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Port Aransas, Texas Travel Guide Region: Gulf Coast
Deep sea fishing draws many travelers to this destination as well. Large group trips and private charter excursions offer guided for all levels of anglers. Looking for a cruise a little more restful? Several
cruises departing from Woody's Sport Center. Favorites include a sunset
cruise and a sightseeing tour with a look at the US Naval Station (home
of the largest US mine sweeping fleet), the Lydia Ann Lighthouse, and
the intracoastal waterway. And for a chance to see dolphins, stop by the
Roberts Point Park on Highway 361. These marine mammals often chase the
ferries as they make their way across the ship channel. If you'd like
to learn more about marine life, stop by the small aquarium at the University
of Texas Marine Science. Birding is also a popular sport here; Port A is home
to the Port Aransas Birding Center, part of the Great Texas Coastal Birding
Trail. The center is landscaped with plants to attract migrating hummingbirds
and is also home to a six-foot alligator and a family of nutria, members
of the rodent family who nest in fallen reeds. Attractions Mustang Island State Park.The facilities at this scenic beach include freshwater showers, picnic tables, and tent and RV camping. The area is protected from vehicular traffic. Park Road 53, southwest of Port Aransas. San Jose Island. Pirate Jean Lafitte is said
to have camped on this island. Large iron rings, thought to have been
used to tie up the small boats his group used to row ashore, were discovered
at the site. Even today, th University of Texas Marine Science Institute.
Students of oceanography, ecology, marine chemistry, and botany train
at this branch of the University of Texas, located on 82 beachfront acres.
The Visitors Center is open to the public. It features exhibits and films
on Texas Gulf life. Ship Channel. February: Celebration of Whooping Cranes & Other Birds For More Information: Port Aransas Convention and Visitors Bureau
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