Off the Neches

Mid-County Must-Sees

Just down the road from Beaumont, Mid-County has even more to experience in Port Arthur, Nederland and Port Neches. Get some shopping done on Boston Avenue. Find your new favorite restaurant or brewery. Explore local attractions and museums that give Southeast Texas it's unique spirit and soul.

Top 3 Must-Dos:

Enjoy the Outdoors

Home to the Sabine Woods and Sea Rim State Park, Mid-County gives visitors the chance to explore the outdoors. Whether birding, fishing or kayaking, you can do it all!

Get a History Lesson

The Museum of the Gulf Coast highlights the history and legends from the area. From information about oil to Janis Joplin’s replica psychedelic Porsche, the museum shows it all.

Crave-Worthy Bites

Asian and Cajun flavors are abundant in this area of Southeast Texas. If you are looking to try a delicious bowl of Pho or a Cajun classic like BBQ crabs, you can find it here!

More Things to Do:

Sea Rim State Park

  • 19335 S Hwy 87

Sea Rim State Park is a 4,100-acre state park in southeast Texas, located 10 miles West of Sabine Pass on State Highway 87. The park encompasses…

Sabine Woods

  • Hwy 87

Sabine Woods is a bird sanctuary on the Upper Texas Coast just south of Beaumont, Texas. This special property is a well-known haven for…

Pleasure Island

  • 520 Pleasure Pier Blvd

Pleasure Island, an 18.5 mile long man-made body of land, extends from the mouth of the Neches River on the northwest to the Sabine Causeway on…

Museum of the Gulf Coast

  • 700 Procter

The Museum of the Gulf Coast takes an eclectic look at Southeast Texas history through the ages. The museum boasts the largest mural in the area…

Pompeiian Villa

  • 1953 Lakeshore Drive

The Pompeiian Villa, sometimes called the “Billion Dollar House,” was built in 1900 for Isaac Ellwood, the “Barbed Wire King.” However, the home…

Dutch Windmill Museum

  • 1500 Boston Ave.

The Dutch Windmill Museum in Nederland is a tribute to Dutch settlers. The first floor of the museum has a western theme, featuring artifacts…

Avenue Axe

  • 1126 Port Neches Ave

Southeast Texas first Axe Throwing Venue. Come and find out why Axe Throwing has become one of the fastest growing sports in the country...right…

Neches Brewing Company

  • 1108 Port Neches Ave

Neches Brewing Company located in downtown Port Neches and offers over 70 beers, 20 of which are on tap. The pub features live music Thursday…

Buckstin Brewing Company

  • 1211 Boston Ave

Buckstin Brewing Company is a locally owned and operated brewery located in Nederland, Texas on Boston Ave. Serving up delicious brews and…

Max Bowl Port Arthur

  • 3500 Regional Drive

MaxBowl is a great place to have fun times with family and friends. At MaxBowl you can have a great time at prices that won’t break your…

Places to Eat:

The Avenue Coffee and Cafe

  • 1226 Port Neches Ave.

A cute little spot in downtown Port Neches, the Avenue provides your java jolt with black eyes, red eyes, and other espresso creations. They…

Neches River Wheelhouse

  • 720 Lee Ave.

The Restaurant’s open air concept, and the fact that it’s just feet away from the Neches River waterway, allows patrons to enjoy dinner and…

The Schooner Restaurant

  • 1507 Hwy 365

Opened in 1947, this Southeast Texas landmark is one of the oldest seafood and steak houses serving fresh Gulf Coast seafood. The seafood gumbo…

Larry's French Market

  • 3701 Atlantic Hwy

Where Texas and Louisiana meet, you will find mouth-watering food, toe-tapping music and friendly people at this Cajun cafeteria. Order off the…

Judice's 1927

  • 3520 Nederland Ave.

Home to Cajun classics and fish-fry staples with a lounge-like feel, Judice's 1927 is serving elevated 100-year-old family recipes from the…

Where to Shop:

The Kids Kloset

  • 1144 Boston Ave

The Kids Kloset is a quality resale shop specializing in consignment, and offers a wide variety of gently used infant through junior clothing…

Sassy Trendz

  • 1220 Boston Ave

Sassytrendz Boutique is focused on helping women learn to love and express themselves through style and accessories.

The Classy Peacock

  • 1208 Nederland Avenue

The Classy Peacock is locally owned and operated by Marcy Messer. She opened The Classy Peacock in Bridge City 25 years ago. Since then she has…

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