Beaumont, Texas is renowned for its rich history as an oil town, boasting numerous oil refineries and historic oil derricks that dot the landscape. The city is home to the magnificent Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum, a replica of an oil boomtown that offers a glimpse into the region's oil-rich past. With a vibrant arts scene, including the Art Museum of Southeast Texas and the Jefferson Theatre, Beaumont is a cultural hub in the heart of the Lone Star State.