Plantation Suites & Conference Center
The Best Place to Stay in Port "A"
1909 State Highway 361 • Port Aransas, TX 78373
Phone: 361-749-3866 • Fax:361-749-7873
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The Port A Shuttle - Runs daily hitting the beach and all the hot spots in town... and best of all it's free!

Aransas National Wildlife Refuge - The winter home for the endangered whooping cranes, this expansive wildlife refuge offers a 16-mile paved loop with wildlife photo opportunities, a museum, hiking trails, picnic areas, a visitor center and an observation tower.

Mustang Island State Park - Activities include picnicking, fishing, swimming, hiking and mountain biking on 5 miles of open beach, sunbathing, surfing, and excellent birding, especially during spring and fall migrations.

Padre Island National Seashore - Padre Island National Seashore encompasses 133,000 acres of America's vanishing barrier islands... and it's the longest remaining undeveloped barrier island in the world.

Texas Maritime Museum - The Texas Maritime Museum, a 30-minute drive away in Rockport, is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the rich maritime history of Texas.


Texas State Aquarium - Travel an aquatic journey from the shore to the depths of the Gulf. Observe dive shows and feeding demonstrations and have a "hands on" experience with sharks and stingrays.

Texas Treasure Casino Cruises - Enjoy an afternoon or evening aboard the Texas Treasure. Experience high-energy casino action, fine dining and live entertainment while you cruise the Gulf of Mexico in a grand ocean liner. Tickets available in the lobby.

The University of Texas Marine Science Institute - This small aquarium addresses mysteries of the sea from a scientific viewpoint and highlights current research projects. Free.

U.S.S. Lexington - Bring the entire family aboard the most famous aircraft carrier in U.S. Naval history. One of the top 10 visitor attractions in the state!

Coastal Water Guide Service Come fish the teeming waters of the Texas Coastal Bend for Redfish, Trout, and Drum with a guide that grew up on the Coastal Bend.

Break Away USA For surf fishers, tournament casters and fresh water anglers who cast for distance.