East Texas welcomes visitors year round with a number of accommodations, restaurants, shops and other services. Outdoor activities are the biggest draw to this region of Texas, where guests can experience vistas unlike any in the rest of the country.

Tyler is a popular East Texas destination and offers a variety of attractions such as the Caldwell Zoo, which features over 2,000 animals from all over the world. Further south is Beaumont, a town whose culture is a mix of Louisiana’s Cajun roots and bigger-than-life Texas attitude. The town offers a vast selection of entertaining attractions, museums and festivals including the Fire Museum of Texas, home the world’s largest fire hydrant. Port Arthur, a shipping center located in the southeastern part of the state, welcomes travelers with their own version of Mardi Gras held annually February.