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===By bus===
===By bus===
* {{listing
* {{listing
| name=Flixbus | alt= | url=https://www.flixbus.com/bus/beaumont-tx | email=
| name=Flixbus | alt=Operated by A Ambassador, Star Shuttle or Wynne | url=https://www.flixbus.com/bus/beaumont-tx | email=
| address=(bus stop) Exxon at 10550 Interstate 10 Access Rd | lat= | long= | directions=Bus will board at the Exxon gas station along the southeast curb parallel to the air pumps.
| address=(bus stop) Exxon at 1055 Interstate 10 Access Rd | lat= | long= | directions=Bus will board at the Exxon gas station along the southeast curb parallel to the air pumps.
| phone= | tollfree=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| lastedit=2019-10-03
| lastedit=2019-10-03
| content=Travels primarily on Interstate 10 between Houston, Beaumont, Lake Charles, Lafayette, New Orleans, Biloxi
| content=Travels primarily on Interstate 10 between Houston, Beaumont, Lake Charles, Lafayette, New Orleans, Biloxi.
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* {{listing | type=go
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| name=Greyhound | alt= | url=http://www.greyhound.com | email=
| name=Greyhound | alt= | url=http://www.greyhound.com | email=
| address=(bus stop) Gateway Travel Plaza at 1480 W Freeway Blvd, Vidor Tx 77660 | lat=30.1115 | long=-94.0450 | directions=Chevron gas station off of Exit 859 from the westbound lanes of I-10 and Exit #858 from the eastbound lanes, {{mi|8}} northeast of Beaumont
| address=(bus stop) Gateway Travel Plaza at 1480 W Freeway Blvd | lat=30.1115 | long=-94.045 | directions=Chevron gas station off of Exit 859 from the westbound lanes of I-10 and Exit #858 from the eastbound lanes, {{mi|8}} northeast of Beaumont
| phone=+1 409 769-0848 | tollfree= | fax=
| phone=+1 409 769-0848 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-14
| lastedit=2018-02-14
| content=Travels primarily on Interstate 10 between Houston, Beaumont-Vidor, Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Other variations of the route detour through Port Arthur, Beaumont-Vidor, Orange, Lafayette, Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
| content=Travels primarily on Interstate 10 between Houston, Beaumont-Vidor, Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Other variations of the route detour through Port Arthur, Beaumont-Vidor, Orange, Lafayette, Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
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* {{listing | type=go
* {{go
| name=Sun Travel Shuttles | alt= | url=http://suntravel.org/ | email=
| name=Sun Travel Shuttles | alt= | url=http://suntravel.org/ | email=
| address=(office) 5000 Jerry Ware Drive, Suite 3 | lat= | long= | directions=(stops) Jack Brooks Regional Airport, Super 8 at 3985 College St and Lamar University Subway at Virginia and MLK
| address=(office) 5000 Jerry Ware Drive, Suite 3 | lat= | long= | directions=(stops) Jack Brooks Regional Airport, Super 8 at 3985 College St and Lamar University Subway at Virginia and MLK
| phone=+1 409 840-4600 | tollfree=888 898-2638 | fax=
| phone=+1 409 840-4600 | tollfree=+1 888 898-2638
| hours= | price=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2018-02-14
| lastedit=2018-02-14
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===By plane===
===By plane===
*{{listing | type=go
*{{go
| name=Jack Brooks Regional Airport | alt=formerly Jefferson County Airport {{IATA|BPT}} | url=http://www.flysetx.com | email=
| name=Jack Brooks Regional Airport | alt=formerly Jefferson County Airport {{IATA|BPT}} | url=http://www.flysetx.com | email=
| address= | lat=29.9550 | long=-94.0187 | directions= along US Hwy 287/69/96 north of Port Arthur and {{mi|9}} southeast of Beaumont
| address=6000 Airline Dr | lat=29.955 | long=-94.0187 | directions=along US Hwy 287/69/96 north of Port Arthur and {{mi|9}} southeast of Beaumont
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| phone= | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Jack_Brooks_Regional_Airport | wikidata=Q2902490
| wikipedia=Jack_Brooks_Regional_Airport | wikidata=Q2902490
|image=|lastedit=2018-04-02| content=It is served by '''[http://www.aa.com Envoy Air as American Eagle]''' from [[Dallas/Fort_Worth_International_Airport|Dallas/Ft Worth International Airport]]
| lastedit=2018-04-02
| content=It is served by '''[http://www.aa.com Envoy Air as American Eagle]''' from [[Dallas/Fort_Worth_International_Airport|Dallas/Ft Worth International Airport]].
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The next nearest airports served by more airlines, including [http://www.southwest.com Southwest] and [http://www.united.com United Airlines], at more competitive fares, are in [[Houston#By plane|Houston]] {{IATA|QHO}} ({{mi|88}} to Houston Hobby Airport along I-10/610 and {{mi|75}} to Bush Intercontinental Airport along US Hwy 90). '''[http://suntravelshuttle.com/ Sun Travel]''' offers regular shuttle transportation between the Houston area airports and the Jack Brooks Regional Airport. (See above under 'By bus')
The next nearest airports served by more airlines, including [http://www.southwest.com Southwest] and [http://www.united.com United Airlines], at more competitive fares, are in [[Houston#By plane|Houston]] {{IATA|QHO}} ({{mi|88}} to Houston Hobby Airport along I-10/610 and {{mi|75}} to Bush Intercontinental Airport along US Hwy 90). '''[http://suntravel.org/ Sun Travel]''' offers regular shuttle transportation between the Houston area airports and the Jack Brooks Regional Airport. (See above under 'By bus')


==Get around==
==Get around==
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| address=Highway 69 at University Dr | lat=30.032623 | long=-94.079156 | directions=
| address=Highway 69 at University Dr | lat=30.032623 | long=-94.079156 | directions=
| phone=+1 409 835-0823 | tollfree= | fax=
| phone=+1 409 835-0823 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 1PM-5PM | price=Adults $3, Seniors $2, Children/Seniors $1, School Tours Free, Special/Educational Tours Call
| hours=Tu-Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 1PM-5PM | price=Adults $5, Seniors $3, Children/Seniors $2, School Tours Free, Special/Educational Tours Call
| lastedit=2017-05-06
| lastedit=2023-11-16
| content=Museum at the site of the first oil gusher in Texas.
| content=Museum at the site of the first oil gusher in Texas.
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* {{see
* {{see
| name=Fire Museum of Texas | url= | email=
| name=Fire Museum of Texas | alt= | url=https://www.firemuseumoftexas.com/ | email=
| address=400 Walnut St | lat= | long= | directions=
| address=400 Walnut St | lat=30.086 | long=-94.0985 | directions=
| phone=+1 409-880-3927 | tollfree= | fax=
| phone=+1 409-880-3927 | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 8AM-4:30PM| price=
| hours=M-F 8AM-4:30PM | price=
| wikidata=Q5451396
| lastedit=
| lastedit=2023-02-23
| content=Demonstrates the history of firefighting in a 1927 restored firehouse with engines and equipment and hydrant statues with Dalmatian spots.
| content=Demonstrates the history of firefighting in a 1927 restored firehouse with engines and equipment and hydrant statues with Dalmatian spots.
}}
}}
===Idiosyncratic Museums===
===Idiosyncratic Museums===
* {{see
* {{see
| name=Babe Didrikson Zaharias Museum | url=https://babedidriksonzaharias.org/ | email=
| name=Babe Didrikson Zaharias Museum & Visitor Center | alt= | url=https://bdzfoundation.com/ | email=
| address=1750 I-10 | lat= | long= | directions=
| address=1750 I-10 E | lat=30.096719 | long=-94.114125 | directions=
| phone=+1 409-833-4622 | tollfree= | fax=
| phone=+1 409-833-4622 | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 9AM-5PM| price=
| hours=M-F 9AM-5PM | price=
| wikidata=Q22095299
| lastedit=
| lastedit=2023-02-23
| content=A tribute to this multi-game professional female athlete, who excelled in baseball, basketball, track, but especially golf. For some reason there's also a retired military jet on display.
| content=A tribute to this multi-game professional female athlete, who excelled in baseball, basketball, track, but especially golf. For some reason there's also a retired military jet on display.
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* {{see
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| name=Edison Museum | url=https://edisonmuseum.americommerce.com/store/AccountOnHold.aspx | email=
| name=Edison Museum | url=https://www.edisonmuseum.org/ | email=
| address=350 Pine St | lat= | long= | directions=
| address=350 Pine St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 409-981-3089 | tollfree= | fax=
| phone=+1 409-981-3089 | tollfree= | fax=
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===Art Museums===
===Art Museums===
* {{see
* {{see
| name=Art Museum of Southeast Texas | url=https://amset.org/ | email=
| name=Art Museum of Southeast Texas | alt= | url=http://www.amset.org/ | email=[email protected]
| address=500 Main St | lat= | long= | directions=
| address=500 Main St | lat=30.0838 | long=-94.0976 | directions=
| phone=+1 409-832-3432 | tollfree= | fax=
| phone=+1 409-832-3432 | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 9AM-5PM, Sa 10AM-5PM, Su Noon-5PM | price=
| hours=M-F 9AM-5PM, Sa 10AM-5PM, Su Noon-5PM | price=
| wikidata=Q4796987
| lastedit=
| lastedit=2023-02-23
| content=An art collection spanning works from the 19th century to contemporary era, with some emphasis on Texas-related pieces.
| content=An art collection spanning works from the 19th century to contemporary era, with some emphasis on Texas-related pieces.
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* {{see
* {{see
| name=Dishman Art Museum | url=https://www.lamar.edu/fine-arts-communication/dishman-art-museum/index.html | email=
| name=Dishman Art Museum | alt= | url=https://www.lamar.edu/fine-arts-communication/dishman-art-museum/ | email=[email protected]
| address=1030 E Lavaca St | lat= | long= | directions=on Lamar University
| address=1030 E Lavaca St | lat=30.046222 | long=-94.07575 | directions=on Lamar University
| phone=+1 409-880-8959 | tollfree= | fax=
| phone=+1 409-880-8959 | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 8AM-5PM, Sa Noon-4PM| price=
| hours=M-F and select Sa 9AM-4PM | price=
| wikidata=Q5282214
| lastedit=
| lastedit=2023-02-23
| content=Another art museum, because perhaps a mid-sized city shouldn't have just one.
| content=Another art museum, because perhaps a mid-sized city shouldn't have just one.
}}
}}

===Period House Museums===
===Period House Museums===
* {{see
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* {{see
* {{see
| name=The McFaddin-Ward House Historic Museum | url=http://www.mcfaddin-ward.org/ | email=
| name=The McFaddin-Ward House Historic Museum | alt= | url=http://www.mcfaddin-ward.org/ | email=
| address=1906 Calder Ave | lat= | long= | directions=
| address=1906 Calder Ave | lat=30.087222 | long=-94.115278 | directions=
| phone=+1 409-832-2134 | tollfree= | fax=
| phone=+1 409-832-2134 | tollfree=
| hours=W-Sa 9AM-2:30PM, Su 12:30PM-2:30PM | price=
| hours=W-Sa 9AM-2:30PM, Su 12:30PM-2:30PM | price=
| wikidata=Q6801121
| lastedit=
| lastedit=2023-02-23
| content=This one is especially fussy, like you might not have enough money in your account if you happen to sit on a stool and break it.
| content=This one is especially fussy, like you might not have enough money in your account if you happen to sit on a stool and break it.
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* {{see
* {{see
| name=John Jay French Museum | url=https://beaumontheritage.org/ | email=
| name=John Jay French Museum | alt= | url=https://beaumontheritage.org/ | email=
| address=3025 French Rd | lat= | long= | directions=
| address=3025 French Rd | lat=30.110266 | long=-94.143197 | directions=
| phone=+1 409-898-0348 | tollfree= | fax=
| phone=+1 409-898-0348 | tollfree=
| hours=Tu-F 10AM-3PM, Sa 10AM-2PM | price=
| hours=Tu-F 10AM-3PM, Sa 10AM-2PM | price=
| wikidata=Q107317973
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| content=A pioneer home from 1945 with a verandah and a cemetery on the grounds.
| content=A pioneer home from 1945 with a verandah and a cemetery on the grounds.
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[[File:2014-10-11 Beaumont, Tx., French Trading, Historic homes 014.JPG|thumb|2014-10-11 Beaumont, Tx., French Trading, Historic homes 014]]
[[File:2014-10-11 Beaumont, Tx., French Trading, Historic homes 014.JPG|thumb|2014-10-11 Beaumont, Tx., French Trading, Historic homes 014]]

==Do==
==Do==
* {{do
* {{do
| name=Beaumont Botanical Gardens | url=https://www.beaumontcvb.com/listing/beaumont-botanical-garden-center/827/ | email=
| name=Beaumont Botanical Gardens | alt= | url=https://www.bbgtx.org/ | email=[email protected]
| address=6088 Babe Zaharias Dr | lat= | long= | directions=
| address=6088 Babe Zaharias Dr | lat=30.0233 | long=-94.1465 | directions=
| phone=+1 409-842-3135 | tollfree= | fax=
| phone=+1 409-842-3135 | tollfree=
| hours=M-F 9AM-4PM | price=
| hours=M-F 9AM-4PM | price=
| wikidata=Q4877545
| lastedit=
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| lastedit=2023-02-23
| content=Very cathartic.
| content=Very cathartic.
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* {{do
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| name=Village Creek State Park | alt= | url=http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/village_creek/ | email=
| name=Village Creek State Park | alt= | url=https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/village-creek | email=[email protected]
| address=8854 Park Rd 74, Lumberton | lat=30.2551 | long=-94.171 | directions=
| address=8854 Park Rd 74, Lumberton | lat=30.2551 | long=-94.171 | directions=
| phone=+1 409 755-7322 | tollfree=
| phone=+1 409 755-7322 | tollfree=
| hours=Daily 8AM-10PM | price=$4 (over 12)
| hours=Daily 8AM-10PM | price=$4 (over 12)
| wikidata=
| wikidata=Q7930638
| lastedit=2022-01-09
| lastedit=2023-02-23
| content=Offers a chance for recreation and camping in and around black tannin waters.
| content=Offers a chance for recreation and camping in and around black tannin waters.
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==Drink==
==Drink==

* {{drink
| name=Suga's Deep South Cuisine & Jazz Bar | alt= | url=http://www.sugasdeepsouth.com | email=
| address=461 Bowie St | lat=30.082098 | long=-94.099606 | directions=
| phone=+1 409-813-1808 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-05-06
| content=
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==Sleep==
==Sleep==


* {{sleep
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| name=MCM Elegante Hotel | url=http://www.mcmelegante.com | email=
| name=MCM Elegante Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.mcmelegante.com | email=
| address=2355 I-10 | lat=30.052654 | long=-94.139901 | directions=
| address=2355 I-10 | lat=30.052654 | long=-94.139901 | directions=
| phone=+1 409-842-3600 | tollfree=+1-877-842-3606 | fax=
| phone=+1 409-842-3600 | tollfree=+1-877-842-3606
| checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | price=
| checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | price=
| lastedit=2017-05-06
| lastedit=2017-05-06
| content=Voted "Beaumont's Best Hotel" from 2005-2009. A great hotel with full service restaurant, beautiful tavern with live entertainment, a Starbucks, and even a dayspa. Outdoor pool & hot tub. Refrigerator and microwave in rooms with great beds! Great value.
| content=A hotel with full service restaurant, beautiful tavern with live entertainment, a Starbucks, and a day spa. Outdoor pool and hot tub. Refrigerator and microwave in rooms with great beds. Great value.
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| majorr6=[[Port Arthur (Texas)|Port Arthur]]
| majorr6=[[Port Arthur (Texas)|Port Arthur]]
| minorr6=[[Nederland (Texas)|Nederland]]
| minorr6=[[Nederland (Texas)|Nederland]]
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Latest revision as of 22:47, 8 May 2024

For other places with the same name, see Beaumont (disambiguation).

Beaumont is a city in Texas, USA.

Understand

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Beaumont was chartered in 1838 just a few years after three businessmen purchased a farming community known as Tevis Bluff and named the newly formed town after one of the men's wives.

From that point, Beaumont charted a course through several epochs, namely from one revolving around rice farming to one devoted to oil extraction with the famous Spindletop oilfield discovery and finally to one centered on shipbuilding as it pertained to World War II needs. This last period was marred to a degree by heightened racial tensions and a race riot.

Beaumont is still a very industrialized city, with even essentially a canal for a river that would normally be the Neches, but it is also somewhat of a cultural nucleus, with plentiful museums and culture venues and the Crockett Entertainment District. It has also been home to a number of celebrities such as The Big Bopper and Babe Zaharias (a famous female athlete).

Entryway to the Crockett Street entertainment district in downtown Beaumont LCCN2014631010

Get in

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By car

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By train

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Amtrak stops at Beaumont via its tri-weekly Sunset Limited service between New Orleans, Lake Charles, Beaumont, Houston, San Antonio and Los Angeles at the 1 Beaumont station is at 2555 W Cedar St, west of downtown. The station is not within walking distance of downtown.

By bus

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  • Flixbus (Operated by A Ambassador, Star Shuttle or Wynne), (bus stop) Exxon at 1055 Interstate 10 Access Rd (Bus will board at the Exxon gas station along the southeast curb parallel to the air pumps.). Travels primarily on Interstate 10 between Houston, Beaumont, Lake Charles, Lafayette, New Orleans, Biloxi. (updated Oct 2019)
  • 2 Greyhound, (bus stop) Gateway Travel Plaza at 1480 W Freeway Blvd (Chevron gas station off of Exit 859 from the westbound lanes of I-10 and Exit #858 from the eastbound lanes, 8 mi (13 km) northeast of Beaumont), ☏ +1 409 769-0848. Travels primarily on Interstate 10 between Houston, Beaumont-Vidor, Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Other variations of the route detour through Port Arthur, Beaumont-Vidor, Orange, Lafayette, Baton Rouge and New Orleans. (updated Feb 2018)
  • Sun Travel Shuttles, (office) 5000 Jerry Ware Drive, Suite 3 ((stops) Jack Brooks Regional Airport, Super 8 at 3985 College St and Lamar University Subway at Virginia and MLK), ☏ +1 409 840-4600, toll-free: +1 888 898-2638. They operate regular scheduled shuttles from Houston Hobby and Bush Intercontinental Airports in Houston to Beaumont Jack Brooks Regional Airport. Call to arrange additional pick-up at your hotel or home. (updated Feb 2018)

By plane

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The next nearest airports served by more airlines, including Southwest and United Airlines, at more competitive fares, are in Houston QHO IATA (88 mi (142 km) to Houston Hobby Airport along I-10/610 and 75 mi (121 km) to Bush Intercontinental Airport along US Hwy 90). Sun Travel offers regular shuttle transportation between the Houston area airports and the Jack Brooks Regional Airport. (See above under 'By bus')

Get around

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Map
30°4′54″N 94°6′16″W
Map of Beaumont

See

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Idiosyncratic Museums

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Art Museums

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Period House Museums

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2014-10-11 Beaumont, Tx., French Trading, Historic homes 014

Do

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Theaters

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Events

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  • Southeast Texas Fair, a major event that takes place in March at the Ford Park with a livestock show, rodeo, and midway.
  • Gusher Marathon
  • Beaumont Blues And Jazz Fest
  • Boomtown Film And Music Festival
  • Downtown Winter Parade in December and Neches River Festival Parade in April.
Tyrrell park entrance portal
Jefferson Theatre, Beaumont, Texas

Buy

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Eat

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  • 1 Carlito's Mexican Restaurant, 890 Amarillo St (at College and Amarillo), ☏ +1 409 839-8011. (updated May 2017)
  • 2 Kampus Korner, 4637 Rolfe Christopher Dr (across the street from Lamar University), ☏ +1 409 832-6386. Excellent gyros - maybe the only gyros in Beaumont. Also serves American food. (updated May 2017)
  • 3 Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, 3815 IH 10, ☏ +1 409-840-5333. Cheddar's is a nice place to have dinner. Honey barbecue back back ribs is the favorite choice. (updated May 2017)

Drink

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Sleep

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  • 1 MCM Elegante Hotel, 2355 I-10, ☏ +1 409-842-3600, toll-free: +1-877-842-3606. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. A hotel with full service restaurant, beautiful tavern with live entertainment, a Starbucks, and a day spa. Outdoor pool and hot tub. Refrigerator and microwave in rooms with great beds. Great value. (updated May 2017)

Connect

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Go next

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Routes through Beaumont
San Antonio ← Houston ←  W  E  → Lake Charles → New Orleans
Houston ← Baytown ←  W  E  → Lake Charles → Lafayette
Tyler ← Lufkin ←  N  S  → Nederland → Port Arthur
Houston ← China ←  W  E  → Lake Charles → Lafayette
Tenaha ← Jasper ←  N  S  → Nederland → Port Arthur
Fort Worth ← Palestine ←  N  S  → Nederland → Port Arthur



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