Third Coast Storage

For red-blooded American men, nothing screams "romance" like a big, juicy steak. Ladies, when it's your turn to plan date night, treat your man to a romantic dinner at Katz 21 Steak & Spirits. The restaurant has a little something for everyone, including top-shelf drinks, live music and of course, delicious food.

Be a real-life Speed Racer at In The Game Funtrackers Amusement Park. Brace yourself for go kart rides, arcade games, mini-golf, bumper boats and other activities. This is a popular attraction for birthday parties or all-day fun for the entire family.

Padre Island National Seashore, the longest undeveloped stretch of barrier island in the world, has more than 133,000 acres of protected, natural beaches, white sand dunes, thriving grassland, saltwater marshes and a host of untouched wildlife. The 113-mile island is the perfect place for saltwater fishing, beachcombing, camping, hiking, boating, off-road adventures, and more. Stop by the Malaquite Beach Visitor Center for information, maps, fishing licenses, or a picnic. 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.

Seafood lovers, indulge! Make a trip to the Rockport-Fulton Seafair in October. The festival features a Gumbo Cook-Off, Seafood Cooking classes and demos, vendors, live bands, a carnival, cardboard boat races, a parade and more.