Things to do In Rockport Texas

Welcome to our town, where your vacation will become a way of life! Rockport, Texas, is a small fishing village located on the Texas coast. 

The town of Rockport was founded by cattlemen J. M. and T. H. Mathis in 1867. Originally a part of Refugio County, it became the county seat of the newly formed Aransas County in 1871. Shipping and fishing provided the primary economic base of the town in its early years. The railroad arrived in 1888, and with it came a decline in the shipping industry. However, shipyards were in operation during World War I and World War II. Rockport has been a famous recreation center over the years, offering a variety of things to do in Rockport TX that attract visitors. The significant sources of commerce in Rockport are still the fishing and shrimping industries as well as tourist trade. So what are some things to do in Rockport TX?

Vacationers fish, swim, watch birds, relax, and visit the wildlife refuges. They also enjoy other attractions like:
Goose Island: Fishing, Birding, Hiking, The Big Tree – the centuries old State Champion Coastal Live Oak
Fulton Mansion: National Register of Historic Places from 1874, and Texas Historical Commission Property
Rockport Art Center: Free admission, Top 10 Coastal Art Colonies, Sculpture Garden, Local Artists
Annual Events:
Rockport Art Festival in July, Seafair in October. The Sisters of Schoenstatt Convent (1959) and the Chapel of Our Lady, Star of the Sea (1958), the oldest church in the area, are in nearby Lamar.