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Discover the hidden treasure of Corpus Christi at Padre Island Art Gallery, where you'll find an exceptional collection of one-of-a-kind artworks. With almost 100 local artists showcasing their masterpieces, there's something for everyone to enjoy. The gallery's monthly exhibitions, classes, and events provide unparalleled opportunities to explore the world of art on the stunning island. In addition to supporting local artists by displaying and selling their work, Padre Island Art Gallery is the go-to destination for unique paintings, jewelry, pottery, furniture, and other household goods.

Check out a show at one of the city's premier music venues, the House of Rock, where bands from across the state and around the region love to play at this club when they're in town. The venue and bar welcome bands that play all genres of music, providing an intimate setting that can accommodate about 600 people. Bands like Devildriver, Oceano, Cannibal Corpse, Haste The Day, Chiodos, The Expendables, and Jeffree Starr have performed at the venue. Don't forget the extra comforts that The House of Rock offers, such as happy hour, drink specials, foosball, pool tables, and more.

Aurora Arts Theatre opened its doors in 2010 with a commitment to providing the community with a theatrical venue where the elements of theatre can be enjoyed, practiced, learned, and shared. Their goal is to provide live theatre entertainment for the community and patrons alike, maintaining a professional environment and becoming a new staple in the growing circle of arts in the Corpus Christi area. With the talents and efforts of the community, they bring a variety of quality theatre to be explored and experienced by the growing community.

If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind experience, you might want to check out King Ranch, one of the biggest ranches in the world, with a whopping 825,000 acres of land. You'll get a fascinating inside look at how cattle handling works on such a massive property and explore some historically significant buildings to learn about the King family, who built this impressive empire. Amazingly, Dallas was modeled after this very same ranch back in the 80s. Even though you won't bump into JR himself, taking the tour is still an incredible way to spend your time, especially if you're interested in ranching or want to experience something truly unique.