The city of Corpus Christi has become one of the most visited tourist destinations in Texas over the past decade. the electric pull is mostly a result of the beautiful coastal setting with many miles of beaches, its important conservation areas, rich flora and fauna and the amazing tropical weather.
Here are a few things that come in handy while planning your trip to this beautiful city:
- The Winter Months Last through Dec to March with an average high of 18.8°C and an average low of 10°C.
- An Average meal for one person costs about 16.06$ in a non-expensive restaurant.
- A Pint of Domestic Drought Beer costs about 4.68$ on an average.
- A Litre of gas Costs 0.82$.
- A monthly Travel pass on regular rates would cost around 33.45$.
- The monthly rent of a 1BHK a little off the City Centre is about 1,192.57$.
Main Attractions:
- Padre Island is the longest undeveloped barrier island in the world that stretches some 70 miles from end-to-end. It encompasses 130,000 acres of beach, dunes, and grassland habitats. Thanks to its location along the Central Flyway – a major migratory bird route – it’s a birder’s paradise, home to a whopping 350 different species. Nearly half of all North American migratory bird species can be spotted here at certain times throughout the year.
- Commissioned in 1943 and a major player in the Pacific theatre of WWII, the massive aircraft carrier USS Lexington AKA The Blue Ghost should be a pitstop on every trip to Corpus Christi. Now a naval museum, The Blue Ghost was so named after the dark blue camouflage paint. The Japanese claims to have sunk it only to have it appear in action elsewhere. Highlights of a tour include numerous vintage aircraft; a close-up look at the command deck and quarters; a huge collection of detailed scale models, simulators, and games; and the thrilling Fighter Pilot 3D movie.
- The Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi is a fun display of the rich aquatic life of the Gulf of Mexico including seahorse and crab exhibits, and the Dolphin Bay, a massive 400,000-gallon exhibit housing Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, complete with an underwater observation area,
- Consisting of a first-rate Orchid House and a fine hibiscus garden, the South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center is a delightful way to enjoy nature’s interesting floral bounty. Set amid 180-acres this destination is popular for its nature trails.
- The Art Museum of South Texas is one of the youngest cultural attractions in Corpus Christi. Housed in a splendid modern facility on the city’s waterfront, the museum offers a broad range of exhibitions and educational programs centring on the region’s multicultural heritage, the facility hosts various addresses and seminars, along with theatrical and musical performances. Another major art facility is the Art Center of Corpus Christi, home to seven galleries, local artists’ studios, along with educational programs and on-site dining
- As much fun for adults as it is for kids, the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History features a variety of exhibits relating to the cultural and natural history of South Texas. Specific attractions worth seeing include shipwreck cargo, a children’s area, and local reptile displays.
- Selena Quintanilla-Pérez is a beloved figure in Corpus Christi, both a source of pride and sorrow. This best-selling Latina singer was famous during her lifetime for her success as the Queen of Tejano music, but her life was cut short at age 23 when she was shot and killed. Selena’s final resting place is in Seaside Memorial Park, and a local artist memorialized her in a life-size bronze statue that stands on the seawall, appropriately titled Mirador de la Flor (Overlook of the Flower).
- Located on Padre Island in Padre Balli Park, Bob Hall Pier extends 1,240 feet into the deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico. You can simply stroll and take in the view and fresh ocean air or join the multitude of fishermen.
- When the average person thinks of surfing, Texas is likely one of the last locations that come to mind. In fact, the Texas shores along the Gulf of Mexico are very popular with surfers, and the Texas Surf Museum proudly chronicles the state’s own surfing history, as well as looks at the long history of the sport worldwide. Permanent exhibits include hundreds of photographs, surfing paraphernalia, interesting facts, a film, and even a bench made out of surfboards.