Corpus Christi, TX Hotels

Quality Inn & Suites
3202 Surfside Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78402
Nightly Rates: ( 79.99 - 189.99 )
2 Star
Located directly on the sand of Corpus Christi Beach, the Quality Inn & Suites hotel is within walking distance from two of south Texas's premier attractions, the USS Lexington Aircraft Carrier Museum and the Texas State Aquarium. The Corpus Christi


Knights Inn By The Beach
3615 Timon Blvd.
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
Nightly Rates: ( 49.96 - 49.96 )
1 Star
Welcome to the Knights Inn of Corpus Christi, Texas. The hotel is located just across from the beautiful Corpus Christi Beach and the warm waters of The Gulf of Mexico. 2 blocks from the Texas State Aquarium and the USS Lexington Museum. 2 miles from


Corpus Christi Airport Travelodge
910 Corn Products Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78409
Nightly Rates: ( 62.08 - 87.41 )
3 Star
The Travelodge Corpus Christi offers and excellent Product, In a Great Location, at an Unbeatable Value. The Guest Rooms are Large and Nicely Appointed. Service is Welcoming, and Location is perfect. 5 Minutes to all the Corpus Christi has to offe


Residence Inn By Marriott Corpus Christi
5229 Blanche Moore Drive
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
Nightly Rates: ( 139.99 - 149.99 )
2 Star
Residence Inn by Marriott is designed to make you feel at home for a day, a week, a month or more. Our suites give you fifty percent more space than most traditional hotel rooms. The Residence Inn Corpus Christi is conveniently located four blocks fr


Best Western Garden Inn
11217 I-H 37 at Violet Road
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
Nightly Rates: ( 98.99 - 98.99 )
3 Star
Come visit us at the Best Western Garden Inn, located in the northwest area of Corpus Christi, Texas. We are conveniently located only 10 minutes from the Corpus Christi International Airport and 10 minutes from the Bayfront and downtown nightlife. W


Best Western Marina Grand Hotel
300 North Shoreline Blvd.
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Nightly Rates: ( 90.99 - 105.99 )
2 Star
Beautiful views of Corpus Christi Bay and Marina make this Texas hotel the perfect choice for business or leisure! The Best Western Marina Grand Hotel is located on the bay and marina in the heart of downtown Corpus Christi and the hotel is 100% non


Best Western On The Island
14050 South Padre Island Drive
Corpus Christi, TX 78418
Nightly Rates: ( 104.99 - 104.99 )
2 Star
This Corpus Christi hotel is located on Padre Island offering travelers the leisure of the tropics while staying within easy reach of city attractions. The Best Western on the Island prides itself on serving its guests with warm Texas hospitality. T


Best Western Paradise Inn
6301 South Padre Island Drive
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
Nightly Rates: ( 123.99 - 123.99 )
2 Star
When visiting Texas Gold Coast, stay at this Corpus Christi hotel, just three miles from the Corpus Christi Bay. The Best Western Paradise Inn provides an ideal location for guests to relax on the sunny Texas gulf and enjoy local fine dining and


Best Western Navigation Inn
902 North Navigation Boulevard
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
Nightly Rates: ( 76.99 - 98.99 )
3 Star
Stay at the Best Western Navigation Inn in Corpus Christi, Texas and experience 'world class service' at competitive rates. The Best Western Navigation Inn in Corpus Christi offers all of the amenities and comforts Best Western guests have come to e


Corpus Christi - Days Inn Airport At I-37
901 Navigation Blvd.
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
Nightly Rates: ( 59.00 - 66.00 )
2 Star
Located in the Sparkling City by the Sea Corpus Christi International Airport, Bay front Convention Center, USS Lexington, Texas State Aquarium, Selena Museum, Columbus Replicas, Downtown Restaurants and Nightlife - all within 5 minutes On site


Comfort Suites Corpus Christi
15209 Windward Drive
Corpus Christi, TX 78418
Nightly Rates: ( 89.99 - 134.99 )
2 Star
The Comfort Suites is next to the Gulf of Mexico and Padre Island beaches, within two miles of National Seashore and State Parks, fishing, boating, surfing, swimming. Hotel has interior corridors, elevator, business center, two meeting rooms, exercis


Corpus/Christi/Bayfront Area
411 N. Shoreline Boulevard
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Nightly Rates: ( 59.01 - 59.01 )
1 Star
Pool closure as of Nov 28/06 until further notice Enjoy a beautiful sunrise overlooking the bay Downtown Corpus Christi location Complimentary SuperStart Breakfast Sparkling Outdoor Swimming Pool 24 Hours Front Desk Ice & Vending Machines


Comfort Inn & Suites
3838 Hwy. 77
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
Nightly Rates: ( 80.99 - 99.99 )
3 Star
Beautiful executive suites and spacious rooms with microwaves, refigerators, and Free high speed internet in all rooms. Business Center, Fitness Room, Swimming Pool, Meeting Room for up to 45 people. Manager's Reception Monday through Thursday. Resta


La Quinta Inn & Suites Corpus Christi Northwest
10446 IH37 Access Road B
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
Nightly Rates: ( 109.00 - 149.00 )
2 Star
The La Quinta Inn & Suites Corpus Christi Northwest takes the stress out of travel with modern amenities like free wireless high-speed Internet access, a microwave and refrigerator in all rooms, business center, and more. Conveniently located within


La Quinta Inn & Suites Corpus Christi Airport
546 South Padre Island Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
Nightly Rates: ( 104.00 - 134.00 )
3 Star
Whether you're traveling on business or just for fun, the all-new La Quinta Inn & Suites Corpus Christi Airport has everything you need for an enjoyable stay. Conveniently located just 4 miles from Corpus Christi International Airport near the commer


La Quinta Inn Corpus Christi North
5155 I-37 N.
Corpus Christi, TX 78408-2614
Nightly Rates: ( 79.00 - 104.00 )
3 Star
The La Quinta Inn-Corpus Christi North is just north of downtown Corpus Christi, and only minutes from the Corpus Christi Bay. Visit Texas State Aquarium, Bayfront Convention Center, USS Lexington Museum, and Buccaneer Stadium. We are in the heart of


La Quinta Inn Corpus Christi South
6225 S. Padre Island Dr.
Corpus Christi, TX 78412-4011
Nightly Rates: ( 69.00 - 81.00 )
3 Star
Located just minutes from the beaches on the beautiful Texas coast, the La Quinta Inn-Corpus Christi South is only blocks from downtown and the Corpus Christi Bay. With your spacious room as home base, visit the Texas State Aquarium, USS Lexington, P


Rodeway Inn Corpus Christi
5224 IH-37 North
Corpus Christi, TX 78407
Nightly Rates: ( 64.99 - 74.99 )
2 Star
Texas hospitality at its finest. Pet accommodation: 25.00/stay, under 25 lbs.


Radisson Hotel Corpus Christi Beach
3200 SURFSIDE BOULEVARD
Corpus Christi, TX 78403
Nightly Rates: ( 89.00 - 149.00 )
3 Star
A unique selection of sleeping and meeting rooms, casual to elegant dining, outdoor pool, whirlpool, and over 9,000 square feet of meeting space await you. Conveniently located right on Corpus Christi Beach next to the USS Lexington and Texas State


Drury Inn Corpus Christi
2021 North Padre Island
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
Nightly Rates: ( 84.99 - 114.99 )
3 Star
Come stay with us in Corpus Christi. Conveniently located only minutes from the airport downtown and the beautiful bay beach. This hotel has 105 spacious guestrooms with flexible workspace that appeal to business travelers as well as families. Our fo


Holiday Inn Corpus Christi-Emerald Bch,Tx
1102 S. Shoreline Blvd.
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Nightly Rates: ( 124.27 - 165.76 )
2 Star
Conveniently located downtown on the bay overlooking Emerald Beach. We are within 10 minutes driving distance to major area attractions. Added amenities include 600 feet of beach, Holidome, full-service banquet facilities, restaurant and lounge, high


Econo Lodge Corpus Christi
801 S. Shoreline Blvd.
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Nightly Rates: ( 58.49 - 94.99 )
1 Star
Hotel is located on the southern end of downtown Corpus Christi. Guests can walk to several parks. Thirty-two inch television in some rooms.


Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort Corpus Christi-N. Padre Island
15202 Windward Dr.
Corpus Christi, TX 78418
Nightly Rates: ( 93.47 - 119.95 )
3 Star
Take a Virtual Tour of the hotel. Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort Hotel Corpus Christi, TX is North Padre Island's only full service hotel located directly on the Gulf of Mexico. As you enter our unique lobby, you will find yourself immersed in an 'Under


Fairfield Inn By Marriott Corpus Christi
5217 Blanche Moore Drive
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
Nightly Rates: ( 85.00 - 114.99 )
2 Star
Fairfield Inn is Marriott's award winning economy lodging chain featuring clean, convenient, quality accommodations - all for a great value! Our oversized guest rooms are equipped with thoughtful amenities including reach anywhere telephone with dat


Holiday Inn Corpus-Padre Is. Dr(Airport),T
5549 Leopard St.
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
Nightly Rates: ( 79.95 - 159.95 )
2 Star
The Holiday Inn Airport Hotel & Conference Center is conveniently located at Highway 358 and Leopard Street and less than five minutes away from the Corpus Christi International Airport with our complimentary airport shuttle. This full-service atrium


Corpus Christi-Days Inn Corpus Christi Beach
4302 Surfside Blvd.
Corpus Christi, TX 78402
Nightly Rates: ( 49.50 - 85.00 )
2 Star
Located off Highway 181 over Harbor Bridge on Corpus Christi Beach, two miles from the Bayfront Convention Center, seven miles from C.C. Greyhound Racetrack and five miles to Northshore Country Club Golf Course. We are one block from the beach and 1


Ramada Limited Corpus Christi Airport
5501 IH-37 at McBride Lane
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
Nightly Rates: ( 57.60 - 225.99 )
1 Star
The Ramada Limited Airport Hotel is a beautifully interior corridor property with 155 spacious guest rooms including two Jacuzzi Suites. Our two story hotel surrounds a lavish tropical courtyard with a 9-hole putting green, pool, hot tub, and a uniqu


Christy Estates Suites
3942 Holly Road
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
Nightly Rates: ( 79.00 - 159.00 )
3 Star
Christy Estates Suites are all full size apartments with all small and large appliances, microwaves, coffee makers, cooking utensils, dishes, 2 TV's, and 2 voice mail telephones. We feature One and Two bedroom Apts. by day, week, or month. Some sui


Ramada Inn Bayfront
601 North Water Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Nightly Rates: ( 59.00 - 129.00 )
2 Star
The Ramada Inn Bayfront is ideally located in the heart of the downtown business district. Only one block from the Bayfront, sparkling Corpus Christi Bay and Marina and all area attractions, restaurants, clubs and shops. A limited number of our room


Corpus Christi Days Inn South
2838 South Padre Island
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
Nightly Rates: ( 55.99 - 99.99 )
2 Star
Welcome to the Days Inn Corpus Christi South! Conveniently located minutes from the beaches of Corpus Christi and downtown, our extensive list of amenities includes: Free deluxe hot breakfast (rotating menu items, including such items as: eggs, s


Corpus/Christi/Airport
910 Corn Products Road
Corpus Christi, TX 78409
Nightly Rates: ( 43.20 - 48.00 )
2 Star
The Super 8 Motel, Corpus Christi offers and excellent Product, In a Great Location, at an Unbeatable Value. The Guest Rooms are Large and Nicely Appointed. Service is Welcoming, and Location is perfect. 5 Minutes to all the Corpus Christi has to off


V Boutique Hotel
701 N. Water Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Nightly Rates: ( 299.00 - 299.00 )
Completed in April of 2007. The eight exclusive rooms are outfitted with residential quality bedding, 37 inch flat screen TVs, free wireless internet, and L Occitate bath products. The Fitness Center is equipped with new treadmills, elliptical machi


Value Place Corpus Christi
1026 South Padre Island Drive
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
Nightly Rates: ( 134.50 - 219.00 )
2 Star
Value Place is a short term residential product that blends the best of extended stay lodging and furnished apartments. Our rates are priced for a minimum one week stay, and are not adjusted to a daily rate if the stay is less than one week. When you


Passport Inn Corpus Christi
15378 S. Padre Island Dr.
Corpus Christi, TX 78418
Nightly Rates: ( 80.10 - 129.00 )
2 Star


Red Carpet Inn Corpus Christi
6255 IH 37
Corpus Christi, TX 78409
Nightly Rates: ( 42.30 - 47.00 )
2 Star


Bahia Mar Suites
15201 Windward Drive
Corpus Christi, TX 78418
Nightly Rates: ( 72.00 - 110.00 )
3 Star
Newest All Suite Hotel with fully equipped kitchenettesLocated right across the street from the beach Corpus Christi North Padre IslandLocated 5 miles W of Corpus Christi


Hawthorn Suites Ltd - Corpus Christi
1442 South Padre Island Road
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
Nightly Rates: ( 79.00 - 139.00 )
Hawthorn Suites LTD - Corpus Christi, TX - 'More Of What You Need When You Need It'. Located just 5 miles SE from Corpus Christi International Airport and 8 miles south from downtown Corpus Christi. Where you can now join Hyatt Gold Passport and ear


Red Roof Inn Corpus Christi South
6805 South Padre Island Drive
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
Nightly Rates: ( 54.99 - 54.99 )
2 Star
The Corpus Christi South Red Roof Inn is conveniently located near Texas A&M University, the US Naval Air Station, the Medical Center, the beach, movie theaters, restaurants and shopping. This Inn features an outdoor heated pool and hot tub, extende


Sun Suites of Corpus Christi
5142 Oakhurst Drive
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
Nightly Rates: ( 49.99 - 59.99 )
2 Star


Bayfront Plaza Hotel
601 N Water St
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Nightly Rates: ( 60.00 - 119.00 )
2 Star
The Bayfront Plaza Hotel is ideally located in the heart of the downtown business district. Only one block from the sparkling Corpus Christi Bay and Marina and all area attractions, restaurants, clubs, and shops. A limited number of our rooms have a


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If you are searching for an inn, hotel, motel or resort near a Texas attraction, amusement and theme parks, or close to shopping, cultural events, historic sites, museums and performing arts centers, or nearby zoos, a festival, a golf course, a Texas state park, this is where you will find it.

TEXAS is a place where every day can hold a new adventure for hunters, anglers, campers, bird watchers and other outdoor enthusiasts but there is also another side of the state: its 45 theme parks, its ocean playground on the Gulf Coast with 600 miles of coastline, its world-class museums and arts centers, and over 900 golf courses.

The Grace Cultural Center/Museum of ABILENE, the former Grace Hotel, serves as home to three museums of art, history and children, and visitors relive the Old West with the help of state-of-the-art technology at Frontier Texas! Nearby is the Buffalo Gap Historic Village which preserves and presents the history and heritage of the Texas frontier.

Some of the major attractions in AMARILLO are the American Quarter Horse Heritage Center & Museum, Palo Duro Canyon State Park, the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, a showcase of the history of the Old West, and the Outdoor Musical Drama TEXAS. For antiques, visitors prowl Historic Route 66.

Known as the "Live Music Capital of the World", AUSTIN boasts more than 100 live music venues and an energetic nightlife. The Texas Capitol anchors the downtown government complex, which also includes the Governor’s Mansion and the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. Austin is also home to The University of Texas and gateway to the 32,000 square-mile Texas Hill Country. Other attractions include Barton Springs Pool, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

From historical sites and nature centers to Space Age technology, the BAY AREA HOUSTON, midway between Houston and the beaches of Galveston, offers a broad range of attractions. Technology and history are woven together at the Johnson Space Center (better known as Space Center Houston). Armand Bayou Nature Center, home to bison, raptors, and reptiles, is one of the largest urban wildlife and wilderness preserves in the U.S.

BEAUMONT nestles between the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico and the forests of the Big Thicket National Preserve. Crockett Street Entertainment District offers live music and outdoor festivals and among the historic homes is McFaddin-Ward House.

The BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK covers over 801,000 acres of west Texas in the place where the Rio Grande makes a sharp turn - the Big Bend.

Texas' southernmost city, BROWNSVILLE is a perfect travel destination with Mexico at the doorstep and Gulf of Mexico beaches close by. Among its attractions are the Gladys Porter Zoo, Camp Lula Sams Teaching Camp & Wildlife Refuge, Historic Brownsville Museum, beaches and golf courses.

In BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION There is shopping and dining in Historic Downtown Bryan and eclectic entertainment at Northgate Entertainment District. The Museum at the George Bush Presidential Library reveals the milestones of the President’s life. Lake Bryan provides recreational opportunities.

Downtown CORPUS CHRISTI is minutes from beautiful beaches and attractions like U.S.S. Lexington, a real World War II aircraft carrier, and the Texas State Aquarium.

DALLAS offers such diverse attractions such as The West End Historic District, a turn-of-the-century warehouse district, and site of more than 80 restaurants, shops and nightclubs, and The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, which examines the life, death and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. Near Dallas is Southfork Ranch, home of the TV show "Dallas".

EL PASO is home to three of the oldest missions in the United States and the Old Mission Trail which shows the part they played in El Paso's history. There are gigantic rock formations in the Chihuahuan Desert in Hueco Tanks State Historical Park.

Set in the rugged beauty of the Davis Mountains of west Texas, FORT DAVIS National Historic Site is one of the best preserved "Buffalo Soldier" forts in the west. Native plants, flowers, trees, and cacti can be found in the gardens of the Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute and the Overland Trail Museum contains an extensive collection of historic memorabilia.

FORT WORTH’s attractions are concentrated in three areas, known as the "Western Triangle", famous for Sundance Square, a revitalized 20-block entertainment district, the Stockyards National Historic District, and the Cultural District with the Kimbell Art Museum and the Will Rogers Equestrian Center.

In FREDERICKSBURG visitors can delve into Texas history with the biggest collection of naval WWII artifacts in the United States at the Admiral Nimitz Museum and Historical Center; other attractions include the nation's largest working wildflower seed farm at Wildseed Farms, and Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park. There are a number of wineries.

In GALVESTON visitors can tour Galveston Island Historic Homes and the Strand Historic District, or board the Galveston Island Trolley for an historic tour. Galveston’s many museums include the Lone Star Flight Museum with its collection of restored aircraft, the Galveston County Historical Museum, and the Mardi Gras Museum.

GONZALES, the “Gateway to Texas History”, is said to be the site of the first shot fired for Texas independence in 1835. A number of self-guided tours, starting at the Old Jail Museum, go to many of the 80 historic properties and sites. Gonzales Pioneer Village Living History Center has an extensive collection of 19th-century buildings.

GRAND PRAIRIE is located in the center of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex with something for everyone, from world class thoroughbred horse racing at Lone Star Park to fine performance arts at the NOKIA Theatre. Louis Tussaud's Palace of Wax and Ripley's Believe It or Not! bring visitors face to face with characters from history. Extreme in-line skating, skateboarding, biking and in-line hockey is available at GPX Skate Park and Entertainment Center. 

HOUSTON has the fourth largest museum district in the country and is one of only a few cities with resident professional companies including Houston Ballet, Houston Symphony and Houston Grand Opera. The pulse of the city can be found in downtown's Bayou Place. Visitors can step back in time at the Heritage Society's Sam Houston Park. A drive north takes visitors to one of the country's largest outdoor markets, Traders Village, and they can get back to nature at Mercer Arboretum. They can experience out-of-this-world fun at the Johnson Space Center (better known as Space Center Houston with actual spacecraft, like the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo capsules, or visit Six Flags Astroworld/Waterworld. East takes visitors to the famed San Jacinto Battleground, the site of Texas' independence from Mexico, and west is Fort Bend County's George Ranch Historical Park, a living history museum. There are parks and wildlife sanctuaries like the Houston Arboretum and the Armand Bayou Nature Center.

IRVING has championship golf courses, boutiques, antiques and malls, the world-class Las Colinas Equestrian Center, a major motion picture studio, The Studios at Las Colinas, and ballet, theater companies, symphonies and art complexes like Irving Arts Center.

The King Ranch at KINGSVILLE, birthplace of American ranching in 1853, sprawls over 825,000 acres.

LAKE CONROE AREA in the Piney Woods region 40 minutes north of Houston includes the cities of Conroe, Montgomery (recognized as the birthplace of the Texas Lone Star Flag) and Willis. The area has pine forests, history, eclec

tic shopping like Downtown Conroe, festivals, golf and 22,000-acre Lake Conroe. The Judge Roy Bean Visitor Center and Cactus Garden in LANGTRY features the rustic saloon, courtroom and billiard hall of Judge Roy Bean, the colorful and controversial "Law West of the Pecos" in 1880s.

The Buddy Holly Center in LUBBOCK is a remembrance to Lubbock's most famous native son, Buddy Holly, as well as to other performing artists and musicians of West Texas. The Ranching Heritage Center preserves and interprets the history of Panhandle ranching. The Museum of Texas Tech University and Moody Planetarium are an integral element of Texas Tech University.

MCKINNEY, just north of Dallas, has more than 3375 historic structures, including the Collin County History Museum and the Chestnut Square Museum Village. The Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary has over four miles of nature trails, a native plant garden, natural science exhibits and bird watching.

MEDINA, The Apple Capital of Texas, located between Kerrville and Bandera, is famous for the annual Medina Apple Festival on the Banks of the Medina River.

The American Airpower Heritage Museum and Confederate Air Force Headquarters in MIDLAND preserves the history of World War II military aviation. At the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, Library and Hall of Fame visitors can walk under an ancient sea, parade through downtown Boomtown.

The most surprising attractions in ODESSA are the replicas of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and Anne Hathaway's Cottage on the campus of Odessa College; the Presidential Museum tells the story of the office of U.S. Presidents.

Known as the “Fishing Capital of Texas”, PORT ARANSAS features the University of Texas Marine Science Institute, miles of unspoiled beach including five at Mustang Island State Park, and year-round birding opportunities.

ROCKPORT-FULTON on the Texas Gulf Coast is known for its fishing and its birds. Aransas National Wildlife Refuge is home to over 390 different bird species.

SAN ANGELO The colorful history of Concho Avenue and downtown San Angelo is reflected in its stores and buildings, such as Miss Hattie's Bordello Museum, The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts and Education Center with a view of the Concho River and downtown skyline, the adjacent El Paseo de Santa Angela, a heritage trail linking the past and future of San Angelo, and in the midst of El Paseo, Old Town with streets lined with historic homes. San Angelo grew up around Fort Concho, its primary tourist attraction which encompasses most of the former army post and includes 23 original and restored structures. About 22 miles east of San Angelo, are the Painted Rocks, one of the largest Indian pictograph sites in the nation.

Home of The Alamo, SAN ANTONIO is one of the top tourist destinations in America. Some parts of the city’s River Walk are park-like, other areas full of activity with European-style sidewalk cafes, specialty boutiques, art galleries, nightclubs and gleaming high-rise hotels. Among the other attractions are The Plaza Wax Museum, the San Antonio Zoological Gardens and Aquarium and the Witte Museum. The Institute of Texas Culture hosts the Folklife Festival. Visitors can lean on the 118-year-old bar at the The Buckhorn Saloon and Museums, a Texas institution since the 1880s. The city also has two major theme parks: SeaWorld of Texas, the world's largest marine life park, and Six Flags Fiesta Texas.

The Frontier Village at SHERMAN includes a museum and collection of rustic structures from the 19th century while the Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge is a well-documented haven for migrating and wintering waterfowl.

The Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site is at nearby DENISON.

Located on the Gulf of Mexico, SOUTH PADRE ISLAND has five miles of seashore fun including the Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark. Bordered by the Laguna Madre bay, South Padre Island is also ecologically significant with 34 miles of sand dunes, water birds, shrimp, and deep-sea fishing.

Its huge old oaks, crepe myrtles, rivers, lake and rolling hills guard some interesting museums in WACO such as the Dr Pepper Museum (the original bottling plant), the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. One of Texas' earliest oil boomtowns.

The Trails and Tales of Boomtown USA depict life during WICHITA FALLS’ past.