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Corpus Christi: Greyhound Race Track
SENIOR SPECIALS: FREE all Matinees Interstate 37 at Navigation Exit phone: 1-361-289-9333 |
Corpus Christi: Trade Center
SENIOR SPECIALS: FREE Admission 2833 SPID, between Ayers and Kostoryz phone: 1-361-854-4943 |
Corpus Christi: Art Museum of South Texas
SENIOR SPECIALS: $2 (60+) Thursdays: FREE 1902 N. Shoreline phone: 1-361-825-3500 |
Corpus Christi: USS Lexington
SENIOR SPECIALS: Seniors over 60 and Military with I.D. $7.00 Corpus Christi Bay, near bridge phone: 1-800-LADY-LEX |
Corpus Christi: Texas State Aquarium
SENIOR SPECIALS: Senior, Active Duty $6.75 2710 N. Shoreline phone: 1-361-881-1200 |
Mathis: Wayne's World Safari
SENIOR SPECIALS: $7.50 (55+) 1 and 1/2 miles East of IH 37 on HWY 359 phone: 1-361-547-0035 |
Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History
SENIOR SPECIALS: Seniors and Military $4 1900 N. Chaparral Street phone: 1-361-883-2862 |
Texas Maritime Museum
SENIOR SPECIALS: 1202 Navigation Circle Rockport, Texas phone: 1-361-729-6644 |
Mustang Island State Park
SENIOR SPECIALS: Sr. Citizens 65+ $2. Additional fee for camping; reservations required for campsites State Highway 361 phone: 1-361-749-5246 |
Padre Island National Seashore
SENIOR SPECIALS: Park Road 22 Rockport, Texas phone: 1-361-949-8068 |
Aransas National Wildlife Refuge
SENIOR SPECIALS: $2.50 FM 2040 (Near Rockport, Texas) phone: 1-361-286-3559 |
Art Center of Corpus Christi
SENIOR SPECIALS: Free 100 Shoreline Blvd. phone: 1-361-884-6406 |
Heritage Park
SENIOR SPECIALS: Seniors $2.00 1581 N. Chaparral St. phone: 1-361-883-0639 |
Harbor Playhouse
SENIOR SPECIALS: Discount for Seniors, Military and Students 1 Bayfront Park phone: 1-361-888-7469 or 882-5500 |
Asian Cultures Museum
SENIOR SPECIALS: Seniors $3 1809 N. Chaparral phone: 1-361-882-2641 |
Corpus Christi Botanical Gardens
SENIOR SPECIALS: 8545 S. Staples Street, Corpus Christi phone: 1-361-852-2100 |
Fulton Mansion State Historical Park
SENIOR SPECIALS: 317 Fulton Beach Road, Fulton, Texas phone: 1-361-729-0386 |
Corpus Christi Zoo
SENIOR SPECIALS: Adults $5; Seniors/Military 50% Discount (with I.D.) County Road 33 phone: 1-361-814-8000 |
CORPUS CHRISTI BEACH
International Kite Museum
SENIOR SPECIALS: Free 3200 Surfside (inside the Best Western) Open daily 10 am - 5 pm. phone: (361) 883-7456 |
Corpus Christi Zoo
SENIOR SPECIALS: Adults $5; Seniors/Military 50% Discount (with I.D.) County Road 33 phone: 1-361-814-8000 |
| Free things to do
Xeriscape Learning Center and Design Garden ,
The Xeriscape Coalition consists of the Mayor's Task Force on Water Issues, Friends of the Museum, Beautify Corpus Christi Association, Nueces County Extension Service, City of Corpus Christi Water Division, Park and Recreation Department, and the Museum of Science and History. This coalition raised the funds and built a xeriscape demonstration garden adjacent to the Museum. The purpose of this garden is to demonstrate the application of the seven water wise landscaping principles in the design and creation of landscaping in South Texas. It has received the Beauty Spot award of the Beautify Corpus Christi Association and has been designated a Texas Grown Area by the Texas Department of Agriculture. There is no admission charge for visiting the garden. Free.
Senior Citizen's Day at the 2nd Annual Home & Garden Show,
Feb. 9, 2001 - 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Free (free bus transportation too!!)
Bayfront Convention Center
Corpus Christi Botanical Gardens Gift Shop and Gallery is free. Additional charge to visit gardens. WHERE: At the Texas Maritime Museum FREE: Mondays 12:00 - 1:00 PM Jan. 8, 2001: "Waterfowl Carving" An exploration into how these beautiful carvings are developed, painted and assembled. Presented by Artist Jerry Lewis. Jan. 22, 2001: "Mexican-American Folklore" Delve into the culture and heritage that is all around us. Presented by Dr. Leo Carillo, Professor of Mexican American Studies and Director of International Programs at Texas A&M Corpus Christi. Feb. 5, 2001: "The Story of Fort St. Louis" What happened at this site in 1685? Presented by Archaeologist Maureen Brown. Feb. 26, 2001: "Recent Investigations in Karankawan Culture" New excavations in the area have led to further archaeological research. Presented by Archaeologist Dr. Robert Drolet. March 12, 2001: "La Salle's La Belle" To complement our new, expanded exhibit on French exploration, discover the story behind the ship. Presented by Jim Bruseth, Texas Historical Commission. March 26, 2001: "The Mystery of Indianola" Why did this thriving port disappear? Presented by Historian Linda Wolff. April 9, 2001: "Gulf Coast Shells" Learn the tricks of being a successful shell hunter. Presented by the Coastal Bend Shell Club. April 23, 2001: "Underwater Archaeology" What lies beneath the waters of the Texas Gulf Coast? Presented by Steve Hoyt, Texas Historical Commission. For more information contact the Texas Maritime Museum at 361-729-1271. |
Great Texas State Parks
Goose Island and Copano Bay Fishing Pier - if you love to fish Lake Mineral Wells - rockclimbing, small canoeable lake, pier, store, hiking Caprock Canyons - unbelievable beauty and less crowded than Palo Duro South Llano River - wild turkeys, great hike, tubing on the river Caddo Lake - Texas's biggest natural lake Lost Maples - no electrical hookups but gorgeous hike Sea Rim - you can camp with hookups or take a drive down the beach Davis Mountains - near Big Bend Enchanted Rock - a really big rock Copper Breaks - in northwest region Mission Tejas - history and treesLocal Chamber of Commerce Sites
Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce
Rockport Chamber of Commerce
North Padre Island Visitor Info
Aransas Pass Chamber of Commerce
Ingleside Chamber of Commerce
Corpus Christi Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce |
