The Quiet Fishing Town In Texas That Seems Frozen In Time
It’s no secret that we’re big on fishing here in Texas. It’s a sport that brings people together, and the feeling of catching your own dinner is indescribably rewarding. Unfortunately, many of the towns that got their start because of the fishing industry have changed beyond recognition and are now either tourist traps or bigger cities that have switched to more modern sources of revenue.
However, one town stands out among all the others: the town of Fulton. This coastal community has its roots in fishing and hasn’t changed to accommodate our faster-paced world. When you visit, you’ll feel like you’ve taken a time machine back to simpler days. The people are friendly, the shops and restaurants are charming, and the nostalgia is heavy and bittersweet.
There's nothing quite like the charm of a small-town fishing community.
You can even tour a replica of The Fulton Mansion which was built in 1877 and had running water, central heating, and gas lighting - an absolute marvel for its time.
If you visit in March, you'll get to experience the famous Oysterfest: a celebration with carnival rides, merchants, an oyster eating contest, live music, fireworks, and more.
And if you have an event with a large number of people, you can rent out the convention center for a reasonable price. (More about this on their website.)
So no matter what you decide to do in Fulton, your trip will be totally worth it. (Even though it may leave you feeling unbearably nostalgic for the good old days.)
Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing.
Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.
