Attractions in Port Arthur, Texas

Historic Homes & Buildings

Pompeiian Villa 409-983-5977
1953 Lakeshore Drive, Port Arthur, TX 77642
Built by the barbed wire king, Isaac Ellwood, Pompeiian Villa is an authentic replica of a Pompeiian home, circa 74 AD. This 10 room cottage was built around a... more info map
Rose Hill Manor 409-985-7292
100 Woodworth Boulevard, Port Arthur, TX 77640
One of the oldest landmarks in the city, the Colonial-style Rose Hill Manor is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Tours are available by appointment. more info map
Vuylsteke Dutch Home 409-984-6101
1831 Lakeshore Drive, Port Arthur, TX 77642
The first Dutch counsel in Port Arthur built this magnificent Dutch Colonial home that features three fireplaces that share one central chimney, original furnishings,... more info map
White Haven 409-984-6101
2545 Lakeshore Drive, Port Arthur, TX 77642
Originally built as a New England Colonial style mansion, its owners would later change the structure of this magnificent house to a Southern Greek Revival style with... more info map

Museum of the Gulf Coast 409-982-7000
700 Procter, Port Arthur, TX 77640
Located in Downtown Port Arthur
Administered by the Port Arthur Historical Society, the 39,000 square foot Museum of the Gulf Coast, dedicated to depicting the extraordinary history of the region,... more info map
Texas Artists Museum 409-983-4881
3501 Cultural Center Drive, Port Arthur, TX 77642
A large variety of artists that represent almost every city and town with a 20 or 30 mile radius of Jefferson and Orange counties are showcased at this museum. A... more info map

Queen of Peace Shrine 409-983-7676
801 Ninth Avenue, Port Arthur, TX 77642
Called the "Hoa-Binh" which means area of peace, this unique venue features beautiful gardens and a statue of Mary built by parishioners of Queen of Vietnam Martyr's... more info map