Attractions
Family FavoriteTexas State Aquarium
Under $25The largest aquarium in Texas, focused on Gulf Coast marine life and wildlife conservation, on the Corpus Christi bayfront.
Sport & OutdoorOutdoor AdventureFamily Favorite
Padre Island National Seashore
Padre Island National Seashore is an outdoor activity in Corpus Christi, TX. Cost: $25 to $50.
20420 Park Road 22 · Corpus Christi, TX
Why you should go…
The national seashore protects a long stretch of a narrow barrier island, with about 65 miles of Gulf beach, one of the last intact coastal prairies in the country and the hypersaline Laguna Madre. Most of the beach is reachable only by four-wheel drive, and you can camp right on the sand. The Malaquite Visitor Center on Park Road 22 is the main stop. In mid-summer, rangers hold sea turtle hatchling releases, and the park is a globally important area for migratory birds.
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What's around here?
The closest stops to Padre Island National Seashore, ordered by straight-line distance.
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- MuseumsHistory Buff
USS Lexington Museum
$25–$50Walk the flight deck of a World War II aircraft carrier on Corpus Christi Bay and explore the ship on self-guided tours.
28 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums
- SightseeingFamily Favorite
Corpus Christi
FreeOfficial tourism guide to Corpus Christi, Texas, covering Gulf Coast beaches, hotels, and attractions.
28 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing
- ToursHistory Buff
King Ranch
Under $25Take a guided tour past Quarter Horses, Santa Gertrudis cattle and historic buildings on an 825,000-acre working ranch.
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