Learn about Corpus Christi
Driscoll Children's Hospital is located on the sunny and warm Texas Gulf Coast, and just two blocks from the beautiful Corpus Christi Bay.
The city of Corpus Christi offers all the conveniences of city life, but at a slow and relaxing pace.
It's no wonder that Corpus Christi was recently recognized as being the
city with the easiest commute to and from work in the United
States!
Corpus Christi offers guests and residents an exciting opportunity to experience a rich blend of culture in the relaxed atmosphere of this historic coastal port.
The average Corpus Christi Bay Area temperature is 71.2 degrees, and year-round outdoor recreation is available: fishing (bay and offshore), outdoor tennis, sailing, golf, and windsurfing.
Texas State Aquarium
The
visitor's experience begins at the entrance plazas which depict whales,
rays, dolphins, sharks, and the Gulf of Mexico itself. Guests enter the
building by walking under a "waterfall" representing a full submersion
into the Gulf of Mexico. Volunteer guides are stationed throughout the Aquarium
to explain exhibits and answer questions.
The visitor not only travels an aquatic journey from the shore to the depths of the Gulf, but also has the opportunity to observe dive shows and feeding demonstrations and have a "hands on" experience with sharks and stingrays.
The Texas State Aquarium also offers daily educational programs and SeaCamp, a marine science day camp with one-week sessions for children ages 6 to 15. It is a fun and entertaining undersea family adventure that keeps the wonder alive!
The
USS Lexington Museum
The past, present and future come alive aboard the USS Lexington; a real World War II aircraft carrier. Over 19 historic airplanes on the flight deck, a flight simulator, quad 40 Deck Guns, and the "Top Gun" F14 Tomcat are all on the USS Lexington.
Art Center of Corpus Christi
Watch artists practice their craft, display their accomplishments and teach others new skills.
Asian Cultures Museum
The museum houses over 8,000 objects and documents...the largest collection of artifacts to leave Japan in the 1950s. Plus, arts and crafts from the Philippines, China and Korea.
BRITTON-EVANS Centennial House
Built in 1848, the Centennial House is Corpus Christi's oldest structure.
Harbor Playhouse
The oldest continually performing community theater in Texas. A variety of productions are offered each year at this theater by the sea, from musicals to Melodramas.
Heritage Park
The site of nine historical homes, the oldest dating back to 1851. These homes are now beautifully restored and are a tribute to the ethnic diversity and culture of our area.
Whataburger
Field
Whataburger Field is the home of the Corpus Christi Hooks baseball team.
Corpus Christi Museum of Science & History
At the Museum of Science & History, explore "Reptiles of South Texas," featuring a live alligator and "Shipwreck," an award-winning story of a 1554 shipwreck.
Cole Park
This sprawling 43-acre park along Ocean Drive offers a spectacular view of sparkling Corpus Christi Bay. The Kid's Place playground is crawling with activity.
Corpus Christi Marina
Called the "T-heads" by locals, this scenic bayfront
area is bustling with activity...private yachts, sight-seeing boats, water
sport rentals and waterside restaurants. Buy fresh shrimp right off the
shrimp boats and don't miss the colorful sailboat regatta every Wednesday
evening. 
Downtown Seawall
Impressive waterfront wall and promenade. Bicycle, rollerblade or just stroll and people-watch.Striking Miradores del Mar provide visitors with shady rest spots along the way.
Harbor
Bridge
The second tallest bridge in Texas spans the port and connects Corpus Christi Beach to the Downtown area.
Ocean Drive
A seven-mile scenic waterfront drive lined with stately homes, parks and walking paths.
The fifth largest deep-water port in the U.S. The Port's Cargo Dock One pavilion offers an incredible view of the city and ship traffic.
The Watergarden
A scenic rest area with dancing fountains on the grounds of the Bayfront Convention Center.
Corpus Christi Greyhound Race Track
The luxurious Clubhouse area features booth service with an excellent view of the track and televisions at every table showing the racing action live. The Grandstand area contains a variety of seating, plus a food court. Both are fully air-conditioned.
Selena Memorial
In 1995, the tragic death of Tejano star Selena rocked the community and millions of fans all around the world. Several private citizens erected a statue to honor one of the greatest stars to ever come out of Corpus Christi. Many people visit the Selena Statue on a daily basis to remember her inspiration and pay homage to a Corpus Christi legend.
Corpus Christi Botanical Gardens
This fascinating 180-acre site along Oso Creek entwines nature tourism and eco-education with colorful, exotic floral exhibits and local landscape choices. Tour the Orchid
House, Exhibit House, Plumeria collection, Sensory Garden, new Hibiscus Garden and Water Garden; plus shaded Bird & Butterfly Trail, Oso Creek Trail, Gator Lake, extensive natural wetlands and protected native habitat. Exhibits under construction include Rose Garden, Desert Garden and Bird & Butterfly Trail additions. The Gardens is a Greater Texas Coastal Birding Trail site with lakeside observation tower.
Padre Island National Seashore
The City's main tourist attraction...a haven for everyone from spring breakers to vacationers looking to camp in serenity. Padre Island National Seashore boasts over 130 miles of top-ranked beaches, while Padre Island features Big Shell and Little Shell Beaches which are famous for great shelling and Seagull Park, a perfect site for picnicking families. At over 80 miles long, Padre Island National Seashore is the largest undeveloped barrier island in the continental United States.
Public Schools
Corpus Christi Independent School District: Established in 1909, CCISD now has over 77,000 students enrolled in elementary, middle and high schools throughout Corpus Christi. CCISD offers gifted and talented programs, special education programs, specialized curriculums and many other district programs.
Nearby Private/Parochial Schools
- Incarnate Word Academy: Founded in 1871 under the direction of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament, IWA now has over 600 students enrolled in elementary, middle school and high school. Using the Montessori and the Traditional methods of instruction, IWA combines reinforcing religious values with excelling in academics.
- St. Patrick School: Founded in 1944, St. Patrick School enrolls over 300 students annually. The quality education program provided at St. Patrick School is reflected by a close and family-oriented environment, by the strong parent/teacher relationships and by the high student achievement indicated by the Stanford Achievement Test.
- St. James Episcopal School: Founded in 1954, St. James Episcopal School began with a dream to provide a superior educational enrollment and has built a tradition of academic excellence. They carry an educational philosophy that emphasizes the development of the whole student. St. James has over 300 students enrolled, and is a recipient of the US Department of Education National Blue Ribbon Award for Excellence in Education.
Higher Education
Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi
Texas A&M University is a comprehensive urban university located on the South Texas Gulf Coast. The University focuses on the higher education needs of South Texas and the state, and on coastal and urban issues, with special emphasis on Allied Health, Applied Technology, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Environmental Studies and Teacher Education. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is undergoing major change involving expansion of its student body and program offerings. The University currently offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs including selected doctoral and professional degrees. Additional degree programs are being developed in response to the expanding student body and regional needs. The University also provides continuing education and outreach programs that serve the needs of area businesses, professionals, and the general population.
A comprehensive community college in Corpus Christi, we offer
more academic, occupational, technical and continuing education programs
than any other college or university in the area. Each year, over 24,000
students enroll in one of our 150 different credit and noncredit programs.
As the region’s leader in higher education, we’ve helped more than a half
million individuals transform their dreams into realities over the past
65 years.
To learn more about the great city of Corpus Christi, you may visit
www.corpuschristichamber.org.
Contact Information
Driscoll Children's Hospital
Human Resources is located in the 2nd floor of the Health Center
3533 S Alameda St.
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 694-5000
(800) DCH-LOVE
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