Red Roof Inns - Corpus Christi, TX

Quirky Tourist Attractions in or near Texas

While in Texas, you might enjoy a visit to:

Hidalgo, TX, celebrates its unusual distinction of being the spot where killer bees first illegally crossed from Mexico into the U.S.
~129 miles from Corpus Christi.

A cool cowboy giant, standing here in Canyon, Texas since 1959.

For over 30 years Barney Smith, master plumber, has turned toilet seats into works of art. He works in his garage, and he loves visitors.
~133 miles from Corpus Christi.

"Death Be Not Unprofessional" could be the motto of this impressive collection of caskets, hearses, and other relics of the funeral industry.
~193 miles from Corpus Christi.

Is it possible to cheat death -- at least for a little while? Scientists say "No!" but an embalmed lizard in Texas seems to say "Yes!"

Motel with rooms inside Indian teepee-shaped buildings -- restored and opened in late 2006.
~133 miles from Corpus Christi.

Probably the only museum in the world in which waitresses come up to you as you tour and ask, "Want a beer?"
~130 miles from Corpus Christi.

This is the home of "Old Sparky," the state's retired electric chair.

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