The City of Rockport, TX
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The city of Rockport is located in the state of Texas in Aransas County and has a population of 9,846 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Rockport is Corpus Christi, approximately 23 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Rockport, including Apple Dumpling Deli, Duck Inn Restaurant and Cocktail Bar, Dairy Queen of Rockport, Captain Billy's Wife's Place and Bud's Cafe. For a larger selection of Rockport restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Rockport Museums, Zoos, Arenas, Golf Courses, Beaches and/or Botanical Gardens, including the Fulton Mansion State Historic Site, Sinton Municipal Golf Course, Texas State Aquarium, USS Lexington Museum and American Bank Center. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Rockport please click on the Attractions tab above. The following airport is located in or near Rockport:
- Corpus Christi Intl. Airport (CRP)
Rockport, Texas Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Rockport
In the month of December, Rockport experiences an average high temperature of 66 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 47 degrees with an average rainfall of 1.91 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Rockport with daytime temperatures averaging 89 degrees in the summer, and 65 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Rockport to receive an average of 2.16 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 3.7 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 105 degrees in the summer and as low as 12 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Rockport should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 79 degrees, and nighttime lows of 64.
Rockport, Texas Attractions
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American Bank Center - Corpus Christi, The American Bank Center is an event arena that has a split-tiered seating system.
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Berclair Mansion - Beeville, The Berclair Mansion was built in 1936 and is a 22 room mansion located in Berclair, Texas. For the latter half of the 20th century the mansion was occupied by a lone, eccentric woman. The home was reportedly already haunted before her birth. As the last member of her family, she lived there alone with locals working as maids and house workers. The locals would not work in the mansion at night and required a separate building be made on the grounds for them to sleep in.
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Corpus Christi Botanical Gardens and Nature Center - Corpus Christi, The Corpus Christi Botanical Gardens and Nature Center are nonprofit botanical gardens and a nature center located at 8545 South Staples, Corpus Christi, Texas. They are open daily except Mondays; an admission fee is charged.
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Fulton Mansion State Historic Site - Fulton, The George W. Fulton Mansion is one of the earliest Second Empire style buildings constructed in Texas and is one of the most important of the style in the Southwest United States still in existence. Colonel George Ware Fulton and Harriet Gillette Smith built the 3.5 story structure overlooking Aransas Bay between 1874 and 1877. The residence, dubbed "Oakhurst" by its builders, featured the most up-to-date conveniences for the time, such as indoor plumbing, central gas lighting and heating.
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Gabe Lozano Senior Golf Course - Corpus Christi, The Gabe Lozano Senior Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Nueces County Texas. This course is located in the city of Corpus Christi, . Tee times are accepted up to 2 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 361-883-3696.
Address: 4401 Old Brownsville Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78405
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Mustang Island - , Mustang Island State Park, Mustang Island State Park is a state park located south of the city of Port Aransas, Texas on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico that covers 3,954 acres and has a 5-mile beachfront. The land was acquired from private owners in 1972 and opened to the public in 1979.
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Oso Beach Municipal Golf Course - Corpus Christi, The Oso Beach Municipal Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Nueces County Texas. This course is located in the city of Corpus Christi, . Tee times are accepted up to 2 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 361-991-5351.
Address: 5601 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 78412
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Sinton Municipal Golf Course - Sinton, The Sinton Municipal Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in San Patricio County Texas. This course is located in the city of Sinton, . Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 361-364-9013.
Address: 3 Miles N Hwy 181, Sinton, TX 78387
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Texas State Aquarium - Corpus Christi, The Texas State Aquarium is a nonprofit aquarium located in Corpus Christi, Texas. It is dedicated to promoting environmental conservation and rehabilitation of the wildlife of the Gulf of Mexico.
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USS Lexington Museum - Corpus Christi, USS Lexington, known as "The Blue Ghost", is one of 24 Essex-class aircraft carriers built during World War II for the United States Navy. The ship, the fifth US Navy ship to bear the name, is named in honor of the Revolutionary War Battle of Lexington. She was originally to have been named Cabot, but she was renamed while under construction to commemorate USS Lexington (CV-2), lost in the Battle of the Coral Sea in May 1942.
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Rockport, Texas Hotels
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Rockport, Texas Restaurants
This is a list of Rockport Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Sandwich Shops and Fast Foods & Carry Out. Happy Dining!
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