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Aransas

Established in 1937, the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge was founded to aid in the rescue of the endangered Whooping Crane.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Aransas

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7.3 mi away

Aransas National Wildlife Refuge

Established in 1937, the refuge was founded to aid in the rescue of the endangered Whooping Crane.

15.0 mi away

The Big Tree

Although you can find oak trees in practically every region of Texas, none of them are as famous as this one in Rockport.

16.6 mi away

Goose Island State Park

In this park, you'll be rewarded with pristine views over two different bodies of water the St. Charles Bay and Aransas Bay.

19.0 mi away

San Jose Island

With sun-soaked views of the Gulf of Mexico and Aransas Bay, this beachy barrier island has an extensive history that dates back almost 200 years.

23.9 mi away

Rockport Beach

This is Texas first and only Blue Wave Beach.

24.0 mi away

Magnolia Beach

20 minutes south of Port Lavaca is this small slice of peaceful paradise.