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Beaumont

Elevation : 24
Population : 109,841

You'll pass through lush, almost jungle-like Beaumont driving east from Houston on the way to Louisiana. The city dates back to the 1820s when trappers made use of the neighboring Big Thicket. It eventually became a center of commerce on the Neches River, with lumber and rice becoming prominent economic players. In 1901 the Spindletop Oilfield brought chaos, wealth, and 95% of Texas' oil production, yet today's metropolitan flavor didn't come about until three major oil refineries sprang up.
Despite the industry, Beaumont's flower-garden-like scenery is ideal for great-looking golf courses. In fact the town was one of the first in Texas to promote the game (the Beaumont CC dates from 1906), and today the community is loaded with five golf facilities.

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The outside deck at the Tamale Company (409-866-8033) is a good place for a cold beer, discussing the round, and planning the evening, which you're most likely to spend in the city's new entertainment district. Try the tasty Caribbean sirloin at Spindletop (409-833-9688), a noisy restaurant brimming with activity. A nice place to stay is the Beaumont Holiday Inn Plaza (409-842-5995). A little cheaper is La Quinta (409-842-0002). The best Mexican food in Beaumont is Acapulco (409-840-9840). Sujiyama (409-840-4414) is the place if Oriental food is what you need.