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Nestled in the heart of Texas, the city of Beaumont offers visitors a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Known as the "Gateway to the Gulf," this vibrant city is located near the border of Louisiana and is just a short drive away from the stunning Gulf Coast beaches.

One of the city's biggest attractions is the Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum, which allows visitors to step back in time and experience the excitement of the oil boom that shaped the region in the early 20th century. Explore the recreated boomtown, complete with historic buildings and interactive exhibits, and learn about the discovery of oil at the iconic Spindletop Hill.

For those seeking outdoor adventure, Beaumont is home to a number of beautiful parks and nature reserves. The Cattail Marsh Wetlands is a must-visit destination for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts, with over 900 acres of marshland teeming with wildlife. Take a leisurely stroll along the boardwalks and enjoy the serene beauty of the wetlands.

History buffs will also find plenty to explore in Beaumont. The Texas Energy Museum provides insights into the oil and gas industry that has shaped the region, while the McFaddin-Ward House Museum offers a glimpse into the lives of one of Beaumont's most prominent families during the early 20th century. With its stunning architecture and opulent furnishings, this historic house is a true gem.

For art lovers, the Art Museum of Southeast Texas showcases a diverse range of contemporary and regional art, while the Dishman Art Museum at Lamar University features rotating exhibitions of both local and international artists.

No visit to Beaumont would be complete without sampling the local cuisine. From mouthwatering barbecue to delicious Cajun and Creole dishes, the city's dining scene offers a tantalizing array of flavors. Don't forget to try some of the famous Texas-style chili, a local favorite!

Alternative names: Settled: 1835Population: 118.1 thous.Area: 85.06 mi²Elevation: 16 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 30°4'57"N, 94°7'40"W

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Beaumont Attractions - What to See and Explore

Beaumont offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Babe Didrikson Zaharias Museum, McFaddin-Ward House Museum, Fire Museum of Texas, Julie Rogers Theater. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

Museum • History museum
Babe Didrikson Zaharias Museum
The Babe Didrikson Zaharias Museum & Visitor Center is a museum dedicated to Mildred "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias that is located in Beaumont, Texas. Fronting on Interstate 10, it is freely open to the public Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm.
Museum • History museum • Vernacular architecture
McFaddin-Ward House Museum
The McFaddin–Ward House is a historic home in Beaumont, Texas, United States built in 1905 1906 in the Beaux-Arts Colonial Revival style. The 12,800-square-foot house and furnishings reflect the lifestyle of the prominent family who lived in the house for seventy-five years.
Museum • History museum • Specialty museum
Fire Museum of Texas
The Fire Museum of Texas is located in a former fire station, the former Central Fire Station, in Beaumont, Texas, built in 1927. The building is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, and is an example of the Renaissance Revival.

Concerts and shows • Theater
Julie Rogers Theater
The Julie Rogers Theater is a historic performing arts theater located on Pearl Street in downtown Beaumont, Texas. Built in 1928, the theater was once Beaumont's City Hall and Auditorium. The capacity is approximately 1,663 seats.
Museum • History museum • Specialty museum
Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum
The Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum is located in Beaumont, Texas, to commemorate the discovery of oil at the Spindletop Hill salt dome in Beaumont on Jan. 10, 1901. The discovery sparked an oil boom in Texas that continues today.
Museum • History museum • Science museum
Edison Museum
The Edison Museum, a science and history museum about the life and inventions of Thomas Edison, is located in Beaumont, Texas at 350 Pine St. on the grounds of Edison Plaza.
Museum • History museum • Specialty museum
Texas Energy Museum
The Texas Energy Museum is a museum in Beaumont, Texas in the United States. The museum was formed in 1987 to tell the story of oil through state of the art exhibits including talking robotic characters.
Museum • Art gallery • Art museum
Dishman Art Museum
The Dishman Art Museum is an art museum on the campus of Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. Admission to the museum is completely free; the gallery is open from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday.
Museum • Art museum • Art gallery
Art Museum of Southeast Texas
The Art Museum of Southeast Texas is an art museum in Beaumont, Texas, United States. Established in 1950 as the Beaumont Art Museum, it acquired its current name in 1987.
Neoclassical architecture • Martin Luther King
Woman's Club of Beaumont Clubhouse
The Woman's Club of Beaumont Clubhouse, at 575 Magnolia Ave. in Beaumont, Texas, was built in 1909. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994. It has also been known as the Woman's Reading Club.
Concerts and shows • Theater
Jefferson Theatre
The Jefferson Theatre is a historic performing arts theatre located on Fannin Street in downtown Beaumont, Texas. Designed by Emile Weil and built in 1927, it is an example of Old Spanish architecture and seats over 1400.
Historical place • Church
Saint Anthony Cathedral Basilica
Saint Anthony Cathedral Basilica in Beaumont, Texas is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Beaumont. The cathedral was raised to the status of a Minor Basilica in 2006.
Temple • Synagogue
Temple Emanuel
Temple Emanuel is a Reform Jewish synagogue in Beaumont, Texas. The congregation was founded in September 1895, and erected its first building in 1901.
Museum • Children's museum
Beaumont Children's Museum
The Beaumont Children's Museum is a children's museum temporarily located in the Beaumont Civic Center in Beaumont, Texas. The museum is part of a concentration of several museums in the downtown Beaumont area.
30°4'44"N • 94°5'35"W
Jefferson County Courthouse
The Jefferson County Courthouse in Beaumont, Texas is one of the tallest courthouses in the state, and is an excellent example of Art Deco architecture. Built in 1931, it is the fourth courthouse built in Jefferson County. It was designed by Fred Stone and Augustin Babin, and is thirteen stories high.
Botanical garden • Museum
Beaumont Botanical Gardens
The Beaumont Botanical Gardens, also known as the Tyrrell Park Botanical Gardens, includes botanical gardens and the 10,000 sq ft Warren Loose conservatory.
Park • Tyrrell Park
Tyrrell Park and Cattail Marsh
Tyrrell Park is a municipal park located in Beaumont, Texas. The park has an area of around 500 acres.
Historical place • Library • Gothic Revival architecture
Tyrrell Historical Library
The Tyrrell Historical Library is a public library in Beaumont, Texas. Originally built in 1903 to serve as the First Baptist Church, the building displays a mix of Richardsonian Romanesque and Victorian Gothic architectures, with pointed arch windows and quatrefoils, and all of its original stained glass.
Tower
San Jacinto Building
The San Jacinto Building in Beaumont, Texas was built between 1921–1922 and was completed for the San Jacinto Life Insurance Company. The building is 15 stories tall and supports a large clock tower on top. Each dial is 17 feet in diameter.

Things to See and Do in Beaumont by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Beaumont.

Culture

Julie Rogers Theater
Beaumont
Concerts and showsTheater
Dishman Art Museum
Beaumont
MuseumArt galleryArt museumSouth Park
Art Museum of Southeast Texas
Beaumont
MuseumArt museumArt gallery
Jefferson Theatre
Beaumont
Concerts and showsTheater
The Art Studio
Beaumont
MuseumArt galleryCharlton Pollard

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Ford Park
Beaumont
Music venueSportSport venueTyrrell Park
Montagne Center
Beaumont
SportSport venueSouth Park
Lamar Soccer Complex
Beaumont
SportSport venueArenas and stadiumsSouth Park
Vincent–Beck Stadium
Beaumont
BaseballSportSport venueSouth Park
McDonald Gym
Beaumont
SportSport venueSouth Park

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Museum History museum

Day trips

Beaumont – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Beaumont, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Delta Downs (Vinton), Stark Museum of Art (Orange), Museum of the Gulf Coast (Port Arthur).

31 milesE
Casino, Gambling, Sport venue
Delta Downs, Vinton
Delta Downs Racetrack, Casino and Hotel is an American thoroughbred and quarter horse racetrack in Calcasieu Parish, near Vinton, Louisiana in the southwest portion of the state. The facility is owned by Boyd Gaming.
23 milesE
Museum, Art museum
Stark Museum of Art, Orange
The Stark Museum of Art in Orange, Texas, houses one of the nation's most significant collections of American Western art. The Western Art collection conveys the artistic interpretation of the western region over two centuries.
19 milesSE
Specialty museum, History museum, Museum
Museum of the Gulf Coast, Port Arthur
The Museum of the Gulf Coast, located in Port Arthur, Texas, specializes in Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast history. A 39,000 sq. ft. facility with its most notable exhibits are a gallery of Robert Rauschenberg's artworks and a Music Hall of Fame honoring performers from the...
23 milesE
Botanical garden, Museum, Garden
Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, Orange
Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center are private botanical gardens and a nature preserve located in the center of Orange, Texas. H. J. Lutcher Stark began work on Shangri La in 1942.
18 milesSE
Specialty museum, History museum, Museum
Pompeiian Villa, Port Arthur
The Pompeiian Villa is a historic house in Port Arthur, Texas, U.S. It was built in 1900 for Isaac Ellwood, and designed by architects George C. Nimmons and William K. Fellows. It belonged to James Hopkins, the vice president of the Diamond Match Company, from 1901 to 1903, when it was sold to George Craig for 10% of Texaco.

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Best Time To Visit Beaumont

Learn when is the best time to travel to Beaumont weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

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April and May are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in March, June, November and December.

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The highest air temperature is in June, July, August and September. While the coldest is in January, February and December.

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in February, March and April. Most of it rains in May, June and September.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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What are the top attractions to visit in Beaumont?

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What is the best time to visit Beaumont?

April and May are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in March, June, November and December. The highest air temperature is in June, July, August and September. While the coldest is in January, February and December.