Omni Corpus Christi Hotel

The mission of the Texas State Aquarium is to engage people with animals, inspire appreciation for our seas, and support wildlife conservation. The Texas State Aquarium focuses on the species in Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. The exhibits would contain representatives of the area’s main marine ecosystems. It is here that you can break into the mesmerizing secrets of the underwater and jungle world. For those wishing to spend time in an extraordinary place, a promising unforgettable experience awaits. The Texas State Aquarium is the perfect platform for people and families to learn, bond and discover together. Plan a visit when you are considering things to do in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Horses on the Beach is located on Padre Island in Corpus Christi, Texas and is committed to providing you with the same unique horseback beach riding experience that they have offered South Padre Island residents and visitors for many years. If you're in the area, please stop by for a visit and allow them to help you create a very unique memory of riding horseback on the beach in Corpus Christi. Ride along the beautiful gulf coast and the clear blue water of the Gulf of Mexico.

Less than one mile from the Omni Corpus Christ Hotel, with 275,000 square feet of meeting space and a 75,000 square foot exhibit hall, the American Bank Center provides amazing views of the Corpus Christi Bay while serving as our city's Convention Center. American Bank Center, an SMG manage facility, serves as Corpus Christi’s premier event center. It provides a venue that offers a variety of entertainment and public uses as well as operates and manages the Center in the most professional manner possible.

Padre Island National Seashore separates the Gulf of Mexico from the Laguna Madre, and protects coastline, dunes, prairies, and wind tidal flats. Padre Island National Seashore, encompassing 130,434 acres, is the longest remaining undeveloped stretch of barrier island in the world, and offers a wide variety of flora and fauna as well as recreation. Padre Island National Seashore is the most important nesting beach in the U.S. for the Kemp's ridley, the most endangered sea turtle in the world.

Named for the Texas burger franchise started here in Corpus Christi, Whataburger Field is home to the Corpus Christi Hooks Baseball team, the double A affiliate of the Houston Astros. The ball park occupies land once dominated by cotton warehouses at the Port and features architectural attributes paying tribute to the site's heritage. This multi-purpose facility also plays host to top-flight special events year-round & has been the site of premier concerts. It is also the perfect venue for conferences, weddings & parties.

If you’re looking for somewhere close to downtown, look no farther than McGee Beach. Located on the Corpus Christi bay, this bustling beach is typically free from seaweed, clearing the azure waters for a picturesque view and great swimming. The location is superb, and convenient rentals are nearby. Children and adults alike can enjoy the calm waters.

The USS LEXINGTON, CV-16, is a World War II-vintage aircraft carrier. Commissioned in 1943, she served the United States longer and set more records than any other carrier in the history of naval aviation. Decommissioned in 1991, The USS Lexington is open year 'round seven days a week for touring and special events; it is closed on Christmas and Thanksgiving Day.

Enjoy distinct exhibits, expansive windows and a moderately priced cafe with great views of the Corpus Christi Bay and the ship channel. Th Art Museum of South Texas operates as an educational facility and an art museum which advances the awareness, knowledge, appreciation and enjoyment of the visual arts for residents and visitors of South Texas. The Institute will present a variety of programs which include classes, lectures, films, performances and other activities which inspire community interest in the visual arts.