Beaumont, Texas
Beaumont, Texas ... Texas with a little something extra! Southeast Texas' largest city is a natural and cultural crossroads, combining modern Texas with Bayou roots. Beaumont is a kaleidoscope of cultures that influence an eclectic array of restaurants, art galleries, museums and performance art throughout the area. Points of historic interest rich in cultural diversity are also abundant in Beaumont. Among them are the McFaddin Ward House, John J. French Museum, and Spindletop Gladys City Boomtown Museum. Beaumont embraces its multi-cultural heritage. You will find restaurants, museums, cultural attractions, festivals and recreation that showcase many ethnic groups in Beaumont. Visit the Beaumont CVB website for more information.
Experience the history of the oil industry at the Texas Energy Museum. Cinematic robots, depicting three generations of an oil field family, tell the colorful story of the petrochemical industry. Historical characters share the story of the Spindletop gusher that began the age of industry in 1901. Designed to thrill, educate, and enlighten all ages, this is the definitive exhibit on the Texas oil industry, Exhibits trace the impact of the discovery of oil at Spindletop in 1901, the present, and into the future. Recommended groups give advance notice.
See the beautiful and historic McFaddin-Ward House. The three-story home is decorated with treasures from the past that are still gems today. The original furniture gives it character with styles ranging from Colonial to Rococo revival. Be sure to check out the beautiful gardens behind the home on your way out. The roses alone are enough to make the trip worthwhile. |
