BeaumontElevation : 24 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. Beaumont Golf Courses :
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. |