The Patton Center — Attraction in Port Aransas

One of the best free activities for toddlers in the Corpus Christi and Port Aransas area. Air conditioning, clean toilets, has toys and some aquariums of local fish. I am sure other ages would enjoy it too but totally nailed it for young learners. For an amazing kid-paced morning, start at the Turnbull Birding Center for a walk and then when you get hot, cool off at the Patton...

Almost everything was interactive and appropriate for all ages. It takes less than an hour to read/see/do everything. I initially stopped because we needed some A/C and a break from the sun. However, UT Marine Science Institute should have been one of my planned travel destinations! They told us about an upcoming release of rehabilitated sea turtles....

Very fun for kids, and free! You won't spend all day here but it's a nice place to take the kids and cool off indoors. There are several fish tanks and some great info about the local sealife. It's right on the beach too. Make sure to leave a donation to help them out and...