b'Corpus Christi Bay Front and Cole ParkOcean Dr. and Shoreline Blvd. together connect the longest, urban, waterfront route in Texas, and maybe the entire U.S., and certainly the most beauti-ful and accessible to the public. Our seawall was designed by the creator of Mount Rushmore and completed in 1940. It runs from the Emerald Beachseawall daily. Cole Park is located on Ocean Hotel at McGee Beach, north to the ArtDr. just south of Christus Spohn Hospital and Museum next to the American Bankis a beautiful waterfront setting with a mod-Art Museum of South Texas has, for over 40 years,Center. Runners, skaters, cyclists andern, padded playground, a pro-level skate been considered one of the leading museums of finefolks walking their dogs take to thepark and public amphitheater.art in the state of Texas, and in some respects, the entire U.S. Permanent exhibits include work from South Texas, Southwestern and Latin American art- Mirador de la Flor ists in nearly all media. Traveling exhibits from someThe Selena Memorialof the countrys leading museums and private collec- This beautiful dedication to the memory of Corpus tions regularly visit the Art Museum of South Texas. Christis beloved Selena is located on North Shoreline 1902 N. Shoreline Blvd., DowntownBlvd.@People St. T-Head(361) 825-3500ArtMuseumOfSouthTexas.orgExplore the Lore of Texas SurfThe Texas Surf Museum chronicles the 50 year history of surfing on the Texas Gulf Coast, with exhibits that include vintage surf boards, photographs, fins, newspa-per articles, and even a real Ford Woody. Interactive ex-hibits take visitors through the history of Texas surf, and vintage surf films are shown in the museums movie theater. See footage and photos of hurricane surfing on Corpus Christi Museum of Science & Historythe Texas coast, including surfers being arrested! The chronicles over 500 years of South Texas history asmuseum is located in Water Street Market, home to the well as the archeological and geological profile ofExecutive Surf Club, a Texas surf-themed restaurant andBryan Tumlinson the area. The museums Paleontology (dinosaur) andtavern.309 N. Water St., Downtown(361) 888-7873 PhotoHistory of Guns exhibits are particularly popular. The museums brand new, $3 million science educationGetting Close to Naturecenter opens this spring and offer kids hands-onSouth Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center is learning experiences. where the focus is FLORA, FAUNA & FUN! After view-1900 N. Chaparral St., Downtowning the Orchid and Bromeliad Conservatories, majestic (361) 826-4650CCMuseum.com Rose Garden and Pavilion, Sensory, Arid and Humming-Texas State Museum ofbird Gardens, seasonal Plumeria Garden and Butterfly Asian Cultures is homeHousekids of all ages love to interact with exotic par-to an impressive collec- rots and Resident Reptiles!Monkey Mansion Tree House tion of art and artifactsis a great introduction to scenic trails, Palapa Grande from all corners of Asia.and Birding Tower on Gator Lake. The energetic explore Learn about ancient Asianthe Wetland Boardwalk and extended Oso Creek Loop customs, gaze at the art- Trail, before returning to the Visitors Center to shop in istry of Japanese kimonos,Natures Boutique! porcelains and even a rick- 8545 S. Staples St. on South Side of Corpus Christishaw! Artifacts from India,Open Daily 9-6(361) 852-2100stxbot.orgSri Lanka, Japan, Hmong, Thailand, The Philippines,VisitCorpusChristiTX.org AmericanBankCenter.com Schlitterbahn.comKorea, Taiwan, Laos andINFO USSLexington.com CCHooks.com Caller.comMyanmer. TexasStateAquarium.org ConcreteStreet.net CCTexas.comONLINE CCMuseum.com ArtCenterCC.org OrtizCenter.com1809 N. Chaparral St.ArtMuseumOfSouthTexas.org HurricaneAlleyCC.com TheCoastalBend.comAsianCulturesMuseum.orgTheCoastalBend.com THE COASTAL BEND MAGAZINEFall 2019 83'