- The list below includes 39 free or cheap things to do in or near Port Aransas, Texas, including 23 different types of inexpensive activities like Fishing, Beaches, Nature & Wildlife Areas and Piers & Boardwalks.
- From Port Aransas Beach to Roberts Point Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Port Aransas and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Corpus Christi.
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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.
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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.
20.6 Miles
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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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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Located along the water, Cole Park measures 43 acres and offers views of the bay along with an amphitheater used to host free concerts. The park provides a children's playground, picnic areas, restroom facilities, beach access and a fishing pier.
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Cole Park Amphitheater offers a variety of amenities including a playground area, skateboarding park along with a pier walking out into the ocean. The park also features a large open green field and lots of picnic tables in the shade.
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Hans A. Suter Wildlife Area is a 72-acre park that is home to many migrating birds that can be viewed from boardwalks. Besides birdwatching, visitors can enjoy covered picnic tables, grills, a playground and a butterfly garden.
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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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South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center
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8545 S. Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX
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South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center is a nature tourism destination featuring a wide range of plants and birds. The gardens host over 2500 varieties of orchids, wetland and forest habitats, and cacti and desert plant collections.
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Padre Island National Seashore, Corpus Christi, TX 78418
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Located along the Padre Island shore, Malaquite Beach, is an ideal place to set up your campsite and enjoy a vacation near the water. The site features well-maintained bathhouses, restrooms, and clean white sands and water.