- 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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Butterfly House, Rose Garden, Wetlands Boardwalk, vast orchid collection, trails, reptiles, and exotic parrots within a 180-acre habitat
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A reminder of a powerful entertainment figure and tragic death, the Mirador del Flor / Selina's Seawall Statue is a reminder of the trying times the city has had. The statues is a beautiful piece of art with character and personality.
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Harbor Playhouse presents a varied schedule of contemporary and classic musicals and plays for both adults and children - including works by local playwrights. Harbor Playhouse also uses approximately 700 volunteers, actors, technicians and support staff on an annual basis.
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Visitors can explore a historic World War II aircraft carrier at the USS Lexington Museum. The flight deck has a variety of vintage planes available for viewing. Visitors can take pictures while sitting in the quad guns.
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1901 North Shoreline Boulevard, Corpus Christi, TX 78403
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The American Bank Center Convention Center is an all-purpose event venue featuring 75,000 square feet of exhibit space. The site includes a large glass encased foyer overlooking the bay, a large ballroom, and abundant meeting space.
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Located along the water, Cole Park measures 43 acres and offers views of the bay along with an amphitheater used to host free concerts. The park provides a children's playground, picnic areas, restroom facilities, beach access and a fishing pier.
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1902 N. Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX
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Situated on the water in an unusual all-white building, South Texas Institute for the Arts combines a permanent collection of regional art with travelling exhibits in a variety of styles, periods and mediums.
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The goal of the Texas Surf Museum is to document both a general history of surfing as well as Texas's role in that history. Notable attractions at the museum include a surf film in the small on-site theater, a bench made of surfboards, and photographs of surfing stars in action.
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There is no easier way to fish in the Gulf of Mexico, than fishing from Bob Hall Pier. For a nominal fee per rod brought onto the pier, you can try and catch trout, mackerel, and even the occasional shark.
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South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center
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8545 S. Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX
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South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center is a nature tourism destination featuring a wide range of plants and birds. The gardens host over 2500 varieties of orchids, wetland and forest habitats, and cacti and desert plant collections.
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Located at the end of Sunset Lake Park, Indian Point is a pier that is popular for a number of recreational activities. Those at the pier commonly enjoy fishing, birdwatching, having picnics, or walking along and enjoying the sights.