Things to do in Port Arthur, Texas

Port Arthur is a city in Texas located just 90 miles east of Houston. It is considered part of the Beaumont-Port Arthur metropolitan area. It is also sometimes referred to as being part of the "Golden Triangle" are which consists of Port Arthur, Beaumont, and Orange Texas. Port Arthur is in Jefferson County Texas. Port Arthur is in an industrial area of Texas along the Texas Gulf Coast primarily known for it's oil and gas industry. One of the attractions in the city center is the Museum of the Gulf Coast which can be located at 700 Procter St, Port Arthur, TX 77640.

One of the lesser known and nicest parts or Port Arthur is Pleasure Island. Pleasure Island Marina is home to 300 boat slips. Pleasure Island Marina can be found at 520 Pleasure Pier Blvd Port Arthur, TX 77640. You will also find Sea Rim State Park on Pleasure Island which is a beautiful coastal park. You can arrive at this park by traveling to 19335 TX-87, Sabine Pass, TX 77655 The motto of Port Arthur, Texas is "laissez les bons temps rouler" which roughly translate to "let the good times role". You can certainly let the good times role on Pleasure Island!

One impressive structure in Port Arthur is the Buu Mon Buddhist Temple. Located at 2701 Procter Street, Port Arthur, TX this stunning pemple is a site to behold. You can continue along the Port Arthur, Texas faith trail by then proceeding to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. This is located at 3648 S/Sgt. Lucian Adams Drive, 61st St, Port Arthur, TX 77642. Continue from there to the First Presbyterian Church which is a beautiful pink granite church located at 902 Green Ave, Orange, TX 77630. Next stop on your faith journey will take you over to St. Anthony Basillica located at 700 Jefferson St, Beaumont, TX 77701.