Despite repeated attacks during World War II, the USS Lexington never sank,
prompting Tokyo Rose to dub the aircraft carrier "The Blue Ghost." Today, the
carrier is known as the USS Lexington Museum on the Bay. It is a National
Historic Landmark with a permanent home on Corpus Christi Beach.
The Virtual Battle Stations provide a truly interactive experience that
thrusts the participant into the chaos and grit that was World War II. There is
a flight simulator that launches visitors into combat.
Admission includes a choice of one large format movie filmed in IMAX and
projected in the MEGA Theater. Open Labor Day–Memorial Day 9 a.m.–5 p.m. daily
and Memorial Day–Labor Day 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Dec. 25.
Admission charge. Ticket sales end 30 minutes before closing for the day.
Personal tours available for a charge. Reduced rates for groups of 10 or more.
Adjacent to aquarium, 2914 N. Shoreline Blvd. (Surfside Exit from U.S. 181).
361/888-4873, 800/LADY-LEX. www.usslexington.com.
City: Corpus Christi
Region: Gulf Coast
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