Corpus Christi Area Attractions & Activities

Texas State Aquarium

Travel an aquatic journey from the shore to the depths of the Gulf of Mexico and have the opportunity to experience dive shows, animal feedings, training sessions, and “hands on” programs with sharks and stingrays. Thousands of animals representing over 250 species are displayed in entertaining and educational exhibits. Get up close and personal with Atlantic bottlenose dolphins from above and below the water in Dolphin Bay. Visit the Islands of Steel exhibit, modeled after an offshore oil platform. Sharks and sea turtles live among schools of snapper, tarpon, redfish, jacks and grouper. Encounter colorful exotic birds, poison-dart frogs, fresh-water stingrays and boa constrictors in Amazon, and don’t forget the Living Shores, where you can really get your hands wet! Experience the newest exhibit, the Hawn Wild Flight Theater, featuring birds of prey show with a variety of trained birds, including hawks, owls, falcons and parrots.

U.S.S. Lexington "Museum on the Bay"

Once you step foot aboard this WWII aircraft carrier you become a part of the story. So get ready to embark on a journey like no other.

Let your imagination run wild aboard the USS LEXINGTON. The sights and sounds are so real and so intense you'll feel like you've been transported back in time. Climb behind the controls of a Jet Fighter, catch a movie in the Mega Theater, take a ride in the Flight Simulator or just enjoy the breathtaking views from the Flight Deck.

Joe Jessel Mega Theater The only large format theater aboard a WWII aircraft carrier. Sit immersed in a screen that is 44 feet wide and three stories tall, surrounded by six channel digital sound.

Now Showing:

Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag.
Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West.
Movies begin on the hour throughout the day

Texas Treasure Casino Cruise

The loosest slots and the hottest tables on the Texas Coast! Live Entertainment. International Buffet. Gambling fun scheduled Tuesday thru Sunday afternoon and evening cruises. Cruises leave from Port Aransas. Cost varies from $10.00 per person to $29.95 depending on time and day of cruise. Call for reservations - 1-866-Got-Luck

Mustang Riding Stables

Ride on horseback along the beach on Mustang Island.

The stables have horses for adults as well as small children. You can walk, trot or ride your horse into the surf. Ride horseback on the beach and enjoy a truly natural experience. Open Daily 9:00am-5:00pm. Adults $30 per hour, Children $25 per hour. For more info call 361-749-5055

Dolphin Connection

Meet Dolphins up close!

Interact with dolphins in the wild. Play games and see their babies. The Dolphin Connection takes you on an hour-long tour on Corpus Christi Bay where you will visit with dolphins and experience the area's beautiful, gulf coast sea life first hand. Adults $19, Children $14. For reservations call 361-776-2887

Heritage Park

Galvan House Tours

One and half hour tours are conducted 10:30am on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. For more information call 361-883-0639 to confirm.

Fishing

Going Coastal Fishing Guide Service

For the unltimate way to enjoy Corpus Christi's beautiful bay, take a guided fishing trip with Captain Escalante! This elementary school teacher is naturally a superb fishing guide for your kids or family with the patience necessary to make your fishing trip a success. For experienced anglers fishing for redfish or trout on live shrimp or perch, or watching skipjack fight with aerial leaps on the week's productive lure, Capt. Escalante will find the fishing spots that fill your stringers!

Captain Clark's Phase II Express - Corpus Christi

Scheduled daily trips out of Corpus Christi marina on the People Street T-Head. Adults $26, children under 11 $22. Red Fish, Speckled Trout, Flounder and Black Drum are among fish caught. For more info call 361-855-7089

Dolphin Dock Inc.- Port Aransas

4 hour to 80 hour fishing trips. Leaves out of Port Aransas. Tuna, Wahoo, Dorado, Shark and many other fish caught. Call for pricing. 361-749-4188