Best Family Vacation in Corpus Christi

There is a place where modern conveniences merge with miles of unspoiled beaches; a place where you can visit a bustling downtown during the day and still have plenty of time to watch the sun set over the ocean before dusk; a place that has great places to stay, friendly people and some of the best seafood you'll ever have. Your Corpus Christi family vacation combines the best of everything: a relaxing beach, quaint oceanside shops, deluxe hotels and true Texas charm.

Corpus Christi is part of Texas and American history, and many of the fun things to do in Corpus Christi celebrate that past. During World War II, the Japanese reported the aircraft carrier USS Lexington as sunk no fewer than four times, yet the Blue Ghost kept coming back to play a pivotal role in countless engagements. She now enjoys a well-deserved retirement in Corpus Christi Bay, where she's fully restored and is one of the great places to go in Corpus Christi. Be sure and check out the Joe Jessel 3D Mega Theater while you're aboard; the show is free with your paid admission.

True to its Spanish roots, you can see many old cathedrals and churches on your Corpus Christi family vacation, like the Corpus Christi Cathedral. Though it began in the 1800s with just 20 families, this stucco church recently celebrated its 150th anniversary.

There are lots of other great family attractions in Corpus Christi, including its white, sandy beaches, a must see on any Corpus Christi family vacation. The Padre Island National Seashore - or North Padre Island to the locals - is about as unspoiled as you can get. It's the longest undeveloped barrier island in the world. One of the most fun things to do in Corpus Christi is to just spend a few hours at the beach and perhaps do a bit of bird watching. If you time it right, you may be able to watch the sea turtles drift in from the Gulf of Mexico.

Mustang Island is another great stop on your Corpus Christi family vacation. There's lots of camping, picnicking, hiking and other outdoor activities. For a delightful change of pace, spend a few hours at the Texas State Aquarium. The aquarium features both marine life, like Shadow the dolphin, and rare and exotic birds, like Grace the bald eagle. Funtrackers Family Fun Center, on the other hand, has bumper boats, go-karts, mini golf and plenty of arcade games. Have the kids sign up for the kids' club prior to your visit to this great Corpus Christi activity center.

There are plenty of kid-friendly hotels in Corpus Christi that are close to all the things you want to see and do. The pet-friendly Staybridge Suites Hotel has kitchen facilities in every room, a sparkling outdoor pool and a basketball court. It's very close to all the fun things to do in Corpus Christi, making planning a fun day out on the town a breeze.. The Omni Hotel Corpus Christi is located right on the bay. The hotel features an on-site restaurant, two huge ballrooms and a fully-equipped fitness center.

All these things and more can be part of your Corpus Christi family vacation, and Minitime can help you put it all together.

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Top Family Attractions in Corpus Christi, Texas

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