Jul 08 2014
Photojournalist Ron Stern, one of our regular column writers, now offers his video travel series. Please watch his five minute videos to learn more about the travels and his adventurous stories below.
Corpus Christi is known for many things: beautiful stretches of white sand beaches, world class fishing and outdoor activities and mega attractions such as the Texas State Aquarium and USS Lexington.
The Texas State Aquarium is the #1 attraction in town and for good reason. They have top quality exhibits including humongous fish tanks with sharks and glowing jellyfish, an otter exhibit and a dolphin show, and that’s just for starters.
Standing guard over Corpus Christie Bay, the USS Lexington, also known as The Blue Ghost, is hard to miss. Having seen some of the biggest battles of World War II, this huge battleship is permanently anchored in the bay and available for touring. Veterans from all branches serve as volunteer guides and provide insights into what life was like aboard this large vessel with a flight deck that could accommodate three football fields. Take your time to see all of the areas open to tourists, including some impressive aircraft used during different air conflicts around the world.
This is my pick for the best way to see some of the sights along the bay and it’s quite a hoot as well! Tim, the owner, takes visitors on a fun two-wheeled tour of Corpus, including some little known stops where you can find, believe it or not, information about our solar system and a moving memorial statue of the singer Selena, who resided in the area.
For more information visit Corpus Christi CVB, www.visitcorpuschristitx.org
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