Come aboard, matey, and have a blast on the open water as you sail toward the unforgettable Port Aransas views on the Island Queen II and the Mustang. Start the day with dolphin sightings and end with gorgeous sunset cruises for a day you’ll never forget. Between bay fishing, dolphin watching nature tours, and birding, there’s no shortage of new things to try on deck.
South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center showcases colorful and unusual plants, including cacti, hibiscus, roses, plumeria, and orchids. Explore the Arid Garden, Water Garden, Sensory Garden, Butterfly Garden, Hummingbird Garden, and the shaded Bird & Butterfly Trail. Take the opportunity to mingle with fluttering butterflies, who will often stop and rest on an available arm or shoulder. Be adventurous and hike the nature trail through 30 acres of native brush to see native plants, deer, javelina, and coyotes.
Experience what is perhaps the most curious, peculiar, yet extraordinarily fantastic festive moment ever imagined, Día de los Muertos, also known as the Day of the Dead Street Festival, celebrating the lives we knew and miss and yet joyfully inviting all to pay respects to those who passed on and celebrate the life that makes and solidifies our cherished memories. 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. This rich Mexican tradition has multiple stages of live entertainment, traditional Mexican cultural performances, and local bands.
Explore The Art Museum of South Texas and see how it reflects and captures the glow of sunlight and moonlight on the edge of Corpus Christi Bay. View and admire the ground-breaking exhibits and the inventive displays that showcase exciting new works of art. There are more than 1,300 pieces in the museum's permanent collection, including paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, collages, mixed media, ceramics, and textiles.