Location: Orange
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Orange is a city in Orange County, Texas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 18,595. It is the county seat of Orange County, and is the easternmost city in Texas. Located on the Sabine River at the border with Louisiana, Orange is 113 miles from Houston and is part of the Beaumont−Port Arthur Metropolitan Statistical Area. Founded in 1836, it is a deep-water port to the Gulf of Mexico.
Restaurants in Orange
1. Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 198 reviews
Reviewed By Mark S - Houston, Texas
Best seen in spring. Not yet swelteringly hot and humid. Kids still in school. Flowers all out. Birds about. It's a great half day out. Prepare to do a bit of walking and get there real early or real late to see the best of the birds.
2. Stark Museum of Art
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 66 reviews
The Stark Museum of Art houses one of the finest collections of nineteenth and twentieth century Western American art in the country. It focuses on the stunning land, dramatic people and diverse wildlife of the West. Paintings, sculpture and prints interpret the West from nineteenth century frontier artists to twentieth century artistic colonies. Artists include John James Audubon, Frederic Remington, Charles Marion Russell and Georgia O’Keeffe. Also, American Indian art; decorative arts; special changing exhibitions.
Reviewed By HotelLifer63
I had the great pleasure of visiting the museum and it was breath taking the since of calm the western classic were beautiful. I could spend all day here I didn't know what to expect but I was captivated from the door. The pieces were eqsuisite and Bold. Well worth the time.
3. W.H. Stark House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
The W.H. Stark House stands much as it did at the turn of the 20th century. With its 14,000 square feet and 15 rooms, the Stark House holds a significant display of original family furnishings, China, silver, rugs, porcelains, glass, artwork, woodwork, and lighting. From the one-of-a-kind sterling silver tea service on the First Floor to the rare Napoleon death mask on the Third Floor, each level of the Stark House offers an extraordinary glimpse at the lifestyle of the prominent timber family who occupied it from 1894-1936.
Reviewed By Catherine H - Charleston, South Carolina
The details of the home are gorgeous. The mantles, wood trim, wainscoting, staircases etc are beyond amazing. The home is decorated beautifully. They had exquisite taste. Their personal possessions are in the home & add to the ambience. The dining room was decorated for Thanksgiving & just looked beautiful with the furniture & carved chairs. There was a lot they thought of & put in the house for that time period.
4. Texas Travel Information Center
Overall Ratings
5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By Jennyjourneys - Kentucky
This is a superb travel information center with friendly staff. It has photo opportunities with the extra large Texas star and a nature walkway in the back to explore the swamp land for all ages to enjoy. Picnic tables and benches are available for those who just want to relax.
5. Blue Elbow Swamp
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Bonnie B - Scottsdale, Arizona
This is a wonderful place to stretch your legs and explore the boardwalk into the swamp. There are information markers along the boardwalk which stretches for about 1/4 mile. It's part of the Tony Houseman State Park and Wildlife Management Area. I enjoyed a nice walk. The rest stop is clean with lots of information on Texas.
6. Orangefield Cormier Museum
Overall Ratings
5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By sally8363 - Vidor, Texas
This is one of the neatest places I've ever seen. This local family has just collected so much STUFF. You can see rooms set up like a 1900s bank, a dentist office, and a school room. They are enough toys to make your head spin, and much much more. GO.
7. Kings Tavern
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Project HIghway C - New York City, New York
What a fun bar this is! Don't let the outside fool ya, you may miss it driving by. There are some of the nicest, friendliest people in here! I walked in a stranger, and walked out with a whole bunch of new Texan friends! It is a beer only bar, so if you want something stronger, you have to BYOB, but every bar should have it going on like Kings. No fights, everyone getting along, people wanting to get to know you and your story, buying ya beers, lol. Wed they have open mic for local artists, Friday is Karaoke, Saturday is juke night... you can't go wrong! I LOVE this place and if I am ever within decent driving range, I will come back!
8. First Presbyterian Church
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By John S - Orange, Texas
we are members of this church & appreciate the historical presence of it. The sanctuary is wonderful w/the beautiful stained glass windows & the cupola is mezmerizing.
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