Central Corpus Christi

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You’re going to want to shop till you drop when you step into the 1 million-square-foot La Palmera mall and the Lamar Park shopping center. Corpus Christi’s Central area is home to the latest fashions and specialty shops, whether you’re dropping in for a new bathing suit or picking up a suitcase full of goods to bring back with you. Plenty of casual eateries and fun family outings like an escape room and the Schanen Hike & Bike Trail round out your day in Central. This part of town is also home to Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, the country’s only university located on its own island.