Corpus Christi, Texas
Population: 281,196
Located in Kleberg County
Corpus Christi, TexasLong stretches of white sand, a wonderful sea breeze, a blue sky as far as you can see..... this is the Corpus Christi Bay Area.Beautiful Corpus Christi, situated on the Texas Gulf Coast midway between Houston and the Mexican Border, is the 7th largest city in Texas and the 59th largest in the nation. Boasting a year-round tropical climate and an outstanding quality of life, Corpus Christi has enjoyed impressive growth over the past 20 years. The population of the Corpus Christi Metropolitan Statistical Area has grown by over 100,000 since 1975. Texas With a Tropical Twist aptly describes Corpus Christi, a coastal, year-round visitor destination and meeting site. Located on the Gulf of Mexico, Corpus Christi is the 2nd most popular vacation destination in the state of Texas. Nestled behind the barrier islands of Mustang and Padre, Corpus Christi is the gateway to Padre Island National Seashore, a short 15 minute drive from downtown. The Isles of Texas is a popular summer weekend getaway and vacation destination and a sunny haven for Midwesterners and Canadians during the cooler winter months. With an average temperature of 71.2 degrees, Corpus Christi is a year-round outdoor recreation haven. In addition to fishing (bay and offshore), outdoor tennis, sailing, golf, and windsurfing are popular pastimes. Winter-time temperatures in the 70s and 80s are common in the Isles of Texas, which contributes to the growing number of "Winter Texans" who flock to Corpus Christi during the winter months. The Isles of Texas is home to several singular attractions including the USS Lexington, and the Texas State Aquarium. Padre Island National Seashore boasts over 130 miles of top-ranked beaches, while Padre Island features Big Shell and Little Shell Beaches which are famous for great shelling and Seagull Park, a perfect site for picnicking families. For those interested in more cultural pursuits, the South Texas Institute for the Arts is located right on Corpus Christi Bay. Changing exhibits are housed in a striking building designed by renowned architect Philip Johnson. The Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History, features a variety of interactive exhibits for children including a Hurricane/Weather Station and the Children's Wharf exhibit which teaches the younger set about Bernoulli's principle. Tourism is an economic mainstay of the region. There is much to see and do including a visit to the Texas State Aquarium, participating in organized sports such as baseball, football, basketball, tennis and golf or enjoy water activities such as boating, sailing, windsurfing and swimming. Just a few of Corpus Christi's cultural events are: symphony orchestra concerts, Art Museum tours, The Corpus Christi Ballet and the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History.
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