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Padre Island National Seashore

On Gulf of Mexico (to east) and Laguna Madre (to west). RV or tent camping sites at Malaquite Campground, Bird Island Basin Campground and Windsurfing Area, and North and South Beach. Tent camping only at Yarborough Pass on South Beach. All camping primitive; no electric hookups or water. Limit 14 days, min 48 hours between stays after 14 days, max 56 calendar days per year. All camping first-come, first-served; permit required. Dump station, water fill-up station, flush toilets, cold water rinse showers at Malaquite Campground. Fishing (boat or surf), swimming, boat ramp, interpretive programs, nature trail birding driving tour and star parties (seasonal), kayaking, windsurfing. (20420 Park Road 22, Corpus Christi 78480, 361/949-8068. www.nps.gov/pais/planyourvisit/camp.)

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Lodging

Lodging

Whether you like quaint cabins, five-star hotels or even rustic dude-ranch digs, there’s always a place to sleep in style.

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Campgrounds

Campgrounds

Texas might be the Lone Star State, but you'll see thousands of stars under that big, open sky. Enjoy everything from white-water rapids to mountain climbing at our public and private campgrounds. Check it out!

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Podcast Walking Tours

Podcast Walking Tours

The best way to explore Texas is to go where the locals go. And we’ll tell you exactly where that is. Just download our podcast walking tours, head out on foot and listen. It’s a genuine Texas experience, one step at a time.

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Texas Videos

Texas Videos

From the diverse beauty that surrounds you to the unique people you meet along the way, everything about Texas beckons you to visit. So think of these as more than videos: they’re an invitation to visit the place we’re proud to call home.

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Attractions

Attractions

Adventure sports, cultural exploration, live music... the list goes on and on. Here, there’s always an attraction to fit your vacation style.

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20420 Park RD 22
Corpus Christi, Texas
78480
Phone: 361/949-8068

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Featured Attraction

Painted Churches Tour

Hand-painted murals, frescoes and other historic art offer a glimpse of Old World beauty and culture. Tour includes churches in Dubina, Ammannsville, Praha and High Hill. Reservations with the chamber of commerce are required for groups of 10 or more people. 979/743-4514.

City: Schulenburg
Region: Prairies and Lakes

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Popular Attractions

With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.

Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
City: Fritch
Region: Panhandle Plains

Billy Bob's Texas
City: Fort Worth
Region: Prairies and Lakes

Caddo Mounds State Historic Site
City: Alto
Region: Piney Woods

Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast

The Alamo
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains

Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country

Big Bend National Park
City: Big Bend National Park Area
Region: Big Bend Country

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