Hotels in Rockport, TX

Resting along the coast of Texas, the city of Rockport is a buzzing beachside escape, home to an array of fun attractions, friendly locals, great nightlife, and the iconic Rockport Beach. Enjoy observing the rich birdlife while you cast a line from the local fishing piers in town, or check out the fascinating Gulf Coast history on display at the Texas Maritime Museum—including exhibits on shipbuilding, oil drilling, and even pirates! Nearby, Rockport Center for the Arts has rotating exhibits of local art and a nice sculpture garden. And if fresh-caught seafood suits your fancy, then this is the place to find it, along with a wealth of great seaside grills, cocktail bars, and local Texas barbecue waiting to be enjoyed. Plan to tour town from top Rockport hotels, and you’ll get the chance to see this hidden gem situated right on the Gulf of Mexico.

If you’re interested in captivating history that includes pirates, fishing, and oil drilling, you can’t miss the chance to tour the Texas Maritime Museum. Spend a few hours just outside the best Rockport hotels, and learn all about the fascinating Gulf Coast history through exhibits and artifacts, documents, photographs, and books that tell the stories of Texas’ maritime history. Through the acquisition and research of these artifacts, the museum is able to update and enhance both permanent and temporary exhibits to keep things fresh and updated all year round for new visitors and locals alike.

Just north of Rockport hotels, you’ll discover the beautiful Goose Island State Park, resting along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. Covering over 320 acres, the park is surrounded by both St. Charles and Aransas Bays and although the park is located on the seashore, there is no designated swimming area at the park, as the shoreline consists of concrete, oyster shell, mudflat, and marsh grass. While here, you can expect to enjoy some excellent birding, fishing, and boating. Reel in speckled trout, redfish, drum, flounder, and sheepshead all afternoon while catching rays from this charming seaside park. You’ll also get the opportunity to see the famous 44-foot-tall "The Big Tree," a Southern live oak with a circumference of 35 feet, and is estimated to be over 1,000 years old.

Whether you live in the area or are just visiting, the Bay Education Center is a must-see while exploring town from hotels in Rockport. Here, interactive displays explore the ecological role of the area's estuaries, so you can learn a little more about the very environment you’re visiting! With informative staff, free admission, and open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm, this is a worthy stop for anyone traveling with kids. Plan to arrive before 2 pm, and you’ll catch the daily Science on a Sphere presentations, a fun-filled attraction for the little ones.

Have a blast touring Rockport, and don’t forget to check out our other hotels nearby in Denton, Katy, and Frisco.