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.
Beaumont is full of fun places and unique activities that authentically represent the stories and people of the past and present. That makes us a prime cultural heritage tourism site, offering unique historic, cultural and natural destinations for families, groups and seasonal travelers. 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.
Gator Country is an alligator theme park that has "Big Al", the largest alligator in captivity in Texas, along with baby alligators that everyone can hold and two alligator snapping turtles that truly appear prehistoric. See the swiftness and agility of these creatures, fish for gators in the adolescent pond and watch a live alligator show where park volunteers will get up close and personal with the gators. Gator Country offers tasty Cajun food including fried alligator and a gift shop with T-shirts touting the message "Quick Hands or No Hands." Hours vary with the season.
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