Corpus Christi International Airport 25 min
Selena Memorial Statue (25 min) Memorial featuring a life-size bronze statue of the murdered Tejano singer Selena near the ocean. Viewpoint of the Flower (25 min) The Art Museum of South Texas (26 min) The permanent collection & special exhibits showcase regional fine art, photography & crafts. Oso Bay (17 min) North Beach (26 min) Popular, white sand beach featuring a paved multiuse trail, Ferris wheel, aquarium & restaurant. Whitecap Beach (18 min) Long stretch of scenic beach with sizable surf & seasonal lifeguards, plus vehicles with permits. Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History (24 min) Permanent & special exhibits examine the region's history, culture, agriculture, animals & more. South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center (23 min) Expansive learning center featuring an array of flora & fauna; classes & tours are available. USS Lexington (26 min) WWII aircraft carrier & naval museum with airplanes, an IMAX theater showing historic films & more. Texas State Aquarium (26 min) Collection of regional sea life, coral reefs, dolphin preserve, sharks, touch pools & a playground. Padre Balli Park (19 min) 374-acre park on the beach offering swimming, paved & tent campsites & a fishing pier. Mustang Island State Park (19 min) 3,954-acre park with ranger programs & miles of open beaches, plus areas for camping & birding. Hurricane Alley Waterpark (24 min) Family-friendly water park with a wave pool, lazy river, slides & thrill rides; open seasonally. In The Game Funtrackers (8 min) Amusement park with rides, go-karts, an arcade, mini-golf & more, plus a cafe with American fare. Packery Channel Park (13 min) This nature park with boardwalks & a picnic area is popular for birding, kayaking & fishing. |