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Weekend Getaways to Corpus Christi

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Corpus Christi has all the main ingredients for an ideal weekend break: the sun, the sea, the sights, plus exhilarating and engaging activities the whole family can enjoy. Spend the day on the beach soaking up the sun or windsurfing, the breezy city's favourite pastime. Visit the massive Texas State Aquarium with its new Dolphin Bay, a protected habitat for dolphins unable to survive in open water. Take a tour of the USS Lexington, one of the most famous aircraft carriers in US naval history. Stroll through fabulous flora and fauna at the Botanical Gardens. At the Museum of Science and History, have a look at the recreated Pinta and Santa Maria, two of the ships Columbus used to sail to the New World. At night, enjoy a succulent seafood dinner at any number of fine restaurants, then head to the historic Harbor Playhouse for delightfully original community theatre and a true taste of what Corpus Christi is all about.
 
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Don't-Miss Attractions
TripAdvisor's editorial team reviewed our attractions database and selected the best local attractions to highlight in this itinerary. Some are popular, some are off the beaten track, but all are worth a visit.
Military historyMilitary history
USS LEXINGTON: Visitors can tour the most highly decorated aircraft carrier of World War II, now a floating museum since its retirement after 48 years of service, a longer tour than any other ship in the US Navy. The 16-storey "Blue Ghost" displays military artefacts and more than a dozen aircraft, and visitors can explore the vessel, watch a video, and try a flight simulation.
Address: 2914 N. Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, Texas
Phone: 800-523-9539, 361-888-4873
Admission fee
Seaside funSeaside fun
Padre Island National Seashore: A 15-minute drive from the centre of Corpus Christi transports you to this magnificent 70-mile stretch of white sandy beach, scenic dunes and warm ocean water, offering ideal conditions for swimming, fishing, beach-combing, windsurfing, camping, and watching birds and wildlife.
Address: PO Box 181300, Corpus Christi, Texas
Phone: (361) 949-8068
Admission fee
Family funFamily fun
Texas State Aquarium: Get a close-up look at underwater life of the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean at this 9-acre marine life aquarium, which also features birds and other animal species. Exhibits include a swamp complete with alligator and a sea turtle tank, and ongoing demos keep you well entertained.
Address: 2710 N. Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, Texas
Phone: 361-881-1200
Admission fee
Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History: Popular with families, the museum focuses on the history and culture of South Texas. There's something for everyone, including relics from a 1554 shipwreck, recreations of two of the three ships used for Columbus's voyage to the New World, an interactive weather station, a children's section with marine activities and numerous artefacts.
Address: 1900 N. Chaparral Street, Corpus Christi, Texas
Phone: 361-826-4667
Admission fee
For art loversFor art lovers
South Texas Institute for the Arts: A striking, all-white building on the water, this art museum was voted one of the best in southern Texas. Although permanent exhibits feature art from the region, the museum is known for its rotating exhibits of fine art work in different media.
Address: 1902 N. Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, Texas
Phone: 361/825-3500
Free
Great for birdwatchingGreat for birdwatching
Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail: Texas can take pride in being the first state to create a bird-watching trail, serving as a model for other states. The trail is actually a coastal highway that links 310 bird-watching sites and offers visitors kiosks, observation platforms and helpful information.
Address: Corpus Christi, Texas
Phone: (512) 389-8900
Free
Garden delightsGarden delights
South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center: A tranquil respite from city stress, this collection of gardens soothes the soul with walking trails, 2500 varieties of orchids, an idyllic rose garden, desert and tropical flowers, wetlands, forest and many opportunities for birdwatching.
Address: 8545 S. Staples St, Corpus Christi, Texas
Phone: 361-852-2100
Admission fee
RestaurantsRestaurants
Republic of Texas Bar & Grill: Texas steaks are the specialty but with a location on the 20th floor of the Omni hotel the view is special too.
Address: 900 N Shoreline Blvd, Omni Corpus Christi Hotel, Corpus Christi, Texas
Phone: (361) 886-3515
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Corpus Christi Trip Lists

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Where to Stay
Our editorial team selected local hotels and resorts that have good reputations and good deals. Because we know travellers' budgets differ vastly, we chose hotels at different price points rather than listing the city's top five hotels, which might all be in the same price range.
Moderate hotelsModerate hotels
Comfort Suites Central
Popularity index: #6 in Corpus Christi
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V Boutique Hotel
Popularity index: #23 in Corpus Christi
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Hilton Garden Inn Corpus Christi
Popularity index: #5 in Corpus Christi
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Courtyard Corpus Christi
Popularity index: #27 in Corpus Christi
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Ramada Limited Airport Hotel
Popularity index: #42 in Corpus Christi
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Recommended Reading
"Corpus Christi - Sparkling City by the Sea"  TravelLady, 1 Mar 2007
Discover the endless variety of travel experiences this beautiful seaside town has to offer.
"Corpus Christi, Texas"  scubamom.com
A Corpus Christi vacation features scenic drives along the shore and a bustling downtown.
"Texas' Coastal Blend"  Fine Travel
The Texas Gulf Coast boasts a variety of activities, from birdwatching to spring break partying.
"Embrace the sea in Corpus Christi"  smartertravel.com, 19 Nov 2007
Head to the south of Texas for a relaxing beach vacation.
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