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Corpus Christi is the county seat of Nueces County. Corpus Christi also sprawls into Aransas, San Patricio and Kleberg Counties. In 2006 the Census Bureau estimated the Corpus population at 285,175, making the town the 8th largest in Texas. In 2008 the population of the Corpus Christi Metropolitan Area was estimated at 416,376. Corpus Christi is the 2nd most popular vacation destination in Texas. The city is nestled behind the Mustang and Padre barrier islands, helping make it a major deep-water port. Corpus Christi projects an image of glistening waterways. To help with that theme the Water Garden at Bayfront Arts and Science Park sparkles for visitors with around 150 fountains. |
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CORPUS CHRISTI MUSEUMS At the Texas State Aquarium you'll see 1000's of denizens of the sea representing over 250 species. You can get up close to bottlenose dolphins in Dolphin Bay. In Amazon you will run into exotic birds, poison-dart frogs, boa constrictors and fresh-water stingrays. Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History will educate you as to the Gulf Coast's relationship to the natural, cultural and scientific world. At Heritage Park you wil see 12 restored Victorian era homes. The centerpiece is the Cultural District's Galvan House. |
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The Asian Cultures Museum has a collection of objects and from the west side of the Pacific. The Art Museum of South Texas is in an impressive 3 story bright white building with 13 pyramids on the roof and works of art inside representing Mexico, Texas and the Southwest. Selena Museum was created by Abraham Quintanilla in honor of his murdered daughter, Tejana singer, Selena. |
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The
USS Lexington
is a decommissioned World War II aircraft carrier that now serves as a giant
floating museum, taking visitors back in time with tours or the ship, exhibits,
airplanes and a high-tech flight simulator. Voices and music blare from speakers
giving you the feel you are onboard a working ship.
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Buccaneer Days has evolved from celebrating the arrival of of the Spanish founder of Corpus Christi, Alonzo to celebrating the pirate Jean Lafitte, with the modern day event starting off when the Pirate Queens enter Corpus Christi Bay and take the mayor prisoner. After the mayor gives control of the town to the pirates, he walks the plank and the fun begins. With a beauty pageant, parades, a rodeo, BBQ cook-off, sports games, a carnival, plus and art and music festival. Buccaneer Days takes place the last week of April. |
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Its climate and geography have made Corpus Christi a birding paradise. Rare seabirds, marsh waders, shorebirds, songbirds, game birds and raptors call Corpus home. You can call the Corpus Christi Bird Hotline at 512.364.3634 for current birding information. Hans A. Suter Wildlife Park is one of the bird watching spots you will find on the Corpus Christi Bay Loop of the Great Texas Wildlife Trails. At the Corpus Christi Marina you'll be able to find a variety of sightseeing cruises, private boats and commercial shrimp boats. You'll find fishermen willing to sell you fresh seafood right off their boats. You can rent paddleboats, jet skis, sailboats and other watertoys. Oleander Point at the south end of Cole Park is an
internationally famous location for windsurfing, with consistently windy
conditions blowing at between 15 to 25 miles per hour. This has repeatedly been
the site of national and world windsurfing championship competitions. Corpus
Christi built a breakwater at Oleander Point that had the unintended consequence
of creating a wind-surfing mecca. |
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BARS & CLUBS IN CORPUS CHRISTI There are plenty of Corpus Christi area opportunities to sip an adult beverage at a beach location. The adventurous can venture off the beach and go where the locals go to hear live music. The Executive Surf Club is downtown, next to the Water Street Seafood Co., with surboards on the walls and serving as tables. The Surf Club's scene is lively and casual, with live music on most nights. The Republic of Texas Bar & Grill is on the 20th floor of the Omni Bayfront Hotel, dimly lit with great views of the city and the bay. You will find a younger and louder crowd at Dr. Rockit's Blues Bar, located on Chaparral Street in downtown Corpus, with live bands nightly. At Bourbon Street Bar and Grill you will find Cajun food in a New Orleans atmosphere, with drinks in the Voodoo Lounge and next door at Porky's Saloon. WHERE TO STAY IN CORPUS CHRISTI You will find plenty of lodging options in Corpus Christi. For the bargain minded there is Embassy Suites, Holiday Inn, La Quinta Inn, Knights Inn, Econo Lodge and Quality Inn & Suites. Slightly less of a bargain is the downtown Bayfront Plaza Hotel and Best Western Marina Grand Hotel. On the beach you will find Radisson Corpus Christi Beach Hotel and Holiday Inn Emerald Beach. The deluxe place to stay in downtown Corpus are the Omni Marina and Bayfront Towers. If you are looking for an RV spot to stay in Corpus Christi
there is Puerto Del
Sol RV Park, Colonia
Del Rey and Padre
Balli Park WHERE TO EAT IN CORPUS CHRISTI Corpus is a big town with plenty of restaurants. Barbecue can be found at Knuckhead's, which cater to a biker crowd of the non-mountain bike sort. Their specialty is hickory smoked brisket. At Joe Cotten's BBQ, located in Robstown, about 15 miles west of Corpus you will find out why this place has a reputation for being one of the best barbecue joints in south Texas. |
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