 Discover Corpus Christi, Texas
Corpus Christi, Texas
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Corpus Christi is the biggest city located on the south coast of Texas. Spread across Nueces County, San Patricio County and Aransas County, Corpus Christi covers 460.2 sq mi (1,192 sq km). The city population is around 300,000 (2011 estimate). It is within a metropolitan area with around 420,000 people.
Corpus Christi was founded in 1839 by Colonel Henry Lawrence Kinney. Its name comes from Latin, meaning Body of Christ. It began as a small trading post to equip the Mexican revolutionary army.
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Corpus Christi today has the sixth largest port in the United States. The port was established in 1926. It is the deepest inshore port on the Gulf of Mexico and handles mostly petroleum and agricultural products.
July and August are the warmest months in Corpus Christi, when the temperature regularly reaches 93.2°F (32°C). The coldest months are from December to February, with average low temperatures of 49.3°F (9.61°C) and below.
USS Lexington Floating Museum at Corpus Christi
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Visiting Corpus Christi, Texas
The main highway connecting Corpus Christi to the rest of the country is Interstate 37, which links Corpus Christi with San Antonio, two hours away. The city is served by the Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP), which receives flights by American Eagle, Continental Express and Southwest Airlines, connecting the city with Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston. For more flight options, fly to the San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and take a taxi from there.
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Places of Interest in Corpus Christi, Texas
- Corpus Christi Botanical Gardens and Nature Center
- Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History
- Harbor Playhouse Theater
- Museum of Asian Cultures
- Padre Islandn National Seashore
- Texas State Aquarium
- USS Lexington Floating Museum
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