25 Things To Do In Hardin County
Local Activities & Attractions
1. Kirby Hill House
Of all the surprises and wonders in Kountze, none is more surprising nor more wondrous than the Kirby Hill House. This historic house hosts many fun, unique, and fascinating events, among them murder mystery dinners, art extravaganzas, dinner shows, theme dinners throughout the year, and museum tours. Learn more
2. Big Thicket National Reserve
This 40-mile forest is another must-visit in the Hardin area. Not only is it an official national park, but it also has a complex pattern of 8 ecosystems, all interwoven into a small, yet diverse biosphere reserve. Learn more
3. Kirby Nature Trail
Of all the parts of Big Thicket, this subregion is one of the most popular and holds a special attraction to those who love to hike and bike. This 2.5-mile trail is regularly frequented year-round. Learn more
4. Mama Jack’s Restaurant
If you’re looking for a great family-friendly, tasteful restaurant with great service that is both best in Kountze and has live music every week, Mama Jack’s is the place for you. Learn more
5. Museum of Hardin County History
A little-known but fascinating surprise is hidden in Kountze. Hardin County's History Museum is an incredible cultural institution with about 200 years of Hardin County history accumulated and collected. Learn more
6. Randy Welborn Art Studio Galleries
This intriguing and rare art studio is not just a gallery and studio, but also an excellent way to immerse yourself in the history and culture of Hardin County. Learn more
7. FM 421 Lumberton City Park
This is the perfect park for everyone, whether you bring your family, friends, a dog, or if you just come by yourself. This park covers 100 acres and offers a variety of activities. Learn more
8. Lumberton Community Park
If you’re looking for an enjoyable, relaxing park with a spacious, well-kept playground, this park is perfect for you. The park is a city park but located on the premises of Lumberton Primary School. Learn more
9. Lumberton Taekwondo Academy
Many people have the misconception that you have to be some kind of super-athlete or Olympian to be a great martial artist. You can come as you are to this wonderful academy. Learn more
10. Hard Bean Coffee
If there is one coffee place you need to try in Hardin County, it would be Hard Bean Coffee. Their deli foods are the best in Lumberton, probably the best in the county. Learn more
11. Village Creek State Park
This is one of the most famous parts of the great Southern Piney Woods region in Hardin County. The park is named after Village Creek, a sand-bottomed tributary of the Neches River. Learn more
12. Hooligan’s Axe Throwing
This excellent and entertaining establishment is as fun as it is unique in this area. There are so many things to love about this place. Learn more
13. Lone Star Indoor Gun Range
If you are looking for a nice, local, well-maintained gun range in the Hardin County area, Lone Star Gun Range is the way to go. Learn more
14. Book Nook Inn
This inn is truly a marvel, a wonder you would not expect to find in a small town like Lumberton. The variety of rooms and activities, as well as the myriad of laudatory reviews all highly recommend this inn. Learn more
15. Rikenjaks
Rikenjaks is wildly popular right now and is the place to be in Lumberton, or really in most of Hardin County if you want to have fun. Learn more
16. Tia Juanita’s
This restaurant is arguably one of Lumberton’s best high-quality restaurants. They have authentic Tex-Mex, fantastic seafood, various Cajun dishes, superb margaritas, and delightful desserts. Learn more
17. Pines Theater
In the small town of Silsbee, there is a hidden treasure buried amidst the pines. Pines Theater, an old vintage movie theater reminiscent of the 50s, has been very recently renovated. Learn more
18. Knupple Park
Definitely one of the best parks in Hardin County, Knupple Park has a myriad of options and activities to enjoy. Beautiful fountains are interspersed throughout the park. Learn more
19. Icehouse Museum and Cultural Center
This incredible and unique cultural institution and museum is truly a cultural beacon, illuminating the astonishing reality of Hardin County heritage and culture. Learn more
20. Jayhawkers Canoe Trails
One of the highest-rated activities in Silsbee, the Jayhawkers Trails are perfect for a vacation. They are a maze of lovely, scenic, and fun waterways for canoeing and kayaking that run through Big Thicket National Preserve. Learn more
21. Roy E. Larsen Sandyland Sanctuary
This sanctuary is truly a hallowed place in the realm of nature. It is rife with abundant and diverse wildlife and full to bursting with picturesque swampy waterways. Learn more
22. Thompson Lake RV Resort
Deep in the heart of the Big Thicket Region is the high-quality Thompson Lake RV camping ground with 116 sites on 35 acres of land. Learn more
23. Silsbee Country Club
The Silsbee Country Club is a quality, fun, family-friendly golf course. It has a mostly flat field, making it easier to putt in, but there are a decent number of small hills and mounds that add some challenge to the course. Learn more
24. Silsbee Little Theater
The Silsbee Little Theater is truly a treasure to the community of Silsbee, and to other Hardin County residents who visit. A theater of such quality with productions of such quality in a small town is rare. Learn more
25. Idylwild Golf Club
This gem of a golf course is beautifully designed. The green lies around Little Pine Island Bayou, giving it varied terrain, and is surrounded by a lovely, dense pine forest. Learn more