Corpus Christi is a vibrant coastal city in the US state of Texas located on the Gulf of Mexico. Discover the history and function of naval battles and aviation at the famed USS Lexington, an aircraft carrier with a rich legacy. See the flight and hangar decks, the command central, different vintage aircraft, and much more in its 1000 square foot interiors. See sea creatures found in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea at the Texas State Aquarium. Delve into the history of southern Texas at the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History featuring exhibits on different subjects like the Civil War, local flora and fauna, ecology of the region among others.