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.

Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Big Thicket

Silsbee is located in the Big Thicket National Preserve.

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Things to Do in Silsbee

Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Silsbee Country Club

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

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Big Thicket Canoe Trips

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

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Roy E. Larsen Sandyland Sanctuary

A Texas Nature Conservancy Preserve of 2,138 acres. Exhibits a curious intermingling of various forest…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

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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