Corpus Christi Visitors Guide

<body bgcolor="#FFFFFF" text="#000000"> <p align="center"><img src="logo.gif" width="266" height="65" alt="logo.gif (4795 bytes)"><br> <img src="slogan2.gif" width="342" height="23" alt="slogan2.gif (2228 bytes)"></p> <p align="center">Corpust Christi, Texas Visitors' Guide<br> </p> <p align="center"><img src="aerialviewc.jpg" width="288" height="240" alt="Corpus Christi, Texas" border="2"><br> </p> <blockquote> <p><font face="Arial"><small><strong>This web page is a Visitors' Guide for Corpus Christi, Texas.  Corpus Christi is the second most popular vacation spot in the State of Texas and has much to offer the tourists.  You will find beautiful scenery and plenty to do in Corpus Christi.  Located on the Gulf of Mexico, Corpus Christi offers boating, swimming, sunbathing, fishing and more.</strong></small></font></p> <p align="center"><img src="gazeboc.jpg" width="288" height="216" alt="gazebo on the bay in Corpus Christ" border="2"><br> <small>There are several waterfront gazebos to enjoy.</small></p> <p><font face="Arial"><small><strong>With a population of 275,000, the city grows considerably with the "Winter Texans" who stay in the area during the winter months enjoying the mild climate of Corpus Christi, Texas.</strong></small></font> </p> <p align="center"><img src="bikec.jpg" width="288" height="163" alt="biking along the shore in Corpus Chiristi" border="2"></p> <p><font face="Arial"><small><strong>Corpus Christi was named after the feast day celebrating the "Body of Christ." The city started originally as a frontier trading post in 1838 by Colonel Henry Lawrence Kinney.</strong></small></font> </p> </blockquote> <p align="center"><img src="beach2-789c.jpg" width="234" height="176" alt="beach at Corpus Christi, Texas" border="2">  <img src="corpuschristishoreandskyline768c.jpg" width="234" height="176" alt="Corpus Christi, Texas shore and skyline" border="2"><br> <small><small><font face="Arial">Corpus Christi Beach Area and Shoreline</font></small></small></p> <blockquote> <p><small><font face="Arial"><strong>Corpus Christi is located about 144 miles from San Antonio, approximately 215 miles from Austin and Houston, and 413 miles from Dallas.   That is just a short distance to travel to enjoy a year-round outdoor recreation haven like Corpus Christi with all that it has to offer. </strong></font></small></p> <p> </p> <div align="center"><center><table border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="500"> <tr> <td><img src="beach782c.jpg" width="216" height="162" alt="beach at Corpus Christi, Texas" border="2"><p> </td> <td><font face="Arial" color="#0000A0"><strong>Everyone love the beaches.... </strong></font><p><font face="Arial"><small><strong>Swimming is great at the beaches! </strong></small></font></p> <p><font face="Arial"><small><strong>You will find miles and miles of wide, spacious beaches with surfs ideal for swimming and wading. Get a great tan sunbathing on the beaches.</strong></small></font> </p> <p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src="boatsandshoreline767c.jpg" width="212" height="166" alt="boats and shoreline at Corpus Christi, Texas" border="2"><p> </td> <td><font face="Arial" color="#0000A0"><strong>Fishing is great in Corpus Christi....</strong></font><p><font face="Arial"><small><strong>Fishermen will find ample opportunities to enjoy their hobby at Corpus Christi. You can fish from the public piers, the beaches, bulkheads, or go on a chartered fishing cruise. </strong></small></font></p> <p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Arial" color="#0000A0"><strong>Enjoy nature at its finest....</strong></font><p><font face="Arial"><small><strong>They say that pelicans are the best friends of the fishermen.</strong></small></font></p> <p><font face="Arial"><small><strong>Nature lovers will find plenty to observe with the seagulls, pelicans, cranes and other sea birds. You can also enjoy watching the dolphins frolic along the coast.</strong></small></font></p> <p> </td> <td><img src="Pelicans771c.jpg" width="216" height="172" alt="Pelicans in the Gulf of Mexico in Corpus Christi, Texas" border="2"><p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong><font face="Arial" color="#0000A0">Want to enjoy some great seafood?</font></strong><p><font face="Arial"><small><strong>Corpus Christi has all kinds of restaurants, but the seafood is extra special. </strong></small></font></p> <p><font face="Arial"><small><strong>Some restaurants have waterfront locations with great views of the water, birds, and boating activity while you dine.</strong></small></font></p> <p><small><font face="Arial"><strong>Joe's Crab Shack and Landry's Seafood are just two of the restaurants to enjoy.</strong></font></small></p> <p> </td> <td><img src="joescrabshackc.jpg" width="216" height="117" alt="jJoes Crab Shack" border="2"><p><img src="Landrysc.jpg" width="215" height="125" alt="Landrys Seafood" border="2"></p> <p> </td> </tr> </table> </center></div><p align="center"><big><font face="Arial" color="#0000A0"><strong>Tourist Attractions in the Area: </strong></font></big></p> <div align="center"><center><table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" width="500"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="center"><font face="Arial"><strong><img src="USSLexington775c.jpg" width="213" height="160" alt="USS Lexington in Corpus Christi, Texas" border="2"></strong></font><br> <small><font face="Arial"><small>USS Lexington</small></font></small></td> <td valign="top" align="center"><img src="artmuseumc.jpg" width="282" height="158" alt="Art Museum in Corpus Christi" border="2"><small><font face="Arial"><small>The Art Museum of South Texas</small></font></small></td> </tr> </table> </center></div><p><font face="Arial"><small><strong><a href="http://www.usslexington.com/" target="_blank">U.S.S. Lexington - Museum on the Bay</a> </strong>- Corpus Christi </small><br> <small>One of the top 10 attractions in the state!</small></font> </p> <p><font face="Arial"><strong><small><a href="http://www.southwest.fws.gov/refuges/texas/aransas.htm" target="_blank">Aransas National Wildlife Refuge</a>  </small><br> </strong><small>Offers a 16 mile loop with wildlife photo opportunities. </small></font></p> <p><font face="Arial"><strong><small><a href="http://www.nps.gov/pais/" target="_blank">Padre Island National Seashore</a>  </small><br> </strong><small>The largest undeveloped barrier island in the continental United States<strong>. </strong></small></font></p> <p><font face="Arial"><small><strong><a href="http://www.texasstateaquarium.org/" target="_blank">Texas State Aquarium</a> </strong>- Corpus Christi</small><br> <small>Observe dive shows and feeding demonstrations of the fish.<strong> </strong></small></font></p> <p><font face="Arial"><small><strong><a href="http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/mustang/" target="_blank">Mustang Island State Park </a></strong>- Mustang Island </small><br> <small>This 3,700-acre state park has 48 campsites and 1 1/2 miles of beach camping.</small></font> </p> <p><font face="Arial"><small><strong><a href="http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/fulton/fulton.htm" target="_blank">Fulton Mansion - State Historic Site</a> </strong>- Fulton  </small><br> <small>This 16 room French Second Empire architecture mansion was built in 1877.</small></font></p> <p><font face="Arial"><small><strong><a href="http://www.texasmaritimemuseum.org/" target="_blank">Texas Maritime Museum</a> </strong>- Rockport </small><br> <small>Learn about the rich maritime heritage of the Lone Star State.<strong> </strong></small></font></p> <p><font face="Arial"><strong><small><a href="http://www.ccbotanicalgardens.org/" target="_blank">Corpus Christi Botanical Gardens</a> </small><br> </strong><small>Tour this 180-acre site along Oso Creek. </small></font></p> <p><font face="Arial"><small><strong><a href="http://www.caller.com/selena/selena.htm" target="_blank">Selena Memorial</a> </strong>- Corpus Christi  </small><br> <small>See the memorial statue that honors one of the greatest stars to ever come out of Corpus Christi. </small></font></p> <p><font face="Arial"><small><strong><a href="http://www.dolphinconnectiontexas.com/" target="_blank">Dolphin Connection</a> - </strong>Ingleside</small><br> <small>View dolphins in their natural habitat in Corpus Christi Bay.<strong> </strong></small></font></p> <p><font face="Arial"><strong><small><a href="http://www.corpuschristidogs.com/" target="_blank">Corpus Christi Greyhound Race Track</a> </small><br> </strong><small>Enjoy one of the best Greyhound race tracks in Texas. </small></font></p> <p align="center"><img src="boatsc.jpg" width="288" height="216" alt="boats docked at Corpus Christi" border="2"></p> <p><big><font face="Arial" color="#0000A0"><strong>Things to do in Corpus Christi: </strong></font></big><ul> <li><font face="Arial"><small><strong>The beaches offer perfect swimming and sunbathing</strong></small></font></li> <li><font face="Arial"><small><strong>Take a boating tour or cruise  </strong></small></font></li> <li><font face="Arial"><small><strong>Windsurfing, parasailing, and scuba diving</strong></small></font></li> <li><font face="Arial"><small><strong>Nature watching and photography</strong></small></font></li> <li><font face="Arial"><small><strong>Fishing from the piers, the beach or a fishing charter boat</strong></small></font></li> <li><font face="Arial"><small><strong>Gambling on the Texas Treasure cruises</strong></small></font></li> <li><font face="Arial"><small><strong>Shopping at the local tourist stores</strong></small></font></li> <li><font face="Arial"><small><strong>Dining at the waterfront seafood restaurants</strong></small></font></li> <li><font face="Arial"><small><strong>Touring the area on a rented bike</strong></small></font></li> <li><font face="Arial"><small><strong>Strolling along the beach and out on the piers</strong></small></font></li> <li><font face="Arial"><small><strong>Visit Art Centers and Museums</strong></small></font></li> </ul> <p> </p> </blockquote> <div align="center"><center> <table border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="500"> <tr> <td colspan="2"><strong><font face="Arial"><small><p align="center"></small></font><big><font face="Arial" color="#0000A0">Scenic Cruises and Boat Tours</font></strong><font color="#0000A0"><big>:</big></font></big></td> </tr> <tr> <td><p align="center"><img src="harborferry772c.jpg" width="234" height="176" alt="Corpus Christi harbor ferry" border="2"><br> <small><font face="Arial"><small>Harbor Ferry</small></font></small></td> <td><p align="center"><img src="flagshipc.jpg" width="230" height="173" alt="Flagship out of Corpus Christ, Texas" border="2"><br> <small><font face="Arial"><small>Tour boat at Corpus Christi</small></font></small></td> </tr> </table> </center></div> <blockquote> <p> </p> <p><font face="Arial"><small><strong><a href="http://www.gulfcoastfishing.com/" target="_blank">Woody's Sports Center - Birdwatching & Nature Tours</a> - </strong>Port Aransas, Texas </small><br> <small>Woody's Sports Center offers the best in bird watching in the Port Aransas area of the coast. They have the perfect boat for observing the water birds of this area. Cruise along the wetland shore line and observe Egrets, Herons, Spoonbills, Gulls, etc. </small></font></p> <p><small><font face="Arial"><strong><a href="http://www.wharfcat.com/" target="_blank">Fisherman's Wharf</a>  <br> </strong>Party boats, family boat trips, bird watching tours, and charter fishing. Includes map, rates, and birding schedule. Home of the Wharf Cat and Scat Cat. </font></small></p> <p><font face="Arial"><small><strong><a href="http://www.txtreasure.com/" target="_blank">Texas Treasure Casino Cruise</a> <br> </strong>Enjoy their unique entertainment experience that includes casino action, fine dining and live entertainment while you cruise the Gulf of Mexico in the spacious luxury of their grand ocean liner.</small></font> </p> <p><font face="Arial"><small><strong><a href="http://www.latitude28.com/" target="_blank">Latitude 28 Sailing School</a>  <br> </strong>At Latitude 28° Sailing School, they teach sailing! Whether your sailing goals include local day sailing, coastal cruising or 'round-the-world voyaging, their intensive teaching programs will help you realize your dreams! </small></font></p> <small><p align="left"> </p> </small><p align="left"><font face="Arial"><strong>To find a hotel in Corpus Christi </strong>-<a HREF="http://www.travelnow.com/hotels/hotnetlist.jsp?cid=44511&city=Corpus%20Christi&stateProvince=TX&US" target="frame2" style="text-decoration: none"><strong><font size="2"> </font><font size="3">Click Here</font></strong></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#FFFFFF"><img src="sailboat798c.jpg" width="234" height="176" alt="sailboat in the bay at Corpus Christi" border="2"></font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#FFFFFF"><small><small>Corpus Christi, Texas offers sunbathing on the beach, swimming in the surf, fishing, fishing guides, boat tours, and fishing tours. Galveston also has shopping, sight seeing, tourist attractions, seafood restaurants, historic buildings, surfing and more.</small></small> <small><small>Swim in the gulf of Mexico at Corpus Christi.</small></small></font></p> </blockquote> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.wunderground.com/US/TX/Port_Aransas.html"><img src="http://banners.wunderground.com/banner/infobox/US/TX/Corpus_Christi.gif" alt="Click for Port Aransas, Texas Forecast" height="108" width="144"></a> </p> <p align="center"><strong><small><font face="Arial">If you know of a web page that should be included on this <br> web site, please email us at <a href="info@corpuschristi-tx.net">info@corpuschristi-tx.net</a>.</font></small></strong></p> <p align="center"><strong><font face="Arial"><a href="http://www.touringtexas.com/" target="_top"><small>Touring Texas</small></a><br> <a href="http://www.touringus.com/index.htm" target="_top"><small>Touring U.S.</small></a></font></strong></p> <p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> <p align="left"><font face="Arial"><small>More of Our Web Pages:</small></font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Arial"><small><small><a href="http://www.touringus.net/" target="_top">Hotels and Lodging in the U.S.</a></small></small><br> <small><small><a href="http://www.touringus.com/" target="_blank">Touring U.S.</a><br> <a href="http://www.touringok.com/" target="_top">Touring Oklahoma</a><br> <a href="http://www.touringca.com/" target="_top">Touring California</a><br> <a href="http://www.touringco.net/" target="_top">Colorado Web Page</a></small></small><br> <small><small><a href="http://www.touringtexas.com/" target="_top">Touring Texas</a><br> <a href="http://www.highlandlakes.com/" target="_top">Highland Lakes Web Page</a><br> <a href="http://www.highlandlakes.net/" target="_top">Highland Lakes of Texas</a><br> <a href="http://www.austinwebpage.com/" target="_top">Austin Web Page</a><br> <a href="http://www.sapage.com/" target="_top">San Antonio Page</a><br> <a href="http://www.houstonpage.com/" target="_top">Houston Page</a><br> <a href="http://www.thedallaspage.com/" target="_top">The Dallas/Ft. 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