Timeline
13:30
Pay respects at the Mirador de la Flor. This memorial to Selena Quintanilla Perez features a life-size bronze statue and serves as a quiet tribute to the singer who was murdered in 1995.
13:40
Walk to Water Street Oyster Bar for lunch. Order Gulf seafood fresh daily. If you arrive before 16:00, you might catch the happy hour deal of 1/4 pound peel and eat shrimp for $3, though the main menu offers excellent local dishes in a lively marina setting.
14:20
Stroll to the Hilliard Center. This entertainment complex is an easy walk from the restaurant area. You can explore the auditorium and convention center, or simply enjoy the atmosphere of this major local venue.
Local tip
Water Street Oyster Bar is known to be kind of loud, so bring that energy. The Hilliard Center hosts numerous conventions and trade shows, so check the schedule if you want to catch a specific event.
Check before you go
- Water Street Oyster Bar is open Su-Th 11:00-22:00 and Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00.
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