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10 Amazing Things to Do in Corpus Christi

Sonali Pimpale
Situated on the Gulf of Mexico, and labelled as the ‘Sparkling City by the Sea’, Corpus Christi is set to welcome you with splendid shorelines, remarkable museums and relics of war.

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Relive the days of war on the World War II Essex-class aircraft warrior, USS Lexington.

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Since 1992, the herculean battleship (nicknamed "The Blue Ghost”), has been turned into a naval aviation museum.
Explore the colossal vessel packed with military artifacts, a flight simulator, aircraft, and a 3-D mega theater.

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Explore regional art and enjoy performances at the Art Museum of South Texas.

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Watch like a hawk for migratory birds at the Padre Island National Seashore.

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The 70 miles of unsullied coastline, consisting of a magnificent beach, gorgeous dunes and tidal flats, is the longest stretch of undeveloped barrier island in the world.

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Enjoy dive shows and interact with sea life at Texas State Aquarium, the state's largest.
Housing a legion of aquatic life, the museum spares no effort for environmental conservation and animal rehabilitation.

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Cheer for the Corpus Christi Hooks at Whataburger Field.
Enjoy a spectacular LED show that lights up the striking Harbor Bridge every night.
Discover the botany lover in you at South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center.
Lose yourself amidst the vast oasis of rare orchids, cacti, hibiscus, and roses; befriend hummingbirds, and a variety of butterflies and reptiles in the lush 180 acres of this botanical garden.
Explore eccentric artifacts at the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History.
Surf buffs can dive into the history of surfing and check out the collection of the sport’s memorabilia at the Texas Surf Museum.
Explore diverse wildlife at Aransas National Wildlife Refuge's expansive 70,000 acres.