City Guide

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.

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Big Thicket

Silsbee is located in the Big Thicket National Preserve.

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Attractions

Things to Do in Silsbee

Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Silsbee Country Club

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

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Big Thicket Canoe Trips

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

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise 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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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

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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Outdoors

Nearby Lakes & Parks

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