Kountze is a small town in the southeast corner of Texas. It was founded as a lumber town and, due to its central geographic location, is the county seat of Hardin County. Kountze prides itself on small-town values and boasts areas of outstanding natural beauty. Despite its semi-rural feel, the town is within easy reach of many urban and less built-up locations for a weekend break in Texas or Louisiana.
The City of Lake Charles is a 90-minute drive from Kountze. It offers scenic river views, sandy beaches and a number of waterfront bars and restaurants. Visitors can take advantage of a range of cultural and sporting attractions during the day, including museums, golf courses and fishing and hunting expeditions. The city boasts a selection of clubs with live music and DJs for tourists looking to sample Louisiana nightlife.
Houston is America's fourth largest city and just under 2 hours from Kountze by car. Visitors can choose from over 60,000 hotel rooms and take advantage of attractions like the American Cowboy Museum, over 70 art gallerias and a selection of world-class restaurants. The city boasts a vibrant nightlife and is home to a burgeoning gay community.
World famous for its music, food, art and culture, New Orleans is a four-and-a-half-hour drive from Kountze. New Orleans' multicultural makeup and calendar of events makes it one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. The city offers ballet, opera, classical music, Broadway-style shows and, of course, jazz and annual Mardi Gras celebrations.
If you're looking for a break from the city, the Sabine National Forest is less than a 2-hour drive from Kountze. The Forest, which is a national park, offers 160,656 acres of unspoiled natural beauty. Visitors can choose from a range of hotels and lodges and take advantage of hunting and fishing expeditions offered throughout the year.
