As part of our Selena-themed trip, we drove from San Antonio to Corpus Christi, and the Selena…read moreMemorial Statue was our second stop. We were excited to visit this tribute to such an iconic artist, and it was well worth the visit. When we arrived, we were able to find parking close to the memorial, making it easy to access. As we walked up, we could hear Selena's music playing through the speakers, along with information about her life and career. It really helped create a meaningful and memorable experience. The statue itself is beautiful and sits under a gazebo, allowing visitors to walk all the way around it. There are plaques and inscriptions that share more about Selena's legacy, and we enjoyed taking the time to read them and reflect on her impact. This is also a fantastic spot for photos. The memorial's location along the Gulf Coast adds to the atmosphere, providing beautiful views and a peaceful setting that complements the tribute perfectly. Whether you're a lifelong Selena fan or simply visiting Corpus Christi, this memorial is definitely worth stopping by. It's a beautiful way to honor her legacy and a great place to spend some time taking in both the history and the scenery. "Siempre en nuestros corazones."

Such a lovely memorial to pay tribute to a talent taken far too soon. In addition to the statue,…read morethe sculpture has inscriptions with information about Selena, quotes, etc. Everything is house in a lovely pavilion right on the bay in Corpus. A recording also plays with a woman narrating information and facts about Selena. It's not only a beautiful piece of art but educational as well.

The largest Blue Crab in the world! It's 27' wide, and weighs over a half ton!…read more Everything is bigger in Texas. This crab guards the entrance of the Rockport Beach, one of the finest beaches in Texas. Rockport is known for its seafood that they catch here. The blue crab is one of them! Rockport previously had another crab statue that was on top of a seafood restaurant. It lived there from the 1950's to about the 1970's when it fell into disrepair due to hurricane damage. However, in 2012, artist David Allgood unveiled a bigger better crab. Rockport is really into the arts, and this is a great example! It's across the street from a sculpture garden, and compliments the area nicely! Don't worry, this statue doesn't say anything about the disposition of people from Rockport, they're friendly! The funny thing about this crab is that it's a hermaphrodite. It is a male crab with female claws.

As my family and I pulled into Rockport we were greeted by the amazing art sculpture. Such a cool…read moreplace for a photo opportunity. If ever in Rockport stop and check out the Big Blue Crab.

TLDR: Very old (1,000+) oak tree that has withstood a vast number of hurricanes. Quick stop, with a…read morenice walking loop around the tree. Located inside a state park and requires an entry fee ($5 pp) to access. Visually, this tree is not as beautiful as some similar senior oaks. For instance, Angel Oak in SC has that magical sprawling limb look while this tree has had many limbs trimmed. It's still amazing to know how long this tree has been around (estimated longer than Angel Oak, placed at 1,000 years at least). Even more impressive is how many hurricanes it's withstood due to its proximity to the Gulf (40-50, according to my research). This tree is located inside Goose Island State Park and thus, requires you to pay the entrance fee to access. $5 per adult; kids 12 and under are free. So you can either cough up the money to see the tree and leave or you can try to find other activities in the park. Personally, I didn't really find anything else for our family to do there that was superior to other activities in the area. There's a fishing pier but it seemed narrow and crowded with fishermen. If you fish or hike, you might find more stuff to do but we came here with toddlers so there wasn't much else for us. This is a nice quick stop. You can do a short walking loop around the tree -- it's very child-friendly. My kids enjoyed running around the tree. There are benches to sit, if desired. I found the poem on the sign a bit comical -- it was solemn and reverent and then at the end, you discovered that it was just an appeal for a donation. Ha. Well done, tree.

You can tell it's had work done: it's nice being in nature and all: it's a beautiful day here in…read moreRockport .

Coast is G.O.A.T.! (Greatest of all time) This is a great…read morelittle gallery! This coastal-themed gallery is in a nice little retail space, right across from the Winery on the Bay in the Rockport Arts District. They keep regular hours, but they also have a monthly Arts Walk that the Arts Council coordinates, and they stay open late, serve up some wine, beer and cheese, and show off their greatest works! I really enjoyed the nautical themed paintings, as well as the ones of the local Aransas County wildlife. They also do frames, which look really neat! The owner, Mike was super friendly, let the dog come on in too! The shop was super clean, well lit and fun to visit! Rockport has a reputation for being a funky arts town, and this gallery does a great job of representing!

Friendly service, affordable pricing, and knowledgeable of many different print options available…read more I enjoyed talking to Mike who is owner/operator - he's an artist and a friendly customer oriented individual. Highly recommend using his services or even just stopping in to see what a few local artists are offering to capture the essence of the third coast.

Didn't realize there was a National Park on Padre Island and was glad I stopped in. The visitor…read morecenter gave quite a bit of history and insight to the area. Fun part was finding a National Park Monopoly game! Ample parking and the views were amazing from the upper deck. Restrooms were clean and the changing/shower area much larger than anticipated.

Two stars for handicapped access to the beach. But unfortunately on our visit the beach was…read morecovered with seaweed with nary a shell in sight. Just piles of seaweed miles long with plastic & garbage. Upon returning back to the main office I see yellow bags to pick up debris. This is obviously a problem. So we turned around to go back to our lovely beach by the USS Lexington.

Would love to give this gallery a legit review because it looks CUTEEEEE and AWEEEESOMEEEEE from…read morethe windows......but I walked by 3 times in total (on two separate days) and they were closed during the business hours posted on their door. When I looked inside, it sounded like someone was back there, but they didn't answer to my knocking :( Number One Rule of being a gallery owner - follow your posted hours!! When you are closed during business hours, you aren't just hurting yourself, but EVERY SINGLE artist you represent.

A great gallery w/variety of art: stone, folk, pottery, cloth, wood, iron art as well as jewelry,…read morepaintings, etc. I love the brick walls. We were greeted warmly & invited to see a pottery show.

The art is really nice! I was actually pleasantly surprised. I had such a good time taking a look…read moreat all the wonderful pieces especially Dorothy Hood. The only thing that bothered me was the etiquette of some of the other attendees. Some of them were really loud and commenting loudly on each piece which kind of took away from my experience. They also happened to have a dance performance from the Texas AMA inside which is cool, power to all arts including dance but it was distracting and smack dab in the middle of some interesting pieces I would've liked more time with before my flight. Elizabeth's was a cool restaurant. The blood orange ahi tuna was really delicious like spot on. My martini was okay. They didn't have olives and I've had better being from vegas. Prices are fair though and the staff is decently nice. Lots of crying babies in there when I went though which kind of killed the artsy vibe I was hoping for but I guess that happens in a touristy part of town in Texas. Overall it was nice I'm just a sensitive person and enjoy quiet to ponder art and eat my meal so consider that if you're traveling solo and are similar I suppose. Gift shop was cool and I had a nice chat with the lovely lady in there. And the security guard was cool, he let me store my luggage with him. It's a quick walk over from the convention center so if you want a little art time and a quick drink and meal that's super convenient, it's kind of a no brainer.

Very small for the price of admission but it's free in the weekends in the summer and they do…read morechange the art in the main room only , but I wish they would update all the artwork not just some especially in the 2nd floor they have the same exhibits !

We enjoyed this tour! It was HOT I don't know if it's because of the day we went or bc the boat is…read moreon water but it was Hot lol. So I recommend bringing a hand fan and wearing light clothes. Getting to go up and down, see everythinggggggg, and have it explained was really cool. They have plenty of picture opportunities set up all around. You can touch things to make it more real. They also have a 3D theater that you can go in and watch the documentary. Our boys had a lot of fun!

My first time visiting it was nice but I did get a bit dizzy going down into the lower parts of…read morethe ship be mindful of this is you have any medical issues since the pressure changes and some of the staircases are very narrow if you don't pay attention you can fall also if you are claustrophobic this might not be enjoyable for you . Otherwise it's very informative and makes for a great visit. Great for veterans and military families . For myself it was okay as a one time visit !

One of the best home tours I've been to. Our docent, Pam, was so friendly and knowledgeable…read more Appreciated her cantor as well. The house, itself, is beautiful and the history of the Fulton family is very intriguing. Built to withstand the test of time in a place that hurricanes frequent. The grounds are lovely as well. Glad to see this architectural gem being preserved for future generations.

8/23/2025: Highly recommend. $7.00 per person, self guided, nice staff with historic information…read moreand able to answer questions. I recommend seeing the inside of the home first and then touring the basement. They started building the home in 1874 and moved in during 1877. The family lived in the home until 1895. The home had many modern updates most homes did not have in that time period. It is beautiful and I love the history. Parking is free. They have a small gift shop in the ticket area.