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.
Nestled within the rolling knolls and cool breezes of the city's Southside, the Corpus Christi Country Club looks out over emerald fairways and clear blue skies where you will find a vibrant Private Membership community where city leaders, organizations and families meet to socialize, network, relax and play magnificent golf on the 156-acre parcel of land where the Robert Trent 18-hole course makes its home. Quite simply, the golf program and course at the CCCC is the best in South Texas. Their commitment to members and guests is to provide the highest level of service and professionalism possible, having been honored every year with "Best of the Best" golf course in Corpus Christi. Whether you are a scratch golfer or carry a high handicap, you will enjoy your time out on the links at the Corpus Christi Country Club.
Make your debut at one of the biggest parties in the city at the annual Buc Days Celebration every April. Don't miss out on the parade, carnival, concerts and rodeo that take place at this festival every year.
Nestled along Oso Creek, South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center showcases colorful and unusual plants, including cactus, hibiscus, roses, plumeria and orchids. Did you know that the plumeria garden contains more than 100 plants and the Orchid House over 2,000 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.