COLUMBUS
FLEET-
Re-creation
of the famous vessels of Christopher Columbus, authentic in detail and
construction, and built by the government of Spain. They are on display at
the Museum of Science and History on the Corpus Christi Bayfront.
USS
LEXINGTON AIRCRAFT CARRIER-This famous aircraft carrier took part in many global
conflicts including the war against Japan in the Pacific. The Corpus Christi
area has a
long-standing relationship with the navy which includes the presence of 2
military bases.
Texas State
Aquarium - One of Corpus
Christi's most popular tourist attractions, has welcomed over 5 million
visitors since its opening in 1990. The Aquarium is dedicated to providing
quality programs about aquatic animals and habitats of the Gulf of Mexico
through education, conservation, and rehabilitation.
Oleander Point
- Oleander Point is home to the annual
US Wind Surfing Regatta. Corpus Christi's Bay Front is popular with
wind surfers primarily because of the strong winds that persists almost year
round.
Selena
Memorial -The memorial is a tribute to the famous
tejano star Selena Quintanilla Perez. You can visit the memorial 7 days a week
at the entrance of the North T- Head located on the Corpus Christi Bayfront.
FLAGSHIP
SIGHTSEEING TOUR - Cruise along the
beautiful downtown bayfront in a 400 passenger Paddle Wheeler. The ship
cruises close to the USS Lexington & Texas State Aquarium then paddles
into the Port of Corpus Christi.
Corpus
Christi Ship Channel- The Corpus Christi
Ship Channel isthe
sixth largest port in the nation based on tonnage. The principal commodities
handled at the port are crude oil, refined petroleum products, bulk minerals and
grains.
South Texas Institute of the Arts - The premiere art museum in South
Texas. The Institute offers diverse exhibition
and educational programs which reflect the rich multicultural heritage of
the Corpus Christ, Texas area .
Welcome to the Corpus Christi Texas Bayfront .
Hotels, motels and condominiums in Corpus Christi, TX . Most of the Corpus
Christi attractions are in and near the hotels that are on the Corpus Christi,
TX bayfront.
