USS Lexington -Located in Corpus Christi. Really a neat thing to see. Some climbing up steps. See the legendary aircraft carrier first hand. Also has old airplanes on upper deck which have been restored. Recommend combining with Aquarium visit. www.usslexington.com
Texas State Aquarium - Located in Corpus Christi. A fantastic way to spend the day. Truly representative of the area. Dolphin Bay exhibit is new and definitely worth a look. I would recommend spending the day seeing both Lexington and Aquarium since they are very close together. www.texasstateaquarium.org
Fulton Mansion - Located in Fulton on Fulton Beach Road. Tours Wednesday - Sunday at 9am, 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm. Fee varies depending on special programs & events. Nice area to just drive and take in the sights. Historical old home of the founder of Fulton. (361) 729-0386 www.tpwd.state.tx.us
Rockport Shopping - Relax with a day of shopping in Rockport. Lots of little interesting shops, galleries, coffee bar, antique shops, shell shops and many more. Find that perfect souvenier or painting to take home all within a comfortable walking radius.
Rockport "BlueWave" Beach Park - One of Texas only "Blue Wave" Beaches. There is a small fee to enter the Beach Park. Enjoy a picnic and a day at the beach. There is a ski basin on one side for water sports and kayaking and pavillions, cabanas, salt water pool and a beach on the other side that is especially nice for children because of its calm waters, shallow depth and sandbars. This is not a gulf beach and has some shell in areas but overall a nice place to spend the day in the sun. Ski Basin is excellent for Jet Skiing. Showers & restrooms available. Entrance Fee $3.00 - Free for vehicles with boat/watercraft trailers.
Port Aransas - Short drive to the Ferry Landing to cross over to the Island. "Really Cool" shops to explore. Stop and have lunch or pack your own and head to the beach. Gulf sand beach, sometimes has a little tar and seaweed but a really nice beach. Enjoy surf fishing, boogie boarding, beachcombing, surfing, shelling and more. You can drive for hours down the beach. www.portaransas.org
Gulf Fishing - Just off of Port Aransas lies the Gulf of Mexico where sport fishing is abundant. Charter a boat or go with a group. Fish for Kingfish, Dolphin, Shark, Ling, Barracuda and Red Snapper to name a few. Peak season for most species is May to September. For the serious and not so serious angler, trolling for Sailfish and Marlin is always an unforgettable adventure.
Texas Treasure Casino Cruise - Enjoy a day or evening cruise into the Gulf of Mexico. Fun gambling excursion for the adults. Tuesday through Sunday 11:00am to 5:00pm and 6:30pm to 12:30am. Friday and Saturday Evening cruise is 7:00pm to 1:00am. Sunday 12:00pm to 6:00pm and 7:00pm to 12:30am. Cost $20-25. Check website for ongoing specials. www.txtreasure.com
Goose Island State Park - State park located in Lamar a short drive from the house. Has a fishing pier, bird watching sites and camping. Also has a nice facility which can be rented for family gatherings. Not much to see or do but thought I would mention it.
The Big Tree - One of the Worlds Largest & Oldest Live Oak Trees. More than 2000 years old. Free. Located in Lamar only a short drive from house. Might also want to visit the historial Lamar Cemetary while there, dates back to early 1800's. Worth a look on your way into "town".
Fulton Fishing Pier - 1200' lighted fishing pier. Live & dead bait available. Public restrooms & fishing tackle. $1.50 Fee per pole.
Copano Bay State Fishing Pier - Lighted public fishing pier 1 1/2 mile long located just past Lamar. Bait & fishing tackle available at concession. Entrance is just before the bridge.
Aransas National Wildlife Refuge - Just a short drive North from the house. Lots of Birding and Wildlife to see. Be sure to use mosquito repellent. Home of the Whooping Crane. Fee $3.00 per person or $5.00 per vehicle. Federal Duck Stamp also accepted. (361) 286-3559
Birding Tours Available - Rockport and the surrounding area is home to somewhere around 400 species of birds, including thousands of migratory birds. Whooping Cranes migrate & nest at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge and are a sight to see. There are many birding/sightseeing tours available.
Guided Bay Fishing Trips are Available - We recommend the one next door!
Rockport Visitors Center - Located at the Chamber of Commerce. Has a lot of other good resources especially birding information. www.rockport-fulton.org
Boat Ramps - Fulton Harbor - No Fee Copano Bay Causeway - No Fee Cove Harbor - No Fee Cove Harbor North Entrance - No FeeConn Brown Harbor - Aransas Pass - No Fee Goose Island State Park - Inside Park - $2.00 FeeSandollar Marina - Fulton Beach Road - $1.00 Fee Rockport Beach - Inside Beach Park - $3.00 Fee to enter park - FREE to vehicles with boat trailers Palm Harbor Marina - $4.00 Fee Sea Gun Marina - No FeeGolf Courses - Rockport Country Club - (361)729-4182 - 101 Champions Drive
Buccaneer Bay Public Golf Course -(361) 790-7513 - 1024 Eighth St., Lamar
Best Seafood - MY HOUSE - But......I can hook you up with some of the freshest seafood on the coast - My brother owns Oceans of Seafood (wholesale & retail) Seafood Market & Restaurant with 2 market locations. Take a trip to Port Aransas and enjoy the best lunch around and a liesurely drive on the beach. Take some seafood home and receive a 10% discount on all market purchases (not restaurant) with rental. The more you buy, the cheaper it gets.
****All of the above information is provided to you based on personal experience or knowledge of the area and is most likely accurate but not guaranteed. This is not an advertisement for those entities (well, maybe my brother) but merely a listing of places and things you may like to do and see. Please note that any requested recommendations I may give to you are based on my personal experience and tastes. I am pretty picky when it comes to restaurants and good food and consistency are a must with me. We hunt, we fish, we work, we play....not necessarily in that order but we do know the ins and outs of the area and we are here to help. There are some things I have no opinion on (not likely though) or recommendation for but will be happy to provide you with a list of persons or businesses which provide that service.
Texas Maritime Museum - Located in Rockport next to Rockport Harbor. Featuring "The La Salle Odyssey". Open Tuesday-Saturday 10-4 and Sunday 1-4. Cost $5.00 adults and $4.00 children 6-12 - under 5 free. Recommend combining with Rockport Art Center and Beach visit. 
Rockport Center For The Arts - Located in Rockport at the Beach Park & Rockport Harbor. Free Admission. Recommend combining with Maritime Museum and Beach visit.