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Fulton Mansion in Rockport-Fulton
Photographer: Kevin Stillman

Fulton Mansion State Historic Site

The mansion exemplifies classic French Second Empire architectural styling. Completed in 1877, the ornate four-story house was progressive for its time, featuring interior gas lighting, flush toilets and walls constructed of horizontal timbers. Site includes gardens behind the mansion. Texas Historical Commission property. Open Tue.–Sat. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun. 1–4 p.m. Guided tours offered on the hour Sun. 1–3 p.m., 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Tue.–Sat. Admission fee. 317 S. Fulton Beach Road. 361/729-0386. www.visitfultonmansion.com.

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317 S. Fulton Beach Road
Rockport-Fulton, Texas
78382
361/729-0386

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Open Tue.–Sat. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun. 1–4 p.m. Guided tours offered on the hour Sun. 1–3 p.m., 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Tue.–Sat.

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Created and built by renowned artist Douglas G. Chandor, the gardens are Chinese- and English-style. Water features include a 40-ft. waterfall, grottos and fountains. Stone pathways line an English lawn-bowling green and climbing roses ascend a lofty pergola. Open first weekend in April–last weekend in Nov. Sat. 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Sun. 1–5 p.m. Admission fee. Children 12 and under, accompanied by an adult, free. Group tours of 10 or more year-round by appointment. 817/613-1700. www.chandorgardens.com.

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