TLDR: Very old (1,000+) oak tree that has withstood a vast number of hurricanes. Quick stop, with a…read morenice walking loop around the tree. Located inside a state park and requires an entry fee ($5 pp) to access. Visually, this tree is not as beautiful as some similar senior oaks. For instance, Angel Oak in SC has that magical sprawling limb look while this tree has had many limbs trimmed. It's still amazing to know how long this tree has been around (estimated longer than Angel Oak, placed at 1,000 years at least). Even more impressive is how many hurricanes it's withstood due to its proximity to the Gulf (40-50, according to my research). This tree is located inside Goose Island State Park and thus, requires you to pay the entrance fee to access. $5 per adult; kids 12 and under are free. So you can either cough up the money to see the tree and leave or you can try to find other activities in the park. Personally, I didn't really find anything else for our family to do there that was superior to other activities in the area. There's a fishing pier but it seemed narrow and crowded with fishermen. If you fish or hike, you might find more stuff to do but we came here with toddlers so there wasn't much else for us. This is a nice quick stop. You can do a short walking loop around the tree -- it's very child-friendly. My kids enjoyed running around the tree. There are benches to sit, if desired. I found the poem on the sign a bit comical -- it was solemn and reverent and then at the end, you discovered that it was just an appeal for a donation. Ha. Well done, tree.

You can tell it's had work done: it's nice being in nature and all: it's a beautiful day here in…read moreRockport .

Coast is G.O.A.T.! (Greatest of all time) This is a great…read morelittle gallery! This coastal-themed gallery is in a nice little retail space, right across from the Winery on the Bay in the Rockport Arts District. They keep regular hours, but they also have a monthly Arts Walk that the Arts Council coordinates, and they stay open late, serve up some wine, beer and cheese, and show off their greatest works! I really enjoyed the nautical themed paintings, as well as the ones of the local Aransas County wildlife. They also do frames, which look really neat! The owner, Mike was super friendly, let the dog come on in too! The shop was super clean, well lit and fun to visit! Rockport has a reputation for being a funky arts town, and this gallery does a great job of representing!

Friendly service, affordable pricing, and knowledgeable of many different print options available…read more I enjoyed talking to Mike who is owner/operator - he's an artist and a friendly customer oriented individual. Highly recommend using his services or even just stopping in to see what a few local artists are offering to capture the essence of the third coast.

One of the best home tours I've been to. Our docent, Pam, was so friendly and knowledgeable…read more Appreciated her cantor as well. The house, itself, is beautiful and the history of the Fulton family is very intriguing. Built to withstand the test of time in a place that hurricanes frequent. The grounds are lovely as well. Glad to see this architectural gem being preserved for future generations.

8/23/2025: Highly recommend. $7.00 per person, self guided, nice staff with historic information…read moreand able to answer questions. I recommend seeing the inside of the home first and then touring the basement. They started building the home in 1874 and moved in during 1877. The family lived in the home until 1895. The home had many modern updates most homes did not have in that time period. It is beautiful and I love the history. Parking is free. They have a small gift shop in the ticket area.

Would love to give this gallery a legit review because it looks CUTEEEEE and AWEEEESOMEEEEE from…read morethe windows......but I walked by 3 times in total (on two separate days) and they were closed during the business hours posted on their door. When I looked inside, it sounded like someone was back there, but they didn't answer to my knocking :( Number One Rule of being a gallery owner - follow your posted hours!! When you are closed during business hours, you aren't just hurting yourself, but EVERY SINGLE artist you represent.

A great gallery w/variety of art: stone, folk, pottery, cloth, wood, iron art as well as jewelry,…read morepaintings, etc. I love the brick walls. We were greeted warmly & invited to see a pottery show.

For decades a sleepy fishing town in summer and duck hunters paradise in winter. No more…read more Hurricane Harvey nearly wiped this town out including the former arts center . A lot of smart committed people live here and dedicated their efforts to getting a new one built. This little town has become a snap shot of what a large part of the Texas Gulf Coast has always been. While growing and renewing,the location on the bay instead of the Gulf has thwarted gawdy souvenir shop,bad food tourism. I didn't use to care too much for Rockport. However,as time goes by and the powers that be intelligently manage growth,I've become a fan. Go!

Only 5 Star Accredited Chamber in the Coastal Bend. Shelly and her team are second to none. The…read moreVisitors center is the best and improving every day. Please stop by and visit with one of the many wonderful Charmers and "Find Yourself" in Rockport Fulton

TLDR: Large gallery space that showcases local artists (all art for sale). Totally free to enter…read more Small but charming sculpture garden outside. This is a large gallery space that showcases a variety of local artists. The upstairs area was dedicated to a specific artist while the downstairs was a mix. All the art was for sale. There was also a small gift shop (saw a few cute items). Finally, a small but lovely sculpture garden outside. As usual, the art is hit or miss (subjective, obviously) but as an artist myself, I always appreciate the promotion of local artists. It really feels like the focus here is to promote artists and encourage artistic community. Love that there is no entrance fee especially since I have two small children so you never know how quickly they'll get bored or cranky. We sometimes have to leave abruptly or move quickly. No fee helps a lot. Staff was very friendly.

I've been in a lot of municipal art gallery/museums large and small and this one may be the best…read moreoverall. Brand spanking new,it replaces the small original arts center in the marina, destroyed by Hurricane Harvey. This is an impressive structure for a small town. Built to withstand hurricane conditions,the cement and steel piers go down 60 feet to hit bed rock. The two story modern structure is archetectally appealing,roomy, comfortable and operated by a caring staff. 3 large galleries with one dedicated to local artist . Don't miss this treasure if you're in Rockport. Go!

We enjoyed a nice family dinner with our party of 5. The food was fresh and flavorful. We enjoyed…read morethe shrimp fettuccini, the steaks were cooked to perfection! So many good options for appetizers as well. The staff was very efficient, everyone was friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the art museum vibes. We will be back!

We have a Home-run in Rockport!…read more Food: Lump crap with capers in lemon butter was an appetizer. Crab is fresh and flavor with the caper to balance, amazing! The house salad with the garlic vinaigrette was delicious and perfectly sized. I had the catch of the day which was blackened Cobia and boy was it fire. Atmosphere: As fancy as it gets in rockport. But also welcoming to casual. This is my favorite spot in rockport hands down. I'll be back :)

I've driven past it over the years, and I decided to check it out. Bought my $10 ticket and I…read moreasked an honest question about a stamp. The c*nt with the short blonde hair decided to have a little fun. She said I could go out, come back in and get charged another $10. That was my stamp. What a rude A-hole b*tch. The fair itself was kind of ratty, with typical "fair food." $25 for the tee-shirt. The kids seemed to be having a great time on the rides. So, if you have kids, it might be worth going; otherwise, "No."

Crab races! This is an annual event at the park in front of…read morethe Rockport Harbor. Ever fall, the city of Rockport sets up large tents, invites world-famous music acts in, and parties on down! This is a great opportunity to get to know the character of Rockport. It's an artistic, eclectic community, and the festival shows this off! There's all kinds of great art booths selling cool paintings, clothing, signs and other great works of art. All the greatest local businesses come out and show off their wares! There is also a gumbo competition! Rockport is known for its seafood- the gumbo here is heavenly. You can go to the competition, and get cups for a few bucks each and try them all. The live music is always on key- with different acts each night. It focuses on country music. There's also a midway, where you can ride the rides! Loopty-loops and Gravitrons abound! Yeehaw! There's plenty of restrooms and lots of beer available (all of it is in 16oz containers!) Be sure to check out this festival and see the best of Rockport!

We had the most amazing time aboard the ship! The pirates were great and the kids have and absolute…read moreblast! Would HIGHLY recommend

It was a fun experience! It's interactive for the kids on board and they seem to have a great…read moretime! I'm a kid at heart, and even though I did not partake as I am not a child, it was fun watching them. I really enjoyed seeing the dolphins as they were racing along the side of the ship.