USS Lexington visit

[blueangel64]

Am planning a trip to Corpus to visit the "Lady Lex" later part of October. Would like any/all suggestions on places to stay/not stay, and other attractions worth seeing/not seeing for someone on a "tight" budget. Many thanks in advance. blueangel64

 

[Texan2]

Not a whole lot of attractions in Corpus. The Aquarium, in the summertime you can catch a baseball game. Drive out to Port Aransas and cross over on the ferry. Fun place to hang out. I like eating at Pier 66 right there at the Lex.

 

[TxDad]

I stayed at the Radisson. Nice hotel and its the closest that I saw to the Lexinton. You gotta visit the Whataburger right by there and take a seat with the bronze dude that created Whataburger. Cant member his name at the moment.

We got a room as high as we could facing the gulf. Take a lot of bread to throw off the balcony and feed the birds. Its fun. They will swarm like that!

 

[TxDad]

View from the Radisson

View of it

And the pride and joy of your trip...

 

[Sugar Land]

Sounds like a real hopping town..

 

[roadkill]

Yup corpus is the bottom of the barrel. Not a lot to do here. Visit the lex and the aquarium and that's about it. Look in the surrounding area for more stuff. King ranch in kingsville. Aransas wildlife refuge in aransas. National seashore out on the island. We also have a museum near the lex on other side of bridge. Like I said not much here.


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[stdreb27]

the Lexington is fun. I like fish so we hit the aquarium once a month or so. Really it's about the beach and the ocean in this town.

King Ranch has some stuff to look at. The wildlife refuge is nice. Catching a Hooks Game. I like to drive out the Packery then walk down the jetties, (if I have an afternoon I'll walk the aransas jetties) But if I have that much time I'm fishing... Also we have the biggest cavenders in the country

 

[txinvestigator]

Yup corpus is the bottom of the barrel. Not a lot to do here. Visit the lex and the aquarium and that's about it. Look in the surrounding area for more stuff. King ranch in kingsville. Aransas wildlife refuge in aransas. National seashore out on the island. We also have a museum near the lex on other side of bridge. Like I said not much here.


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You just are not trying. Tons to do here is CC. The Lex and Aquarium are for sure, as are the two museums, the beach on the island, jet ski rentals, great fishing, the water park, etc. Don't forget Dolphin tours, boat tours, deep sea and bay fishing charters, great eating.......

The national seashore is an easy drive, you can go horseback riding on Mustang Island, Hans Suter Wildlife area, on and on.....

 

[kyletxria1911a1]

Dont forget black beards for diner

 

[stdreb27]

Don't eat anything on north beach!

In that area if you have 15 - 30 bucks do water street.

If you have $$$$$ do republic of Texas or kats21.

If you feel like a little drive and an ocean view check out micky's bar and grill. It's kinda a bar. And they jacked up their prices. But it's good seafood and a seaside view.

Snoopy's is ok they actually fry their stuff but its beer battered Yankee style.

Grimalis is a real good ny style pizza

And a place called NY style pizza (it's more Italian with thicker crust) is another good pizza.

 

[txinvestigator]

I disagree about North Beach. Blackbeards is good food. Whataburger is Whataburger, but it is fine.

Also for food, Docs right next to Snoopys has really good seafood. Both have great views of the sunset over the water.

 

[Orbie]

I've stayed at the Omni and the Best Western. Neither of them were anything special, but you prob won't be spending too much time in your room anyway. They are both on Shoreline dr so you're pretty close to the water. I didn't see anyone mention the Columbus replica ship. It's small and you can't get on it but if you have kids you should definitely take them to see it. If you were ever a Selena fan, there's a memorial to check out. If you're a fan of Whataburger, the first one ever built is in Corpus. It's 2 stories with an elevator and a balcony. Have fun and enjoy the Lexington!!!

 

[V-Tach]

If you end up on the Island and go across the Ferry, come on over to Rockport, nice beach, lot's of little shops downtown, Big Tree and worth the few minute drive,imho...

Rockport

 

[robertc1024]

You'll enjoy the Lex. I got to spend the night on her when I was leading some cub scouts. Got to go into places in her that are normally off limits on way way off hour fire patrols. If you're into naval aviation, it's a must see.

Oh, and you should visit our brother TXDARKHORSE361 (Daryl) in Sinton.

 

[stdreb27]

I disagree about North Beach. Blackbeards is good food. Whataburger is Whataburger, but it is fine.

Also for food, Docs right next to Snoopys has really good seafood. Both have great views of the sunset over the water.

I guess I'm a little spoiled. Grew up eating seafood cooked by my grandma caught by my grandpa.
There are only a couple places that come close and blackbeards isn't one of em...

 

[shortround]

Blackbeard's has the best fried octopus I have ever eaten; better yet than anywhere I've been in 40 years. Yep, I've been every where man.

 

[Chupacabra Hunter]

Yup corpus is the bottom of the barrel. Not a lot to do here. Visit the lex and the aquarium and that's about it. Look in the surrounding area for more stuff. King ranch in kingsville. Aransas wildlife refuge in aransas. National seashore out on the island. We also have a museum near the lex on other side of bridge. Like I said not much here.


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bottom of the barrel?... cc is not austin, sa, or houston... but plenty to do...
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[Chupacabra Hunter]

I've stayed at the Omni and the Best Western. Neither of them were anything special, but you prob won't be spending too much time in your room anyway. They are both on Shoreline dr so you're pretty close to the water. I didn't see anyone mention the Columbus replica ship. It's small and you can't get on it but if you have kids you should definitely take them to see it. If you were ever a Selena fan, there's a memorial to check out. If you're a fan of Whataburger, the first one ever built is in Corpus. It's 2 stories with an elevator and a balcony. Have fun and enjoy the Lexington!!!

you are correct, the whataburger originated in corpus christi, but the restaurant you are talking about is not the original location. The downtown 2 story location is definately worth the trip....

 

[Rangel]

http://thedaytripper.com/daytrip/corpus-christi/

 

[Orbie]

you are correct, the whataburger originated in corpus christi, but the restaurant you are talking about is not the original location. The downtown 2 story location is definately worth the trip....

OOOPs...ty for the correction.