Community Profile for Port Arthur, Texas
Community Profile Description

Located in the "golden triangle," the area consists of several small cities including Beaumont, Orange, Lumberton, Port Arthur, Port Neches, Groves, and Bridge City. Small town hospitality and environment everywhere you go!



Port Arthur has celebrated more than 100 years as a Gulf Coast city, but its timeline is only a fraction of the greater history of the region's inhabitants. The shores of Sabine Lake have been occupied more than 1,500 years; American Indians, primarily the Atakapas, were the earliest known settlers. The late 1700s brought the first visits from Europeans -- English, Spanish and French. Most were explorers who did not stay, but in the 1800s the lake became an avenue for trade. Among the traders was Jean Laffite, and legends of hidden treasure have lingered in Southeast Texas.



Lake Sabine and the Gulf of Mexico coast connect to our city. We have all the water you could ever want, within minutes. Our beaches are surrounded by nothing but nature, for miles and miles. We have fishing holes for fresh and salt water anglers and Mardi Gras is always a catch away. Come taste our Cajun flavor, lose yourself in our dramatic Port Arthur history, and absorb all the natural beauty that the city of Port Arthur has to share. Add your energy to ours.



Long a favored stop for Texas nature tourists, Port Arthur has an abundant array of outdoors activities and cultural events to offer the business traveler and family alike. With a broad range of attractions and activities available in Port Arthur, Texas proper, and its surrounding areas, there is always something to see and do. Whether it's fishing, bird watching, sailing or seeing a show, Port Arthur has something for everyone. As a cultural melting pot of southern hospitality and international fare, Port Arthur and its surrounding areas have just about any type of food a person could want in our numerous restaurants. We also have several hot spots with quite a nightlife, and all types of atmospheres to choose from.