Skydive South Texas offers views and brings the thrill of skydiving, sightseeing, aerial photography, flight instruction, aircraft rental and charter, pilot and aircrew services, and support to Corpus Christi, Padre Island, Mustang Island, and Port Aransas. Take a Discovery Flight with a certified flight instructor in their World War II Stearman Biplane and cruise the beach in vintage style. Bring your camera so you can take selfies with the coast from the beautiful and patriotic airplane. Over 9000 visitors have already tried out the adventures of Skydive South Texas, and zero depart wearing a frown.
Glimpse into the past at the Fulton Mansion, the home, once owned by the Fulton family in the late 1800s, has been restored to its original beauty. As you walk through the various rooms, you'll see how the family lived and marvel at one of the first homes in the area to have the modern conveniences they had, like indoor plumbing and central gas lighting. The gardens are also a must-see, with their stunning beauty and rich history. It's truly a fascinating experience to step back in time and explore this historic site.
Get to shuckin' at the Fulton Oysterfest, where you can enjoy the carnival rides, games, food, an oyster eating contest, live music, and unique vendor booths, all on the beautiful Rockport-Fulton bayfront. Oysterfest officials have been working with seafood sources along the Texas Gulf Coast to locate the freshest oysters and other seafood for the event as well as the most popular entertainment.
Take a meaningful stroll through The University Galleries at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, which accommodates both the Weil Gallery and the Islander Art Gallery. Here you will be impressed by the traditional gallery spaces used for screenings, symposia, and exhibitions of work by TAMU-CC graduate and undergraduate students, faculty, and visiting artists from the local, national, and international contexts.