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USS LEXINGTON

2914 N. Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78403
800-523-9539, 361-888-4873
4.5 of 5 stars 206 Reviews
Type: Specialty Museums, History Museums, Military Bases/ Facilities
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Owner description: Visitors can tour the most highly decorated aircraft carrier of World War II, now a floating museum since its retirement after 48 years of service, a...... more » Owner description: Visitors can tour the most highly decorated aircraft carrier of World War II, now a floating museum since its retirement after 48 years of service, a longer tour than any other ship in the U.S. Navy. The 16-story "Blue Ghost" displays military artifacts and more than a dozen aircraft, and visitors can explore the vessel, watch a video, and try a flight simulation. « less
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Bluntzer, Texas, United States
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

I absolutely love the Lexintgon! It is a staple for the Corpus Christi area. It is not only educational but entertaining with the Imax theater on board as well as live re-enactments. The videos and audio throughout the boat offer great information in a way as to not bore even children. There is so much to explore and kids get... More

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Decatur, Texas
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

I went to the Lexington because my dad was actually on this ship when he was in the Navy. It was great to see and learn about the history of this ship. More

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Temple, Texas
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Great Comeback of One of The Famous WW2 Air Craft Carriers More

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Rockport, Texas
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012 NEW

There was no one to help us understand what we were looking at. Some of the best of the ship was too hard to climb to see. Would like to have had a list of those who had served on her and especially those that served more than once in my lifetime. More

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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012 NEW

This is a must do while in Corpus Christi. It is an easy bus trip from the Grand Best Wetern More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012 NEW

The kids loved to climb up and down the stairs and tried to imagine what it would be like to live aboard a ship like this. More

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Houston, Texas
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

There is something for everyone on the USS Lexington. There are 5 self-guided tours for those who wanted to see the whole ship and read a lot of info. There are a few 20 minute videos on the main level that you can sit and watch. There are a bunch of photo ops and half planes that the kids can... More

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San Antonio, Texas
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012
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This is a great educational adventure. It is very hot in some areas so beware. The biggest thing I can warn people of is the fact that everything involves stairs. It's obviously a ship and in keeping with its original shape everywhere you go involves small steep stairs and usually just a rope to hang on to. If small spaces... More

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Burnet, Texas
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

The stairs may give some people trouble but it's worth the climbing! More

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Seguin, Texas
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

There were helpful employees, the historical information was very clear and detailed. The memorabilia was plentiful as were the awesome planes. The price was a little high, but worth it. More

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