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1. Find Nemo! Go Fish! Go Fishing on Captain Clarks Phase II Express or from Woodys in Port Aransas. Spend the day with family doing an old favorite pastime. Captain Clarks Phase II Express Peoples St. T-Head. Call for departures, 361.855.7089 or 361.884.4369 www.technidata.com/clark.htm. Woodys Sports Center, call for reservations and prices 361.749.5271 or 361.749.5252 or email at woodys@centurytel.net. 2. Be Cool The Yin Yang Fandango & the Tango Tea Room at 505 S. Water St is the place to be for any Bohemian action in Corpus. The eclectic earth store has expanded to include massage therapy, hip clothing and, of course, a restaurant featuring tasty vegetarian specialties and a variety of herbal teas. Dont miss the chance to mingle at the Friday night poetry slams, Far Out Films and Spiritual Cinema nights, drum circles or the many other events they offer. 361.883.9123 3. Green Thumbs Unite! Located at 8545 S. Staples just past the Oso Creek Bridge, South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center offers 180 acres of natural beauty, whether hiking through the protected native habitat and wetlands featuring several species of birds, butterflies and animals or strolling through splendid gardens of plumeria, hibiscus, roses and the celebrated orchid house. 361.852.2100. 4. Surfs Up! Get your board-shorts on and get your board cause Surfs Up!!! Bob Hall Pier J.P. Luby, Horace Caldwell, Packery Channel, and St. Joes Island are just a few of the many surf spots on the Gulf Coast. The Coastal Bend boasts 131 miles of inviting sandy beaches. No wet-suit needed because the average temperature is 71.6 degrees. 5. Wind Beneath Your Wings Corpus Christi is a popular location for windsurfers; many launch their boards from Cole Park. For more information, visit www.corpuschristiwindsurfing.com. 6. Yakaty Yak, Kayak! Do as the Eskimos do and glide along the ocean in kayaks. From the Nueces, Aransas, and Mission Rivers to the Laguna Madre or the Packery Channel, youll be sure to see all the wildlife Corpus has to offer. Rockport Kayak Outfitters, Wet Heads Kayak Adventures, Wind and Wave Water Sports. Bird Island Basin is a great place to launch a kayak. (See Map) 7. This ones for the BIRDS! The Coastal Bend boasts one of the best regions for bird watching. Whooping Cranes, White Ibises, Great Blue Herons, and Hawks are some of the fantastic species you can see while in Corpus Christi. Some parks Hans & Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge (Ennis Joslin & Nile) and Hazel Bazemore Park (77.6 acre park off FM 624 & CR 69). The 11th Annual Great Texas Birding Classic is April 15 22, 2007 for more information go to www.tpwd.state.tx.us.

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8. Do the Loop Take the scenic route from downtown along Ocean Dr. with gorgeous views of the bay. Make sure to drive across the JFK Causeway to Port Aransas and then take the ferry to Aransas Pass then drive to Portland, and finally over into Corpus, over the Harbor Bridge. Be sure to check out the USS Lexington and Whataburger Field from the bridge. (Total mileage 65 miles) get mileage, small map 9. One persons trash is anothers treasure Go antiquing. Cant find that rare collectable? Try these antique stores: Bettys Trash to Treasures Too, 4315 S. Alameda; Deluxe Antiques, 821 S. Staples; and Bleu Frog Mercantile, 1710 S. Alameda. 10. Baby on Board Life has given you that greatest miracle of all youre expecting a baby. Well, we even have a little something for you. Shop at Prego & Fab, 427 Peoples St. in Downtown Corpus Christi; Belly and Baby, 5830 McArdle Rd.; and Once Upon a Child, 5425 S. Padre Island Dr. #167. 11. Ride Em Cowboy! Mustang Riding Stables Yee Ha!!! Saddle up the horses, and be a real cowboy or cowgirl. MRS rents horses every day beginning at 9am, and the last horses are rented at 5pm. Stables are open til 6pm. The have horses for first timers, small children, and experienced riders. Rates are $30/hr for adults, $25/hr. for 12 yrs. and under, and an additional $10 for children 5 & under who ride with a parent. 16562 S. Padre Island Dr., 361.749.5055 in Port Aransas and 361.949.1341 in Corpus Christi. 12. Tastes Great, More Filling Eat pizza at B&Js Pizza, 6335 S. Padre Island Dr., 361.992.6671. Try the great pizza pies with the freshest toppings! Youll also want to check out their World-of-Beers selection. You wont find any other place like this in the city...except for their other locations at 14526 Northwest Blvd (Calallen), 361.767.8018, and in late spring, a newly built location is expected to open near South Staples and Timbergate. 13. Duck Duck Goose Get away from the fast life of the city instead, pitch a tent and enjoy the fresh air on breath-taking Goose Island. 202 S. Palmetto St., Rockport, TX, 361.729.2858, www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/goose_island 14. Find your center - Find your inner peace, clear your mind, and learn to be more flexible with Yoga The Yoga Studio of Corpus Christi, located at 513 Clifford St., 361.883.1052, offers an array of classes for beginners or advanced students. You can also find great yoga classes at Angel Light Healing Arts Center, 5301 Everhart Rd., 361.854.6563. 15. Rhythm is a dancer If you want to feel the rhythm of the beat or if you dance with two left feet, Corpus Christi has many places where you can learn to two-step, salsa, and even belly dance. Here are a few places to check out: Corpus Christis Dance World, 361.906.1200; Utopia World Cuisine, 5638 Saratoga Blvd., Ste. 100, 361.993.2600, free salsa lessons Wednesday nights; Whiskey River, 5700 S. Staples, 361.992.4445, free dance (two-step) lessons Tuesday Nights. 16. Explore the LEX Tour the most highly decorated aircraft carrier of World War II, now a floating museum since its retirement after 48 years of service the longest tour of any U.S. Navy ship. The 16-story Blue Ghost displays military artifacts and more than a dozen aircrafts. Visitors can explore the vessel, try a flight simulation, and catch a movie in the Joe Jessel Mega Theater. 2914 N. Shoreline Blvd., 1-800-LADY LEX, www.usslexington.com. 17. Take a picture of the surfing Jesus it will last longer Come take a picture of a priceless statue of Jesus where he commanded the sea to Be Still. Located at First United Methodist Church, 900 S. Shoreline Blvd. 18. Lords of Dogtown: Skateboarding Strap on a helmet and cruise around on a board with four wheels at Cole Parks newest skate park; check www.jlcc.org/?nd=skatepark or www.cctexas.com for information. Or if youre on the other side of the bend, enjoy Ingleside Skate Park, 2355 Hwy. 361. 19. Enjoy the flavor of Mexican food Situated just a few hours from the Texas/Mexico border, Corpus Christi offers a variety of Mexican cuisine to satisfy even the hungriest of patrons. La Bahia, 224 N. Mesquite, 361.888.6555; Caf Maya, 2319 Morgan, 361.884.8372; Ole Caf, 4602 Leopard St # C, 361.883.1416; Kiko's Mexican Food Restaurant & Cantina, 5514 Everhart, 361.991.1211; Acapulco Restaurant, 1133 Airline, 361.994.7274; La Playa (3 locations), 4201 SPID, 361.853.4282, 5017 Saratoga, 361.986.0089, 7118 SPID, 361.980.3991; Cancun Restaurant, 9605 SPID (Flour Bluff), 361.939.8300. 20. Come sail away - Corpus Christi Marinas Wednesday Night Sailboat Races are a long-running, popular recreational regatta that attracts enthusiastic participants and spectators.

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Many special regattas are also scheduled throughout the year. Dont miss the fun! Its free, and spectators are welcomed to join in on the fun and sail on the boats. www.ccmorf.org. 21. Beach to Bay The Beach to Bay Relay Marathon is the United States largest six-person relay marathon race. Past celebrity relay runners include Texas Governor Rick Perry, State Rep. Abel Herrero, and many more. All proceeds from Beach to Bay go to assist needy non-profit charities here in the Coastal Bend. Saturday, May 19, 2007 will mark the 32nd year of Beach to Bay. www.beachtobayrelay.com. 22. Star Search Come and discover the stars, planets, and moons that are millions of light years away at King High Schools Planetarium, 361.994.6917. 23. Viva Selena! Pay your respects at the Selena Museum. The museum displays outfits and dresses worn by Selena Quintanilla Perez at concerts and award shows, each her own design, as well as her red Porsche and other memorabilia. 5410 Leopard St., 361.289.9013. On the Bayfront you will find a statue of Selena called the Mirador del Flor, Peoples St. T-Head. 24. Who needs clubs? Throw a disc while Disc Golfing If you like golf & frisbee, here is the solution: Disc Golf. Third Coast Disc Golf Club meets Thursday night at Live Oak Park in Ingleside at 5:30pm, Sundays at West Guth Park at 2pm (Rand Morgan and I-37). For more information, email rysawyer@hotmail.com. (Times subject to change with DST.) 25. Grab a cup of Joe Shake off the feelings of stress and enjoy a hot brewed cup of coffee. Corpus Christi offers up fresh and inviting coffee houses in downtown and the Six Points area. Artisan Roast, 1715 S. Staples (Six Points); Agua Java, 320 Williams St.; and Caf Calypso, 5425 SPID #185 are places you must visit. 26. Experience the Labyrinth The Labyrinth is not a maze. It does not offer us intersecting paths to choose from, nor does it offer us dead ends. It does not engage our logical mind. Instead the Labyrinth offers us a single winding path to the center. All Saints Episcopal Church, 3026 S. Staples St., 361.855.6294. 27. Ride the water taxi Board the water taxi from the Barge Dock next to the Art Museum of South Texas and take a five-minute ride across the ship channel to the Texas State Aquarium and the Lexington Museum on the Bay. It is $1 each way; children 5 and younger ride free. The ferry runs between from Art Museum to North Beach. It is $1 each way; children 5 and younger ride free. The ferry runs between 10:30am and 6:30pm, seven days a week from Memorial Day to Labor Day. 28. Gateway to the Gulf The Plaza at the Solomon P. Ortiz International Center offers a spectacular outdoor view of the Harbor Bridge and the enormous trade ships you will be dazzled by this grand setting. 402 Harbor Dr., 361.879.0125. 29. Mmmm eat some mouthwatering BBQ So many places and so little time. These are the places you dont want to miss: Knuckleheads also known as The Best Little Biker Bar in Texas, 819 North Upper Broadway, 361.882.9997; Millers BBQ, 2233 Airline Rd, 361.993.5534 or 6601 Weber Rd, 361.806.2273; or Joe Cotten's Barbecue in Robstown, 607 S Highway 77, 361.767.9973. 30. Shop til you Drop Got some extra cash? Buy yourself a present at the mall or shopping center near you: Lamar Park, located at Doddridge and Alameda; Padre Staples Mall, SPID and Staples Street; Corpus Christi Trade Center, 2833 SPID; Moore Plaza, 5425 SPID; Town & Country, Alameda and Everhart; and soooo much more. For a complete list of shopping centers, go to www.corpuschristi-tx-cvb.org. 31. Step into Liquid Beat the heat and jump into one of the largest swimming pools that Corpus Christi has to offer. The Corpus Christi Natatorium, 361.878.2337. 32. Farmers Market-For all you Farmer Browns out there, buy it fresh at the Farmers Market. Rockport-Fultons Farmers Market is the first Saturday of the month from April to December at 301 DeForest Loop. 8am-noon, 361.727.2221. 33. Easy Rider Rent a Harley Strap on your leather chaps and vest, and hit the road on Americas favorite motorcycle: the Harley. For more information, check out www.corpuschristiharley.com. 34. Take me out to the ballgame! Whataburger Field is the place to catch the Hooks in action. Not only does this AA baseball team hold the championship title, but you can also see your favorite Astros players stop in for a few games each season. Fun for the whole family is

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guaranteed! 734 E. Port Ave., 361.561.HOOK, www.cchooks.com. 35. Conquer the Coast When we say Conquer the Coast, were not just talking about a bike ride. Its more of a bike vacation. Rider enthusiasts have the option to ride 65 miles or 25 miles. Check out www.conquerthecoast.com for dates and schedule. 36. Wheres the Beef? - Take your significant other out to enjoy a romantic dinner with delectable steak and succulent lobster downtown at Republic of Texas Bar & Grill on the 20th floor of the Omni Bayfront, 900 N. Shoreline, www.omnihotels.com/republic, 361.886.3515. For more fine dining experiences offering the utmost attention to cuisine and service, try Katz 21 Steak & Spirits, 317 N Mesquite, www.katz21.com; U & I Family Restaurant, 309 S. Water, 361.883.3492; The Torch Restaurant, 4425 S. Alameda, 361.992.7491. 37. Go Fly a Kite Go Kiteboarding! Instead of you flying the kite let the kite fly you! Take a lesson and find out the best spots to go kiteboarding: Pro Kitesurf, 623 N. Chaparral, 361.883.1473, www.prokitesurf.com; South Coast Kiteboarding, 361.949.3278, www.southcoastkiteboarding.com. 38. Swim with Flipper! Meet the dolphins up close and enjoy an experience of a lifetime. The Dolphin Connection takes you on an hour-long tour on Corpus Christi Bay where you will visit with the dolphins and experience the areas Gulf Coast first-hand. Call for reservations, 410 N. Sandpiper, Ingleside, 361.776.2887. 39. Sing Under the Sea Enter a world thats unlike our own discover the beauty of underwater wildlife scenery, go scuba diving. Ascuba Venture Inc. 361.985.1111, Copelands Inc., 361.854.1135, Dive Shop, 361.985.1111. 40. Sodium Free and no MSG This Lake owned by the city of Corpus Christi was built in 1929. Three rivers feed the lake with Choke Canyon Reservoir at the top of the lake and the Nueces River below the dam. Lake Corpus Christi is located off FM 3024, 361.547.5201. 41. See the Kemps Ridley Sea Turtles The Kemps Ridley Sea Turtle is the most critically endangered sea turtle in the world, and Padre Island National Seashore is the most important Kemps Ridley nesting beach in the U.S. in terms of the total number of nests located there. In an effort to save the species, eggs are collected and released at the National Seashore. During the nesting season (between April and July, roughly), call the Hatchling Hotline for information about upcoming hatchling releases, 361.949.7163. 42. Viva Mexico! Enjoy the unique style of Mexican culture while shopping at El Zocalo. Fill your home with the wonderful designs and creations of Mexican culture including lotera, Dia de los Muertos and so much more. Dont miss the Frida Kahlo look-alike contest and Festival on her birthday, July 6, the Day of the Dead Festival on November 2, and the Virgin de Guadalupe Day Celebration on December 12. 43. Take a Texas Excursion An organized sailing school in the Corpus Christi area since 1982. A friendly location on the Laguna Madre was chosen to provide a safe and private area for beginners and advanced sailors alike. Lessons are $25/hr., and rentals are $75 for a full day (eight hours). Also offers kayaks, windsurfing, beachcombing, birding and more excursions. 361.937.2375, www.texasexcursionsonline.com. 44. Joan Jetting Combine the adrenaline rush of water skiing with the joys of driving a motorcycle, and youll know the exhilaration of jet skiing. For rentals, check out Executive Wet Set, located behind Pier 99 on North Beach, 361.887.0764. 45. Experience the rebirth of the caf The sleek, modern environment of Caf Aeby, 3819 S. Alameda, 361.225.0329, sets the mood as you relish in the delectable dishes on their menu. Highlights you may not expect on your usual lunch break include wine pairing, scrumptious gourmet desserts, and dishes that appeal to the eye as well as your tingling taste buds. Other unique cafs to try include Nuevo Caf, to delight your artistic sensibilities as well as your appetite, 1124 Ayers St. (Six Points), 361.904.0425; or Hesters Caf & Coffee House, 1714 S. Alameda (Six Points), 361.885.0558. 46. Fly Like an Eagle Go parasailing Soar alongside the birds that make the Coastal Bend their home. Put on a harness, let the boat tow you, and off you go with your parachute. Check out Sky High Adventures, located at Woody's Sport Center in the Port Aransas Harbor, 361.749.4600. 47. Enjoy the Bayfront and Corpus Christis new and improved Seawall Rent a bike, rollerblade, or just walk on Corpus Christis newly restored seawall. Designed for protection after the 1919 hurricane, the original design was drawn by Gutzon Borglum, the sculptor who carved

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Mount Rushmore, www.kristv.com, Matt Terhune, then was later rejected. Many of his ideas, though, were incorporated into the design we see today. 48. Visit the University of Texas Marine Science Institute The basic function of the Marine Institution is active research programs in marine science, including biochemistry and ecology of marine plants and animals; dynamics of marine ecosystems; biochemistry; Mari culture and more. It is the oldest research station on the Texas Gulf Coast. Free admission to tanks. For more information, call 361.749.6729. 49. Whataburger By the Bay, 121 N. Shoreline, the only two-story type restaurant of all the Whataburger locations. It also has a spectacular view of the Corpus Christi Bayfront. Whataburger goes one step further as they will bring you your food should you choose to dine upstairs. Corpus Christi is the proud home of Whataburger which began in 1950. 50. Go Green! Dust off your clubs, and head out for a day of GOLF in the beautiful south Texas weather. The Corpus Christi area offers many public and private golf courses: Gabe Lozano Sr. Golf Center, 4401 Old Brownsville Road, 361.826.8016; Oso Beach Municipal Golf Course, 5601 South Alameda, 361.826.8010; Corpus Christi Country Club, 6300 Everhart Road, 361.991.2811; Kings Crossing Golf & Country Club, 6314 Oso Pkwy, 361.992.2132; Padre Isles Country Club, 14353 Commodore Drive, 361.949.8006; Northshore Country Club, 801 East Broadway Ave., Portland, Texas, 361.643.1546; Dune Crest Golf Course, Beachside at State Hwy 361, Port Aransas, Texas, 361.749.1974; Pharaohs Golf Club, 711 Pharaoh Drive, 361.991.1490. 51. Hit the courts Play tennis Enjoy watching the sport of Tennis? Come out and play at the H-E-B Tennis Courts, 1520 Shely St.; Al Kruse Tennis Center, 502 King St.; Northshore Country Club, 801 East Broadway Ave. in Portland, Texas. 52. Sit on a deck Soak up the sun, have a bite and a beer, and gaze out over the water on the many popular decks in the Corpus Christi area. Pier 99 on North Beach offers a view of the Lexington and the shoreline of Corpus Christi, 2822 N. Shoreline Blvd., Islander Bar & Grill, near the TAMU-CC University campus, offers a spectacular view of the south end of the bay, 6102 Ocean Drive. Docs Restaurant on the Island is nestled near the JFK Causeway, offering a beautiful view of the water, 13309 S Padre Island Dr; after a long day at the beach, enjoy a cold one on the deck Snoopys Seafood Restaurant. Good food with a beautiful view of the sun setting on Laguna Madre. 13313 S. Padre Island Drive, 361.949.8815; in Port Aransas, the name says it all at Virginias on the Bay, 815 Trout Street or you can go to Brewster Street Ice House before a Hooks game and enjoy their deck and view of Whataburger Field, located at 1724 N. Tancahua, www.brewsterstreet.net. 53. Get a tattoo If you and your buddies or you and your girlfriends want to do something crazy and are not afraid of needles, then you should go get a tattoo. Corpus Christi has some great tattoo parlors with the best artists around. Some places you can go are Forever Art, 6341 S. Padre Island Dr.; Axis Tattoo, 701 N. Chaparral St; Shipwreck Tattoos, 4515 Everhart Rd.; Strange Horizons, 4915 Everhart Rd.; and Electra Art, 9938 S. Padre Island Dr. (Flour Bluff). 54. Go Hunting and remember to Duck! You dont want to get shot in the face while quail hunting at Armstrong Ranch. But seriously, South Texas features some of the best bird hunting in the country with quail and dove abundant throughout. Looking for bigger game to claim? Try the challenging hunt for trophy Nilgai bull safari style on the coastal plains of South Texas. Captain Mike Powell and his team of experienced guides will give you the opportunity to harvest a trophy Blue Bull (Nilgai). 361.485.0420 or 361.920.2825. 55. Picasso was here! (and Andy Warhol, too) The Art Museum of South Texas was voted one of the best in southern Texas. Although permanent exhibits feature art from the region, the museum is known for its rotating exhibits of fine art work in different mediums. Many renowned artists have graced its walls, such as Pablo Picasso, Auguste Rodin, and Marc Chagall. Unveiled in 2006, the addition designed by Mexican architect Ricardo Legoretta adds new space and purpose to the museum. 1902 N. Shoreline Blvd., 361.825.3500, www.stia.org. Open Tues.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 1-5pm, Closed Mondays & holidays 56. Festival of the Arts The Corpus Christi Festival of the Arts showcases music, theater, dance, cinema, and the visual arts throughout the city. The celebration begins Friday, March 2, and events continue through Sunday, March 18. Keep an eye on FYI for a complete listing of events in this years festival or check www.ccfestivalarts.org. 57. Hands-on Art Take a class at the Art Center of Corpus Christi. Not to be mistaken for the Art Museum, the Art Center exhibits works by area artists. Main gallery exhibits change monthly. Artist-in-residence studios let the visitors view the artisans while they work. You can also take classes, such as ceramics, watercolors, pastels, drawing and other mediums. 100 N. Shoreline

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Blvd., 361.884.6406, www.artcentercc.org. 58. Explore Galleries Enjoy the inspirations that artists display through their art. Visit K Space Studio, 415 Starr St. #D, 361.887.6834; Wilhelmi-Holland Gallery, 300 S. Chaparral St., 361.882.3523; CC Art Connection, 3850 S. Alameda St. #23, 361.854.1057; Dimensions Cultural Dcor and Fine Art Gallery, 6733 Weber Rd. Ste. 2 (WOW), 361.855.0442; and the many art galleries on Austin Street in downtown Rockport, www.rockportarts.com/artgalleries. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi also offers two art galleries that are open to the public at no cost: Islander Art Gallery, 4024 Weber in Hamlin Center, 361.852.3350, and Weil Gallery, 6300 Ocean Drive in Center for the Arts Building, 361.825.2317, art.tamucc.edu. 59. The Endless Summer Visit the Texas Surf Museum and check out the legends that made surfing the thing to do. Created to celebrate the great legacy of Texas Surfers, the museum highlights the impact of our Texas pioneer wave riders on the world of surfing. Located in the Water Street Market (enter through Surf Club Records), 309 N. Water St., 361.888.SURF, www.texassurfmuseum.com. 60. Got Culture? Dtowns ArtWalk The Downtown Management District mapped out noteworthy features of architectural and public art throughout the downtown area. Also, the DMD hosts an ArtWalk on the last Thursday of every other month which brings local and regional artists out for a night of mingling and, of course, art. Download the map and more information about downtown Corpus Christi at www.downtowncorpuschristi.com or call 361.882.2363. 61. Jazz it up 2007 marks the 48th year of the Texas Jazz Festival. Held in late October at Heritage Park, this celebration of jazz music brings thousands of fans together each year to see jazz performers from all over the country and at times international acts as well. www.texasjazzfest.org. 62. WE KNOW DRAMA! Harbor Playhouse is Texas oldest continually performing theater houses community productions and summertime melodramas. You can see productions on the Main Stage, such as Guys and Dolls or Oklahoma!, or catch a more intimate performance on the studio stage. Either way, youll enjoy any of their lively and entertaining productions. #1 Bayfront Park, 361.882.5500, www.harborplayhouse.com. Other places to see live theater in the Coastal Bend include TAMU-CC, theatre.tamucc.edu; Port Aransas Community Theatre, www.portaransascommunitytheater.com; or the Rialto Theater in Aransas Pass, www.rialtotheater.org. 63. Music to your ears Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra Experience a journey where stories are told only through classical musical compositions of famous composers, like Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, and many more. 361.883.NOTE, www.ccsymphony.org. 64. Take a trip back in time Many museums in the Corpus Christi area offer a glimpse into the history of the region, including natural habitats, cultural artifacts and exhibits highlighting the Indian, Spanish, Mexican and pioneer Texan cultures. Visit the Corpus Christi Museum of Science & History and the Ships of Christopher Columbus, 1900 N. Chaparral, 361.883.2862, www.ccmuseum.com; Texas Maritime Museum, 1202 Navigation Circle, Rockport, Texas. 1.866.729.AHOY, www.texasmaritimemuseum.org; or Conner Museum, which hosts the Ranching Heritage Festival in February or March of each year, 905 W. Santa Gertrudis Ave., Kingsville, Texas. 361.593.2810, museum.tamuk.edu. 65. See the prima ballerinas Enjoy an evening of cultural splendor as you take in a ballet performance by the Corpus Christi Ballet as they perform such productions as Coppelia in mid-April. For more information, visit www.corpuschristiballet.com. Or, see the Corpus Christi Concert Ballets production of Alice in Wonderland, also in April. For a complete season schedule, visit www.coastalbendballet.org. 66. Learn about Asian Culture Visit another country at the Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures and Educational Center. Beginning in the 1950s, Mrs. Billie Trimble Chandler taught English in Japan for 17 years. During this period, she collected thousands of artifacts and commissioned many works of art, and now citizens and visitors to Corpus Christi can enjoy this wonderful museum. 1809 N. Chaparral Street, 361.882.2641, www.asianculturesmuseum.org. Open Tues.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Closed Sun.-Mon 67. They Dont Build Them like They Used to Built by Captain Forbes Britton in 1849, the Britton-Evans Centennial House is the oldest structure in Corpus Christi, used as a Confederate hospital in the Civil War and later as a citizens refuge during desperado and Indian raids of the 1870s. 411 N. Broadway St., 361.880.3560. Visit the nine historical Corpus Christi homes that make up Heritage Park, each celebrating a different shade of ethnic diversity in the city. 1581 N. Chaparral St., 361.883.0639. Completed in 1876 after four years of construction at

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cost of $100,000, the ornate four-story Fulton Mansion was a showplace of its time, including many innovations: central air conditioning, forced air heating, and hot and cold running water. 316 S. Fulton Beach Road, corner of Fulton Beach Road and Henderson Street, 361.729.0386. 68. Knowledge is POWER! Go to the library, expand your mind, and fill it with knowledge of all kinds at any one of the five branches of the Corpus Christi Public Libraries: Central Library (Main), 805 Comanche; Greenwood Branch Library, 4044 Greenwood Dr.; Janet F. Harte Public Library, 2629 Waldron Road; Northwest Branch Library, 3202 McKinzie Road; and Parkdale Branch Library, 1230 Carmel Pkwy. The Central library is also home to the Local History and Genealogy Room, serving the Coastal Bend area. http://www.library.ci.corpus-christi.tx.us/ 69. Bellagio de Corpus Christi Yes, Corpus has its very own Bellagio-style fountain. Visit the Water Gardens, and enjoy this spectacular water fountain in front of the Art Museum of South Texas. 70. Everythings Bigger in Texas Take a tour of the King Ranch Founded in 1853 by Captain Richard King, the King Ranch is located between Corpus Christi and Brownsville. At 825,000 acres, the King Ranch is one of the worlds largest ranches (larger than the state of Rhode Island!). The ranch was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1961. Tours available Mon.-Sat. 10am, 12 noon and 2pm, Sunday 1pm and 3pm. Closed some holidays. Highway 141 West, 361.592.8055, www.king-ranch.com. 71. Solid as a Rock! Concrete Street Amphitheater at 623 Power St. is the place to catch a big-name band in concert. The outdoor venue has a large stage for those sure-to-be-sold-out shows, as well as a smaller pavilion stage to let you rock out closer to your favorite musicians such as Sheryl Crow, BB King, Social Distortion, Nine Inch Nails and Willie Nelson. 72. Have a reel good time at the movies See the new releases at Century Theaters, Movies 16 or Northshore Cinema 8 (Portland) or view discounted movies a few weeks later at Dollar Cinema (Sunrise Mall). For a different atmosphere, head to the Cole Park Amphitheater on Thursday nights for Bay Jammin Cinema Series, which runs May through November, or check the CC Film Society website www.corpuschristifilmsociety.com to keep up with local film events such as Horrorfest and 80s Night. 73. And Im Free Free Fallin! Feel the ultimate thrill of skydiving at Skys the Limit, located in Beeville at 1508 West FM 351, in the business of jumping out of planes for over 20 years. 74. Know your ABC From Broadway shows to sporting events, American Bank Center has it all. Look no further than the bayfront venue to find the Fightfest events or local Rayz hockey, TAMU-CC Islanders basketball, and indoor AF2 football with the Sharks. If youre more a fan of the stage, catch the Broadway series in your hometown, a performance by the Corpus Christi Ballet or the variety of touring acts from comedian Carlos Mencia, Korn, or Man to Disney on Ice or Shakira. 75. Water World Tour the Gulf of Mexico without getting wet at the Texas State Aquarium. Walking into the Aquarium immediately awakens all your senses! You can smell the seashore You can see the animals or get in touch with the dolphins. The TSA offers daily programs so you can work side-by-side with a trainer, help feed the dolphins, and learn the methods to train them. You can hear all the sounds of Mother Nature while submerging yourself into the Gulf of Mexico Did you know that the TSA educates over 60,000 children annually, is a Coastal Bend leading visitor attraction (second only to the beaches) and hosts approximately 500,000 visitors annually? 2710 N. Shoreline Blvd., open daily from 9am-5pm (with extended hours in the summer), 361.881.1200 or 1.800.477.GULF, www.texasstateaquarium.org. 76. Bayfest! Since it began as a bicentennial celebration in 1976, Bayfest has annually attracted hundreds of thousands of South Texans and visitors from around the state and beyond. It is a festival that celebrates the unique cultural and ethnic diversity of our region, bringing together all its citizens in a colorful explosion of music, art, entertainment and fun. Now celebrating 31 years, Bayfest is truly a piece of Corpus Christis history. 361.887.0868, www.bayfesttexas.com. 78. Take a Tour of the Bay on the Capt. Clarks Flagship Captain Clarks Flagship is a 400-passenger sightseeing vessel located in downtown Corpus Christi on the Peoples Street T-Head marina. Come and join us for a wonderful cruise on the beautiful Corpus Christi Bay. There are three decks for sightseeing, and the main deck is climate controlled for your comfort. Concessions, full bar and excellent narration are available on every cruise. Also available for private parties, 361.884.8306. 79. Treasure Hunt Win, Lose, or Draw Spend some time and money aboard the Texas

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Treasure Casino (located just across from the Port Aransas ferry) as you take a chance with Lady Luck. Only $10 on Tuesdays, this floating casino offers a meal on the ride out to international waters and drinks while you gamble at tables of Blackjack, Roulette, Craps and Poker or the many slot machines. 80. Rock N Roll All Night If youre in the mood for a live show or an ice cold Lone Star, House of Rock at 511 Starr St. is the place to be. Home to local acts most nights, this venue also brings touring acts, such as Clutch, Burden Brothers, Tommy Lee, Vallejo, and Slightly Stoopid, to an intimate setting where fans can experience a great show in close proximity to their favorite band and, if youre lucky, have a drink with them afterwards. Other live music venues guaranteed to deliver include Executive Surf Club, Brewster Street Icehouse, Zeros Hard Rock Club, and The Texan Drive-Inn. Check FYI monthly for live music listings. 81. Shuck an Oyster Come out and enjoy the 28th Annual Fulton Oysterfest!!! Experience the fun carnival rides, games, food, and if you love oysters, enter the oyster eating contest. There will be live music, unique vendor booths, and most of all FUN!!! The festival will be held from March 1st-4th. For more information call 361.790.8362, www.fultontexas.org. 82. Pick the one that poops and learn what a tri-fecta is at the Corpus Christi Greyhound Racetrack Spend an evening enjoying the thrills of live greyhound racing. With 13 races at every performance and extra matinees on Memorial, Independence and Labor Day weekends, you can expect a full day of fun. The gates open one hour before the first posted race. Full card simulcasts of Greyhounds and Thoroughbreds begin daily at 11am. 5302 Leopard Street, 361.289.9333, www.corpuschristidogs.com. 83. Fun for all and all for FUN! Funtrackers Amusement Park has race cars for kids of all ages, as well as a Pro Track for the Adults. Test your skills at our 18-hole miniature golf course, bumper boats, and a mechanical bull. The arcade houses over 80 games to play, with chances to win tickets redeemable for prizes. Kiddie Rides also available for children ages 10 and under. 9605 S. Padre Island Dr., 361.937.9400, www.funtrackers.com. 84. Cheers to You - Pint Night at the Executive Surf Club Enjoy pints of 30 cold drafts from around the world for only $2 each, Tuesdays from 4pm until last call. 85. Buc Days! Held for the first time in June of 1938, the initial three-day celebration was centered on the discovery and naming of Corpus Christi Bay and celebrating the beginning of the summer season. The Buc Days Commissions primary objective was to add more glamour and excitement to the annual celebration by building the event around the citys history, while developing and supporting educational, cultural and entertainment programs that would benefit all the citizens of Corpus Christi. The present Buc Days celebration now includes a top-50 PRCA Pro Rodeo, BBQ Challenge, Folklorico Competition, Illuminated Night and Junior Parades, Carnival, Pre-parade Stadium Show, Fireworks and numerous auxiliary events as well. Since its inception in 1938, Buc Days has come to mean gaiety and laughter to all ages. This year, Buc Days will be held from April 25 through May 6. www.bucdays.com. 86. Celebrate the Holidays Corpus Style: Head to Cassidys Irish Pub on St. Patricks Day (Saturday, March 17, 2007) where they have it all corned beef and cabbage, bag pipers, redheads and plenty of green beer. Forget the eggs spend your Easter morning (Sunday, April 8, 2007) watching the live-action Passion Play at Cole Park or the sun rising in the outdoor church on the Island. Independence Day (Wednesday, July 4, 2007) is always best spent viewing the spectacular fireworks shows over the bayfront in Corpus Christi or on the harbor in Port Aransas. Halloween (Wednesday, October 31, 2007) tricks and treats happen at Scare-itage Park (Heritage Park, 1581 N. Chaparral) and the Harbor Playhouse (#1 Bayfront Park), where themed haunted houses lurk each year. Get in the mood for Christmas with the Harbor Lights Festival on the first weekend of December each year, as the towering tree is lit along Shoreline Blvd. downtown, www.harborlightsfestival.com. 87. Shrimp gumbo, grilled shrimp, shrimp wrap, shrimp scampi Whats the best way to get your shrimp on? Buy shrimp fresh off the boat at the T-Heads or go to the Shrimporee in Aransas Pass, held June 1-3, which also features a carnival, a variety of local vendors, and more. 88. See your best sandcastle put to shame Like you need an excuse to head out to the beach but if you do, try either SandFest (March 30-April 1, www.texassandfest.com) or C101 C-Sculptures (June, check website for specific dates, www.c101.com). Master sculptors create awesome sand sculptures that defy gravity at both events. Plus, SandFest is a festival complete with vendors of all sorts, while C101 hosts a huge concert on the beach along with bikini contests and more. See your best sandcastle put to shame Like you need an excuse to head out to the beach but if you do, try either SandFest (March 30-April 1, www.texassandfest.com) or C101 C-Sculptures (June, check website for specific dates, www.c101.com). Master sculptors create

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awesome sand sculptures that defy gravity at both events. Plus, SandFest is a festival complete with vendors of all sorts, while C101 hosts a huge concert on the beach along with bikini contests and more. 89. Shake, Rattle & Roll! The savage sport dominated by females is back and in full swing in the Coastal Bend. The ladies of Hurricane Alley Roller Derby skate to survive in bouts held once a month at Saxet Hall, 3926 Leopard Street. Dont miss the hard-hitting action on the following Fridays in 2007: March 16, April 13, May 18, June 15, July 20, August 17, and September 14. Doors open at 7pm; bout starts at 7:30pm. www.hurricanealleyrd.com. 90. Boys of Spring Whataburger College Classic The four-team tournament includes some of the best teams from around the nation. This year TAMU-CC hosts three top 20 programs (Texas Tech, Rice and TCU). The fun begins Thurs., March 8, and ends Sun., March 11. For more information visit www.cchooks.com. 91. Experience the Art of Burlesque Though quite an old form of performance art, burlesque shows have only made it to Corpus Christi in the past couple of years. Keep an eye on FYI for dates of upcoming shows by the Texas version of Babes in Sin led by Rosie Rawhide, www.myspace.com/babesinsintexas. (18+ only) 92. Take a cruise back to the good ol days On the last Friday of each month, the parking lot of Snapkas Drive-Inn at 4434 Weber Rd. truly looks like a page out of history when the Gear Jammers Car Club shows off their pristinely restored classic cars. Cant wait until then? Each Saturday afternoon, the car club meets up at the A&W on Saratoga and then embarks on a cruise around town at 6pm. 93. Are you ready for some football? The Coastal Bend is now home to two arena football teams during the season that lasts from April to July. The American Bank Center hosts the kick-off season of the Corpus Christi Sharks, an AF2 team (Arena Football Minor League). The Corpus Christi Hammerheads, a team in the Intense Football League, have relocated to the Central Pavilion Arena at the Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds (at the corner of U.S. Highway 77 and Texas 44 in Robstown). 94. Hoop it up! If theres one sport you want to see live, its basketball. Catch the TAMU-CC Islander basketball teams (mens and womens) as they take on other collegiate teams in the Southland Conference. Check www.americanbankcenter.com for schedule. Plus, in late 2007, Corpus Christi also welcomes a Pro American Basketball Association team (as of yet unnamed). Keep your eye on FYI for more details on the new team. 95. Eat, Drink & Be Merry Kick off the year at the Food & Wine Classic, held in late January, as you gorge on wines from around the world and gourmet dishes from local restaurants and caterers, helping fund KEDT-FM 90.3. If bathing in brews is more your style, the Classic Brew, held in mid-September, is the event for you. Benefiting our local PBS station, KEDT-TV, sample beers from across the world, snack on food from local restaurants and enjoy live music. www.kedt.org. (21+ only) 96. Watch the Coolest Game in South Texas Duck! A flying puck! The Corpus Christi Rayz ice hockey team brings a new kind of sport to our warm climate. Held in the American Bank Center Arena from October through March, dont miss a chance to see some action on the ice. Complete with penalty-worthy fights and crazed fans throwing sting rays onto the ice after each goal, a Rayz game is a sight to see. 361.814.PUCK, www.ccrayz.com. 97. Play Putt Putt If youre not good at professional golf, try your hand at the miniature version. Treasure Island Miniature Golf & Games, 14041 SPID, 361.949.1769. 98. A spare, a strike: thats what I like! Last year, Corpus Christi successfully hosted the United States Bowling Congress Championship Tournament. Get your bowl on at AMF Saratoga Lanes, 6166 Ayers St., 361.857.2695; Sullys Bowling Lanes, 2285 W. Wheeler Ave., Aransas Pass, Texas, 361.758.3225. 99. Boot Scootin Boogie Go two-steppin at Whiskey River, 5700 South Staples Street, 361.992.4445. Come on down and dance like true Cowboys and Cowgirls do!!! You may also want to check out Ropers Club, 4653 Everhart Road, 361.855.6462. 100. Velocity Games! The Velocity Games rocked the world of windsurfing and kiteboarding with its debut in 2003. Home of the US Open Windsurfing Regatta and the US Open Kiteboarding Championship, Velocity Games also introduced the Velocity Open Sk8board Jam which has become the top open skateboard contest in the state of Texas. Every May, Corpus Christi plays host to some of the finest extreme athletes in the world. Make sure to check out the Nissan

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Velocity Games in May. www.velocitygames.us. 101. Go to the Beach!!! Catch some rays, collect some shells, camp out, have a picnic, fish, and participate in the many water sports at the many beaches that surround Corpus Christi. Check out Bob Hall Pier, Whitecap Beach, J.P. Luby Beach, Mustang Island State Park or if youve got that 4x4 feeling, enjoy the isolation of Big Shell. With 131 miles of sandy, inviting beach and an average temperature of 71.1 degrees, this Sparkling City by the Bay is a little piece of paradise. Come enjoy and see what all the sparkle is about.

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