Tropical Shopping

Rockport, Texas (November 16, 2009) – Enjoy your Turkey Feast, and then head to Rockport-Fulton for the remainder of the long Holiday weekend.  Bring the family for a glimpse of the only migrating flock of Whooping Cranes in the world.  The cranes have chosen the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge as their winter home. Boat excursions to view the Whooping Cranes are available and details can be found at www.rockport-fulton.org.  

Start your holiday shopping; 60 stores line Austin Street in the heart of downtown Rockport.  Harbor Oaks Shopping Village, Live Oak Plaza, SeaAire Shopping Center, Rockport Plaza, Market Street Center and Fulton Beach Road are abundant with retail offerings and unique gifts for family, friends and co-workers.

If shopping isn’t your bag, then visit a few area attractions.  Fulton Mansion is an 1870's French second empire structure and former home of cattleman George W. Fulton. Innovative for its time, the house features several modern conveniences such as indoor plumbing, central lighting and heating.  

Experience the rich maritime heritage of Texas from Spanish exploration to the search for offshore oil and gas at the Texas Maritime Museum. You can experience how Texas has relied on the sea to become the great state that it is today.

Visit Texas’ first mile long Blue Wave Beach Park with picnic cabanas, walking trail, restroom facilities, wildlife sanctuary, boat ramps, fishing piers and a fantastic playground for the children.

Charter a bay or deep sea fishing trip, head out early or stay late to capture a spectacular sunrise or sunset.

Windswept Oak Tree Park is a rare exploration through might oaks that are permanently leaning due to the prevailing winds of the southeast.  The Big Tree off Park Road 13 in Lamar, measures 38 ft. in circumference and is more than 1,000 years old.

There is truly something for everyone in Rockport-Fulton.  Community spirit and holiday excitement are ongoing. For more a complete calendar of Christmas by the Bay activities highlighting events, area information and special offers, call (800) 242.0071 or visit www.rockport-fulton.org.