The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Corpus Christi This Summer

If the oil rig worker rally song " Corpus Christi Bay " does n’t breathe in you to visit one of Texas ' unspoiled bay township , allow us to give you that extra push . When San Antonio is spicy , humid , and frustratingly bind in concrete construction , prove an relief valve south . The beer , salt water , and sassy seafood will definitely convince you to stick a duet extra night . Here ’s what you should do while you ’re down on the Texas Riviera .

Try spam fried rice atZ-Counter

After a 24-hour interval at the beach , check that to get your sunburnt body inside Z - Counter ’s air - conditioned wall and attempt one of its originative dishes . Spam gets a bad rap , but when it ’s fry and gormandise lovingly alongside Ananas comosus and Sir Tim Rice , it should be universally loved . When in doubt , add a distich fry eggs and some junk e-mail musubi .

Drive through the middle of nowhere to drink atTexas SouthWind Winery

Venture a couple miles north of the bay tree and you ’ll see a family - run wine maker worthy of the drive . All of the wines are age in stainless steel or glass barrels , and the staff is happy to facilitate you savour the stuff . know for the scene , Texas SouthWind Winery will let you taste all of its wine-colored – and keep the glass – for $ 6 .

Make conversation with strangers atTapology Texas Pub

Sometimes it ’s hard to find hoppy , well - crafted beers when you ’re not in San Antonio or Austin or Houston , but Tapology has you encompass in Corpus . Choose from a healthy menu of rap and nursing bottle beer while you make new beach friends . We ’ve never seen a patron in Tapology who was n’t unforced to show someone new the rope .

Fish, eat, and drink onOso Pier

Easily the best view in Corpus is at Oso Pier , where you’re able to catch trout , drink cold-blooded ace , and eat fresh tuna . It ’s surprising Robert Earl Keen has n’t write about this place yet – it merit to be eternise in a famed res publica song . good time to visit is during crawfish time of year when delicious boils manned by the owners are common .

Cool off at theCorpus Christi Ride-In Theater

slash some camping chairman to your back , ride your bike to the Art Museum of South Texas ' front lawn , and becharm some great moving picture outdoors . Do n’t worry about filling up on food and drink beforehand – the drive - in is well - equipped with food trucks and a full cash barroom .

Watch dolphins swim and otters fight at theTexas State Aquarium

Odds are if you grew up in Texas , you paid a visit to the Texas State Aquarium on a schooling - funded trip . Do n’t worry , it ’s not as lame as you thought it was in middle schooling . Some exhibits admit customers to touch the animals – just require one of the marine museum ’s employees first . Who knew otters were so quick , micturate off , and energetic ? Try visiting during weekday when the crowd is little .

Watch theCorpus Christi Hookscrack some wood

Verified fact : nothing is better than piquant breeze , blistering dogs , and a baseball game . So , check out the San Antonio Missions ' archenemy and 2006 three-fold - A league champions play their heart out at Whataburger Field . One time Roger Clemens struck out 11 batters in six innings for the Hooks , and the team has search for lightning in a bottle ever since . About once a calendar month , the park will sell $ 1 hotdogs and soda ash – fit the team’scalendarfor update .

Learn about beautiful Texas horticulture at theSouth Texas Botanical Gardens

Wander through the botanical garden in awe . The Plumeria Garden showcases more than 100 of the metal money change and is one of the largest public display in the United States . check that to pay heed one of their expert form . On June 25th , expert Debbie Pinkerton will learn you how to landscape your lawn for Texas ' unbearably hot summer .

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