10. USS "Lexington"

NORTH BEACH.   This World War II-era vessel was involved in almost every major naval skirmish in the Pacific Theater. In fact, the Japanese propaganda machine mistakenly reported the ship's demise so many times that her crew began to refer to her as the "Blue Ghost." When the carrier was decommissioned in the early 1990s, civic leaders in Corpus Christi petitioned to have her dry-docked in the bay so that she could become the centerpiece of a museum honoring the lives and careers of Navy personnel from World War II to the present. Today, the "Lexington" attracts thousands of visitors each year, most of them young children keen on learning more about their country's history.   (© 10Best)

Hours:

Memorial Day - Labor Day  Daily 9am-6pm Labor Day - Memorial Day  Daily 9am-5pm

Admission:

Adult $12.95; Senior (60+) $10.95; Child (4-12) $7.95; Child (0-3) Free

Payment Methods:

Website: Visit the USS "Lexington" website »

Type: Attractions, Family Friendly, Military, Museums

	"10Best Guest" more than a month ago
Great history lesson! Kids (11,10,9) enjoyed the tour and getting to sit in the simulators and the "brig." The ship and aircraft is in need of repairs but the self-guided tours are well done. Skip the food service if possible. They were out of pizza and the other food was nothing special.
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