Very little happens in downtown Beaumont after the office workers leave. The city tried to change…read morethat by opening a nightlife district on Crockett Street; that was such a bust that it was a joke. No, one of the few places you can go at night in downtown is the Jefferson Theatre. Opened in 1927, the Jefferson is a grand old dame. It's similar to other old theaters I've been to. And thankfully, it did not suffer the same fate as most of them: being torn down for an office tower with no character or - worse yet - a parking lot. It's well taken care of. I put it at three stars because it's not used much. There are VERY occasional concerts and movies that appear here. Not enough to make the Jefferson a destination. This may be because the Beaumont-Port Arthur area has very little nightlife to begin with. With so many people moving to Texas lately, including some to the southeast corner, this may bring in people who may want to see more classic movies or nationally-ranked concerts. The Jefferson has a far better local reputation than the Ford Arena & Pavilion several miles to the southwest, so why not? If you like old theaters, then you'll love the Jefferson Theatre. Hopefully there's an event there when you're ready to see it.

I love these old venues! We came to the Jefferson to see Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt (if I'm ever…read moregoing to be considered Texan, I feel like seeing Lyle Lovett is part of the mandatory to-do list), and immediately fell in love with the place. The ticket process was easy and the ushers were so helpful when our tickets wouldn't print correctly. Next time we'll just do will call, since the line was so short. Live music typically sounds better in a smaller venue like this, and Jefferson is no different...

The Julie Rogers Theatre was built in 1928, back when life in Beaumont centered around downtown…read more When people dressed up to go see a concert in a gorgeous auditorium. Times have changed a lot, and downtown is nearly dead. But people do still go to see the shows at the Julie Rogers Theatre. They go to the Jefferson Theatre too, but for shows that need a big stage and expect bigger crowds, then Julie Rogers it is. And it is classy. Going up the stairs between the Greek columns into the building is like entering the world of The Great Gatsby. It has the nicest carpet, the nicest wallpaper, the nicest couches, the nicest restrooms, the nicest chandeliers. And then you enter the auditorium, and it has the nicest acoustics. The Southeast Texas Symphony is the main tenant, but they also hosted a praise & worship event with Michael W. Smith last year, along with many others. One Yelper posted about seeing the dinosaur-rock band Foreigner here. The Symphony, that's why we went. We got two tickets, the Hunny put on a nice dress, I put on my slacks and Rush Limbaugh No Boundaries tie, and in we went. Parking was an issue, but that's because there were two other big events downtown that night. We were pretty far back, but you go for the music, not to see someone's facial expressions. Really, putting a big screen up in this hall would simply ruin it. They didn't need microphones. Seats were comfortable. It's not intimate, but it's also not an arena where you get lost in the crowd. The past lives on at the Julie Rogers. And this is the place to see a good show and enjoy the atmosphere.

I recently visited the theatre to attend #Foreigner concert. All these years growing up listening…read moreto this group, but never had the opportunity to see them in person. You can imagine the feeling when I found out that they were literally gonna perform in the neck of my woods. We drove to Beaumont to attend the concert. It was a decent sized theatre and was packed inside. We got good seats towards the stage. The theatre had a nice sized stage, plenty of seating, great lighting and sound features. The concert was a hit. Too bad Lou Gramm doesn't sing for them, but nonetheless, all the remaining crew members were the same. The concert lasted for a couple of hours, and they played all the original hits. The crowd was all into it (including myself), and I was just rock n rolling throughout the night. I don't believe I sat down for even a minute. The theatre has all sorts of performances. I look forward to attending more plays/concerts at this facility.

This place is awesome! We booked a birthday party here and the kids loved it! They have Xbox,…read morearcade games, and computer games. Our party was for preteen boys and girls and all were entertained the whole time! ​

Here to see Dirty Rotten Scoundrels with my mommie. I am glad Beaumont has a place to go that…read morekinda makes me feel I'm in New York !

I've been in Beaumont community players summer programs since they would let me in which was 2016…read more They mean every thing to me, and have helped me connect with people. Their plays are always great, and I know if your kid likes acting or being on stage I would recommend their summer program. I've also been in the Christmas story from 2019, and every ones always so nice and friendly. The costume designer works magic on their outfits, the detectors their are always so helpful when it comes to questions about blocking, acting, or vocal warm ups. The owner of the place is doing a online class for anyone who is interested in theater. The class is for the the people that want to get on stage and sing their hearts out or the people that are interested in directing a play and many other things. I feel like I'm boring you with so information. But this place is really amazing and you should check it out, plus at the end of plays if you stick around you usually can see the cast come out, not in their customs so you will have to really look, but you can still see them.

Very nice facilities but they could stand to be updated some. I was here for a wedding and only…read morereally got to experience the main floor and banquet area. It's not huge but accommodated 400 people comfortably. The main floor over looks the pool area and has a large wall of windows that I imagine during daylight hours over looks a nice golf course. The staff at B.C.C. was very polite and pleasant. Not to shabby of a club if you ask me.

I love music, sports and history - so the Museum of the Gulf Coast was a perfect place to spend…read moreseveral hours on a rainy day in Port Arthur. The museum is part of the overall Port Arthur downtown revitalization program, and is a key lynchpin. This modern facility has two stories, with the lower story dedicated primarily to the history of the Gulf Coast Region - while the second story is broken down into specific sections of interest like music, art and sports. The collections are impressive and the staff amazingly friendly and helpful. Overall, this place is well worth your time.

Surprising place for such a small town. My biggest complaint is the building is not large enough to…read morehandle all its interesting artifacts and exhibits. (They rotate so you can come back and find new exhibits) Ive been there 4-5 times. Port Arthur is the birthplace of Texaco and Gulf Oil and the museum covers the history and science. Southeast Texas and West Louisiana are also the birthplace of swamp pop and there is a surprising amount of informative exhibits. I cant begin to name the artists, blues, cajun, creole, rock & roll....of course that includes Janis. Then there is the coastal and marsh exhibits including how and why there is much oil and gas. There are loads of ancient indian and fossil artifacts. With all the above, plus the exhibits on sports (3 NFL coaches) actors and celebrities from the area, you can spend all day. This review barely scratched the surface.

This is a beautiful place. It's not very big and will probably only take about an hour to an hour…read moreand 1/2 to walk through, but It's very peaceful and there's lots to see. Take time to look at the beauty. The conservatory has beautiful greenery and water fountains. I thought it was really cool. There is a 911 memorial that is very moving. It's a great place to take a walk if you're looking for some peace and quiet.

I thought there would be more to this. I understand the dry weather is a bit prohibitive, but even…read morethe indoor tropical lacked care and upkeep. Gentleman inside was nice. He was a nice change from the frowning snooty ladies. The foyer is nice so I was surprised that restroom was in rough shape as well as the plants inside. A little more care this could be a nice oasis.

Sandra our tour guide very informative. Gave us a great and interesting tour. Highly recommend a…read morevisit here

Carefully restored. Befitted with period furnishings, most once owned by the French family but none…read moreare modern. No electric lighting. Our tour was conducted by flashlight and natural light. Air conditioned, thank goodness because summer in SE Texas means both the temperature and humidity are high. Amy, the Docent, is so sweet and knowledgable. The grounds are excellently maintained. A true show piece.