birding. Indian Point Park and Pier, a 333-acre public park called Sunset Lake is lined by hike/bike trails, its marshlands are perfect for birding, kayaking, canoeing, swimming and sailing. 877-643-2475
Padre Island National Seashore
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The longest remaining undeveloped stretch of barrier island in the world and home to the most important nesting beach in the U.S. for the endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtle. Visitors Center has small museum, bookstore, concession stand, observation decks, restrooms and showers. Semi-primitive and primitive camping. $10 per car 7-day permit. 361-949-8068
Padre Balli Park
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On the north end of Padre Island, Enjoy 375 acres of Beachfront park. Required parking permit $12 for annual pass. Camping/RV info at the office near Bob Hall Pier. 361-949-8121
Museum of Hispanic Culture
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Exhibits represent 20 different Hispanic countries. In the Lichtenstein House in Heritage Park, 1617 N. Chaparral. Tues-Sat 10am-2pm. 361-879-0336
Mustang Island State Park
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This 3,954-acre park has 5 miles of beach front. Campsites and day-use areas, Daily fee or state permit required. 800-792-1112
King Ranch
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Probably the most famous ranch in the world! The home of American ranching, this 825,000 acre working ranch is a National Historical Landmark. Guided tours of the Texas size ranch depart from the visitor center. Call for schedule and pricing. 361-592-8055
Heritage Park
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Home to twelve beautiful Victorian homes the oldest built in 1851. Guided tours Mon, Thurs & Fri 10:30am-noon, $6, 12 under $2. 361-826-3410
Fulton Mansion
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1870’s French Empire mansion open for guided tours. Located 3 miles north of Rockport, on Fulton Beach Road, Tues- Sun. 361-729-0386
Fisherman’s Wharf Deep Sea Fishing
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Cast off with the professionals. Their state-of-the-art catamarans are stable, fast, climate controlled and equipped with a full galley. Fishing party boats and full charters. Birding tours leave out of Rockport and Port Aransas 900 N. Tarpon St. Port Aransas. Reservations strongly suggested. 361-749-5448 www.wharfcat.com.
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