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Return to the past as you step aboard the USS Lexington Museum, where you'll experience the World War II aircraft carrier that symbolizes the perseverance and determination of sailors, pilots, and military personnel who fought for freedom during the war. The floating museum features self-guided tours through the ship's maze of tunnels and ladders. Five self-guided tours cover 100,000 square feet and 11 decks. Sections of the ship that are open to the public include the hangar deck, engine room and sick bay, gallery deck, flight deck, navigation bridge, pilot house, and a chart house.

Get to shuckin' at the Fulton Oysterfest, where you can enjoy the carnival rides, games, food, an oyster eating contest, live music, and unique vendor booths, all on the beautiful Rockport-Fulton bayfront. Oysterfest officials have been working with seafood sources along the Texas Gulf Coast to locate the freshest oysters and other seafood for the event as well as the most popular entertainment.

Satiate your taste buds at Katz 21 Steak & Spirits, where you'll enjoy a luxurious dining experience with impeccable service and attention to detail. Entice your appetite by trying out their signature dry-aged ribeye or fresh Gulf shrimp and scallops. These dishes will leave a lasting impression and increase the likelihood of choosing Katz 21 for your next dining experience. Their private dining rooms and outdoor patio bar offer unique features that set them apart from other fine dining establishments. For instance, their private dining rooms boast state-of-the-art audio and visual equipment, while their cozy fire pits on the patio provide a warm and inviting atmosphere. These features make Katz 21 the perfect choice for your next special event or night out.

Padre Island National Seashore, the longest undeveloped stretch of a barrier island in the world, has more than 133,000 acres of protected, natural beaches, white dunes, thriving grassland, saltwater marshes, and a host of untouched wildlife. Experience the island in its natural state with primitive camping, which is allowed in any spot along the entire length of the beach. Year-round inhabitants include coyotes, white-tail deer, peregrine falcons, kangaroo rats, and jackrabbits.