Rockport, "the Charm of the Texas Coast", is the county seat of Aransas County on State Highway 35 on the Live Oak Peninsula between Copano and Aransas bays. Just thirty miles northeast of Corpus Christi in the southern part of the county, it was named for the rock ledge underlying its shore.
A New England fishing village on the Texas Coast, this charming towwn has plenty to offer any family looking for a good time: quaint little shops, rows of fishing and sailboats, leaning windswept oak trees, fresh seafood, the famous "Big Tree" and whooping cranes.
The Rockport area includes the Town of Fulton, home of the innovative cattle baron, George Fulton, whose mansion you'll want to tour. This charming coastal community welcomes visitors to come and share in the tranquility and abundant natural gifts that have made it a vacation destination for over 100 years.
In addition to outdoor recreation such as fishing, birding and boating, Fulton offers some of the finest restaurants and accommodations in the Texas Coastal Bend area.
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