Location: Beaumont
Top Things to do in Beaumont
What to do and see in Beaumont, Texas (TX): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Beaumont (/ˈboʊmɒnt/ BOH-mont) is a city in and the county seat of Jefferson County, Texas in the United States, within the Beaumont–Port Arthur Metropolitan Statistical Area. Located in Southeast Texas on the Neches River about 90 mi (140 km) east of Houston (city center to city center), Beaumont had a population of 118,296 at the time of the 2010 census, making it the twenty-fourth-most populous city in the state of Texas.
Restaurants in Beaumont
1. Jefferson Theatre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By T261ZJcoling - Houston, United States
A beautiful Movie Palace. Go see a movie or a live show there. Everyone involved in its restoration and preservation should be very proud. Bravo!
2. Clifton Steamboat Museum
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5.0 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By 261maudeh
. It is quite a complex. There is a real tugboat in the yard, a lot of statues, and there is a a dining room for private parties. The museum is two full stories high. It is very modern inside with an elevator. It has many displays of naudical items, full sized boats , various war displays, a large Boy Scout display with a canoe ,and a twelve glass case changing display featuring local talent. They have various events there, so check it out before you go. It really appeals to the guys, but I found it interesting too.
3. Saint Anthony Cathedral Basilica
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By worldtravelsavy - Houston, United States
Free parking shaded by old trees. Free admission, donations appreciated. Super nice lady at the check in office where you need to register, then she lets you in. Wonderful stained glass windows. Beautiful baptismal with endless water feature into the cross laden pool below that makes a very peaceful bubbling sound. Gorgeous organ pipes above the entrance. This has a very European feel to it like most catholic churches where I grew up in Germany. Lots of gilding and beautiful marble floors. 2 beautiful side alters and a spectacular domed ceiling. Highly recommend you go see this place for yourself.
4. Spindletop - Gladys City Boomtown Museum
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4.5 based on 157 reviews
Museum exhibiting life in Spindletop during the first oil boom.
Reviewed By debbiebN4967SQ - Columbia, United States
If you’re ever wanting to get a little history of the “oil boom” this is a great place to go! Staff was very friendly and so knowledgeable.
5. McFaddin-Ward House Museum
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4.5 based on 149 reviews
The Beaux-Arts Colonial-style house and its furnishings reflect the lifestyle of the prominent rancher's family who struck oil at Spindletop and made it their home for seventy-five years. Today, the museum offers docent-led tours of the house for guests 8-years and older, self-guided tours of the carriage house and gardens, as well as year-round events and programming. Through education and community outreach, the museum reaches a wide range of audiences. From school tours and internship opportunities to educational lectures and activities, the McFaddin-Ward House Museum offers something for everyone. Reservations are highly recommended. Call for tour details and reservations.
Reviewed By michelleh10
Had a wonderful tour at the McFaddin House during December. The house was just absolutely beautiful and breathtaking. So interesting to see how Beaumont got started!
6. Fire Museum of Texas
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4.5 based on 117 reviews
The Fire Museum of Texas is housed in the historic 1927 Central Fire Station for the City of Beaumont. View interactive exhibits for the entire family that trace the history of the fire service in the state of Texas. Our exhibits explore equipment, trucks and fire fighting methods from the mid-1800s to the present. Perhaps one of the most comprehensive fire museums in the nation, our exhibits feature a 1856 Howle Hand Drawn Tub Pumper, a 1909 Ladder Truck and a 1931 REO Light Truck - the first of its kind in the entire world. An interactive Fire Safety House allows children to practice escaping from a house fire.
Reviewed By kerstenconway - League City, United States
Your kids will love it here! The downstairs is full of antique fire engines and equipment. The upstairs is designed for kids to play and to become aware of safety... My boys got to meet the Fire Chief of Beaumont and have pictures with him at his desk. They loved it so much that they would have gladly gone back the next day
7. Beaumont Botanical Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By mpT482CS
We have lived in the area for over 4 years, and just discovered this Park and the Gardens. It's a free place to visit and operates on benefactors and donation. I'm . photographer and discovered it right when the Azaleas were blooming and it made for gorgeous photos. They also have an indoor conservatory that has a lovely waterfall, pillars and other water feature (also free to enter). I can not say enough good things about this place!
8. Cattail Marsh
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4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By AdriZaAst - Milan, Italy
We came here out of boredom and found a magical place. This marsh is easily accessible and has a wonderful wooden dock that brings you in the middle of the water. If you have more time I strongly suggest walking one of the many trails. We saw many different kinds of birds and insects, a few gators close up and a curious racoon that was hunting near the banks.
9. Art Museum of Southeast Texas
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 43 reviews
Located in downtown Beaumont, Texas, just beyond the bustling traffic of Interstate 10, people find a Texas-sized surprise when they visit the Art Museum of Southeast Texas. There's always so much to see with rotating art exhibits, exciting educational activities and fun-filled family events. AMSET's exhibitions focus on 19th through 21st Century American fine and folk art with an emphasis on regionalism. Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m.
