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Things to see in Port Arthur, Texas (United States): 5 places and when to go
Port Arthur, Texas is a town in United States with around 57,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 5 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (3), Architecture (1), History (1). The best known are Sabine Pass Lighthouse, Stark Museum of Art and Museum of the Gulf Coast. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 13 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 05. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 29.899, -93.9286
- Population
- About 57,000
- Places
- 5 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (3) · Architecture (1) · History (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- MIA Miami, 1,418 km as the crow flies
What to see in Port Arthur, Texas
The places in and around Port Arthur, Texas, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Sabine Pass LighthouseHistoric lighthouse on the Sabine River in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, United States22 km
- Stark Museum of ArtArt museum in Orange, Texas29 km
- Museum of the Gulf CoastMuseum2.9 km
- Sabine Pass Battleground State Historic SiteHistoric site in Port Arthur, Texas19 km
- W. H. Stark HouseHistoric place in Orange, Orange County, Texas29 km
When to go to Port Arthur, Texas
The best time to visit Port Arthur, Texas is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible10:17
- FebPossible10:58
- MarBest time11:47
- AprBest time12:44
- MayBest time13:30
- JunBest time13:55
- JulBest time13:45
- AugBest time13:05
- SepBest time12:10
- OctBest time11:15
- NovPossible10:28
- DecPossible10:05
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 05. In March, 5 of the 5 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Port Arthur, Texas
The nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA, Miami), 1,418 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Beaumont, Texas7 places27 km
- Galveston, Texas15 places107 km
- Texas City, Texas5 places114 km
- Houston38 places137 km
- Katy6 places182 km
- Bryan, Texas5 places250 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Port Arthur, Texas?
The best known: Sabine Pass Lighthouse, Stark Museum of Art, Museum of the Gulf Coast, Sabine Pass Battleground State Historic Site, W. H. Stark House. In all, 5 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Port Arthur, Texas?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 13 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 05.
How do you get to Port Arthur, Texas?
The nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA), 1,418 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Port Arthur, Texas as the destination and these 5 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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