- The list below includes 39 free or cheap things to do in or near Corpus Christi, Texas, including 25 different types of inexpensive activities like Family Fun Center, Art Museum, Military Museums and Specialty Museums.
- From Malaquite Beach to Padre Island National Seashore, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Corpus Christi and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Port Aransas.
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Butterfly House, Rose Garden, Wetlands Boardwalk, vast orchid collection, trails, reptiles, and exotic parrots within a 180-acre habitat
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5858 SPID, Corpus Christi, TX 78412
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Galaxy Glow Mini Golf features an 18 hole indoor miniature golf course where games are played in the dark and everything glows. They also have a pool table and there are numerous party packages.
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16562 South Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78418
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If you want to experience the beautiful shoreline of Padre Island in a unique way, visit Horses on the Beach. Beginners and experienced riders alike will be matched up with the perfect horse and led on a guided tour through the sand and surf's edge.
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You have to see the size of the ship to believe it, the USS Lexington was the most highly decorated naval vessel of World War II. Now retired, the ship has been turned into a floating museum, with thousands of artifacts, exhibits, and more.
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Simply a fantastic venue to watch a ball game, Whataburger Field, is home to the Corpus Christi AA baseball club. The field is located on the waterfront meaning that you can watch both the game and the ships passing by in the harbor.
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2710 N. Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78402
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In 1990, the Texas State Aquarium, opened its doors to the public and has been delighting visitors ever since. Featuring interactive Sting Ray and Shark touching exhibits, demonstrations, and many endangered species, the TSA is a 'must-see' destination.
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Built in 1998 after the outpouring of support following her death, the Selena Museum, celebrates the life and music career of the young pop singer. Exhibits include many of her outfits, a tour of her recording studio, and her memorable red Porsche.
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1900 N. Chaparral Street, Corpus Christi, TX
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With 40,000 square feet of exhibit space, the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History showcases more than 500 years of South Texas history. Featuring relics from historic 1554 shipwrecks, to early dwellers in the region, plan your visit today.
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Visitors can explore a historic World War II aircraft carrier at the USS Lexington Museum. The flight deck has a variety of vintage planes available for viewing. Visitors can take pictures while sitting in the quad guns.
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1902 N. Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX
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Situated on the water in an unusual all-white building, South Texas Institute for the Arts combines a permanent collection of regional art with travelling exhibits in a variety of styles, periods and mediums.
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The goal of the Texas Surf Museum is to document both a general history of surfing as well as Texas's role in that history. Notable attractions at the museum include a surf film in the small on-site theater, a bench made of surfboards, and photographs of surfing stars in action.