The Art Center of Corpus Christi
A venue for local and area artists with ever changing exhibits. 5 minute drive.
100 N. Shoreline Blvd.
South Texas Institute for the Arts
Designed by renowned architect Philip Johnson, the Art Museum offers a continuous
program of films, lectures, art classes and changing exhibits as well as the Museum's
permanent collection. 5 minute drive. 1902 N. Shoreline Blvd.
Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History
Interactive exhibits ranging from the Smithsonian's "Seeds of Change" commemorating the impact
of Christopher Columbus' voyage to science and natural history displays focusing on energy,
birds, gems and minerals and shells. 5 minute drive. 1900 N. Chaparral
Xeriscape Learning Center and Design Garden
An outdoor educational area with winding pathways, native plants and tropical gazebos which
teaches water and energy conservation in landscaping. 5 minute drive. 1900 N. Chaparral
Asian Cultures Museum & Educational Center
Permanent displays include a 200-year-old five-foot Amida Buddha, pieces of ancient bronzeware,
lacquerware, porcelains and fine Hakata figures. 5 minute drive. 1809 N. Chaparral
International Kite Museum
Traces the history of kites as they have been used in the Orient, Europe, and the United States
in science and warfare as well as airplanes. 5-10 minute drive. 3200 Surfside inside the Sandy
Shores Hotel
Heritage Park
Featuring beautifully restored homes from the turn of the century. 5 minute drive. 1700 blk
of N. Chaparral
Texas State Aquarium
Living displays which include sharks, endangered sea turtles and river otters are designed to
give the sensation of gradually immersing deeper and deeper into Gulf waters. 5-10 minute drive.
Corpus Christi Beach
USS Lexington Museum on the Bay
An acclaimed naval aircraft carrier which was decommissioned on November 26, 1991. Visitors
have their choice of five tour routes, educational exhibits, restored aircraft, and a collection
of historic memorabilia. 5-10 minute drive. Corpus Christi Beach
Corpus Christi Botanical Gardens
290 acre nature area features over 1,000 native plants in display areas, greenhouses, wetlands
and along the one-mile "Mesquite Trail" nature walk. An excellent spot for birdwatching with
a picnic area, visitor center and gift shop. 20-30 minute drive. 8545 S. Staples
Harbor Playhouse
Since 1925, the oldest continually performing community playhouse in Texas. The theatre group
presents about 15 plays annually which include summer melodramas. 5 minute drive. 1800 blk.
of N. Chaparral
Corpus Christi Beach
Just over the Harbor Bridge, the Corpus Christi Beach has picnic tables, restrooms and
playground equipment. Beautiful stretch of beach with a nice view of Corpus Christi Bay.
5-10 minute drive.
Capt. Clark's Flagship
400 passenger paddle-wheeler provides narrated tours of Corpus Christi Bay and the Port.
Cruise along the downtown bayfront passing close to the USS Lexington and the
Texas State
Aquarium. 5 minute drive. People's Street T-Head.
Corpus Christi Greyhound Racetrack
State-of-the-art, $21 million facility boasts live pari-mutual wagering and simulcasts from
Galveston and Miami. Includes luxurious Clubhouse area with full-service restaurant.
Grandstand area with variety of table, lounge and theatre-style seating. 10-15 minute
drive. 5302 Leopard Street
Padre Island National Seashore
This sparkling preserve by the sea embraces 80 miles of white sand and shell beaches,
picturesque windswept dunes, wild landscapes of grasslands and warm offshore waters.
The National Seashore is one of the longest stretches of primitive, undeveloped ocean
beach in the United States. 20-30 minute drive.
Legendary King Ranch
Founded by Captain Richard King, recognized as the birthplace of American ranching industry,
the King Ranch now encompasses some 825,000 acres of South Texas land, an area larger than the
state of Rhode Island. 45 minute drive. Kingsville, Texas
