Texas State Aquarium Since 1990, the Official Aquarium of Texas has been providing the best and most advanced aquarium in the Gulf Coast region providing educational and marine research and rehabilitation. With abundant programs and evolving exhibits and shows, the entire family will enjoy the beauty and fun at the Texas State Aquarium. -- Corpus Christi U.S.S. Lexington Now a museum on the bay, the Lady Lex is a monument to the heros who sailed her into war and to the many Veterans that served on the aircraft carrier's deck. Take a tour of history and step back in time on this historic and grand Naval carrier, permanantly harbored in Corpus Christi on the Bay. The LEX is a must see attraction! -- Corpus Christi

Texas Maritime Museum Since the Texas Senate designated Rockport as the official home of the Maritime Museum of Texas Hisory, it has grown to become a respected and worthy maritime museums that offers Texas naval history, traveling exhibits and special attractions and programs. Home to an authentic Jean Lafette vessel! -- Rockport C.C. Botanical Garden The South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center will advance the knowledge and appreciation of plants and the environment by conserving, preserving, displaying, and interpreting native and adapted flora and fauna of South Texas for area residents and visitors alike.  -- Corpus Christi