South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center showcases colorful and unusual plants, including cacti, hibiscus, roses, plumeria, and orchids. Explore the Arid Garden, Water Garden, Sensory Garden, Butterfly Garden, Hummingbird Garden, and the shaded Bird & Butterfly Trail. Take the opportunity to mingle with fluttering butterflies, who will often stop and rest on an available arm or shoulder. Be adventurous and hike the nature trail through 30 acres of native brush to see native plants, deer, javelina, and coyotes.
Commemorate the legendary Tejano star, Selena Quintanilla, as you walk through the Selena Museum, where you can view her many accomplishments that have been put on display so that her loving and adoring fans from around the world can feel closer to the singer who left us too soon. As you stroll through the museum, you'll see her music memorabilia, performance outfits, a collection of pictures, awards, and even her iconic red 1986 Porsche. If you want more Selena, visit her statue by the water or pay your respects at her gravesite.
Need a way to make your romantic date even more special? Look no further than the Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra. Every great love deserves a symphony soundtrack, and this ensemble is sure to deliver. With their unique and unusual performances, like a live soundtrack to classic Warner Brothers cartoons, you're sure to have the perfect soundtrack for your evening. So why wait? Let your love grow to the sweet strains of the Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra today.