The Texas State Aquarium is a major tourist attraction on the Gulf Coast receiving more than 500,000 visitors per year and is a leading educational and rehabilitation center that primarily focuses on species from the Gulf of Mexico. Exhibits explore both creatures of the gulf and the natural habitat that supports them. Some of the sections of the Texas State Aquarium include: Amazon, Dolphin Bay, Eagle Pass, Floating Phantoms, in addition to touch tanks, up-close encounters with alligators and a super-sized children's play park.
Drive out to the inviting and scenic Rockport Country Club offering members and guest all the amenities of classic country clubs and providing engaging rounds of golf, social events, a fully stocked, professionally staffed pro-shop, private event rooms, tennis and pool amenities and casual dining in a relaxed, distinctive setting. Nestled between Aransas Bay and Copano Bay on the Texas Live Oak Peninsula, golfers of all ranks have praised this par 71, 18-hole championship golf course since 1983. Designer Bill Coore and golfing legend Jimmy Demaret have created one of Texas' premier championship golf courses, previously ranked among the Dallas Morning News Top 50 private clubs in Texas. Rockport Country Club awaits your arrival.
For red-blooded American men, nothing screams "romance" like a big, juicy steak. Ladies, when it's your turn to plan date night, treat your man to a romantic dinner at Katz 21 Steak & Spirits. The restaurant has a little something for everyone, including top-shelf drinks, live music and of course, delicious food.
Stride the streets of Downtown Corpus Christi and experience what is perhaps the most curious, peculiar yet extraordinarily fantastic festive moments ever imagined, Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead Street Festival, celebrating the lives we knew and miss and yet joyfully inviting all not only to pay respects to the dead but also celebrate the full life that makes and solidifies our cherished memories. This rich Mexican tradition is transformed into a slice of life to its fullest, alive and kicking with multiple stages of live entertainment, traditional Mexican culture performances, and local bands. You’ll find Día de Los Muertos-themed artworks, Wall and Altars of Remembrance, craft items, jewelry, fun children’s activities, challenging games and plenty of food as the festival takes over several blocks of Downtown held at the end of October.