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Explore Corpus Christi, Texas
Take it from me, pards. From the water sports of the sparklin' Corpus Christi Bay on the Gulf Coast to the history, culture, recreation, shopping and dining around the town, Corpus Christi has something to offer to everyone. I've been huntin' 'round on the internet, ridin' on a "mouse," no less, ropin' hot links to Corpus Christi area attractions. Read on to find out why me an' Sundown always come trottin' back to Corpus Christi.
Favorite Corpus Christi Attractions
Take a gander at just a few of the prime attractions of Corpus Christi!
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The American Bank Convention Center, formerly known as Bayfront Plaza Convention Center, hosts a wide variety of Corpus Christi entertainment, sports and events. It is the home of the CHL Corpus Christi Rayz hockey team, the NCAA Texas A&M Islanders basketball team and the AFL Corpus Christi Sharks arena football team.
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The newly-built Whataburger Field is the home of the AA minor league Corpus Christi Hooks baseball team and evokes a ballpark of the "Golden Era of Baseball" and pays homage to the location's past as a cotton warehouse while offering modern facilities and services that include: the Driscoll Children's Hospital Kids Zone playground, the Stripes Diamond youth-sized baseball field, a SportCourt basketball court, a 27' high rock wall, the APEX Pool and Spa, and much more.
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I'm pretty much a "land lubber" (driving cattle is how I made my livin' 'til I retired) but I can still appreciate how US Navy history comes alive aboard the museum at the USS Lexington, a legendary WWII-era aircraft carrier that's permanently anchored in the Corpus Christi Bay. See a movie at the Mega Theater, take a thrilling "ride" on the Flight Simulator or just enjoy the self-guided tours through the ships maze of tunnels and compartments, tasty treats of the Mess Deck Cafe and the breathtaking views of the bay from the flight deck.
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The South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center in Corpus Christi is the premier facility displaying the native and adapted flora and fauna of the Texas Gulf Coast. Take a tour or a self-guided exploration of 180 colorful acres that include exotic floral displays, native habitat and natural wetlands. The gardens include the Hibiscus Garden, Orchid House, Sensory Garden, Plumeria Collection, Hummingbird Garden, Rose Garden and the Arid Garden. Walk the shady Bird & Butterfly Trail, the Wetlands Awareness Boardwalk and explore the Birding Tower and Palapa Grande on Gator Lake.
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The Texas State Aquarium is the premier aquarium showcasing the marine life of the Gulf of Mexico and beyond. View thousands of animals, representing over 300 species, contained within 700,000 gallons of entertainment and education. The marine life includes Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, otters, sharks, sea turtles, snapper, tarpon, grouper and redfish. Come into contact with sea creatures at the Living Shores. The aviary includes falcons, hawks, owls and parrots. The Amazon rainforest exhibit allows you to see poison-dart frogs, stingrays and boa constrictors. Jellyfish from around the world create a dazzling display.
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Birding is a beloved pastime in Corpus Christi and it's no wonder: the proliferation of hawks, whooping cranes, loons, pelicans, cormorants, herons, bitterns, ibises, spoonbills, storks, geese, ducks, swans, quails, turkeys, cranes, shorebirds, gulls, terns, pigeons, doves, cuckoos, roadrunners, owls, hummingbirds, woodpeckers, warblers, sparrows and many more species have earned Corpus Christi the perennial title of America's Birdiest City.
Corpus Christi Historic Sites & Museums
I'll admit it. I'm a bit of a history buff. As a proud Texan, I just love learning about the Lone Star State's past. Just look at some of the colorful South Texas history that Corpus Christi has to offer!
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The Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History is dedicated to presenting the story of Corpus Christi and South Texas, known as the Cultural Crossroads of the New World, through exhibits on natural history, science, important figures and unique environments. People of all ages will want to explore the ongoing discovery of the Americas, the deep history & culture and developing sciences that are housed here.
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The Centennial House, the oldest existing structure in Corpus Christi, was built by Mexican War veteran Captain Forbes Britton between 1849 and 1850 and is the premier example of masonary classic revival architecture on the Gulf Coast of Texas. It operated as a Confederate hospital during the Civil War and as a Federal Army hospital in 1866. It housed citizen refugees during desperado and Indian raids in the 1870s. George Evans purchased the home in 1880 and lived there until 1936, when it was purchased by the Southern Mineral Corporation. Today it is totally refurbished and offers visitors a chance to look at antique furnishing from a variety of historic periods.
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Heritage Park is a cultural center for Corpus Christi and features nine Victorian-era homes. The homes are operated by non-profit organizations and special tours are led by volunteers. The Galván House is a national award-winning center offering a wide variety of programs that shines the light on the artistic and cultural diversity of Corpus Christi and beyond. Explore Corpus Christi history at the Galván House, Courtyard, Lytton Memorial Rose Garden and more.
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Y'all can enjoy cruises, parks, wildlife refuges, the marina, golf courses, bowling, and much, much more, pards!
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