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PORT ARANSAS COMMUNITY
POOL
700 Clark Parkway
361-749-2416
Daily Fees. Swimming Passes are also
available for the summer: May 28th - Sept 3rd.
The pool is usually open
from 1pm - 6pm daily. Special class times vary.
Coupon books & passes may
be purchased at the swimming pool
office.
Art
Center for the Islands
This non-profit
organization exhibits works of arts and houses a working studio and
classroom as well as work
space and gathering area for artists and students.
Call 361-749-7334 for
schedule info and hours of operation.
Guided Beach Walks
The Port Aransas Parks and
Recreation Department sponsors free, guided beach walks on the fourth
Friday of
each month. Your guide
will bring a selection of shells commonly found on the beach here.
Then, you
take a journey on foot, to
find your own beach treasures.
Call 361-749-4158 for more
information and times.
Roberts Point Park
Overlooks the Gulf of Mexico
The park is the setting
for Sunset Sounds, free musical entertainment on the first Friday of
the month form April
through October. It
overlooks the ship channel, the boats, and the dolphins! Check out
the observation tower!
Park is also used for many
fishing tournament weigh-ins.
Open 24/7; Call
361-749-4158 for info.
Bird Watching Boardwalks
The Port Aransas Birding
Center and the Port Aransas Wetlands park feature boardwalks and
raised observation
towers. Weekly guided
nature tours are held every Wednesday (weather providing) at 9am,
beginning at the Birding
Center. Port Aransas is one of the major stops along.
The Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail.
Call 361-749-4158 for details.
Computer Resources
(even though you are far
away!)
Stop by the Port Aransas
Computer Resource Center, located at 405 N. Alister. The center
provides free
Internet and computer
access to residents and visitors alike.
Call 361-749-4011
University of Texas Marine
Science Institute (Port Aransas)
The Visitor Center is open
to the public Monday - Friday; from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Admission is free and features seven
aquaria showing typical Texas
coastal habitats and the organisms that live there. Display shows,
marine life-related movies,
some of which focus on past research
efforts. MSI souvenirs available at the gift shop. Call 361-749-6729
Trolley Around Town
The trolley offers year round service from
10am-5:55pm with extended hours on holidays and special events.
A complete
route takes about an hours. Colorful
signs and windsocks mark the trolley route and riders may flag down
the trolley
at any location along its route.
Route maps and brochures are available at the Port Aransas Chamber.
Electric Cars and
Beach Cruising Bicycles
Electric scooters, bikes,
and vehicles, bike repair, parts and accessories are also available.
Located at 428 S. Alister,
next to the IGA Grocery Store.
Call 361-749-3003 for more
info.
Scenic Boat Tour - St. Joe
Island
Leaving Woody's Boat
Basin, you will disembark and spend time on a deserted island. It is
uninhabited and
provides tourist with an
awesome experience! Be sure to bring drinks and food as there are no
amenities on
the island, but well worth
the trip. Call
Woody's Boat Basin for schedule of departures and arrivals,
361-749-5252.
Do you Scuba Dive?
Look no further!
The boats at the Dolphin Docks (300 W. Cotter) take certified divers
out for eight hours of diving
with a divemaster. Bring
your own equipment and proof of certification. Diving Classes & spear
fishing is also
available at Frogman's
Dive Center (401 S. Alister)
Dolphin Docks:
361-749-6624 Frogman's Dive Center: 361-749-3434
HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE
IN PORT ARANSAS, TEXAS
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