Discover why Port Arthur is the Cajun Capital of Texas as you immerse yourself in our local food, music, lifestyle and joy de vivre!

A mix of Cajun, Creole and Southern in Texas-sized portions, the food of Port Arthur always revolves around the freshest Gulf Coast seafood. Dig into authentic Cajun favorites like etouffee, crawfish boils, gumbo and boudain and don’t miss the fried alligator. Head to some of the nearby restaurants to experience famous barbecued crabs, deep-fried blue crabs tossed with Cajun-style seasonings. Add a local brew or spirit and enjoy on one of our many outdoor patios!

Music lovers will love the one-of-a-kind Cajun tunes that surround you in Port Arthur. Join residents who have been two-stepping and toe-tapping for generations to Cajun, Zydeco, and Creole music.  History buffs should include a visit to the Museum of the Gulf Coast for exhibits about Port Arthur’s Cajun roots and traditions, the oil industry, and the region’s Music Hall of Fame that includes Janis Joplin, The Big Bopper and Harry Choates, the “Godfather of Cajun Music.”

Port Arthur boasts a wonderfully diverse natural landscape, offering a myriad of ways to revel in its beauty! From thrilling gator tours to exhilarating airboat rides, there’s an abundance of fun waiting to be experienced amidst the picturesque outdoors of Port Arthur.

Residents are proud of their Port Athur identity and continue to include the “bon ami” or “good friend” welcoming relationship of the Cajun culture to all residents and visitors as they “laissez les bons temps rouler,” or “let the good times roll.”

Whether it’s a bit of history you’re interested in, a plethora of Cajun foods that make your tastebuds sing, or a combination of new experiences to cross off your bucket list, now’s the time to visit Port Arthur if you’re ready to immerse yourself in all things Cajun!  #cajuncapitaloftx

Contact:
Port Arthur
3401 Cultural Center Dr, Port Arthur, Texas
(409) 985-7822
visitportarthurtx.com
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