Location: Groves
Top Things to do in Groves
Top 10 Things to do in Groves, United States
Groves is a city in Jefferson County, Texas, United States. The population was 15,733 at the 2000 census. A July 1, 2010 U.S. Census Bureau estimate placed the population at 16,144. It is part of the Beaumont–Port Arthur Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Restaurants in Groves
1. Snooper's Paradise Antiques
Overall Ratings
4 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By s_Zade - Collinsville, Texas
This is a huge place filled with lovely antiques. If that's your thing, you will love it. Nicely decorated & employees are very sweet & helpful.
2. Museum of the Gulf Coast
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 91 reviews
The Museum of the Gulf Coast celebrates the biology, history, and unique culture of the southeastern Gulf Coast, covering the region between Houston and New Orleans. There are two floors of exhibits including features on biodiversity, archaeology and paleontology. The first floor focuses on the pre-history and history of the region and the early petroleum industry. The Gulf Coast Hall of Fame includes politicians, filmmakers, and several successful Hollywood actors including Evelyn Keyes (Gone with the Wind) and G.W. Bailey (Police Academy). Animator Kelly Asbury (Beauty and the Beast, Shrek, Spirit), Karen Silkwood, and Major Tom Collins (one of the first pilots to break the sound barrier) have exhibits in this space along with accomplished individuals from many different fields (science, education, politics). There is also a rotating gallery which hosts a new exhibit every four months. The second floor showcases our decorative arts and maritime collections. We also pay tribute to artists, musicians, and athletes who have roots in this area including (but not limited to) Robert Rauschenberg, Janis Joplin, Edgar and Johnny Winter, Jimmy Johnson, and Babe Zaharias. The Museum offers customized tours and a wide variety of educational programming for pre-school children through adults.
Reviewed By Daniel A
We saw the museum on TA. Read the reviews and decided to take it in. We were greeted by the man at the front desk who was very friendly. Even though I am sure he has given the spiel hundreds of times he took time with a thorough overview.
As we went through the various exhibits it was apparent that this was a cut above most small town museums. Everything was well thought out and skillfully displayed. There is something for almost everyone in this facility.
The director came by and spoke with me. I could tell he takes great pride in the place, as he and all the contributors should.
PS. If your an old hippie like me the Janice Joplin exhibit makes it all worthwhile.
3. Dutch Windmill Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By DebiJPeck - Groves, Texas
This precious little town is called Nederland. A quaint town full of shops on Nederland Ave, and some on Boston Ave. Come visit us, wander through town, eat at Sartins for the best Barbeque Crab you've ever had in your life! The Windmill is full of history, beautifully told and well maintained. It tells the story of our beginning.
4. Tex Ritter Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 13 reviews
Uniques museum containing mementos of country singer, Tex Ritter, and a windmill museum.
Reviewed By JamPack1965 - Nederland, Texas
The small park behind the windmill is a must-see when you visit Nederland!! It has gazebos and very interested information on Tex Ritter whom was originally from Nederland before he made it big in music and film.
5. French House ( La Maison Acadienne)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Solodam J - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
This wooden house looks very old. The location of the house is at the Tex Ritter Park, next to the Dutch windmill. We didn't go inside as it was closed because of the election day. We took some pictures and walked in the park.
6. Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By 12257mars - Port Arthur, Texas
Even though I live here and pass often, I had never stopped and walked up. But when my sister and brother-in-law visited they wanted a close up look. Walking up you feel the reverence of the grounds. The workmanship on the statue and surrounding structures is stunning. You will leave with a different feeling.
7. The Veterans Memorial Park & Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Tim D - Texas
We buzzed in for a tour on Sunday after a very hard rain. Lots of water standing but we hung in to look at the cool hardware. Loved the pavilion set up. Did a Munzee and set out two more and headed out. If you are anywhere near, do yourself a favor and stop for a while.
8. Capri Club
9. Buu Mon Buddhist Temple
Overall Ratings
4 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By isajck - Houston, TX
The temple is open and accessible on a regular basis from what I understand but our visit occurred during the annual garden festival which happens every June,
Everyone was very friendly, offering to take photos of us with the large Buddha present and to facilitate tours of the grounds. We opted to wander around on our own.
There are various lotus gardens and other flowers, bamboo, citrus trees, grape vines and a koi pond.There was food and other items available for purchase in an air conditioned conference hall of sorts which also had bathroom facilities.
We visited during the day but were informed there would be live music and other activities later during the evening hours. Wish we had been able to stick around for that as I am sure the area is beautiful at night.
10. MaxBowl
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By Brenda L
This bowling center was a great disappointment. We were there for the youth state tournament and I was, quite honestly, embarrassed for the owner. The lanes delivered bad racks time after time and one lane even broke down. It was hot inside and two teams were put on a lane near a smoking area that we could smell, which made it uncomfortable. They offered to let the team move, but didn't allow them to practice on the new lane before restarting. They did nothing to compensate for the bad racks, which affected some scores, and were not at all hospitable or remorseful about their shoddy conditions. As a parent, I was frustrated. As a coaches wife, I was appalled. I will most assuredly avoid this house in the future.
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