# USS Lexington, United States: what it is and when to go > USS Lexington is a 1942 Essex-class aircraft carrier in United States (Corpus Christi, Texas), at 0 m above sea level. Interests: History and Museums and art. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 13 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 15. It has articles in 24 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/uss-lexington-museum-on-the-bay/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-08 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** 1942 Essex-class aircraft carrier · History, Museums and art - **Where:** United States · North Shoreline Boulevard 2914, 78402, Corpus Christi - **Elevation:** 0 m - **Best time:** March to October. - **Nearest airport:** MIA Miami, 1,714 km as the crow flies - **Opening hours:** 09:00-17:00 - **Website:** [usslexington.com](https://www.usslexington.com/) - **Protection:** Protected heritage - **Coordinates:** 27.8149, -97.38878 ## What it is and where USS Lexington is a 1942 Essex-class aircraft carrier in United States (Corpus Christi, Texas), at 0 m above sea level. It has articles in 24 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [Corpus Christi, Texas](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/corpus-christi/), where this site lists 11 more places to see, 8.1 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 27.8149, -97.38878; the nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA, Miami), 1,714 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=27.814896%2C-97.388784) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=27.814896%2C-97.388784) - **Protection:** Protected heritage It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/) and [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/museos/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit USS Lexington is **March to October**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 10 h 25 | | February | Possible | 11 h 03 | | March | Best time | 11 h 48 | | April | Best time | 12 h 40 | | May | Best time | 13 h 23 | | June | Best time | 13 h 45 | | July | Best time | 13 h 36 | | August | Best time | 12 h 59 | | September | Best time | 12 h 09 | | October | Best time | 11 h 19 | | November | Possible | 10 h 36 | | December | Possible | 10 h 15 | In June there are 13 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 15. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. | What you come for | Best time | Possible | | --- | --- | --- | | History | March to October | November to February | | Museums and art | March to October | November to February | It is not the same trip whatever you come for: USS Lexington has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you. When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to United States To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Texas State Aquarium](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/texas-state-aquarium/): Non-profit organization in the USA · 390 m - [Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/corpus-christi-museum-of-science-and-history/): Museum in Corpus Christi, Texas, US · 811 m - [Hurricane Alley](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/hurricane-alley/): With kids · 1.1 km - [Nueces Bay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/nueces-bay/): Bay in Texas, United States · 5.9 km - [Corpus Christi Bay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/corpus-christi-bay/): Estuary bay on the Texas coast · 13 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). ## More in United States: History - [Empire State Building](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/edificio-empire-state/): skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA - [Golden Gate Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/puente-golden-gate/): suspension bridge on the San Francisco Bay - [Yellowstone National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/parque-nacional-de-yellowstone/): first national park in the world, located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho in the United States - [Mount Rushmore](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mount-rushmore/): mountain in South Dakota featuring a sculpture of four US presidents - [Central Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/central-park/): public park at the center of Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States - [Yosemite National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/yosemite-national-park-2/): national park in California, United States Every United States place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is USS Lexington? It is a 1942 Essex-class aircraft carrier in United States. It has articles in 24 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit USS Lexington? March to October. In June there are 13 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 15. ### How do you get to USS Lexington? The nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA), 1,714 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=27.814896%2C-97.388784) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Texas State Aquarium](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/texas-state-aquarium/), [Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/corpus-christi-museum-of-science-and-history/), [Hurricane Alley](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/hurricane-alley/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/165614046), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1423093), CC0. More about USS Lexington on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Lexington_(CV-16)). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).