Port Aransas History

Here, you’ll find a small hometown feel mixed with big time fun. The smell of Cajun dishes fills the air, inviting hungry appetites to chow down on dishes like boudin and maque choux. On the weekends, you’ll find hard-working locals enjoying Zydeco music in every type of venue from barns and dance halls to bars and country clubs. During the week, stop by the Lake Charles Mardi Gras Museum to view hundreds of costumes being worn and on display. Other points of interest include the Acadian Cultural Center, Acadian Village, and

To the middle of the large island, a medium sized city the size of Miami will cover the west side of the middle part of the large island. This city will have rivers passing through every block similar to the canals of Venice. The coast of the city, unlike Venice will have many short beaches that are cut off by the rivers flowing into the ocean. Behind the city, a large, towering inactive volcano with the height of 3,000 meters will house the only dessert in the island. Similar to the Teide Volcano in Tenerife, the volcano will have snow at it's apex. In the east coast, next to the volcano, a small city the size of downtown Austin, Texas will be the home to many surfers looking for large open waves coming from the open Atlantic Ocean.

If you're like many of our customers, you've been coming to Dennisport for years. Whether your parents brought you, a friend got married here or you stumbled onto our sandy shores one fateful night, Dennisport has a way of hooking you in and bringing you back. In the grand scheme of things, the tourism era of Dennisport's history started relatively recently, but the part of town between Route 28 and Nantucket Sound has a rich history dating back to the colonial era.

Galveston, Texas is located 50 miles southeast of Houston. It is known as a barrier island on the Texas Gulf Coast of the United States. The city Galveston, Texas was the home of around 37,000 residents in the early 1900’s. This island grew from being a small settlement into one of the wealthiest cities in the country. It was normal for people to visit Galveston, Texas for it was known as a "tourist attraction". There was always the idea of building a seawall to protect Galveston from future hurricanes but it was never built. Although many hurricanes had hit the city several times in the past (before 1900) no one would have thought that a hurricane that would

Not many folks are aware that this beach exists, so if you are looking to enjoy some solitude, this is the beach for you. You can find this piece of paradise just west of the Carrabelle Bridge on Gulf Beach Road. Since this beach is not well known, there is no formal parking area nor any other convenience facilities. So, make sure to bring everything you will need with you. The natural terrain of the waterfront makes this beach a spectacular place to fish, particularly in the summer and fall. It is also a great place to take a romantic moonlit walk, as the sunrises and sunsets help to set a scene that you will not soon

Galveston which is located on Galveston Island is a twenty-nine mile strip of land estimated about two miles off the coast of Texas. With the miles of beaches and nice weather it was a popular resort and seemed to be headed in the direction to become the New York City of the Gulf Coast. It had also become a commercial port which was thriving. On September 8th, 1900 this changed. Many vacationers on this day did not pay attention to the warnings let out by the United States Weather Bureau to get to higher ground. Little did they know a category four hurricane was about to strike the city becoming the nation’s deadliest natural disaster still to this day. About six to eight thousand people lost their lives out of about thirty-six thousand total on the island. (about 20%) In comparison these deaths were greater than the combined of the Johnstown Flood and San Francisco Earthquake.

Captiva Island, a beautiful barrier island off the west coast of Florida is a great summer destination for people wanting to get away from everyday city bustle. Discover the island's rich history and the pirates that once roamed about. Pirates used the island to repair their boats and detain female prisoners. Captiva Island is one of the most beautiful barrier islands in Florida with 15 miles of unspoiled beaches covered with shells, over 20 miles of bike paths, more than 45 varieties of fish, and 230 different types of birds. You are never more than 5 minutes from the beach.

The place to see and be seen in Port Orange is a recently-opened plaza called The Pavilion. It contains shops of all kinds, several restaurants and a movie theater. It was only built a few years ago, but it is quickly becoming a local hotspot. Port Orange is also just a few minutes away from the beaches along A1A and plenty of fishing along the Halifax

Malaga Island is located at the mouth of New Meadows River in Phippsburg, Maine. Within the last 1,000 years, Native Americans inhabited the 42 acres rocky and rugged island. Not a lot is known about how the inhabitants lived, but now there are lots known about the later residents that occupied the island’s northern part from the 1860s to 1912.

Galveston island is a great place to go to have fun with your family and friends. You can fish, eat great food, visit the famous moody gardens, Pleasure Pier, have fun with your family at the beach, and so much more! Galveston island is a city on the gulf coast of texas. There are so many fun things to do, like pleasure pier, stewart beach, go karts, and there are many fishing spots to chose from.

No humans live permanently on the island but there are scientists that live and work there. As the island needs to be protected, the number of humans allowed to visit is restricted and requires special permission to be able to visit. People can only visit one area of the island at a time so that damage doesn't occur and so that the plants and island don't get

Visitors to the marina are welcomed and encouraged to grab a delicious dish or creative cocktail from the Two Georges Waterfront Restaurant or Banana Boat. Or visitors to the marina can snag a ride on the water from one of the many fishing and boat charters that rent slips, jet ski, boats, scuba gear, or cruise

The industrial revolution ended the need for the islands as a shipping port, thus changing the economic environment. Little was heard of the islands until World War I, when the United States realized their strategic position and negotiated the purchase of the islands from Denmark for $25 million in gold. Although the islands were purchased in 1917, it wasn’t until 1927 that citizenship was granted to Virgin Islanders. The Organic Act of 1936 allowed for the creation of a senate, and from there the political process evolved. In 1970, the U.S. Virgin Islands elected its first governor, Melvin H. Evans.

Even if you're not a huge Poitier fan, Arthur's Town is a stunning destination to vacation in the Bahamas. The village has only 100 people, and is one of those destinations that is meant for peace, relatation and experiencing the slower island pace. There are beaches, incredible places to get local cuisine and beach bars where you can let yourself become as loose and liquid as the island waves.

To get there you have to arrive by car from Texas, you’ll know you’re almost there because you will be able to witness a stunning view of the ocean; one of the things you have to do when you are about to arrive is stop at one little restaurant to eat some delicious lobster.