Your Guide to Whooping Crane Season in Texas

Your Guide to Whooping Crane Season in Texas: A photo of a flock of Whooping Cranes

Each fall, whooping crane season begins, and the tallest bird in North America completes a 2,500-mile flight from northern Canada to the salt marshes of the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge in Texas. Among Rockport, TX, hotels, The Lighthouse Inn at Aransas Bay puts you a short drive from the birdsโ€™ winter home and as close […]

Experience Rockport-Fulton SeaFair on the Texas Coast

Experience Rockport-Fulton SeaFair on the Texas Coast: People enjoying festival food

The SeaFair Festival has marked the turn of the season here since 1975, and it has grown into one of the most beloved events in Rockport, Texas. Among hotels in Rockport, TX, The Lighthouse Inn at Aransas Bay embraces the magic of the region best. Mornings begin on a private balcony above the water, afternoons […]

Your Guide to the Hummingbird Festival in Rockport, TX

Your Guide to the Hummingbird Festival in Rockport, TX: An up-close photo of a ruby-throated hummingbird

Every fall, ruby-throated hummingbirds from across the eastern United States funnel down the Texas Coast. Ahead of them lies the Gulf and roughly 500 miles of open water, and Rockport is the final refueling stop before the crossing. The Rockport Hummingbird Festival is a four-day birding event that fills local feeders, gardens, and tour boats […]

Experience Rockport Fulton Market Days on the Texas Coast

A woman at the Rockport Fulton Market Days on the Texas Coast

On the third weekend of every month, the Rockport Festival Grounds down at the harbor fill with rows of vendor booths, the smell of kettle corn, and live music drifting out over Aransas Bay. That is Rockport Fulton Market Days, the open-air market where Texas makers, food trucks, and musicians turn an ordinary summer Saturday […]

Best Places To Go for the Fourth of July Getaways in Texas

Best Places To Go for the Fourth of July Getaways in Texas: Two people are holding sparklers on the beach.

For travelers comparing the best places to go for Fourth of July getaways, The Lighthouse Inn at Aransas Bay offers a setting that feels connected to the coast from morning to night, as close to the water as you can get. Our Rockport, TX, hotel features upscale lodging, a 60-foot outdoor pool, a hot tub, […]

Plan the Best Beach Vacation in Rockport, Texas

Two young women in their 20s enjoying a beach vacation

A truly memorable beach vacation on the Texas Coast softens everything. The water moves gently across Aransas Bay, the breeze cools your face, and the days seem to stretch just a little longer. The Lighthouse Inn at Aransas Bay offers a serene retreat as close as you can get to the waterfront. Enjoy a hotel […]

Most Popular Things To Do in Rockport, TX

A picture of Fulton Mansion, one of the best things to do in Rockport, TX.

Planning a coastal escape and searching for the best things to do in Rockport, TX? At The Lighthouse Inn at Aransas Bay, guests experience the Texas Coast at its most inviting. Our waterfront hotel in Rockport, TX, offers upscale guest rooms with high-end amenities, including a heated outdoor pool, a lighted fishing pier, and on-site […]

The Best Waterfront Restaurants in Rockport, TX

A picture of the dining area at one of the best waterfront restaurants in Rockport, TX.

At the Lighthouse Inn at Aransas Bay, dining is a highlight of the guest experience, complemented by serene bay views and timeless coastal charm. Our hotel in Rockport, TX, offers guests unparalleled access to the Texas Coast from their private balconies/patios and our fishing pier. They are also just steps away from some of the […]

Enjoy Romantic Getaways in Rockport, Texas

Enjoy Romantic Getaways in Rockport, Texas

If youโ€™re craving romantic getaways in a coastal paradise, come to Rockport and let the bay set the pace. Around here, the air is a little softer, sunsets last a little longer, and the best moments are the ones you donโ€™t schedule. Enjoy romantic dates at our on-site restaurant and relax in our upscale amenities.  […]

Experience Winter Getaways on the Texas Gulf Coast

Experience Winter Getaways on the Texas Gulf Coast

Winter along the Texas Gulf Coast invites travelers to take a break, breathe in the salt air, and embrace the coastal warmth. At The Lighthouse Inn at Aransas Bay, we are delighted to welcome guests seeking peaceful winter getaways at our hotel in Rockport, TX. Enjoy wildlife watching at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, which […]

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