Corpus Christi

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Corpus Christi is a coastal city that acts as the county seat of Nueces County within southern Texas. The city limits stretch into the counties of Aransas, Kleberg, and San Patricio. It is likewise the principle city of three county MSA whose population, during the year 2008, was estimated to be 416,000, with around 305,000 being from Corpus Christi City. This makes it the eighth biggest city in Texas.

Translated from Spanish, the words Corpus Christi mean "Body of Christ." It was first granted by the Spanish to honor the Blessed Sacrament. In most literature which promotes tourism for the city of Corpus Christi, it is referred to as The Sparkling City by the bay.

The Port of Corpus Christi is the sixth biggest port in the country. The Corpus Christi International Airport and the Naval Air Station Corpus Christi are likewise located in the city of Corpus Christi.

The Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau is responsible for the organization of tourism information and visitors which promotes the cities top attractions, comprising the Texas State Aquarium and the USS Lexington floating museum.

Situated within the cities museum district, there are various museums and theaters, including the Museum of Science and History, the Museum of Asian Cultures, the Texas Surf Museum, the South Texas Institute for the Arts, and the Harbor Playhouse Theater. Many of the older renovated homes within the city of Corpus Christi are also located within this district.

The K Space Contemporary, which is a non-profit art organization, helps local artists as well as some national and regional artists. It is located downtown together with a center of marinas, several stores and businesses, Mirador de la Flor, skyscrapers and the aquarium.

The city of Corpus Christi is known its Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, which all through the year hosts some gardening programs. Known for its sea bird watching, the Hans and Pat Suter Wildlife, is situated close to the Pharaoh Valley subdivision on Oso Bay.

Padre Island and Mustang Island are located directly east of Corpus Christi City. These islands are home to several of the most beautiful parks in the area, like for instance the Padre Island National Seashore. King Ranch, one of the world's largest ranches, is located near Corpus Christi City.

Every year Corpus Christi celebrates the Buccaneer Days Carnival.

There are numerous attractions that tempt visitors to come to the city of Corpus Christi. There are miles of beautiful beaches along with cool sea breezes, culturally diverse museum and arts district, waterfront restaurants, as well as several shopping centers.

Corpus Christi City hosts a major seaport as well as military bases, refineries, and chemical plants along with a large heath care system. Economically speaking, the city of Corpus Christi depends on tourism and port activity with additional support coming from the agriculture, gas and oil, military industries and petrochemicals.