Beaumont, Texas is a southern city located on the west bank of the Neches River. The city is about 85 miles east of Houston and is a part of Texas’ coastal plain along the Gulf of Mexico. With the neighboring cities of Port Arthur and Orange, the 3 cities form the region referred to as the Golden Triangle, a major Gulf Coast industrial center. Like most Texas cities in the fall, Beaumont is a pleasant place to be. With monthly cultural happenings, boat tours, and pit stops into one of the city’s multiple museums, residents and visitors alike can easily find something to do.

First Thursdays on Calder Avenue start on the first week of September, and occur every first Thursday of the month throughout the fall and winter. Set up along downtown’s Calder Avenue, this monthly event offers a variety of eating options, drinks, live music, and plenty of shopping. Local vendors set out clothing, jewelry, art, photography, and other unique handmade items.

With it finally cooling down a bit, participating in a boat tour of the Neches River is a perfect fall afternoon outing. The Neches River Boat Tour operates on a daily basis with public tours or privately chartered ones. The public tour takes visitors aboard the “Ivory Bill” where a knowledgeable tour guide shares information about the Neche’s ecosystems. The surrounding area is lush with hardwood and pine trees and is home to over 47 mammals, 200 species of trees, and some 300 birds, reptiles, and amphibians.

DOGtober Fest, held annually at the beginning of October is the place to be for dogs, dog owners, and dog admirers alike. Residents gather in downtown Beaumont bringing with them their furry friends. This is a place to see dogs dressed in the silliest of costumes and interact with the locals. Attending dogs will be pampered and have the opportunity to take home the gold in categories like:  best master/dog lookalike, cutest dog, best howlin’ dog, and best dressed dog. And the event wouldn’t be complete with the Strut your Mutt Parade through downtown Beaumont.

If you’re looking to take in a bit of Beaumont history, the Lucas Gusher replica is not to be missed. Located at the Spindletop Gladys Boomtown Museum, visitors can witness a reenactment of the famous explosion that happened back in 1901.

Beaumont is a city that is very proud of its history, culture, and talented residents. A trip during the fall ensures the truest taste of the place. Visitors will bear witness to a healthy mix of new and old in this resource-rich, well-located Texas city. Make sure you check out some of these activities while staying in our Beaumont corporate housing this fall!