Fun Things to do in Beaumont with Kids

These activities in Beaumont with kids will keep everyone busy all day!

Beaumont is situated in southeast Texas, approximately 86 miles east of the big city of Houston on Interstate 10 and just minutes from the Louisiana border. It’s an old city known for its rich history during the Texas oil boom and its many alligators. If you have one day to spend or a whole weekend, consider these top things to do in Beaumont with kids. There are plenty of attractions that can keep a family busy and the kids happy.

The city of Beaumont boasts numerous attractions that you’ll want to explore. We’ve listed many below, such as the live gators at Gator Country, a Texas-sized fire hydrant, and colorful murals all over the city. Not to mention, Beaumont was dubbed the Museum Capital of Texas years ago because it has more museums per capita than any other city of its size in the state of Texas.

Things To Do In Beaumont With Kids

Cajun flavors mixed in with all things Texas are what you’ll find in Beaumont! Most importantly, the city offers numerous attractions for families, including seeing alligators, tasting excellent food, and enjoying various outdoor spaces. And, you don’t even have to cross the border to enjoy authentic Cajun food.

Free Things To Do In Beaumont, TX

If you are a history buff and enjoy learning about Texas history, there are a few museums in Beaumont to keep you and your family busy for an entire day. You’ll find most of them to be unique museums that you won’t find anywhere else. Unfortunately, some museums in the area have closed.

• Fire Museum Of Texas

The Fire Museum of Texas is a great way to learn about history and a fun experience for kids. There is so much to explore on a self-guided tour of this two-story, seven-bay station, which the Texas Historical Commission recognized as a historic landmark in 1983. The Fire Museum of Texas is worth your time—the kids will have a blast. Don’t forget to get a selfie in front of the world’s largest working fire hydrant.

Admission: FREE

• Art Museum Of Southeast Texas

Located in downtown Beaumont, the AMSET exhibits and collections feature a diverse range of local artists, artwork galleries, bronze and marble sculptures, and an expansive permanent collection of regional folk art.

Admission: FREE

• Texas Energy Museum

The Texas Energy Museum tells the colorful story of Texas’s oil industry. It is located downtown in the museum district.

Admission: $3-$5

• Spindletop Gladys City Boomtown Museum

A Beaumont attraction is the oil-gushing Spindletop. It’s where the Texas oil industry got its start. Although oil no longer gushes out, it is still something to witness.

Admission: $2-$5

• Beaumont Children’s Museum

The Beaumont Children’s Museum is for everyone. It’s decorated in so much color that you can’t help but be happy while there.

Admission: $5-$6. Closed Sunday and Monday

• Babe Didrikson Zaharias Museum

The Babe Didrikson Zaharias Museum, located at 1750 Interstate 10 E, pays tribute to the most outstanding female athlete of all time.

Admission: FREE. Closed Saturday and Sunday

• John Jay French House

John Jay French House is Beaumont’s oldest house is a restored, two-story pioneer home built in 1845, complete with period furnishings and household items. The Beaumont Heritage Society runs it. Contact the society for guided tours.

Admission: Tours are $5

• McFaddin-Ward Historic House Museum

It is a gorgeous historic home built in 1906, complete with its original furnishings. The Carriage House and Gardens are also available to see. It’s a true Texas oil boom home. WOW … and it’s all free to visit. Check out MWH for the days and times of tours.

Admission: All tours are FREE. Reservations are recommended.

(More) Things To Do In Beaumont With Kids

Gator Country Adventure Park

The best things happen when Big Al and Big Tex are visited, two of the largest alligators in captivity at the Gator Country Adventure Park. It’s the largest alligator adventure park in southeast Texas, home to over 450 alligators, crocodiles, and other reptiles. We spent most of our time at the adventure park during our trip. We arrived in the rain and figured we would spend an hour or so. Several hours later, the kids were still gazing at, holding, and learning about gators and other wildlife.

Texas-Sized Landmarks In Beaumont, TX

If you love roadside attractions, you won’t want to miss snapping a family photo in front of these huge Texas landmarks—they’re all free things to do.

• Giant Dalmatian Fire Hydrant

Sits just in front of the Fire Museum of Texas. It’s a trendy Instagrammable photo.

• Giant Muffler Man

The location is 830 South 11th Street.

• Big Beau

At Gator Country Adventure Park.

Village Creek State Park

The Big Thicket Getaway at Village Creek State Park is about 16 miles from Beaumont. The park offers camping, picnicking, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, geocaching, and activities that showcase nature and wildlife.

Beaumont Botanical Gardens

Beaumont Botanical Gardens, located within Tyrrell Park, is a beautiful spot for a family hike. The lovely outdoor gardens’ plants, flowers, and foliage kept us oohing and ahhing as we traversed them.

Running, playing, and cutting up as a family is how we enjoy ourselves while getting a little exercise on a road trip. This trip was a fun family outing and the perfect environment for capturing memories on camera.

Several people were walking around getting their photos taken by photographers, even on this chilly day. Beaumont Botanical Gardens is a charming place to explore with the kids.

Cattail Marsh Wetlands

Another free place to enjoy with the family is Cattail Marsh. Cattail Marsh provides spectacular views over 900 acres of scenic wetlands, featuring a boardwalk and two covered platforms.

If you enjoy birding, you can see more than 250 species annually. Pelicans, egrets, roseate spoonbills, ducks, ibis, doves, and red-winged blackbirds are just some of the birds you may see. More than eight miles of gravel levee roads within the Marsh are great for hiking, biking, or other recreational activities. It’s enjoyable to walk out on the boardwalk, watch the birds fly over, and try to count all the different species of birds you see.

Big Thicket National Preserve

If you have extra time while visiting Beaumont, take an hour’s drive to Big Thicket National Preserve, rent a kayak, or go on a kayaking tour with Big Thicket Outfitters. More tours are available than you can imagine.

St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica

The St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica is a popular place of worship in Beaumont. It’s part of the Faith Trail, which extends into Port Arthur.

Restaurants In Beaumont, Texas

Hungry? Not to worry. When you’re ready to feast, Beaumont has some of the best food in the southeast, and being so close to the border of Louisiana, the food scene has some of the best Cajun food in Texas.

• DaddiO’s Burgers

4230 Calder Ave, Beaumont, TX 77706

Head to Daddios for a fabulous burger with fresh ingredients, including the bun! Ask for their homemade sauces.

• Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp

5555 Calder Ave, Beaumont, TX 77706

A local favorite is Tia Juanita’s. Don’t be shy – ask the waiter for their recommendation, but I don’t think you’ll be disappointed with any meal here. However, you may have to ask them to repeat – unless you’re from Cajun country. Some do have an accent, which is so cool. I loved listening to her talk.

• Rao’s Bakery

4440 Dowlen Rd, Beaumont, TX 77706

Enjoy coffee and traditional bakery items at Rao’s.  It’s the perfect place to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Be sure to Google restaurants in Beaumont and see what comes up.

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