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The City of Rockport, located 30 miles northeast of Corpus Christi
on Texas Highway 35, is the County Seat of Aransas County. Rockport was
incorporated by Special Act of the Legislature of Texas Charter granted to it
on May 29, 1871.
Surrounded on three sides
by the waters of Aransas, Copano and Port bays, a variety of outdoor
activities are Rockport's appeal to tourists as well as local citizens. The
charming fishing village of Rockport has been a favorite coastal hideaway for wealthy
Texans since the 1800's.
Location
Rockport is located along the Texas Tropical Trail and is a noteworthy stop
along the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail.
Other points of interest such as Texas Maritime Museum, Fulton Mansion, Rockport Center for the Arts, Connie Hagar Wildlife Sanctuary and
The TX Dot Demonstration Gardens and Wetlands Ponds draw tourists and
"Winter Texans" alike to Rockport.
More about Rockport.
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