- Our list of the best things to do in Corpus Christi, Texas, features the top 54 nearby activities — including 20 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Corpus Christi, TX has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Water Activities, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 29 things to do within the city of Corpus Christi, TX , followed by 26 popular activities in nearby cities, including Port Aransas
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Players enjoy laser tag missions in a realistic urban battlefield
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279 votes
16562 South Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78418
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If you want to experience the beautiful shoreline of Padre Island in a unique way, visit Horses on the Beach. Beginners and experienced riders alike will be matched up with the perfect horse and led on a guided tour through the sand and surf's edge.
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Offering a raised boardwalk for ease of birdwatching, Port Aransas Birding Center provides an opportunity to discover local birds, spot wildlife like the resident alligators, and experience the flora of the region, including flower beds that attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
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You have to see the size of the ship to believe it, the USS Lexington was the most highly decorated naval vessel of World War II. Now retired, the ship has been turned into a floating museum, with thousands of artifacts, exhibits, and more.
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368 votes
Padre Island National Seashore, Corpus Christi, TX 78418
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Located along the Padre Island shore, Malaquite Beach, is an ideal place to set up your campsite and enjoy a vacation near the water. The site features well-maintained bathhouses, restrooms, and clean white sands and water.
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PO Box 181300, Corpus Christi, TX 78480
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The site of three Spanish ship wrecks in 1554, Padre Island National Seashore, consists of 70 miles of undeveloped coastline. The park is available for camping, hiking, wildlife watching, swimming, or relaxing by the surf.
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403 N. Shoreline, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
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Discover Corpus Christie on your own Segway, with a two-hour guided tour that visits the sea wall, Corpus Christie Bay, water gardens, and museums.
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Simply a fantastic venue to watch a ball game, Whataburger Field, is home to the Corpus Christi AA baseball club. The field is located on the waterfront meaning that you can watch both the game and the ships passing by in the harbor.
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2710 N. Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78402
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In 1990, the Texas State Aquarium, opened its doors to the public and has been delighting visitors ever since. Featuring interactive Sting Ray and Shark touching exhibits, demonstrations, and many endangered species, the TSA is a 'must-see' destination.
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Built in 1998 after the outpouring of support following her death, the Selena Museum, celebrates the life and music career of the young pop singer. Exhibits include many of her outfits, a tour of her recording studio, and her memorable red Porsche.
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1900 N. Chaparral Street, Corpus Christi, TX
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With 40,000 square feet of exhibit space, the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History showcases more than 500 years of South Texas history. Featuring relics from historic 1554 shipwrecks, to early dwellers in the region, plan your visit today.