Top Ten Summer Picks in the Cajun Capital of Texas

Neches River Wheelhouse in Port Neches TX

Looking for summer family fun in the official Cajun Capital of Texas? This area is packed with nature-inspired adventures and cultural offerings.  We got it.  Here’s a Top Ten list of reasons to try out Port Arthur picks:

two kids with their pet dogs at mcfaddin beach in port arthurtexas

The Port Arthur Shore is Calling

Fishing on Sea Rim

Sea Rim State Park

19335 State Hwy 87, Sabine Pass, TX 77655
(409) 971-2559

Where the Gulf Meets the Marsh At the far southeast corner of Texas lies a remote...

entrance into mcfaddin beach

McFaddin Beach

TX-87, Sabine Pass, TX 77655
(409) 971-2909

20 Miles of Free Access Beach McFaddin Beach is one of Port Arthur’s...

great blue heron at mcfaddin national wildlife refuge

McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge

7950 South Gulfway Drive, Sabine Pass, Texas 77655
(409) 971-2909

McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge Thousands of ducks visit this part of the Texas...

Redbird BBQ in Port Neches TX meat sampler with a la carte sides

Foodie Brags in Port Arthur

Redbird BBQ in Port Neches TX meat sampler with a la carte sides

Redbird BBQ

1104 Port Neches Ave, Port Neches, TX 77651

Elevate your barbecue experience at Redbird BBQ, where we are passionate about...

El Refu Tex Mex

El Refu Tex Mex, Memorial Boulevard, Port Arthur, TX
(409) 237-4115

El Refu Tex Mex has brought the vibrant flavors of authentic Tex-Mex cuisine to...

Uyen's Vietnamese Restaurant in Port Arthur TX menu, spring rolls and sauces

Uyen’s Restaurant

3708 Gulfway Drive, Port Arthur, Texas 77642
(409) 982-5191

Uyen’s Restaurant in Port Arthur offers authentic Vietnamese dishes that...

view from the second floor

Nearby Top Tier Museums

Stark Museum of Art

712 Green Ave, Orange, TX 77630
(409) 886-2787

The Stark Museum of Art houses one of the nation’s most significant collections...

Gulf Refining vehicle

Texas Energy Museum

600 Main Street, Beaumont, TX
(409) 833-5100​

Explore the fascinating world of petroleum science and technology from the...

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Art Museum of Southeast Texas

500 Main St, Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 832-3432

AMSET offers world class art exhibits to the Southeast Texas community....

family of three eating crawfish at larry's in port arthur texas

Go Cajun in Port Arthur

Seafood and sausage

Larry and Ritas Mexican Cajun Bar & Grill

3701 Pure Atlantic Road, Groves, Texas 77619
(409) 962-3381

Crawfish? A Cajun two-Step? Up for the buffet? Larry’s French Market is a...

cajun house in port arthur texas

La Maison Des Acadienne

1500 Boston Avenue, Nederland, TX
(409) 722-0279

Completed in 1976, La Maison Des Acadienne – or “house of...

cajun food and menu

Touch of Cajun Cafe

1147 Boston Avenue, Nederland, TX
(409) 853-1888

While Touch of Cajun Cafe is famous for crawfish and boiled seafood, they also...

waterside homes on the island

Explore the Island

The Island Disc Golf Course

3923 T B Ellison Pkwy, Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 982-4675

As of 2023, The Island Disc Golf Course has been restored to the Championship...

woman seated on a bench in front of lakefront park on pleasure island in port arthur texas

Lakefront Park on Pleasure Island

R3W4+X4 Port Arthur, TX
(409) 982-4675

Pirate Ship Themed Playground Lakefront Park is Pleasure Island‘s newest...

birding blind overlooking a pond on pleasure island in port arthur texas

Pleasure Island Bird Blind

Port Arthur’s Newest Birding Site Welcome to Port Arthur’s newest...

tropical gardens and a statue in port arthur texas

Stops on the Faith Trail

buu mon budhhist temple in port arthur texas

Buu Mon Buddhist Temple

2701 Procter Street, Port Arthur, TX
(409) 880-5157

Stroll through gardens of towering bamboo with koi pond 2025 Garden Festival...

Statue of Our Lady and Juan Diego

Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church & Shrine

3648 9th Avenue, Port Arthur, TX
(409) 962-6777

Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine includes rocks from vision site in Mexico Our Lady...

queen of peace shrine in Port Arthur Texas

Queen of Peace Shrine & Gardens

801 9th Avenue, Port Arthur, TX
(409) 983-7676

This Hoa-Binh (Area of Peace), featuring beautiful gardens and statue of the...

kayakers paddling sea rim state park trails
boy holding a redfish in port arthur

Sabine Lake is Fishing

playcard for the 2025 bird bingo upper texas gulf coast

Start Your Birding Trip Here

bird watching at Sabine Woods

Sabine Woods

M3X2+MC Port Arthur, 1, TX

Birding at Sabine Woods Birders from all over head to Sabine Woods, a...

bird flying over Cattail Marsh

Cattail Marsh Wetlands & Boardwalk

4233 Babe Zaharias Drive, Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 842-0458

Cattail Marsh Wetlands Educational Center  Cattail Marsh encompasses over...

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Big Thicket National Preserve

FM 420, Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 951-6700

Explore the Big Thicket  The Big Thicket National Preserve and Visitor Center...

Avenue Axe in Port Neches TX

Date Nights, Family Nights & Local Brews

Avenue Axe Sports Bar

1126 Port Neches Ave, Port Neches, TX 77651
(409) 344-4542

Discover Avenue Axe: Your Ultimate Sports Bar & Axe Throwing Destination...

Dylans on 9th in Port Arthur TX outdoor swings

Dylan’s Restaurant & Grill

8601 9th Avenue, Port Arthur, Texas 77642
(409) 722-1600

Neighborhood bar with great food and live music.

Mug Club Wall and behind bar at Buckstin Brewing in Nederland TX

Buckstin Brewing Company

1211 Boston Avenue, Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 519-8091

Buckstin Brewing Company is the first brewery in Nederland, Texas, offering an...

Where to Stay Now

Spend the weekend in Port Arthur and soak up the summer sun. Stay with us!

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Residence Inn by Marriott

2740 Jimmy Johnson Blvd, Port Arthur, TX
(409) 293-4021

Relax and unwind at Port Arthur’s newest hotel, Residence Inn by Marriott....

Holiday Inn Port Arthur - Park Central Breakfast Lunch Dinner Dining

Holiday Inn Port Arthur – Park Central

2929 Jimmy Johnson Blvd, Port Arthur, TX
(409) 724-5000

The Holiday Inn Port Arthur – Park Central, formerly Holiday Homes, has...

Staybridge Suites Lobby in Port Arthur Texas

Staybridge Suites

8580 Medical Center Blvd, Port Arthur, TX
(409) 290-9000

An IHG Hotel near Central Mall Welcome to Staybridge Suites Port Arthur Mall...

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