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another four in a modern wing. It's plush without being fussy and there's a large pool and
a fab breakfast on offer.
Apple Dumpling
( 361-727-2337; 118 N Magnolia St, Rockport; mains from $5; 8am-5pm Mon-Sat)
Don't let the plain-
Jane exterior deter you from this locally loved deli and cafe in downtown Rockport. The
homemade ice cream is creamy and dreamy and the sandwiches are just the thing for pic-
nics amidst the local natural splendor.
CAFE
$
Boiling Pot
( 361-729-6972; 2015 Fulton Beach Rd, Fulton; meals $18; 4-10pm Mon-Thu, 11am-11pm Fri & Sat,
11am-10pm Sun)
This is a rustic classic, and a lot of fun. Mountains of shellfish plus potatoes,
sausage and corn are put in a pot full of spicy boiling water; then dumped on your paper-
covered table and you dive in (no cutlery, no crockery - bibs provided).
SEAFOOD
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SEAFOOD
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Latitude 2802
( 361-727-9009;
www.latituderockport.com
; 105 N Austin, Rockport; mains $15-33; 5-10pm Tue-Sun)
The
finest dining in the area. Look for creative takes on seafood at this stylish little place that
includes an art gallery. The local special, grouper, is prepared several ways; sides vary
seasonally. Shrimp and oyster dishes are also excellent.
Information
Rockport-Fulton Area Chamber of Commerce
(
800-826-6441, 361-729-9952;
www.rockport-fulton.org
; 319
9am-5pm Mon-Fri, 9am-2pm Sat)
This very helpful office is near Rockport
Broadway St, Rockport;
Harbor.
