Corpus Christi Tourist Attractions and Sightseeing

(Corpus Christi, Texas - TX, USA)

Corpus Christi has a wealth of tourist attractions for the whole family, with options for lazing on the fine beaches of the city or Padre Island. Other notable local sights include the cultural museums, or the majestic USS Lexington.

The city of Corpus Christi also boasts the brilliant Texas State Aquarium and the surreal Ocean Drive, while the Corpus Christi Botanical Gardens provide quiet respite in the city.

Corpus Christi Botanical Gardens

Address: 8545 South Staples Street, Corpus Christi, Texas TX, USA
Tel: +1 361 852 2100
The Corpus Christi Botanical Gardens feature an amazing variety of gardens and flora set among wonderful landscapes along Oso Creek. Gardens include the Sensory Garden, the Water Garden and Hibiscus Garden, and there is also an Orchid House and Exhibit House. The complex contains extensive natural wetlands and protected native habitats, and the Shaded Bird and Butterfly Trail is definitely worthy of exploration, as is Gator Lake. In addition, the observation tower of the Greater Texas Coastal Birding Trail site offers fine views and a visitors' center.
Open hours: Tuesday to Sunday - 09:00 to 17:00
Admission: charge, discounts for children and seniors, children under five free

Texas State Aquarium

Address: 2710 North Shoreline Boulevard, Corpus Christi, Texas TX, USA
Tel: +1 800 477 4853
Corpus Christi's Texas State Aquarium is a must-see attraction for those with an affinity for exotic creatures from the deep, where dolphins, sharks, and sting rays are all in residence. The entrance is an exhibit in itself, with models of whales and sharks on the walls and a glorified waterfall-come-tunnel entrance.
Open hours: Monday to Saturday - 09:00 to 18:00, Sunday - 10:00 to 18:00; Aquarium closes one hour earlier from Labor Day through to Memorial Day
Admission: charge, children discount, children under four years free

The USS Lexington

Address: 2914 North Shoreline Boulevard, Corpus Christi, Texas (left), USA
Tel: +1 361 888 4873
Known as the 'Blue Ghost' during WWII due to its blue paint job and an incorrect assumption by the Japanese that it had been sunk, The USS Lexington aircraft carrier is one of the most notable attractions in both Corpus Christi and the whole of Texas. Abled-bodied visitors can explore most of the ship, including the hospital and engine room, and there are many fascinating exhibits throughout, including a Navy Seal submarine.
Open hours: daily - 09:00 to 17:00
Admission: adults charge, children under 12 years and seniors over 59 years discount, children under four years free

The King Ranch

Address: Santa Gertrudis, Kingsville, Texas TX, USA
Tel: +1 361 592 8055
Birthplace of the American ranching industry, the King Ranch, a working cattle and horse ranch, is the oldest and largest of its kind in the world. Close to Corpus Christi , visitors can tour the ranch and learn about its fantastic history, including how the Santa Gertrudis cattle came about and the story behind the American Quarter Horse.
Open hours: Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 17:00
Admission: charge