Silsbee

Silsbee was established in 1894 by John Henry Kirby as a sawmill town. Today it is the home of the Louisiana-Pacific Corporation. Silsbee is the largest city and principal commercial center in Hardin County.

The Silsbee Little Theater is one of best-known amateur theaters in Southeast Texas. Excellent city parks include tennis and basketball courts, picnic areas and playgrounds. Excellent hunting and fishing is also available in the immediate area.

Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Roy E. Larsen Sandyland Sanctuary

A Texas Nature Conservancy Preserve of 2,138 acres. Exhibits a curious intermingling of various forest and wetland communities. Of special interest is arid sandy lands where desert plants such as…

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Things to Do in Silsbee

Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Icehouse Museum and Cultural Center, Inc.

Museum features memorabilia of Hardin County and city. In historic building that was once an…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Silsbee Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Big Thicket

Silsbee is located in the Big Thicket National Preserve.

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Big Thicket Canoe Trips

Located on Village Creek in the heart of the Big Thicket, you can take a…

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