Janis Joplin, Jimmy Johnson and the Big Bopper. 700 Procter St. 409/982-7000.
www.museumofthegulfcoast.org.
NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGES —As with other Gulf Coast refuges, tremendous concentrations and variety of waterfowl are seen. The McFaddin Refuge contains one of the densest populations of American alligators in Texas. Public activities include wildlife observation, photography, waterfowl hunting, fishing and crabbing. McFaddin and Texas Point national wildlife refuges are to the south on the Gulf along Texas 87. Refuge headquarters is in Sabine Pass. McFaddin Refuge office on Shell Oil Company road off Texas 87. 409/971-2909.
www.fws.gov/refuge/ mcfaddin.
PLEASURE ISLAND —The island in Sabine Lake offers a disc golf course, lakeside RV parks, boat ramps, miles of free fishing levees and a marina. Excellent crabbing is available year-round. Fun Island Depot playground is a replica of city’s old railroad station. Connected to the city by M.L. King-Gulfgate Bridge that arcs above the ship channel. Access is via Texas 82 causeway to Cameron Parish, La.
POMPEIIAN VILLA —Built for Isaac Ellwood, the “Barbed-Wire King,” in 1900, it was sold to the president of Diamond Match Co. who traded it for Texas Company (Texaco) stock worth $10,000 at the time. The house is in the National Register of Historic Places. 1953 Lakeshore Drive. 409/983-5977.
QUEEN OF PEACE SHRINE —See beautiful Oriental gardens and a statue of the Virgin Mary, built in Hoa Binh Park by the parishioners of the Queen of Vietnamese Martyr’s Catholic Church in gratitude to the city that welcomed them upon their arrival from Asia. 801 Ninth Ave. 409/983-7676.
ROSE HILL —Built in 1906 by Rome H. Woodworth, this is a 14-room Southern Greek Revival home with an upstairs wraparound balcony. It was designated a historical landmark in 1978. 100 Woodworth Blvd. 409/985-7292.
SABINE PASS —Laid out in 1836 by Sam Houston and Philip A. Sublett, the name was changed to Sabine Pass in 1839. At one time, the population numbered around 6,000, but storms in 1886, 1900 and 1915 took heavy tolls. The city was annexed by Port Arthur in 1978.
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SABINE PASS BATTLEGROUND STATE HISTORIC SITE —The location of a significant Civil War battlefield, this Texas Historical Commission site features a bronze statue of Confederate Lt. Richard “Dick” Dowling, who led 46 men to victory; an interpretive pavilion illustrating the story; and a scaled model of the Confederate fort. Free. 6100 Dick Dowling Road. 432/693-6951.
www.visitspb.com.
SEA RIM STATE PARK —"Sea Rim” refers to the portion of shoreline where marsh grasses meet the surf. The park offers camping, wildlife observation, birding, beach combing, a boardwalk, canoeing/kayaking, five miles of beach, fishing and public waterfowl hunting (in season). About 20 miles south of Port Arthur on Texas 87. 409/971-2559.
www.tpwd.texas.gov/ state-parks/sea-rim.
SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE —This outdoor shrine features a 17-foot bronze statue brought to the site from Mount Tepayac in Mexico City, where the Virgin Mary appeared to Juan Diego. Surrounded by arched rock walls with stained glass. 6363 Ninth Ave.
www.patx.us/olgchurch/shrine.htm.
TEXAS ARTISTS MUSEUM —Primarily exhibits work by artists in or originally from Jefferson and Orange counties. 3501 Cultural Center Drive. 409/983-4881.
www.texasartistmuseum.org.
WHITE HAVEN —Victorian elegance fills this Southern Greek Revival mansion in the city’s Historical District. Enjoy porcelains from the 18th and 19th centuries, a unique candelabra from Persia and historic furniture pieces. Tour information, call Lamar State College, Port Arthur. Donations accepted. 2545 Lakeshore Drive. 409/984-6101.
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