USS Lexington - Corpus Christi Museum

  • Address: 2914 N. Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78403
  • Phone: +1 800 523 9539 / +1 361 888 487
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  • Website:www.usslexington.com
Average Rating
3.5
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Frommers
2.0
 1+ reviews

Estimated Price: From $4

USS Lexington
2914 N. Shoreline Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78403

USS Lexington Details

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  • The LEXINGTON is a valuable national treasure having played a significant role in the nation's defense for nearly 50 years. -- Her World War II record is second to none and as a place where Americans died in defense of freedom, she is a memorial worth ... more on MuseumStuff.com
  • 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 ... more on TripAdvisor
  • Take a tour in air conditioned comfort and learn about the history of "The Blue Ghost," the most famous aircraft carrier in U.S. Naval history. Go on amazing virtual journeys of sight and sound at the three-stories-tall, giant screen MEGA Theater. Make your reservations for ... more on Corpuschristicvb.com
  • This World War II-era aircraft carrier is a floating naval museum. During the war, the Lexington was in almost every major operation in the Pacific theater, and planes from her decks destroyed 372 enemy aircraft in flight and an additional 475 on the ground. She was dubbed "The Blue Ghost" becaus... more on Frommers

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4.0
A must

If you love war history or machinery this is a must see while you are in CC. A TripAdvisor Member, a user of Tripadvisor. Read full review on TripAdvisor

Tripadvisorlogo-11383-0
5.0
Well worth the price of admission

The Lex is a worth while attraction and well worth the 8-10 dollars you will pay to get onboard. The tour is extensive and takes well over an hour to complete even if you forgo all films and other diversions available (most at no additional cost). Best time to visit is winter, as it is very warm ... A TripAdvisor Member, a user of Tripadvisor. Read full review on TripAdvisor

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5.0
Live aboard program was outstanding!

We stayed on the ship for 24 hours as part of a cub scout group. It was an amazing and entertaining visit. Sleeping quarters were very cramped, it really gave me an appreciation of what my father and the men of his generation went through. My son is 7 years old. Any younger ... A TripAdvisor Member, a user of Tripadvisor. Read full review on TripAdvisor

Tripadvisorlogo-11383-0
5.0
love the lady lex

stayed on the lexington's live aboard program, what a great adventure it was. roaming the blue ghost practically alone. a must for any paranormal enthusist, you may not see one but the thought just stays with you throughout the ship. The food is not the best but the expirience over shadows your h... A TripAdvisor Member, a user of Tripadvisor. Read full review on TripAdvisor

Tripadvisorlogo-11383-0
5.0
"The Blue Ghost"

Be prepared to do a lot of walking. I've heard about ghosts being on this ship, but I never encountered one. It is a must for any history buff. I believe that you can also take helicopter ... A TripAdvisor Member, a user of Tripadvisor. Read full review on TripAdvisor

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