rfsod48 Report post Posted January 13, 2019 We are in Rockport Corpus Christi now and would like suggestions of where to eat and what to see. We will be in the area for 2 weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted January 13, 2019 It may be hard to say since the hurricane but Charlotte Plummers out on I believe it is Ses Side. There is also Shimmeys on Hwy 35 towards Aransas Pass. There are others but these were our favorites. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted January 13, 2019 The Texas Maritime Museum is interesting. Where are you staying? Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rfsod48 Report post Posted January 13, 2019 We are at Majestic Oak RV Park, seems good so far. How about the Texas Aquarium? Is it worth the drive to Brownsville? We will be here for 2 weeks and then to RGV. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted January 13, 2019 Roland, why go to Brownsville now? You'll be a lot closer in 2 weeks! Rockport to Brownsville = 200 miles. Where in RGV are you going in 2 weeks? Whooping Cranes are still in the area, Aransas Pass wildlife, Chamber of Commerce & Tourism...just go and try something, anything! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rfsod48 Report post Posted January 13, 2019 We have not made any reservations for RGV yet, considering Brownsville for 1-2 weeks and then heading west towards McAllen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted January 13, 2019 If I am not mistaken the Texas Aquarium is in Corpus Christi. The USS Midway is there also. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkhartjim Report post Posted January 13, 2019 If you're interested in seeing the Whooping Cranes, they were almost extinct just a few years ago, dive out to Goose Island State Park and instead of turning right to the park turn left. towards the the Big Oak Tree. When you get to12th St, turn right. At the Oak Tree, on the right there is a large field. Drive to the end, turn right and keep looking to the right in the field. Often times the Whoopers are in this area. Turn right on 11th and there is a home on the right with a large corn feeder, there may be Whooping Cranes and Sandhill Cranes in there waiting for feeding time. The cranes stand 5 ft tall and are white. The Sandhills are much shorter and will appear to be gray. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f433921 Report post Posted January 14, 2019 We used to go to Port Mansfield, nothing fancy small fishing town, we used it as home base when we took our boat. Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted January 14, 2019 San Jacinto Museum of History and in the same area Battleship Texas State Historic Site. Not a long drive. Padre Island National Seashore. See it now as you can't drive the length of Padre Island there is a ship channel with no bridge. You can see south Padre Island when staying in the valley. Try Dirty Al's at Pelican Station just before you go across the bridge. Last time in the valley stayed at Texas Trails RV Resort, West Owassa Road, Pharr, TX. Stop and see a exact copy of the Iwo Jima Monument. Iwo Jima Monument, 320 Iwo Jima Blvd, Harlingen, TX 78550 Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pawoodtx Report post Posted January 14, 2019 I agree with Herman about Charlotte Plummer’s and I think it is actually in Fulton. If you like seafood your in the right place. It’s hard to find bad seafood in that area. In Corpus Christi the aircraft carrier you can tour is the USS Lexington. Have fun! Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rfsod48 Report post Posted January 14, 2019 Thanks all for the help! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted January 14, 2019 Roland. This time of year, I'm surprised you don't have a reservation in the Valley...Kind of like Florida in Winter! A lot of good golf down there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rfsod48 Report post Posted January 14, 2019 Carl, called this morning and no problem in getting spot at Mission Bell in Mission Tx. Hope to play a lot of golf and go shooting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted January 14, 2019 What made you chose that one? Have you stayed there before? Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rfsod48 Report post Posted January 14, 2019 15 minutes ago, WILDEBILL308 said: What made you chose that one? Have you stayed there before? Bill No, just looking at the area and location. Fair price and amenities and I seem to remember in someone’s previous post that it was recommended. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted January 14, 2019 Did you look at or talk to the place I posted? Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted January 14, 2019 Mission Bell has not been reviewed since 2017 but it was a 7.7 out of 10 then with 2 good reviews and one bad from 2015. I'd throw the bad one out. RFSod, please post a review in RV Park Reviews after you have stayed there. It helps us other travelers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rfsod48 Report post Posted January 14, 2019 Will do Wayne. Bill, I looked around Pharr but all of the parks seemed to have higher cost. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted January 14, 2019 Roland. You did good. 95% of parks down there are year in, year out Snow Birds, so it can be a bit of a hassle to find anything that's above a 6.0! I agree with Wayne! Besides your in a area of what you love to do...GOLF! DINE! Enjoy! Carl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rfsod48 Report post Posted January 14, 2019 Ate at Charlotte Plummer’s tonight, good shrimps and scallops. View of oyster boats from restaurant Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted January 14, 2019 Glad to know they are open. We will be in Rockport on May 16th - 18th for a rally. Bobbie and I are Assistant Wagon Masters. Drop me a line if anyone would like to join us. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rfsod48 Report post Posted January 14, 2019 Seems that the area is well on the way to rebuilding. We plan to go there again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted January 16, 2019 Roland, there is a great Seafood place, across the bridge, in the yacht basin in Rockport. Don't know if it survived. Only one there on right side! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rfsod48 Report post Posted January 16, 2019 Carl, do you mean 495 Chesapeake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
