If youre a traveler looking for more than just sun and sand in Corpus Christi, then youve come to the right place. This vibrant city is bursting with culture and history that can be discovered in some of its lesserknown sites.
Visual art enthusiasts will love visiting K Space Contemporary (415D Starr Street), an intimate gallery dedicated to showcasing works by local artists. The Art Museum of South Texas (1902 N Shoreline Blvd) offers a range of exhibitions from contemporary to traditional styles, featuring primarily Texan artists. Another unique option is Galeria 409 (409 S Mesquite St.), a small yet eclectic space featuring rotating exhibits ranging from paintings to sculptures.
Theaters abound in this culturalrich town, including Harbor Playhouse (1802 Up River Rd), which has been providing entertainment since 1925. For something different, check out Aurora Arts Theatre (5635 Everhart Road), which showcases offbeat productions like Evil Dead: The Musical.
Concertgoers should head downtown where House Of Rock (511 Starr St.) provides nightly performances across multiple genres from punk rock to reggae. Black Monk Tavern (3619 Trombone Ln) is also worth checking out for their live music and quirky atmosphere.
Finally, dont miss the USS Lexington Museum on the Bay(2914 N Shoreline Blvd). This retired aircraft carrier turned museum offers visitors insight into American naval history with interactive exhibits and displays.
While these are just some examples of what Corpus Christi has to offer culturally curious travelers there are many other hidden gems waiting to be discovered.The citys laidback vibrancy makes it easy for any artistic soul seeking authentic experiences.
Websites/Twitter:
K Space Contemporary: kspacecontemporary.org
Art Museum of South Texas: artmuseumofsouthtexas.org,Twitter @artmuseumsot
Galeria 409: galeria409.com,Twitter @Galeria409
Harbor Playhouse: harborplayhouse.com, Twitter@HarborPlayhouse
Aurora Arts Theatre: auroraartstheatre.com,Twitter @AuroraArtsCC
House Of Rock : texashouseofrock.ticketfly.com, Twitter @HouseOfRockCC
Black Monk Tavern: blackmonktaverncc.com, Twitter @BlackMonkTavern
USS Lexington Museum on the Bay @USSLexington">usslexington.com ,Twitter@USSLexington
415D Starr Street
Corpus Christi, TX
United States
1902 N Shoreline
Blvd, TX
United States
409 S Mesquite St.
Corpus Christi, TX
United States
1802 Up River Rd
Corpus Christi, TX
United States
5635 Everhart Road
Corpus Christi, TX
United States
511 Starr St.
Corpus Christi, TX
United States
3619 Trombone Ln
Corpus Christi, TX
United States
2914 N Shoreline
Blvd, TX
United States