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Annual EventsGospel Music Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JanuaryBountiful Bowl/Clay Expo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FebruaryFulton Oysterfest . . . . . . . . . . First Weekend in MarchWhooping Crane Strut . . . . . . 2nd Weekend in MarchTour of Homes & Boats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AprilR. Cultural Arts District Kite Festival . Last Weekend in AprilNautical Flea Market / Babes on the Bay . . . . . . . MayBabes on the Bay Women Angler Tourney . . . . . . MayRockport Festival of Wines . . . . . . . . . . . Memorial DayLAC Attack Kayak Fishing Tourney . . . . . . . . . . . . . June

July Fourth WeekendRockport Art Festival

Fourth of July Fireworks and Boat ParadeYouth Sailing Regatta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AugustHummerBird Celebration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SeptemberRockport-Fulton Shopping Tournament . . . . . OctoberSeafair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OctoberRockport Film Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NovemberAIM for the Coast Bike Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . NovemberChristmas by the Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DecemberTropical Christmas Celebration, Night Parade & Fireworks

Christmas Historical Homes Tour Lighted Boat Parade, Caroling at the Mansion Symphony by the Sea, Christmas in Fulton and

Christmas in the DistrictFor details on these and other events please go to www.rockport-fulton.org

RockpoRt-Fulton chambeR oF commeRcewww.rockport-fulton.org 1-800-242-0071

Hotels Bayfront Cottages 309 S. Fulton Beach Rd., Fulton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361-729-6693 u u u u u 4

Bay View Inn 1105 E. Market, Rockport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361-729-2028 u u u 4

Blue Wave Inn Rockport 1212 E. Laurel, Rockport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361-729-6379 u u u u u 4

Candlelight Cottages by the Beach 612 N Wood, Rockport . . . . . . . . . 361-765-4583 u u u u 4

Days Inn by Wyndham 901 Hwy 35 N., Rockport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . u u u 4

Econo Lodge 3902 Hwy 35 N., Fulton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361-729-8351 u u u u 4

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott 2950 Hwy. 35 N, Rockport 888-236-2427 or 361-727-9007 u u Spring

Hampton Inn & Suites 3677 Hwy 35 N., Fulton . . . . 361-727-2228 or 800-hampton u u Winter

Harbour Inn 209 N. Austin St. Rockport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361-450-0107 u u 4

Harbor Lights Cottages 108 Laurel, Fulton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 831-601-0998 u u u 4

Holiday Inn Express & Suites 925 Lady Claire St., Rockport . 361-729-4444 or 800-holiday u u u 4

Hunt’s Castle 725 Water St., Rockport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361-729-5002 u u u u u u 4

Inn at Fulton Harbor 215 N. Fulton Beach Rd., Fulton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361-790-5888 u u u u 4

Kontiki Beach Resort 2290 N. Fulton Beach Rd., Fulton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361-729-0555 u u u u u 4

La Quinta Inn and Suites 2921 Hwy 35 N., Rockport . 800-SlEEplQ or 361-727-9824 u u u 4

Laguna Reef Hotel/Condos 1021 Water St., Rockport 361-729-1742 or 800-248-1057 u u u u u u 4

Lighthouse Inn at Aransas Bay 200 S. Fulton Beach Rd., Rockport . . . . . . . . . 361-790-8439 u u u u u 4

Motel 6 106 S. 11th Street, Rockport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361-450-0489 u u u 4

Pelican Bay Resort 4206 Hwy 35 N., Fulton . . . . . . . . . 361-729-7177 or 866-729-7177 u u u u u u 4

Quality Inn 1075 N. Fulton Beach Rd., Fulton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361-729-5331 u u u u u 4

Reel’em Inn on the Bay 1603 Water Street, Rockport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361-558-5200 u u u u 4

Sandollar Resort Motel 918 N. Fulton Beach Rd., Fulton 361-729-2381 or 877-463-4747 u u u u u u 4

Sea View Motel 1155 Hwy 35 N., Rockport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361-729-9112 u u u u u 4

Shivam Reef Motel 1011 E. Market St., Rockport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361-386-0059 u u u u 4

Village Inn 503 N. Austin St., Rockport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361-729-6370 u u u 4

link through our website: www.rockport-fulton.org Bold Face indicates members of Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce

Bed & BreakfastAngel Rose Bed and Breakfast 902 E. Cornwall St., Rockport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361-729-3189 4

Anthony’s by the Sea B&B 732 S. Pearl St., Rockport . . . . . . . . . . 800-460-2557 or 361-729-6100 4

Grace Point Bed & Breakfast 5510 FM 1781, Rockport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361-729-5418 4

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Private Condos, Cottages & HomesRental Pools & Agencies

Coastal Shores Real Estate Company2220 Hwy 35 N., Ste. 240, Rockport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361-727-7368Coastline Vacations llC/CB the Ron Brown Company 404 Broadway, Rockport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361-727-1551Coastal Views Vacation Rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361-463-3354Five Star Vacation Rentals, inc. 2290 N. Fulton Beach Road 35N Rockport . . . . . . . . . . 361-727-7055Keller Williams Rockport1005 Hwy 35 N., Rockport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361-790-9494Key allegro Coastal luce properties llC1809 Bay Shore Drive, Rockport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361-729-9161Key allegro Real Estate Rentals1798 Bayshore, Rockport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361-729-3691miss Kitty’s Getaways 411 S. Magnolia St. Rockport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361-727-0312proud mary 409 S. Magnolia St. Rockport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512-422-7896Remax Security Real Estate Rentals (long term only)2730 Hwy 35 N., Rockport . . . . . . . 361-729-2256 or 800-221-5028Rockport leisure Vacations 26 Bimini Dr. Rockport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214-334-7959Spears & Co. (long term only)2855 Hwy 35 N., Rockport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361-790-7653texas Coast Real Estate, inc.610 E. Market, Rockport . . . . . . . . . 361-727-0022 or 866-724-0022turn Key properties 2106 SH 361- Suite E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 888-512-0498

Lodges/GroupsJuicy’s airstream Retreat 108 N. 2nd Street, Fulton . 888-512-0498Retreat house opEn 525 Club Lake Dr . . . . . . . . . . . 888-344-3662

Cottages & Homes1867 Rh Wood historic home 203 N. Magnolia St, Rockport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-777-54237 palms Estate 7 Albatross Ln, Key Allegro . . . . . . . 512-643-7573aransas pass 2BR/2BA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361-463-6683CCC (Coastal Compound Cottages) 169 Akin Lane, Rockport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 832-492-8184Crane house nature Retreat in Lamar . . . . . . . . . . 361-729-7239harbor point Vacation Rental 345 Ridge Harbor, Rockport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210-559-8896 living on island time Rockport, 1BR/1BA . . . . . . . 877-686-8418 lucky Sun home Rentals 2441 FM 1069 N, Aransas Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-608-1309Rahi Cottages 2 4503 Hwy 35 S, Rockport . . . . . . . 361-386-0059 Redfish Bay Cottages 945 Commercial St., Aransas Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361-463-6683 tranquil oaks Cottages 631 Hwy 181, Rockport . . 888-850-0730

Rockport & Fulton are located along the texas tropical trail and are a significant stop along the Great texas Coastal Birding trail. noted as an artists’ colony, the twin communities are nestled among the wind swept oaks of the live oak peninsula and are home to over 20,000 acres of wild wetlands and secluded bays. Rockport is home to texas’ first Blue Wave Beach and the sparkling waters of the Gulf of mexico are just minutes away. mild temperatures year ‘round range from an average mid 60s october through march and from the mid 70s to 90s during the summer.

Rockport Beach Voted #1 in the state of texas by USa today readers, this beach proudly flies the “Blue Wave” Flag, signifying it as nationally certified by the Washington d.C. Clean Beaches Council. private, cov-ered picnic cabanas, each with a BBQ grill; beach playground areas; two sand volleyball courts; four public boat launches; a fish cleaning stand; a bathhouse; a walking trail; a bird sanctuary; an 800’ fishing pier; and plenty of boating and fishing space. 361-729-6661

tExaS maRitimE mUSEUm: Explore the rich heritage of Texas – from Spanish & French exploration to offshore oil, to sport fishing. Exhibits, art, artifacts, mod-els and an observation deck overlooking the harbor! 361-729-1271

FiShinG piERS: The whole family can fish from many fishing piers. Open all year.

FUlton manSion: Built in the 1870s, the 29-room mansion was a wonder of its time. Restored to original glory, the Mansion represents the best of gracious living during the booming cattle days. Closed for repairs but Edu-cation Center and Gift Shop open. Oper-ated by the Texas Historical Commission. 361-729-0386

RoCKpoRt CEntER FoR thE aRtS: The temporary home at 106 S. Austin in Downtown Rockport hosts shows from sporting art to modern expression. Unique gift shop, lessons & workshops. Sculpture garden borders the harbor and the Bay… a perfect afternoon out-ing! 361-729-5519 FREE

RoCKpoRt-FUlton ChamBER oF CommERCE and ViSitoR CEntER : The Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Com-merce and Visi-tor Center is open from 9am to 5pm Weekdays and 9am

to 2pm on Saturdays. Stop in for maps, restaurant locations, brochures and event information. View the history on the walls and enjoy the Members Gallery of brochures. For more information on more events and attractions, visit www.rock-port-fulton.org, @VisitRockportFulton, or 800-242-0071GooSE iSland StatE paRK: Home of the Big Tree, an enormous coastal live oak believed to be more than 1000 years old. Texas first coastal state park is situated along the beautiful waters of Aransas, Co-

RV Parks and Campingacorn RV park 6620 Hwy 35 N., Rockport 970-214-7525 uancient oaks RV park 1222 Hwy 35 S., Rockport 800-962-6134 or 361-729-5051 u u u u uangler’s RV Retreat 1012 Moline, Rockport 361-205-4737 u uaransas oaks RV Resort 2250 S. Commercial St., Aransas Pass 361-727-6200 u u u u u uBahia Vista Waterfront RV & Cottages 5801 FM 1781, Rockport 361-729-1226 u u u u u uBay View RV Resort 5451 Hwy 35 N., Rockport 361-400-6000 u u u u uBeacon RV park & marina 301 S. Fulton Beach Rd., Rockport 361-729-3906 u u u u u uBig Fish RV park 450 State Hwy 35 Bypass, Rockport 361-727-9211 u uBlue heron RV park 1142 Heron Lane, Rockport 361-563-4043 u u uBlue lagoons RV park 717 N. Fulton Beach Rd., Fulton 361-729-1100 u u u u uBuffalo RV park 468 Griffith, Rockport 361-727-0090 u u uCircle W RV Ranch 1401 Smokehouse Rd., Rockport 361-729-1542 u u u u uCoastal Breeze RV Resort 3025 Loop 1781, Rockport 361-444-4131 u u u u uCoastal Cove Resort llC 359 Rattlesnake Rd., Rockport 361-205-2024 uCoastal hideaway RV park 652 Hwy 35 N., Rockport 361-557-0082 u uCoastal plains RV Sites 2332 San Antonio St., Rockport 361-463-8602 u u uCopano Bay RV Resort 3101 FM 1781, Rockport 361-790-9373 u u u u uCopano hideaway 3966 FM 1781 Rockport 361-729-9292Coral Breeze RV park 2341 FM 1781 Rockport 361-463-6208 u u u uCountry Villa RV park llC 3780 FM 1069 Unit #8, Aransass Pass 361-776-7534 udrifter’s Resort RV 4401 Hwy 35 S., Rockport 361-727-9105 u u u udriftwood RV park 701 Mesquite, Fulton 361-729-2452 u Enchanted oaks RV park 990 Hwy 35 Bypass, Rockport 361-729-1112 u u uFulton oaks park 1301 Lone Star Rd., Fulton 361-729-4606 u u uGreen acres RV Retreat 1508 Lone Star Rd., Fulton 361-386-4100 u u u u uGoose island St. park Park Rd. 13, Lamar 512-389-8900 or 361-729-2858 u u u u uhatch RV park 3101 Up River Rd., Corpus Christi 361-883-9781hidden oaks RV Resort 221 N Palmetto St, Rockport 361-790-8581 u u u ulagoons RV Resort & Cottages 600 Enterprise, Rockport 361-729-7834 u u u u umac’s landing RV park 1201 Hardee, Rockport 361-727-7775 u umajestic oak Resort 298 Hwy 188, Rockport 361-727-0034 u u u umom & pops 1st Street Retreat RV and Fishing Resort on Copano Bay 611 W. 1st St., Rockport 830-931-5180 u u u upalm harbor RV park 170 Port Ave., Rockport 361-729-0113 u u u uRaintree RV park 1924 W. Terrace Blvd., Rockport 361-729-7005 u u u u uRockport oaks RV park 1402 W. Corpus Christi, Rockport 210-288-0904 uRockport Village mobile home park 1800 N. Live Oak Street, Rockport (832) 422-7368 uRV haven 922 Mack Rd., Aransas Pass 361-230-4440 uSalt on the Rim RV park & Fish Camp 741 Jacoby Lane, Aransas Pass 979-540-8694 uSalt Water Flats RV Resort 4221 Hwy 35 S., Rockport 361-386-2403 u u uSandollar RV Resort 4022 Hwy 35 N., Rockport 361-729-2381 u u u uSeaport Village RV 5340 Hwy 35 N., Rockport 361-727-0866 u u u uShady oaks RV park 1301 Smokehouse Rd., Rockport 800-781-1962 or 361-729-6511 u u u uSouthern oaks luxury RV park 1850 Hwy 35 Bypass, Aransas Pass 361-758-1249 u u u uSunrise RV park 701 Myrtie St, Fulton 361-360-4822 u u utaylor oaks RV park 707 S. Pearl St., Rockport 361-729-5187 u uWoody acres RV Resort 1202 W. Mesquite, Fulton 800-526 9264 or 361-729-5636 u u u u u

pano and St. Charles Bays. Goose Island offers spectacular views, sightings of rare birds and bountiful fishing. Campsites available for a fee. FMI 361-729-2858

hiStoRy CEntER FoR aRanSaS CoUnty: The historic home showcases interchangeable exhibits that emphasize the history of Aransas County and the local re-gion, along with information about people inhabiting this area. It is also used to hold historical events. The house was once home to the Bruhl, Paul and Johnson families. The outside property features a gazebo and a natural herb garden. The History Center is located at 801 Cedar Street, Rockport. FMI www.aransashistorycenter.org. or for other venues available to you featur-ing birding, kayak sites, and hike and bike trails visit www.aransaspathways.com. FREE

CommUnity aQUatiC & SKatE paRK: Nestled within a 12-acre Live Oak Forest, is open year round. The park has an 8-lane, heated, 25-yard pool and diving area, a whale shaped zero-depth entry children’s pool with slides and sprays, a bathhouse, and a 6,000 square foot modular skate park. (You must be 10 years of age to utilize the skate park.) Adjacent to the aquatic and skate park is a picnic area and playground,

and a 1/4 mile nature trail. Closed Mondays. Hours vary each month. 361-727-9989

RoCKpoRt BEaCh: Texas’ first Blue Wave Beach is here… Clean sand, saltwater swimming lagoon, children’s play areas, restrooms, indoor showers, walking track, bird sanctuary, water sports area, picnic cabanas, boat launch and fishing piers! 361-729-6661

aRanSaS national WildliFE REFUGE: One of the oldest wildlife refuges in the United States. Named the #1 birding spot by USA Today, Aransas National Wildlife Ref-uge is a wildlife haven. It is the winter home of the Whooping Cranes. 361-286-3559

WhoopinG CRanE Boat toUR: From November through March take a sightseeing boat to the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge and see the whooping crane and other species of bird and wildlife. Other Birding, dolphin and sunset Tours are offered from April through October. 361-729-6445