Surrender yourself to the leisurely comforts of Rockport vacation house or condo rentals and enjoy a luxurious stay in the city. An eclectic mix of shops, art galleries and places of historic significance welcomes you to the downtown area with a unique ambience to indulge in.The Fulton Mansion State Historic Site and the Maritime Museum are some prime historical attractions in the area. The impressive art and architecture of Port Aransas make a distintictive impression with the visitors. As a history lover, you would love to visit the cities of Galveston and Corpus Christi in the Texas Gulf Coast region. The city of Rockport is an excellent bird watching retreat and home to unrivaled biodiversity. The Aransas National Wildlife Refuge is one such excellent wild life preserve. It has nesting grounds for the endangered species of whooping cranes, featuring a wide variety of birds including ducks, herons, egrets, ibises and spoonbills. The wildlife refuge features thickets of blackjack oaks, marshes and Clearwater ponds populated by alligators, snakes and bobcats among other varieties of wildlife. Visitors can also find the states oldest live oak on Lamar Peninsula near the city. It is famous as the "Big Tree." Apart from a collection of natural wonders, the city also has special appeal for the colorful festivities held every year suck as the Fiesta De La Playa, Seafair and a Wine Festival which rejoice in the spirit of fun and fulfillment. The city embodies and showcases the epicurean delights of Texas for residents and visitors alike. Recreation enthusiasts and nature lovers can seek their perfect Texan outpost in selected Rockport vacation rentals. |