The Tarpon Inn is Port Aransas's most historic property, dating to 1886. The hotel is famous for its lobby walls covered with tarpon scales, each signed by the angler who caught it—a tradition dating over a century. Franklin D. Roosevelt's signed scale is among the collection. Even if you're not staying, the lobby is open to visitors.
Highlights
- ✓Since 1886
- ✓FDR's tarpon scale
- ✓1,000+ signed scales
- ✓Historic landmark
Insider Tips
- Lobby is free to visit
- Find FDR's scale
- Restaurant on-site
- Historic rooms available
Features & Amenities
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Established: 1886