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Since 1972, the gleaming white walls of the Art Museum of South Texas have been a landmark on the Corpus Christi Bay. Designed by Philip Johnson, the three-level facility is constructed of poured white concrete and shell aggregate. Expansive windows provide stunning views of the Corpus Christi Bay. An addition completed in October 2006 doubled the Museum’s size, adding new gallery spaces, an expanded Museum Store and a new café that overlooks Corpus Christi Bay and the ship channel.

Located on28.7.2 the waters of the Laguna Madre, this site offers fantastic opportunitie47s for windsurfing, kayaking, boating, birding and fishing.

Located on the Gulf of Mexico. Corpus Christi, Texas is the 2nd most popular vacation destination in the state of Texas. Most of the Corpus Christi tourist attractions are located on the Corpus Christ Bayfront.

General family facility that includes the Columbus Fleet, LaSalle shipwreck display, Xeriscape Demonstration Garden, Children's Wharf, and Seeds of Change.

The Corpus Christi Municipal Marina is the focal point of our city. It is on Corpus Christi Bay protected from the Gulf of Mexico by sandy barrier islands off the Texas Coast. Proud of its enhancements to the Bayfront, the Marina invites you to enjoy the amenities and services it provides.

Goose Island State Park, 321.4 acres, surrounded by the St. Charles and Aransas Bays, is located north of Rockport in Aransas County. The park was acquired in 1931-1935 by deeds from private owners and Legislative Act setting aside the state-owned Goose Island as a state park. The earliest park facilities were constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the early 1930s.

Nearby local airport. Shuttle service to hotel is not available but affordable taxi service is. Call hotel for details and help if necessary.

USS Lexington, nicknamed "The Blue Ghost", is an Essex-class aircraft carrier built during World War II for the United States Navy. Originally intended to be named Cabot, word arrived during construction that USS Lexington had been lost.

The Texas State Aquarium is a nonprofit aquarium located in Corpus Christi, Texas, United States. It is dedicated to promoting environmental conservation and rehabilitation of the wildlife of the Gulf of Mexico.

The white sands on this peaceful shore are untouched, and many come here to get away from the potential bustle of the busier beaches.

Intimate memorial for Selena fans showcasing the singer's awards & memorabilia; closed on weekends.

Mustang Island State Park is a state park located south of the city of Port Aransas, Texas, United States on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico that covers 3,954 acres and has a 5-mile beachfront.

The South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center, formerly known as the Corpus Christi Botanical Gardens and Nature Center is a nonprofit