Culture
Spindletop Gladys City Boomtown
Beaumonts history began to boom in 1901 when the Lucas Gusher blew at Spindletop marking the first major oil discovery in the state of Texas. Stop by the Spindletop Gladys City Boomtown to take a stroll through a recreated boomtown and learn about the first Texas discovery of black gold.
McFaddin-Ward House Historic Museum
If you want to learn even more about town, you should check out the McFaddin-Ward House sitting inside a historic mansion that was built in 1906 and belonged to W.P.H. McFaddin, who owned the Lucas Gusher.
Fire Museum of Texas
Stop, drop and roll cause this museum is the hottest place in Beaumont…no seriously. The Fire Museum of Texas is the place to learn about Firefighting in Texas and where you can see what it’s like to be a fireman. You can even get a photo with the largest working fire hydrant in the world!
Outdoors
Village Creek State Park
If you need to get outside, head to Village Creek State Park just north of Beaumont to bask on its sandy shores. If you are really feeling up for an adventure, grab a canoe and take a trip down the Village Creek Paddling Trail. The Big Thicket Outfitters would be happy to set you up.
Gator Country
To have a first-hand experience with some of Beaumonts wildlife, head to Gator Country, a wildlife park dedicated to the alligator. You can see Big Al and Big Tex (the two largest captive gators in Texas) and hold the smaller, baby versions.
Food
The Original Jason's Deli
After all this fun, you’ll be hungry, I guarantee. So head to the original Jasons Deli in the Gateway Shopping Center where founder Joe Tortorice Jr. first opened the deli in 1976 to see the humble roots of Texass best sandwich chain.
Larry's French Market
To sample the best Cajun cookin in Texas, head to Larrys French Market down the highway in Groves. They’ve got an all-you-can-eat buffet of all your Cajun favorites like boudin balls, shrimp etoufee, gumbo and more!
