Coastal Bend Visitors Guide» history http://visitthecoastalbend.com The Definitive Guide to the Corpus Christi Coastal Bend, including Port Aransas, Rockport, North Padre Island and the Surrounding Areas Thu, 04 Nov 2010 21:49:54 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 The USS Lexington Museum http://visitthecoastalbend.com/what-to-do/the-uss-lexington-museum http://visitthecoastalbend.com/what-to-do/the-uss-lexington-museum#comments Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:54:53 +0000 Kelsea Yarbrough http://visitthecoastalbend.com/?p=168 [Continue Reading]]]> Not since the Battle of the Philippine Sea has the LEX come to life quite like this. The new Virtual Battle Stations are a truly interactive experience that thrusts you into the chaos and grit that was World War II. Harrowing challenges and climactic battles require your sharpest reflexes. It takes cunning tactics and nerves of steel to survive a day on the LEX. And these new Battle Stations are just a taste of what’s in store on the LEX. The Flight Simulator launches you into real combat, the MEGA Theater turns your seat into a cockpit and the control room… well… you’ll just have to see for yourself. Around every corner and down every tunnel, an adventure unfolds. The sights and sounds are so real… and so intense you become a part of the story the moment you climb aboard the USS LEXINGTON. It’s a complete interactive experience for the entire family. LEX is open daily at 9am with all areas except flight and hangar decks air-conditioned. Available for private functions as well as over-night youth camp-outs. 800-LADY-LEX, www.usslexington.com LEX. Go there.

]]> http://visitthecoastalbend.com/what-to-do/the-uss-lexington-museum/feed 0 Texas Surf Museum http://visitthecoastalbend.com/where-to-shop/texas-surf-museum http://visitthecoastalbend.com/where-to-shop/texas-surf-museum#comments Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:52:58 +0000 Kelsea Yarbrough http://visitthecoastalbend.com/?p=166 Devoted to surf music and culture. Exhibits on Texas surfers, board makers and the birth of surfing along the Texas Coast. Home to an extensive collection of surfing memorabilia. Over 35 classic boards from the 30’s to mid 70’s.  WaterStreet Market, Corpus Christi. Mon-Wed 10-7pm, Thurs-Sat 10-10pm, Sun 12-6pm. Free. 361-888-7873

]]> http://visitthecoastalbend.com/where-to-shop/texas-surf-museum/feed 0 Texas Maritime Museum http://visitthecoastalbend.com/where-to-visit/texas-maritime-museum http://visitthecoastalbend.com/where-to-visit/texas-maritime-museum#comments Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:47:22 +0000 Kelsea Yarbrough http://visitthecoastalbend.com/?p=159 Discover rich maritime history of the Lone Star Coast! Shipbuilding, fishing, sub chasers, Spanish gold, French adventures, lighthouses, and more. Adults $6, Seniors $5, Children 6-12 $3, 5 and under free.  Tues-Sat 10-4pm, Sun 1-4pm. 1202 Navigation Circle, Rockport. 866-729-2469

]]> http://visitthecoastalbend.com/where-to-visit/texas-maritime-museum/feed 0 Rockport Center for the Arts http://visitthecoastalbend.com/what-to-do/rockport-center-for-the-arts http://visitthecoastalbend.com/what-to-do/rockport-center-for-the-arts#comments Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:42:29 +0000 Kelsea Yarbrough http://visitthecoastalbend.com/?p=149 Located in Rockport’s Heritage District, you’ll see exhibits by local and regional artists in a  beautiful turn-of-the-century house on the edge of Aransas Bay. Downtown Rockport on TX 35BS. Tues-Sat, 10-4pm, Sun 1-4pm. Free.  361-729-5519

]]> http://visitthecoastalbend.com/what-to-do/rockport-center-for-the-arts/feed 0 Sail South Texas 2010 http://visitthecoastalbend.com/archives/sail-south-texas-2010 http://visitthecoastalbend.com/archives/sail-south-texas-2010#comments Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:24:47 +0000 Kelsea Yarbrough http://visitthecoastalbend.com/?p=124 [Continue Reading]]]> July 1-5

Pirates sailing the Seven Seas?  Pilgrims on their way to unknown  lands?  As you see these mighty ships with sails raised and billowing in the wind, you’ll think you’ve gone back in time.

The Port of Corpus Christi is bringing an unprecedented Tall Ship experience to South Texas for an unforgettable Independence Day Celebration. The event will be hosted at Naval Station Ingleside from July 1 to July 5, 2010.

Sail South Texas 2010, presented by HEB will mark a unique combination of regional, national and international celebrations—the bicentennial of independence from Spain for the home countries of three of the visiting ships, the United States Fourth of July observance, and the official transfer of the Naval Station Ingleside to Port Corpus Christi.

A tall ship is a large traditionally rigged sailing vessel. It is generally more complex than modern rigging, which utilizes newer materials such as aluminum and steel to construct taller, lightweight masts with fewer, more versatile sails. The term tall ship came into widespread use in the mid-20th century, and was not generally used in the era when such ships were the norm.

The vessels that will be sailing into the Bay of Corpus Christi are the United States Coast Guard Academy ship “Eagle,” the “Cuauhtemoc” from Mexico, the “Esmeralda” from Chile and the “Capitan Miranda” from Uruguay.  These ships are wonders to behold,  The USCG Eagle is a 1936 Barque with 3 masts, measuring 80.7 meters. The Esmeralda is a 1953 Barquentine with 4 masts, measuring 94.1 meters. Cuauhtemoc is the newest of the ships, built in 1982, with 3 masts. Rounding out the fleet is the Captain Miranda, built in 1930, she has 3 masts and is a Staysail Schooner, measuring 50.3 meters. These remarkable vessels are used by each country’s Navy to train its officer cadets and sail with crews of about 300 officers and cadets.

Sail South Texas 2010 is an international event hosted by Port Corpus Christi and the Corpus Christi Buccaneer Commission to open the doors of its newest facility at Ingleside to area citizens and visitors. Free to the public, the Tall Ships experience celebrates national independence, culture, music, food and folklore of the participating countries.  Parking is $5. Note that no coolers are allowed.  Dress comfortably for ship tours and closed toe shoes are recommended.

www.sailsouthtexas2010.com

Thursday, July 1, 2010

8:00am             Gates open

8:00am-3:00pm           Ships Arrival

first ship ETA 8:00am

Friday, July 2, 2010

10:00 am          Gates open

10:00-5:00pm  Self Guided Ship Tours

Musical Guests         Del Castillo

Eddie Olivares Jr.

Mariachi Aguila

Scarecrow People

Ships Bands

US Navy Band

9:30-10:00pm  Fireworks

Saturday, July 3, 2010

10:00 am          Gates open

10:00-5:00pm  Self Guided Ship Tour

Musical Guests         Albert Del Rio

Another Level

Asleep at the Wheel

Del Castillo

Mariachi Aguila

Seth Walker

Ships Band

Sisters Morales

The Electrotypes

9:30-10:00pm Fireworks

Sunday, July 4, 2010

10:00 am          Gates open

10:00-5:00pm  Self Guided Ship Tour

Musical Guests         Albert Del Rio

Mariachi Aguila

Saline Fiddlers

Seth Walker

Sisters Morales

The Electrotypes

9:30-10:00pm  Fireworks

Monday, July 5, 2010

9:00am             Blessing of the Fleet

]]> http://visitthecoastalbend.com/archives/sail-south-texas-2010/feed 0 Museum of Hispanic Culture http://visitthecoastalbend.com/what-to-do/museum-of-hispanic-culture http://visitthecoastalbend.com/what-to-do/museum-of-hispanic-culture#comments Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:16:25 +0000 Kelsea Yarbrough http://visitthecoastalbend.com/?p=113 Exhibits represent 20 different Hispanic countries. In the Lichtenstein House in Heritage Park, 1617 N. Chaparral. Tues-Sat 10am-2pm. 361-879-0336

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]]> http://visitthecoastalbend.com/what-to-do/heritage-park/feed 0 Fulton Mansion http://visitthecoastalbend.com/what-to-do/fulton-mansion http://visitthecoastalbend.com/what-to-do/fulton-mansion#comments Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:04:53 +0000 Kelsea Yarbrough http://visitthecoastalbend.com/?p=104 1870’s French Empire mansion open for guided tours. Located 3 miles north of Rockport, on Fulton Beach Road, Tues- Sun. 361-729-0386

]]> http://visitthecoastalbend.com/what-to-do/fulton-mansion/feed 0 Corpus Christi Museum of Science & History & Columbus Ships http://visitthecoastalbend.com/what-to-do/corpus-christi-museum-of-science-history-columbus-ships http://visitthecoastalbend.com/what-to-do/corpus-christi-museum-of-science-history-columbus-ships#comments Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:59:51 +0000 Kelsea Yarbrough http://visitthecoastalbend.com/?p=92 [Continue Reading]]]> Featuring ancient shipwrecks, the famous Columbus Ships and an array of live reptiles from alligators to turtles, this museum offers hours of fun with tours and activities.  Tours one of the Columbus Ships, the Pinta for a walk back in time. The Spanish 1554 Padre Island Shipwreck contains gold and guns from the oldest scientific excavation in the Western Hemisphere. The convergence of Spanish, French and European cultures in South Texas is revealed in the LaSalle Odyssey story, Karankawa hunters-gatherers and ranching. The Children’s Wharf has interactive, bilingual activities. Tues-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun noon-5pm. Closed on major holidays. Senior/active military discounts, Children  4 and under and members are free. 1900 N. Chaparral. For more information 361-826-4667, www.ccmuseum.com.

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