Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi (called Corpus by the locals) is Texas's largest coastal city and the gateway to Padre Island. While Corpus Christi isn't on the way to much of anything except itself (and the islands off its coast), it offers enough to fill a visit in its own right, or a multi-day trip from San Antonio, Austin, or Houston. The name is Latin for "Body of Christ".

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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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