2025 Southeast Texas Visitor Guide High Res - Flipbook - Page 12
TOP 20 IN SETX
S
outheast Texas, where Beaumont, Port Arthur, and Orange
County intertwine, offers a captivating blend of attractions for
every traveler. Unwind on pristine beaches, delve into fascinating
history, or create lasting memories with family-friendly adventures.
Here’s a glimpse into the top experiences that await you in SETX:
Adventure seekers can get up
close and personal with some
fascinating creatures at Gator
Country Adventure Park, home
to nearly 500 alligators and
crocodiles. Embrace the natural
beauty of Southeast Texas with
a visit to one of the many parks
offering picnicking, kayaking,
or hiking trails at Sea Rim State
Park, or experience the diverse
offerings in Tyrrell Park.
History buffs will be
enthralled by the Spindletop
Boomtown Museum, a recreated
turn-of-the-century town
showcasing life during the
Texas oil boom, and then
learn the fascinating story of
energy exploration at the Texas
Energy Museum. Step back
further in time at the Dutch
Windmill Museum and La Maison
Acadienne, a reconstructed
Acadian home preserving the
heritage of early French settlers.
Learn about the pivotal role
Southeast Texas played in the
Civil War at the Sabine Pass
Battleground & Historic Site.
Indulge your artistic spirit
at the Art Museum of Southeast
Texas and the Museum of
the Gulf Coast. Explore the
region’s rich artistic legacy,
from renowned figures like
Janis Joplin to captivating
maritime history exhibits. Seek
inspiration at the Babe Didrikson
Zaharias Museum, dedicated
to the life of this legendary
Olympic icon.
Unearth hidden gems like
the McFaddin-Ward House
Historic Museum, a BeauxArts mansion showcasing
the extravagant lifestyle of a
prominent family that lived in
the house for 75 years. Step into
the past at the Chambers House
Museum, a mansion offering a
glimpse into 19th-century life,
or even explore the unique
architecture and history of Port
Arthur’s Pompeiian Villa.
Discover unique highlights
in the area, like the serenity of
Shangri La Botanical Gardens
in Orange or the peaceful
waterfront at Pleasure Island
in Port Arthur. Throughout
the month, catch a captivating
classic movie at the historical
Jefferson Theatre or showstopping performance at the
Lutcher Theatre. Snap a selfie at
the World’s Largest Working Fire
Hydrant while learning about
the firefighting heroes at the
Fire Museum of Texas.
This is just a taste of the
captivating experiences that
await you here. So, pack your
bags, unleash your curiosity,
and get ready to discover the
region’s hidden treasures!
WORLD’S LARGEST
WORKING FIRE HYDRANT
For a full list of things to do and see in the area, go to:
VisitPortArthurTX.com | VisitBeaumontTx.com
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