City of Port Arthur's Tourism and Visitors Site
Blooms and memories will last longer when you snap photos at Garden Festival. Buu Mon Buddhist Temple & Lotus Gardens will host its Garden Festival with a focus on lotus, bamboo and tropical foliage. There is no admission charge for guests to take in colorful blooms. Visit from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 1 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 2. Sunday activities include Buddha’s … [Read more...]
Want to see Sea Rim State Park from a new angle? An elevated view from the West Dune Boardwalk is a showstopper, offering a panorama of natural beach as the Gulf of Mexico’s foamy waves hit the sand. Fresh wood and wire make up the brand-new walkway, the latest in a series of park renovations, Ben Herman, superintendent, said. Two open-air showers are at the high point of the … [Read more...]
Pack your kyak for a new paddle trail by Sea Rim State Park. Sure the surf and sand is a lure, but right across the road, the Sea Rim Marsh Unit offers a quieter commune with nature. Ben Herman, park superintendent, said new paddle trails are being marked for beginners, who may bring canoes or flat-bottomed boats for a two-mile route through the bird-filled marsh. The intermediate trail … [Read more...]
Thunder on the Neches tunnel boat races, a car and motorcycle show, rides and a Wayne Toups concert are Port Neches RiverFest highlights. Catch action on the Neches River Thursday, May 2, through Sunday, May 5, at Port Neches City Park, 620 Grigsby Ave. For details on a talent show, horseshoes-washer board shoot out, fishing tournament and fireworks, call the Port Neches Chamber of Commerce at … [Read more...]
Tie a yellow ribbon with Tony Orlando at the 10th annual Gulf Coast Gala. The dashing, dark-haired ‘70s icon performed “Tie A Yellow Ribbon ‘Round The Ole Oak Tree,” “Candida” and “Knock Three Times.” At Lamar State College-Port Arthur on April 27, he will celebrate the 40th anniversary of “Yellow Ribbon,” which became an enduring anthem for POWs and other military … [Read more...]
The term “tiny” is an understatement with “Exquisite Miniatures, “ at the Museum of the Gulf Coast. Diminutive sea birds perch on pencil-thin pilings and bison roam in ranges of postage-stamp proportions. Brilliantly-colored nature scenes are just a few inches across and the entire show of framed paintings could fit in a suitcase. There’s a basket of magnifying glasses at … [Read more...]
Crazy Mouse is back at the South Texas State Fair. Catch this roller coaster, feed an alpaca and ride a camel this week, through March 31. This family fun stop features a carnival, livestock, entertainment and foods on sticks at Ford Park, off Interstate 10 in Beaumont. Sealife Encounters of America will show live stingrays. Hit the Texas Marine Boat Show and enjoy acts like comedy … [Read more...]
There’s a new place to rest your head in Port Arthur. Baymont Inn & Suites is bringing rest and play activities including guest rooms with a new look and a ballroom for parties, meetings, weddings, baby showers, receptions and more. The late-night crowd is headed for Good Times, literally. Good Times is the bar/karaoke stop/pool station/ grill keeping the fun crowd up ‘til 2 … [Read more...]
Custom guitar pick earrings are calling at Groves Affair of the Arts. Or maybe you need a new painting. Woodwork, quilting, bows, woven baskets and even hot sauce has drawn creators to set up tables at this homegrown spring event at Celebration Park. “It’s got to be homemade stuff,” Ronnie Boneau, organizer and Groves Chamber of Commerce executive manager, said. The third annual … [Read more...]
A rich pot of gumbo, brimming with seafood or sausage, stirs up a pot of memories for Southeast Texans. Aromas of the brown brew over white rice call to mind family reunions, grandma’s recipes and second helpings. “It’s our culture,” Dr. Mark Porterie, King Gumbo for the Port Arthur Rotary Club’s 26th annual Taste of Gumbo, Etc., said. This fete gathers area restaurants, … [Read more...]
Sea Rim’s newest boardwalk is a draw for spring breakers ready for sun and sand. A $3 fee is the admission to five miles of open beach just cleaned up for students and families ready to play. Brown and white pelicans and blue crab already have run of the place, Ben Herman, Sea Rim State Park Supervisor, said. The Gambusia Nature Trail has been refurbished, the West Dune Boardwalk is … [Read more...]
We have friends visiting the site from all over the United States with one common question. They all want to know the things to do in Port Arthur. Well, we think this handy picture tour will tell you a lot about what Port Arthur has in store for you with a simple click, click, click. Things to do in Port Arthur Texas from Port Arthur CVB For some of our most popular content, take a … [Read more...]
Texas Artists Museum is turning 40, and in February the group hosts artists from the Port Arthur Art Association, which began in the ‘40s. The Association found a new home for art classes at TAM and both groups say the rest is “history.” Works in this show range from Southeast Texas flora to haunting portraits. “Shaw Man” by Ed Carter earned best of show. Other titles include … [Read more...]
Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas hit the spot for thousands of bead-covered revelers. Love & Legends, the 2013 edition, featured Majestic Krewe of Aurora royalty in glittering attire representing romantic symbols from love letters and doves to a Cajun wedding and the claddagh ring. Motorcycle clubs, munchkins, boudain ball vendors and schoolchildren joined in on the … [Read more...]
Taste of Gumbo, Etc. is the Rotary Club of Port Arthur’s annual house-packing fundraiser serving up the best from area restaurants and service groups. From 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, March 23, visitors can get their fill of Cajun elixirs featuring sausage, chicken and seafood. The Taste features other types of food with cooks aiming to show off their best. Guests can sample their fill for an $8 … [Read more...]
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