101 Things to do in Beaumont
So much to see and do before or after your meeting!
What makes a meeting memorable is what happens outside the boardroom. The culinary delights and the cultural staples that truly let you see a city. These are our most sought-out bites, the most memorable attractions, and the places that leave a lasting impression on guests. It’s more than just a meeting, it’s a greeting, an introduction to Texas friendly and bayou fun. Where else would you find an enormous spotted fire hydrant down the block from a restored 1800s entertainment district?
1. Try the man candy (candied bacon) at J. Wilson’s
2. Follow the Crawfish Trail to find your favorite mudbugs
3. Try a kolache from Rao’s Bakery
4. Swing life away at Little Woodrow’s
5. Have a giant margarita or two from Tia Juanita’s
6. Taste the award-winning queso at Carmela’s
7. Attend monthly brunch at Katharine & Co.
8. Dine on the farm at Amelia
9. Eat at the original Jason’s Deli
10. Make it Taco Tuesday everyday at Tacos La Bamba
11. Chow down a gourmet burger from Daddio’s
12. Try a local delicacy, BBQ crabs
13. Throw yourself a DIY gumbo crawl
14. Get stuffed on hibachi at Tokyo
15. Oyster nachos from J.Wilson’s…enough said.
J. Wilson's Restaurant & Bar
- 4190 Gladys Ave
Rao's Bakery: Calder
- 2596 Calder Ave.
Tia Juanita's Fish Camp
- 5555 Calder Ave
Carmela’s: Beaumont
- 3925 Calder Ave
Daddio's Burger
- 4230 Calder
16. Be an adventurous eater by trying alligator tail or frog’s legs
17. Dine in the vintage airstream at Willy Burger
18. Go all out with a colorful freak shake at La Real Michochana
19. Have a Mexican fiesta at Amacate Tortilla Bar, home of avocado margaritas and churro ice cream sandwiches
20. Pour your own pints at Pour Brothers
21. See how many different ways you can eat crawfish from pie to queso.
22. Get creative with liquid nitrogen ice cream creations from Sub Zero
23. Sip on a flight from Struggle Street Brewery
24. Find your favorite boudin balls in town
25. Dine on the waterfront at Neches River Wheelhouse
26. Chow down on the hot mess fries from Sweet Basil
27. Find your favorite bowl of pho from the 10+ Vietnamese restaurants in the area
28. Eat Monica’s famous cobb salad
29. Sit on the floor Asian-style at Chaba Thai
30. Get a sugar high with Toasted Yolk’s donut tower
31. Get spicy with a seafood platter from Crazy Cajun
32. Sip on a mule flight at Mellow Mushroom
33. Get creative with toppings at Crown Pizza – ever tried crawfish or boudin on pizza?
34. Eat at the oldest family-owned BBQ restaurant in Texas, Patillo’s
35. Try Texas’s signature Blue Bell ice cream at Mike’s Old-Fashioned Soda Fountain
36. Get a java fix at the Avenue in Port Neches
37. Go retro with the funnel cake sampler platter from Star Bowling
38. Try an authentic muffuletta at Woogie’s
39. Curb your coffee addiction at Happy Time Tea Lounge
40. Stop and smell the roses at Shangri-La Botanic Gardens
41. Catch a sunrise at Cattail Marsh
42. Snap a selfie at the World’s Largest Working Fire Hydrant
43. Hold or swim with baby alligators at Gator Country
44. Twirl in front of the three downtown murals (the dragonfly, Frida, and mermaid)
45. See Spindletop blow and attend a reenactment
46. Try a sangria flight and charcuterie at Free State Winery
47. Admire the free art at AMSET (Art Museum of Southeast Texas)
48. Kayak through the Big Thicket
49. Admire the incredible architecture at St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica
50. Feed the koi fish at the Beaumont Botanical Gardens
51. Admire the historic downtown on Crockett Street
52. Throw axes at Avenue Axe
53. Swing life away at 5 Under Golf Center
54. Play Wine-O-Bingo at Cotton Creek Winery
55. Take a pic with the Beaumont sculpture at Ben J. Rogers Visitors Center
56. Give bird watching a try (you can borrow binoculars from Cattail Marsh)
57. Snap a selfie at the Windmill Museum in Nederland
58. Try geocaching as a way to explore
59. Tour the quirky and free Edison Museum
60. Photograph the period homes like the McFaddin-Ward House and W H Stark Home
61. Get to know the history of the area at the Museum of the Gulf Coast
62. Practice your two-stepping at Sawdust Saloon
63. Get pampered at one of the area day spas
64. Give fishing a try at one of the area’s many estuaries
65. Root for the home team and catch a game at Lamar University
Shangri La Botanical Gardens & Nature Center
- 2111 W. Park Ave
Cattail Marsh Scenic Wetlands & Boardwalk
- 4233 Babe Zaharias Drive
Art Boxes
- 800 Main Street
Free State Cellars Winery
- 4702 Tejas Parkway
St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica
- 700 Jefferson Street
66. Complete the Birdie Passport Program
67. Ride a horse at Tyrell Park Stables
68. Follow the Faith Trail to the beautiful Buu Mon Buddhist Temple
69. Listen to live jazz at Suga’s
70. Tour the McFaddin-Ward House
71. Shop local at the weekly Farmer’s Market
72. Act like a kid again with mini golf and laser tag at Colorado Canyon
73. Listen to live music at the Logon Café, a former computer repair shop
74. See your favorite cult classic at Classic Movie Night at the Jefferson Theater
75. Pack a picnic to enjoy by the fountain at the Event Centre.
76. Mix and Mingle at First Thursdays on Calder
77. Catch a concert at 7 Oaks Events Garden, a unique Southeast Texas Listening Room
78. Learn to crab, one of the area's most beloved pastimes
79. Host a cookout or backyard BBQ at Village Creek State Park
80. Go for an airboat ride and spot gators on a swamp safari
81. Take a trip across the state line to roll the dice in Lake Charles
82. Shop back to school fashion at the local boutiques
83. Beat the heat at the MCM Elegante pool
84. Check out the quirky collections at the Clifton Steamboat Museum
85. Pay homage to a local legend at the Babe Didrikson Zaharias Museum
86. Close down the bar with drinks at Madison’s
87. Take a road trip to Buc-ee’s for BBQ and jerky from a gas station (it’s a Texas thing)
88. Learn all about black gold at the Texas Energy Museum
89. Relive the movie, the Big Year at High Island
90. Make it a beach day at Sea Rim State Park
91. Take the ferry to Galveston for the day
92. Act like a kid again with mini golf and laser tag at Colorado Canyon
93. Get retro and go skating at Manning’s Texas on Wheels
94. Jump around at Urban Air Trampoline Park
95. Strike out at Crossroads Bowling Center
96. Stretch your legs hiking 40+ miles of trails in the Big Thicket
97. Attend a free yoga class at Cattail Marsh
98. Spend the day exploring Houston’s museums and culture (hello NASA!)
99. Get spooked at the Haunted Hotel in the fall
100. Go back to the pioneer days at the John Jay French House, the oldest home in Beaumont
101. Take a day trip to the Bolivar Peninsula for fun and sun