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    3.5 (2 reviews)

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    Texas Sand Fest

    4.0(3 reviews)
    1.0 km

    Texas Sand Fest in Port Aransas is an annual event. This was my first time actually getting to go…read moreinside the fenced event area, and I have to thank the city of Port A for that. They offer beach accessible wheelchairs free of charge for the disabled, and made it possible for me to enjoy the festival. There is a very long stretch of parking available, but I was happy to find that vehicles with a handicap placard can drop off disabled guests right near the entrance. We also purchased our tickets ahead of time, which was definitely the way to go, not only were the tickets cheaper but we were able to skip the long ticket line and head straight inside. One of the coolest things about Sand Fest is that the sculptors get three days to create their masterpieces. It's fun to visit each day and watch the sculptures take shape. The talent on display is incredible, and it's hard to believe what can be created from sand. They also have amateur competitions and also an area where kids can learn and try their hand at sand sculpting. There were tons of food trucks to choose from, along with drinks and alcohol available throughout the event. The entertainment stage is a huge area, and we were lucky enough to catch The Josh Abbott Band perform. There are both covered and uncovered seating areas, but the chairs fill up quickly, so get there early if you want one. The good news is you're allowed to bring your own chairs. I also enjoyed browsing the vendor booths, which had everything from artwork and furniture to jewelry, T-shirts, dresses, and plenty unique items. This was such a fun experience, and being able to access the event with a beach wheelchair made it possible. I'll definitely be back for Sandfest 2027.

    Wonderful time for me and all my friends. I have been many times before but the way the event grows…read moreand gets better every year always amazes. Great friendly people, vendors are happy and everyone is fueled by this event giving so much to scholarships and local charities. highly recommended for families and the was Free organised parking and trolly/golf cart rides from the parking area - wonderful as the area is pretty big so if you have little ones the buggy needs some good wheels! Recommended for a family day out

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    Port Aransas Museum

    Port Aransas Museum

    4.5(6 reviews)
    2.3 km

    In all the times that I've been to Port Aransas, I have never stopped into this museum. What a…read morehidden jewel! My son and I spent at least an hour here. That's saying a lot, since this is a tiny little museum. It is in a very nice modern building. But, the layout makes you feel like you're in a refurbished old house. It might just be me. Because it is so small, you feel like you need to read every little placard there is. Each one of them had something really interesting to add to our understanding of the island. I really enjoyed the posters with the Port Aransas timeline. I had no idea that Port Aransas was so recent in the scheme of Texas development. My favorite thing that I learned was that when the Civil War broke out, everyone deserted the island. How cool is that! I also liked reading about the hurricanes that ripped up the island and the special breed of people who made and make their homes there. If you're into fishing, you will love the display of fishing rods and fishing lures. They are displayed in one room very nicely. Bottom line... don't miss this museum. It is definitely worth your while.

    A tidy museum offering an abbreviated history of Port Aransas community. It's a quick walk through…read morethat won't demand huge hunks of time to peruse. Dawdling slow, reading placards, taking some pictures, & talking with the very friendly volunteer on site, it took only about an hour for me to see the displays on the lower floor of this Sears kit house from back in the day when a whole house could be a DIY project. Upper floor is admin spaces. If you're looking to fill a quick time slot in your schedule, this museum may well be your jam.

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