programs. Free. 1724 Market St. 281/420-7128.
http://baytown.org/city-hall/departments/parks-rec/ eddie-v-grey-wetlands-education-center.
LYNCHBURG FERRY —This historic ferry played a vital role in Texas’ fight for independence in 1836, and it is the oldest operating ferry in Texas. View the Fred Hartman Bridge while riding across the San Jacinto River to visit the Battleship Texas, the San Jacinto Monument and Monument Inn. Free. 1001 S. Lynchburg. 281/424-3521.
www.hcp2.com/ road-bridge/lynchburg-ferry.
PIRATE’S BAY WATER PARK —Features a lazy river, wave pool, Flowrider surfing machine, high-speed Boomarango, two-person raft drop slide and other high adrenaline water slides and activities. Includes a zero entry pirate-themed play structure for tots. 5300 East Road. 281/422-1150.
www.baytown.org/piratesbay.
PORTRAIT OF A WARRIOR MEMORIAL ART GALLERY —The gallery features portraits of fallen heroes from across America. Artist Ken Pridgeon originally painted portraits of Texas’ heroes who died while fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. Free. 308 W. Texas Ave. 832/514-1452.
www.portraitofawarrior.org.
REPUBLIC OF TEXAS PLAZA —The plaza features a statue of Ashbel Smith, an early settler; an outdoor living-history museum; and restored 1894 Wooster Common School No. 38. 5117 N. Main. 281/420-2099.
www.baytownhistory.org.
ROYAL PURPLE RACEWAY —The region’s only major multi-motorsports venue hosts events nearly every weekend from Legal Street Racing to the annual NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series National Event. 2525 F.M. 565 South. 281/383-7223.
www.royalpurpleraceway.com.
THOMPSON’S FISH CAMP —This is the place to launch a boat or arrange a guided-fishing tour. Includes a bait and tackle shop. 213 Simms Road. 281/427-2300.
WINERY —Yepez Vineyard. See WINERIES listing.
BEAUMONT POP. 118,180
ALT. 32 MAP P-23/MM-15
BEAUMONT CONVENTION AND VISITOR BUREAU: 505 Willow St. 800/392-4401.
www.visitbeaumonttx.com.
BEN J. ROGERS REGIONAL VISITORS CENTER: 5055 I-10 S. 409/842-0500.
BABE ZAHARIAS MUSEUM & VISITORS CENTER: 1750 I-10 E. 409/833-4622.
Originally named Tevis Bluff, Beaumont came of age in 1901 with the Spindletop oil gusher. Today, it is home to Lamar University and is “The Museum Capital of Texas.” A number of entertainment options are available.
The South Texas State Fair in the spring is very popular. Ford Park (409/951-5400) includes an arena, exhibit hall, fairground, RV park, softball complex and amphitheater. The Julie Rogers Theatre (409/838- 3435 or 800/782-3081) hosts the Symphony of Southeast Texas, Beaumont Civic Opera, Beaumont Civic Ballet and Beaumont Ballet Theatre. The St. Anthony Cathedral at 700 Jefferson Drive
is modeled after St. Paul’s Basilica in Rome. For an appointment, call 409/833-6433.
ART MUSEUM OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS —The museum has a permanent collection of paintings, sculpture, mixed media and folk art, plus hosts traveling exhibits. Free. 500 Main St. 409/832-3432.
www.amset.org.
ART STUDIO, INC. —Watch artists at work, view their collections and, with advanced notice, see demonstrations or attend educational programs. Exhibits change monthly. Admission charge. 720 Franklin. 409/838-5393.
www.artstudio.org.
BABE DIDRIKSON ZAHARIAS MUSEUM & VISITORS CENTER —Beaumont’s Mildred “Babe” Didrikson Zaharias (1914-56) was a three-time basketball All- American, three-time Olympic gold medalist and world-class pioneering female golfer. Exhibits include trophies and memorabilia. 1750 I-10 and MLK Parkway,
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