Overview
Nederland is a small city in Southeast Texas, USA. It is a part of an area called "The Golden Triangle".
2 sights · 1 things to do
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Best things about Nederland
Dutch Windmill Museum
Constructed in the late 1960s, this 40-foot-tall replica of a Dutch windmill serves as a tribute to the town's heritage. It houses a small museum.
Le Maison de Acadiens house
This small museum is a replica of early Acadian homes in South Louisiana, and serves to inform about the many French people from that region who came to live in Nederland not long after the Dutch settlers established the…
Christmas Celebrations
Celebrations include a lighted Christmas parade, typically around the 10th of December.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Oct–Apr. Summer highs reach about 95°F; winter lows dip to about 44°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jun and Oct. (climate data from nearby Houston)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- BPT Jack Brooks Regional Airport, Beaumont/Port Arthur — 2 mi away. Directions
- LCH Lake Charles Regional Airport, Lake Charles — 47 mi away. Directions
- HOU William P. Hobby Airport, Houston — 80 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Dutch Windmill Museum, Le Maison de Acadiens house
- Afternoon Christmas Celebrations
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Photos
See
See Dutch Windmill Museum
Constructed in the late 1960s, this 40-foot-tall replica of a Dutch windmill serves as a tribute to the town's heritage. It houses a small museum.
See Le Maison de Acadiens house
This small museum is a replica of early Acadian homes in South Louisiana, and serves to inform about the many French people from that region who came to live in Nederland not long after the Dutch settlers established the town.
Do
Do Christmas Celebrations
Celebrations include a lighted Christmas parade, typically around the 10th of December.
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