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Sights and landmarks in Corpus Christi

12 sights worth seeing in Corpus Christi: landmarks, galleries, monuments and viewpoints.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Sights and landmarks in Corpus Christi

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    Art Center of Corpus Christi

    Has a collection of art from local and largely unknown artists. Water garden in front.

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    Artesian Park

    Corpus Christi has many small parks, such as Artesian Park, scattered throughout the city. For those into the paranormal, Artesian Park is another reportedly haunted Corpus Christi locale.

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    Corpus Christi Cathedral

    Corpus Christi also has numerous churches, perhaps the best known of which is the Corpus Christi Cathedral on the bluff overlooking the downtown area. It was built in the 1940s, but the congregation has existed since soon after the founding of the city in the 1840s. (The cathedral is not named after the city it's in, but after the Body of Christ.).

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    K Space Contemporary Gallery

    In the historic Kress Building. Non-profit art organization that showcases local, regional and national contemporary art.

    Wed-Sat 11AM-5PMFree

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    Mirador de la Flor

    A memorial to Selena Quintanilla Perez better known simply as "Selena" who was murdered in 1995 by her deranged fan club president and boutique manager. Includes a life-size bronze statue of the singer.

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    Texas State Aquarium

    See water-related exhibits and creatures. You can even work with a dolphin trainer if you contact them ahead of time (and spend a lot of money).

    Tue-Sun 10AM-5PM, closed Mon except some holidays$28.95 children, $38.95 adults, $36.95 seniors, $5 parking

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    USS Lexington Museum on the Bay

    WWII aircraft carrier become museum. See naval life, the ship, and aircraft complement.

    9AM-5PM winter, 9AM-6PM summer, daily except Thanksgiving and ChristmasAdults $20.95, children $12.95, parking $5 (2024)

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    The Bayfront

    The downtown area along Shoreline drive, which is formed of concrete steps leading down to the water's edge. It is essentially the heart of Corpus Christi and is a terrific area for family evening strolls or running alone in the early morning. It extends over two miles from Magee Beach along the Marina and T-heads, past the American Bank Center (stadium/coliseum) to the Art Museum of South Texas and the port area. Vendors may occasionally be found here selling cotton candy or renting pedicabs or pediboats. Festivals such as Buccaneer Days ("Buc Days" by the locals) and the Fourth of July celebrations are held here with fireworks being fired out over the water. Some of Corpus Christi's best known restaurants are located only a block away on Water Street.

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    Art Museum of South Texas

    1902 N Shoreline Blvd

    Tue-Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun 1-5PM, closed MonAdults $10, seniors and military $8, students $6. Free 1st Friday of month.

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    Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History

    1900 N Chaparral St

    Tue-Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun noon-5PM

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    South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center

    8545 S Staples St

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    Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures and Education Center

    1809 N Chaparral

    Wed-Sun noon-5PM$6 adult, $5 senior/military $4 students, $3 child 4-12

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Corpus Christi (CC BY-SA 4.0).