Texas Towns to Love: Beaumont

If you’re looking for a Texas city with a distinct Cajun vibe, look no further than Beaumont. Head east out of Houston toward the Louisiana border and you’ll run smack into the Beaumont-Port Arthur area, one of the larger metro areas in the state of Texas. Beaumont alone has about 120,000 residents, and the area itself is one of the rainiest in the state. Because of its proximity to Louisiana and the Gulf of Mexico, it has a unique flair you won’t find elsewhere in the Lonestar State.

Beaumont is a great city for an exciting getaway. Visitors can easily stay in Houston and the surrounding suburbs and make the short trek to the Beaumont-Port Arthur area for a day (or more!). From the beaches of Port Arthur to the cultural activities in Beaumont, there is plenty of fun for families, friends and travel groups of all ages to enjoy. Get ready for a great time in Beaumont!

Seven fun activities in Beaumont, Texas

• Take a stroll through the breathtaking Beaumont Botanical Gardens. Wander through the Conservatory and along the pathways. Admission and parking are both free, and guests are encouraged to, literally, stop and smell the flowers and enjoy Mother Nature at her finest. This is the perfect spot for a morning or afternoon of beauty and tranquility. 

• Get to know some gators at Gator Country Adventure Park. Kids old and young will love connecting with wildlife at this rescue and maybe even taking a swamp tour! Guests can interact with all sorts of creatures and embark on unique experiences such as wading with alligators. This is an experience you won’t soon forget!

• Learn about Texas petroleum and more at the Texas Energy Museum. This museum, dedicated to one of Texas’ biggest exports, teaches about oil in a fascinating and fun way. Plan to spend a few hours at this space where nature and science combine to help the Texas’ oil industry thrive. 

• Pose for a picture with the world’s largest working fire hydrant. Located outside the Fire Museum of Texas, this fire hydrant was originally built by Disney and painted with spots in 1999 to promote the re-release of 101 Dalmatians. It stands 24 feet tall, weighs 4,500 pounds and can blast 1,500 gallons of water per minute. Cool! 

• Walk through the Cattail Marsh Wetlands and observe the natural habitat. There is a boardwalk that will take visitors out into the wetlands to observe 900 acres of beautiful scenery. Be on the lookout for all kinds of birds. You can even explore the gravel trails throughout the site, where visitors often jog, walk and horseback ride. 

• Step back in time at the Spindletop Boomtown Museum. On January 10, 1901, the Lucas Geyser blew on a hill nicknamed “Spindletop” in Beaumont, putting the small town on the map. A boomtown sprang up overnight in the area, with companies trying to capitalize on the liquid gold. Today, visitors in the area can visit the Spindletop Boomtown Museum, which pays tribute to this important era in Beaumont. 
• Enjoy the Crockett Street Entertainment District in downtown Beaumont. Five renovated buildings provide a unique backdrop for this vibrant downtown, which boasts eateries, live music venues, shopping and more. Rotary Park is the perfect spot for young ones to play, and everyone can enjoy the sites and sounds of this walkable downtown area. 

Beaumont-area lodging

When booking your Beaumont vacation, consider booking a stay at San Jacinto Riverfront RV. Located on the east side of Houston, San Jacinto RV allows you easy access to all the sights and sounds of big city life in Houston as well as enables you to make the journey to Beaumont easily. San Jacinto is located on the San Jacinto River and provides you with everything you need for a comfortable, relaxing stay in southeast Texas. Happy travels!