- 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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Stars of the longstanding series put on a live show that might feature covers of songs by Drake, Taylor Swift, and more
10.6 Miles
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62 votes
9605 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418
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Providing an array of amusement, Funtrackers Family Fun Center offers both indoor and outdoor activities for all ages. This includes go-karts, a batting cage, bumper boats, putt-putt golf and an arcade.
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1581 N. Chaparral Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
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An award-winning showcase of the artistic and cultural diversity of Corpus Christi, Heritage Park and Cultural Center, is a series of Victorian homes dating back to 1851. Visitors can take tours of the site, and the Center is available for special events.
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21 votes
1809 N. Chaparral St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
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Self guided tours are the primary method of exploration at the Asian Cultures Museum & Educational Center which is part of the Texas state system of museums. The collection is small, but visitors are able to learn a great deal about Asian culture.
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16 votes
5858 South Padre Island Drive #21, Corpus Christi, TX 78412
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Specialists in children's parties, Funtabulous Family Entertainment Center also offers general admission to its array of all-ages attractions, including human foosball, bazooka ball, a lazer maze and ice skating on a synthetic ice rink.
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Mustang Island State Park has five miles of open beaches for sunbathing and swimming, while the waters just off the beach is popular with birds during spring and fall migrations. The park is also a popular site for camping, picnicking, fishing.
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With over 21 miles of coastline, San Jose Island is a tropical Texas getaway. The beach is closed to vehicles, making the pristine sand great for sea combing and the water great for surfing.
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Lighthouse Lakes Trail was the first paddling trail in Texas. The paddling trail is a series of four loops that guide kayakers through the waters, passing scenic views and the historic Lydia Ann Lighthouse.
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Port Aransas Beach offers many miles of beaches for boogie boarding, splashing, sand castle building or playing with a Frisbee, volleyball, or football. The beach also offers many opportunities to pick up shells and sea critters
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61%
97 votes
PO Box 388, Port Aransas, TX 78373
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Captain Kelly/'s Deep Sea Headquarters has 18 and 21 foot boats to rent. They also offer fishing trips depending on the season including 8, 12, and 48 hour winter fishing trips for yellow fin tuna.
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340 votes
Ross Avenue behind the Trolley Stop, Port Aransas, TX
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At the Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center, people have seen over 100 species of birds on a single day, although the number and species varies greatly by the season. The 10-acre center has a 500-foot boardwalk leading over the water and a 25-foot observation tower.