Sometimes, the best night out spills over into a full weekend of fun. If you’re looking to switch things up with your significant other for the next date night, might we suggest an overnight adventure in Rockport? Plan your staycation for the second Saturday of the month, when Austin Street hosts its monthly Art Walk, to get the most out of this art-centric community.
Checking In
An overnight stay calls for a dreamy lodging option. Book a room at the newly renovated Reel ‘Em Inn where you’ll find a reimagined coastal oasis with a 1,000-foot pier, an outdoor kitchen equipped with marine-grade grills, multiple public gathering areas with comfortable seating and private patios for each room. The motel’s proximity to the downtown area adds to its appeal, with a burgeoning art scene just down the way.
Stock Up
Before checking in to your lodging option, stop by a local store such as PIK-NIK Culinary Market + Deli + Wine Bar to stock up on provisions for late-night snacking or breakfast in bed.
An Early Start
Pop into The Coastal Mercantile before 4 p.m. and catch live music on the back patio. The local shop hosts musicians every Saturday and Sunday starting at 1 p.m. and serves beer and wine from the 406 Wine Bar. This will put you smack dab in the middle of the next stop on our itinerary.
Saturday Nightcap
Not quite ready to end the night? These local Rockport bars are open late on Saturdays!
Paradise Key Dockside Bar & Grill – Open until 11 p.m.
Fulton Irish Pub – Open until 11 p.m.
Marker 12 Bar & Grill – Open until 11 p.m.
Hideout 35 – Open until 2 a.m.
The Big Easy – Open until 2 a.m.
Rock Bottom Park & Pub – Open until 2 a.m.
The Sugar Shack – Open until 2 a.m.
Adventures in Art
Every second Saturday of the month, downtown Rockport transforms into a vibrant hub of creativity with the Austin Street Art Walk. This free, al fresco, walkable art experience invites you to stroll along Austin Street, pop into charming shops and captivating galleries and immerse yourself in the local art scene. Don’t forget to stop by the Rockport Center for the Arts’ celebration of its current exhibitions from 5-7 p.m.
Dinner & Drinks
After you’ve gotten your Art Walk fill, visit Gabriela’s for a fine dining experience with Mexican and Spanish-influenced dishes. Open until 10 p.m., the restaurant has a fantastic selection of tapas, entrees and drinks. Then, finish the night off at one of the newest additions to the Rockport nightlife scene, Whiskey Palm. At this piano bar and lounge, you’ll catch live music most nights and delight in an array of specialty whiskey-focused cocktails.
