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Corpus Christi Cultural Attractions, Events, & Facilities, Texas
There is always an event or attraction to see in Corpus Christi. The facilities that Corpus Christi has to offer as well as cultural shows and events, makes a visit to Corpus Christi an enriching experience. Corpus Christi has such a lot to offer!
Americanbank Center Corpus Christi
| Home to community concerts, road shows, musicals and major sporting events. (from traveltex.com) |
Aquarium, Texas State 2710 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi 78402 (800) 477-4853 website
| Discover the mysterious underwater world of the Texas State Aquarium. Step into the rainforests of South America in Amazon, the exhibit that allows visitors to see and learn about the amazing animals that call this part of the world home. Come face-to-fin with a sand tiger shark or a barracuda in the Islands of Steel. Get your hands wet at the Star Pool where you can touch horseshoe crabs and a variety of other creatures, or touch bamboo sharks.. (from traveltex.com) |
Asian Cultures Museum & Educational Center 1809 North Chaparral Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78401 (361) 882-2641
| The mission of the facility is to provide visitors with the understanding of the Far East-ern and Asian cultures, which include artifacts from India, China, Korea, the Philip-pines, and Vietnam. Permanent displays include a five-foot bronze Amida Buddha, fine Japanese Hakata figures, lacquer ware, and porcelains. The collection also includes examples of kimonos and other native costumes, utensils, games and toys. Exhibits are changed (from traveltex.com) |
Botanical Gardens & Nature Center 8545 South Staples Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78413 (361) 852-7875
Centennial House 411 North Upper Broadway Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78401 (361) 882-8691 website
| "City's oldest existing home built in 1848 of the then-popular ""shellcrete"" construction. Was once a Civil War hospital. Now restored, furnished, and opened to public. Admission fee." (from traveltex.com) |
Coastal Bend Geological Library Inc - Drafting 6 Hundred Building, Corpus Christi, TX 78401 (361) 884-6259
Coastal Bend Geological Library Inc - Library 600 Leopard Street Suite 1200, Corpus Christi, TX 78473 (361) 883-2736
College of Our Lady of Corpus Christi Library 1200 Lantana Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78407 (361) 289-0538
Corpus Chrisit City of Janet Harte Library 2629 Waldron Road, Corpus Christi, TX 78418 (361) 937-6569 website
Corpus Christi Botanical Gardens & Nature Center 8545 S. Staples, Corpus Christi 78413 (361) 852-2100 website
| "his dynamic 180-acre site along Oso Creek has become a showcase for colorful, exotic floral exhibits blended with vast areas of conserved native habitat and natural wetlands. Exhibits include the Orchid House, Exhibit House, Plumeria collection, Hibiscus Garden, Sensory Garden, Hummingbird Garden, Arid Garden, Rose Garden and Pavilion, the shaded Bird & Butterfly Trail, Birding Tower, Palapa Grande on Gator Lake, plus Wetlands Awareness" (from traveltex.com) |
Corpus Christi City - Libraries, Other Library Numbers, Parkdale Branch Library 1230 Carmel Parkway, Corpus Christi, TX 78411 (361) 853-9961
Corpus Christi City - Libraries, To Any of the Central Library Numbers 1201 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78401 (361) 880-7000
Corpus Christi City Of 3202 McKinzie Road, Corpus Christi, TX 78410 (361) 241-9329
Corpus Christi Geological Library 615 Leopard Street Suite 530, Corpus Christi, TX 78476 (361) 884-1362 website
Corpus Christi Marina Corpus Christi
| "Called the ""T"" heads by the locals, this scenic Bayfront area is bustling with activity. Private yachts and sailboats, sight-seeing boats, water sport rentals, and water-side restaurants. Buy fresh shrimp right off the boat. Excellent view of the colorful sailboat regatta every Wed. evening." (from traveltex.com) |
Del Mar College - Circulation Desk, William F White Jr Library-East Campus, Learning Resources Corpus Christi, TX 78401 (361) 698-1310
Del Mar College - Learning Resources, William F White Jr Library-East Campus, Library Office Corpus Christi, TX 78401 (361) 698-1308
Dolphin Connection Corpus Christi (361) 776-2887
| "Boat trip provides first-hand look at sleek and beautiful creatures in the wild as visitors view dolphins in their natural habitat in Corpus Christi Bay. Seasonal; reservations required." (from traveltex.com) |
Fishing Corpus Christi
| Free fishing from numerous municipal piers, jetties, miles of beach, and seawall. Bait and tackle shops (tackle may be rented by the day) are abundant. Arrangements and reservations for group-boat fishing may be made at Corpus Christi Marina or through private operators. Among species anglers may expect to take, depending upon season and proverbial luck of the moment, are (in the bay) sheepshead, sand and speckled trout, redfish, flounder, (from traveltex.com) |
Flores Law Firm, P.C. 3833 S. Staples Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78411 (361) 853-6325
Heritage Park 1600 N. Chaparral St., Corpus Christi 78401 (361) 883-0639 website
| "Restored turn-of-the-century homes in ""Old Irishtown"" section makes ""the past a part of the present and future."" Houses include the Littles-Martin House, the Lichtenstein House, the Sidbury House, the Guggen--heim House, the Merriman-Bobbys House, the Jalufka-Govatos House, the Ward-McCampbell House, and the Grande-Grossman House. " (from traveltex.com) |
Instituto de Cultura Y Hispanica de Corpus Christi 1617 North Chaparral Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78401 (361) 879-0336
Lake Corpus Christi State Park Corpus Christi
| About 35 miles northwest of Corpus Christi. See MATHIS. (from traveltex.com) |
Mustang Island State Park 326 Port Aransas, Corpus Christi 78373
| About 10 miles east of Corpus Christi. See PORT ARANSAS. (from traveltex.com) |
Nueces County - County Courts, County Library 901 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78401 (361) 787-5228
Nueces County - County Library 901 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78401 (361) 767-5228
Nueces County - Law Library 901 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78401 (361) 888-0343
Padre Island National Seashore 20301 Park Rd. 22, Corpus Christi 78418 (391) 949-8743 website
| 110-mile-long Padre Island offers one of the last natural seashores in the nation. Each end of the narrow sand island is developed with parks and resorts. But in between, the National Seashore preserves an unblemished 80-mile stretch. Information about swimming beaches and extensive primitive beach-camping areas and nature trails at ranger station. Visitor center with gifts and concessions, bathhouse, and picnic area. Beachcombers may collect (from traveltex.com) |
Parks, City Corpus Christi (361) 884-7275
| Ten major city parks offer variety of outdoor attractions and facilities, including picnicking, playgrounds, birding, swimming, tennis, softball and other sports, and fishing pier. Corpus Christi Beach, north of Harbor Bridge, has pavilion, playground, showers, rest rooms, and picnicking. Cole Park on bay front features pier, playground, amphitheater and Kid's Place recreation area for children and families on 43 acres. (from traveltex.com) |
Parks, County Corpus Christi
| Nueces County Parks offer exceptional recreational facilities. John J. Sablatura Park, near Banquete on Texas 44, has picnic, barbecue and camping facilities, and small zoo with animals of South Texas. J.P. Luby Surf Park on Texas 361 offers a surf pier for wave generation. To the south, Padre Balli Park (361/949-8121) features overnight camping hookups, covered picnic areas, pavilion, park ranger station, and 1,200-ft. Bob Hall Pier (from traveltex.com) |
Sidbury House 1609 N Chaparral St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401 (361) 883-9352
South Texas Institute for the Arts 1902 North Shoreline Boulevard, Corpus Christi, TX 78401 (361) 825-3500
Telephone Pioneer Museum 406 North Carancahua Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78401 (361) 884-1067
Texas A & M University Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX 78412 (361) 825-2643
Texas State Aquarium 2710 North Shoreline Boulevard, Corpus Christi, TX 78402 (361) 881-1200
U.S. Naval Air Station 11001 D St., Corpus Christi 78419 (361) 961-2568 website
| Home of U.S. Navy's Air Training Command. On peninsula at southeastern edge of city, naval air activities share site with Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD), one of the world's largest helicopter repair facil--i--ties. Call for tour information: CCAD, 361/939-3600, and NAS at 361/939-2674. (from traveltex.com) |
USS Lexington Museum 2914 North Shoreline Boulevard, Corpus Christi, TX 78402 (361) 888-4873 website
| "Vintage wartime aircraft carrier is floating naval museum. Commissioned in 1943, USS Lexington CV-16 served longer and set more records than any carrier in the U.S. Navy. During World War II, the ""Lady Lex"" saw action from Tarawa to Tokyo and was first U.S. carrier to enter Tokyo Bay after treaty was signed with Japan in 1945. Tours include the hangar deck, fo'c'sle, commanding officer/admiral quarters, sick bay, galley, flight deck, and bridge." (from traveltex.com) |
Visitor Center 14252 Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi (800) 766-2322 website
| "For information on city attractions, accommodations, and events, visit the area Visitor Information Center, 1823 N. Chaparral St.; the Tourist Information Center in Labonte Park at Nueces River crossing of I-37 at west edge of city; or Visitor Information Center at 14252 Padre Island Dr." (from traveltex.com) |
Whataburger Field Corpus Christi website
| Home of the Corpus Christi Hooks, Double-A affiliate of the Houston Astros baseball club. This $21.5 million facility opened in 2005 and is located less than one mile from downtown. Features more than 5,000 fixed seats, 19 luxury suites, swimming pool, hot tub, and a kids area featuring a rock climb, basketball court, little-league baseball field and interactive games. The Hooks play a 140-game schedule from Apr. to Sept. (from traveltex.com) |
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