At the far southeast corner of Texas lies a remote and unique coastal park. Sea Rim State Park has nearly 2 miles of Gulf shoreline and 4,000 acres of marshlands. At this park, you can camp, go birding and beach combing, paddle in a canoe or kayak, swim, fish, hunt (in season) and walk. Stroll along the Gambusia Nature Trail Boardwalk, which takes you through the marsh.
Spindletop Boomtown Museum takes visitors back in time to experience what life was like on the hill for the workers, the deal makers, and families who called this area home during the early 20th century boom days. The museum is on the campus of Lamar University, which owns and operates the museum.
Jefferson County is a county in the Coastal Plain or Gulf Prairie region of Southeast Texas. The Neches River forms its northeastern boundary. A series of lakes extends across the southern part of the county, and beaches overlook the Gulf. As of the 2020 census, the population was 256,526. The county seat is Beaumont.
Beaumont is a city in the U.S. state of Texas. It is the county seat of Jefferson County, located in Southeast Texas on the Neches River about 85 miles (137 km) east of Houston. With a population of 115,282 at the 2020 census. Beaumont offers a multitude of museums, delightful dining, exhilarating culture, fabulous shopping, nightlife and awesome outdoor adventures.
