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Corpus Christi Staycation is Perfect for Surf and Sunshine

Having a beach in your backyard gives Corpus Christi locals an obvious advantage (who doesn't dream of a beach vacation?), and the city offers plenty to do, both on and off shore. Take advantage of the surf at J.P. Luby Surf Park or catch a Corpus Christi Hooks game, or take a culture break at the Art Museum of South Texas. Where to Stay The Luxurious: Omni Corpus Christi Hotel Bayfront The Affordable: Hampton Inn & Suites The Quaint: George Blucher House What to Do Outdoors: J.P. Luby... Read More »
Music for Every Taste

Corpus Christi Offers Longstanding Symphony

Founded in 1945, the Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra is the premier classical orchestra along the Texas Gulf Coast. As a professional contract orchestra, the CCSO provides classical and pops music experiences to the region's culturally diverse audience. Through the orchestra's continued support of the Corpus Christi Symphony Youth Orchestra, the CCSO facilitates the education of current and future musicians and audiences. The Corpus Christi Symphony Society, Inc. has a mission to preserve... Read More »

USS Lexington on Display in Corpus Christi

Perhaps the greatest aircraft carrier in U.S. military history is proudly docked in Corpus Christi Bay. The USS Lexington, which spans more than three football fields, is open for tours, with multiple exhibits and hundreds of artifacts devoted to its more than 60-year history. Visitors can tour the hangar deck, flight deck, bridge and commanding officer’s quarters. Exhibits include an overview of the last-ditch kamikaze campaign waged by the Japanese during World War II and a high-tech flight... Read More »
The Art Museum of South Texas

Art Museum of South Texas Is Corpus Christi Landmark

The Art Museum of South Texas has been a landmark on the Corpus Christi Bay since 1972. Completed in 1972, the museum serves as the cultural center for fine art in Corpus Christi. Operated by the South Texas Institute for the Arts, the museum works to advance the awareness, knowledge, appreciation and enjoyment of the visual arts for residents and visitors of South Texas. The permanent collection of the Art Museum of South Texas contains more than 1,300 works of art in the media of painting... Read More »

Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History

With interactive exhibits focusing on history, archaeology and more, the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History offers plenty of education and fun for everyone in the family.  The museum has a collection of more than 40,000 objects that tell the story of humans in South Texas from pre-Columbus to present day in areas like ranching, military, fishing and more. These objects are used in exhibits and educational programs.   Interactive exhibits include Children`s Wharf, where... Read More »

Stay and Play in Corpus Christi

Having a beach in your backyard gives Corpus Christi locals an obvious advantage (who doesn't dream of a beach vacation?), but the city offers plenty more to do, both on and off shore. Sit back and relax at J.P. Luby Surf Park, one of the city's hottest surf spots that also hosts many barbecues and volleyball games. For those that would rather sit on the sidelines, the city's minor league baseball team, the Corpus Christi Hooks, take to the famous Whataburger field every season to... Read More »