Port Arthur, Texas

The City of Port Arthur is located in extreme south East Texas in Jefferson County adjacent to the Sabine River, Neches River, and the State of Louisiana.

The city is a point on the "Golden Triangle" with Orange and Beaumont. The Rainbow Bridge across the Neches River connects Port Arthur to Bridge City.

Arthur Stilwell founded Port Arthur in 1895, and the town quickly grew. Port Arthur was incorporated as a city in 1898 and soon developed into a bustling seaport. It eventually became the center of a large oil refinery network.

Today, Port Arthur offers its 56,000 citizens an array of employment, recreation and shopping opportunities. The Port Arthur Zip Codes are 77640-77643, and its Area Code is 409.

Although Port Arthur has been severely damaged by Hurricanes Rita, Ike and Harvey in recent years, its citizens remain strong and committed to rebuilding and continuing the East Texas lifestyle!

Lodging Options in the Port Arthur Area

Visiting Port Arthur? Find the best deal, compare prices, make reservations and read what other travelers have to say about hotels in Port Arthur

Area Attractions

Port Arthur offers residents and visitors a wide-range of attractions and things to do. From museums to outdoor recreation, from historic sites to beaches and fishing, Port Arthur has it all!

Included below are highlights of popular Port Arthur attractions ... but there are many more. For a complete review of attractions, maps, events and more, we highly recommend a visit to the website of Visit Port Arthur.

Pompeiian Villa

This historic house was built in 1900 for Isaac Ellwood of DeKalb, Illinois. It was designed to be reminiscent of villas in ancient Pompeii, a Roman city destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. ​ Today the Villa is available to tour or rent for special occasions. The house is furnished with beautiful 19th Century furniture. For opening hours, and other information, visit the website of the Pompeiian Villa.

Sea Rim State Park Offering more than five miles of natural Gulf of Mexico beach shoreline, Sea Rim State Park is where the marsh meets the surf, making it prime binocular-hunting grounds for numerous species. Bring a kayak or canoe (or rent one at the park) and paddle along one of its paddle trails, or comb the sand for sea treasures that wash up on the shore.

Museum of the Gulf Coast The Museum of the Gulf Coast takes an eclectic look at Southeast Texas history through the ages. The museum boasts the largest mural in the Southwest -125-feet highlighting the region’s evolution, a replica of Janis Joplin’s psychedelic Porsche and much more. Located at 700 Procter Street in Port Arthur. Website of the Museum of the Gulf Coast

Sabine Pass Battleground State Historical Park The location of a significant Civil War battlefield, Sabine Pass Battleground State Historic Site tells the story of Confederate Lt. Richard “Dick” Dowling and his 46 men who thwarted an attempted Union attack on Sabine Pass, a primary Texas port for Confederate shipments of supplies and vital to the war effort. Located at 6100 Dowling Road in Port Arthur.

Dutch Windmill Museum As a tribute to the heritage of Nederland, Texas, settled by immigrants from Holland in 1898, citizens of the city erected an exact replica of a Dutch windmill. The design was one of many used in Holland and the 40 foot tall structure houses a museum. Located in nearby Nederland, Texas.

French House: La Maison des Acadienne The house is a replica of early Acadian homes in South Louisiana and is called La Maison des Acadienne, “House of Acadia.” Labor and funds were donated and the structure was completed and dedicated in March 1976. Admission is free and the French House is open the same days and hours as the Dutch Windmill Museum. Located in nearby Nederland, at 1515 Boston Avenue.

Port of Port Arthur

Located just 19 miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico, and less than 2 hours from sea buoy to dock, is North America's premier breakbulk and bulk terminal. The Port of Port Arthur is positioned to efficiently handle any type of cargo from forest products, steel, project and military. For more information, visit the website of the Port of Port Arthur. )

Important Texas Weather Resources

Official Weather Service Offices National Weather Service (NWS) NWS Houston/Galveston NWS Fort Worth NWS Lake Charles LA NWS Shreveport LA National Hurricane Center Texas Media Outlets KLTV Tyler ABC Tyler Weather KTRE-TV - Nacogdoches Weather KFDM-TV - Beaumont Weather KBTX-TV Bryan-College Station Weather Houston Chronicle Weather WFAA Dallas Weather Other Texas Weather Sources TxDOT - Inclement Weather ERCOT - Weather

Port Arthur, Texas Information & Resources

• City of Port Arthur
• Greater Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce
• Visit Port Arthur
• Port of Port Arthur
• Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation
• Port Arthur Independent School District
• Lamar State College Port Arthur
• Things to Do in Port Arthur by TripAdvisor

Map Showing Location of Port Arthur in East Texas

Interactive Map of Port Arthur Texas (courtesy of Google)

Other East Texas Attractions

While visiting the Port Arthur area, tourists may want to take other interesting day trips: