Looking for fun stuff to do in Corpus

[Big J]

I have been to corpus a few times with my buddies on fishing trips, but never with my family. Other than the basic toruist spots, what other good places are there in Corpus to visit and do some shopping? Does Corpus have a flea market of some sorts?

 

[txinvestigator]

The USS Lexington. Don't miss it.

The Texas State Aquarium

The Museum has replicas of two of Columbus' ships

Go to the T-Heads downtown on the bay and walk out on the Jettis

Take a great Dolphin Tour Dolphin Connection Gulf Coast Texas

Eat as Snoopy's under the JFK Causeway on the way to the beach on Mustang Island.

Take a short drive to the Aransas Wildlife Refuge Official Site of the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge Complex

Corpus is Great for vacation

 

[MR Redneck]

Hot chicks on the beach. That's all. Well thats all Im interested in down there.

 

[Mexican_Hippie]

Ha, the whole town is a flea market!

Lots of good eats:
- Snoopy's is way cool
- Water Street Oyster Bar
- Little restaurant in front of Days Inn where Selena was shot on Navigation Blvd (Good/Cheap breakfast tacos)

Not sure what you're family's ages are, but like was mentioned above the aquarium is really neat and not overcrowded like Sea World. There's also Greyhound racing. I'd plan to spend some time just chillin' on the beach though. Doing nothing at all is underrated.

 

[txinvestigator]

Did the racetrack re-open? It closed in 2007.

 

[southtexaspilot]

The greyhound track is simulcast only now. Both dogs and horses. The Trade Center is open on the weekends. It's an indoor flea market that gets crazy crowded. Be mindful of your vehicle if you go to any tourist spots like the aquarium. Lots of cars have been broken into in that parking lot. The Lexington is a must see. If you want good fresh seafood, head south to Rivera. There's a place on Baffin Bay called King's Inn. Market style and all fresh. It's an hour drive from Corpus but worth it. If you go the other way towards Rockport, hit Charlotte Plummer. It's another good place for seafood in my opinion. Pack light jackets that you can shed easily, it is always windy in Corpus. If you head to the island, go to the Mustang Island State Park. Its the third right on Mustang Island (state hwy 361) I believe. You'll pay to get in but your family will appreciate the clean restrooms. Have fun!

 

[Big J]

Thanks all.

 

[kyletxria1911a1]

dont forget blackbeards

 

[Mexican_Hippie]

Did the racetrack re-open? It closed in 2007.

I haven't been to the track there in years but I know it's still open. I guess it's all simulcast now. Not nearly as fun as watching them in person, of course, I'm not a big gambler so YMMV.

 

[Chupacabra Hunter]

Besides the obvious.....Padre Island.....Mustang Island....National Seashore.... you could catch a minor baseball game(CC Hooks) at Whataburger Field..... always great family fun....if you go on Friday evening, fireworks show after the game.....

 

[Redscout02]

Hey and there's Brewster Street Ice House and the Exe. Surf Club always good things going on there.

 

[tanlover442]

There is an active downtown nite club area. As well as good quality restaurants. Plenty of fishing: piers, jetties and the fish passes.

 

[EasyLivin]

Skip the Aquarium. It is an embarasment to the town.

Fresh seafood in many of the great restaurants.

 

[Stumpy]

Skip the Aquarium. It is an embarasment to the town.

Fresh seafood in many of the great restaurants.

WHAT?? dude, the aquarium is awesome!

 

[txinvestigator]

WHAT?? dude, the aquarium is awesome!

Yep. Been several times. We enjoy it each time.

 

[Redscout02]

Yeah and now you get the boat at Peoples Street for like 5 bucks to go to north shore aquarium and Lex. Starts at like 10 am

 

[NoLove]

Can always check out a Hooks minor league baseball game, a Rays minor league hockey game, a Hammerheads arena football game, OR soon to start is the Lingerie Football. Also the city is soon to have a Schlitterbahn water park built by WHataburger Field.

 

[Glockster69]

Bumpin an old one cuz it's not worth a new thread.

Where is the good seafood or pasta here?

Anyone up for dinner tomorrow?

 

[txinvestigator]

How much you wanna spend? Mind driving to Port A?

 

[Glockster69]

Port Arthur? That's a little far.

Maybe not tomorrow but I'm here at least twice a year so lay it on me.

Nothing ridiculous on price but for a good meal and atmosphere I'll pony up a little more.