Rockport

There are plenty of quaint little towns to discover in Texas, and Rockport should definitely be on your list of places to visit. Hurricane Harvey wreaked havoc on this charming little fishing town, but it recovered even better than before. You'll be spending a lot of time with your toes in the sand, so bring plenty of sunscreen. The Clean Beaches Coalition, a national group that advocates for clean beaches all over the world, designated Rockport Beach as the first Texas beach to be certified as a Blue Wave Beach. The pristine waters, fine white sands, and breathtaking views are unmatched.

After getting a good tan, spend some time cooling off at the Texas Maritime Museum. You can browse a variety of exhibits here that include equipment used for navigation and artifacts from the shipbuilding, oil, and gas industries. Additionally, there is an observation area where guests can take in the famous Texas sunsets. The Fulton Mansion State Historic Site, a restored house designed with 19th-century French Second Empire architecture in mind, is another well-liked indoor attraction. Tuesday through Sunday, tours are offered. By now, you must be starving, so proceed to the Boiling Pot for a delicious seafood meal. Although it may not appear to be much from the outside, the food is excellent.