Sample The Spicy Life In The BoomTown; Beaumont,
Texas, By Melody Schubert & Leroy Worley
Texas was known for
cattle, crops, and lumber until in
1901 Beaumont, Texas changed the course of history. It was at this time when the
oil deep within the earth surfaced, with a bit of help of course, and this event
set in motion the Petroleum Age.
Before this big event oil was a resource for Native Americans and the Spanish,
who used the oil for caulking their ships. In the mid 1800's and later there
were many unsuccessful attempts to drill for oil. Not until the gusher at
Spindletop in 1901 was such a history changing event recorded. Now you can step
back and discover the beginning of Petroleum Age at the
Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum. This unique museum is home to a
reconstructed boomtown complete with artifacts, oil derricks, and shops.
Beaumont's got more than oil. In fact it's got a lot of what the Cajuns call
Lagniappe; a little something extra! Mix in a touch of Cajun and hometown Texas
hospitality and you have Beaumont. This Texas town offers travelers a memorable
taste of the southwest traditions and spirit. And, when it comes to food there's
plenty of spice and salsa to go around.
Did You Know?
TEXJOY Seasoning are made in Beaumont. Visit just about any
restaurant and you'll find TexJoy products are an essential part of recipes in Southeast Texas.
From Cajun
influences to their infamous Tex Mex flavor that blends Texas flavor with traditional Mexican
entrees that sizzle; you'll savor every bit of Beaumont's cuisine. Among the ,mouth-watering dishes Beaumont
offers Seafood Gumbo made with thick roux and day-fresh shrimp and crab from the
Gulf of Mexico, Chili Con Queso that is great with a basket of freshly made tortilla chips and a gigantic
margarita. Sample Beaumont's legendary pork sandwiches made with homemade
barbeque sauce and all the fixins
you need with a glass of sweet tea to start. Or try the delicious smoked BBQ
Brisket and ribs, which are so tender that they fall off the bone!
After enjoy a great meal, head on out for a Boot Scootin’ Boogie night at the Crockett Street Dixie Dance
Hall. The
Crockett
Street Entertainment District has a variety of entertainment options for a
hot night out. Among the favorites are Antone’s, Black Cat Lounge,
Bobbie McGee’s, or the Texas Star Bar & Grill all located within this historic downtown
district.
Learn More
This is a sampling of what awaits in Beaumont, Texas. Learn more about the
Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum, where a gusher really blows by visiting
www.spindletop.org. To plan your visit to Beaumont go to
www.beaumontcvb.com to find details
on attractions and getaway options.
Follow the Beaumont CVB on Twitter.
To plan your trip to
Texas visit the Official Site of Texas
Tourism Website at
http://traveltex.com/Index.aspx.
