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dreds of pieced of surfing memorabilia. These include several surfboards. USS Lexington 2914 North Shoreline Boulevard Corpus Christi, TX 78403 Phone: (361) 888-4873 www.usslexington.com In January of 1992, the USS Lexington arrived at Naval Station Ingleside and became a permanent Texas resident. In June of that year, the United States Navy officially signed over the ship to city officials and she was towed to her final berth on North Beach. The USS Lexington was opened to the public in October of 1992 and in November was dedicated in a formal ceremony attended by representatives of the City State and Federal governments, as well as former crew members and members of numerous veterans organizations.
Port Aransas Port Aransas is an island getaway for the whole family. With beaches and loads of sun, Port Aransas is perfectly located to meet your relaxation and 48 | MILITARY RELOCATION GUIDE
adventure needs. Located between the dunes of Mustang Island and the Corpus Christi Ship Channel, its lovely shoreline is a great place to wander among the seashells, frolic in the waves, soak in the sun, relax in the breezes. Just next door, the rest of Mustang Island offers a number of nature related places, which provide fabulous opportunities for birding, kayaking, fishing, surfing and swimming. With a laid back attitude unique to this area, the intimate community of Port Aransas has many boutiques, shops and galleries, cafes, exceptional restaurants. There is also ample lodging in the area, ranging from cozy cottages, conventional motel rooms, and RV parks to high rise condos and upscale private homes. Port Aransas is located on the northern tip of Mustang Island. Take your choice of two ways to access the island. From Corpus Christi, the island is linked by the JFK Causeway, which climbs high above the Laguna Madre making a direct line to SH 361 and Port A. Alternately, you can take the 'scenic route.' The free ferry system brings visitors to the island across the Corpus Christi
Ship Channel via car ferries, which operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Delightfully often, bottlenose dolphins accompany the ferries back and forth. Seagulls and pelicans are frequent flyers along the short trip too! The beaches of Mustang Island are incred ibly unique. There are eighteen miles of uninterrupted public shoreline which is open to those on foot or in a vehicle. The shoreline includes: the Horace Caldwell
