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All the snow got you down? An easy way to break the winter blues is road tripping farther south to warmer weather. For a true road trip warrior, Corpus Christi, Texas, is the perfect quick-trip destination. Corpus Christi is a vibrant city with amazing coastal views of the Gulf of Mexico. Not only is the average February weather 72 degrees Fahrenheit, but it can also be a cheap road trip. Here’s how to plan a trip to Corpus Christi for around $75.
Travel Companions—This road trip experience would not be complete without some friends to travel with. Traveling with others reduces expenses and produces memorable experiences. An easy way to reduce expenses is to prepare some meals or sandwiches before you leave. Cutting out the need to spend excess money on food can reduce your cost of the trip by $50.
Where to Stay—Renting a hotel room can be pricey but camping at Mustang Island is a huge money saver. To primitive camp on the beach is only $10 a day on Mustang Island. For those who are electric dependent, campsites with water and electric are only $20 a day. Primitive camping for three nights with four people will only cost $7.50 per person. Compared to a $60 a night hotel room for the same amount of time the savings per person is more than $35.
Driving—Spending about 19 hours in a car can seem odious but chatting, rocking out to a killer playlist, and changing drivers, helps to break up the long drive. Corpus Christi is less than 2,500 miles round trip from Chadron. If the group has four members and the vehicle taken gets 30 miles per gallon the average price of gas per person is less than $50.
Things to do—Staying entertained on a budget is easy in Corpus Christi with the numerous free events. Guided nature walks at Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve and Learning Center, La Mano food truck Fridays, and live music are all budget friendly activities. Visiting the USS. Lexington, the South Texas Botanical Gardens, or the aquarium are other entertainment options.