McFaddin-Ward House Museum Named Recipient of a Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award 2025

Beaumont, TX; Aug. 11, 2025 – The McFaddin-Ward House Museum has been recognized among Tripadvisor’s® top 10% of listings around the world in the 2025 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice® Awards, which honors businesses that consistently earn great reviews.

“The visitor experience is at the forefront of everything we do at the McFaddin-Ward House, so we are honored to be recognized as a traveler’s favorite for a second year in a row,” said Jeffrey Richardson, McFaddin-Ward House Museum executive director. “The recognition is a testament to our dedicated staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to ensure every guest feels welcomed, informed and inspired by their visit.”

As the world’s largest travel guidance platform, Tripadvisor has unparalleled authority with travelers and diners. This award is based on genuine feedback from anyone in the community who has visited and left an authentic, first-hand review on Tripadvisor over a 12-month period, making it a valuable and trustworthy designation of great places to visit.

“Congratulations to the McFaddin-Ward House Museum on its recognition in Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2025,” said Kristen Dalton, President, Tripadvisor. “Ranking among the top percentage of businesses globally means you have made such a memorable impact on your visitors that many of them took time to go online and leave a glowing review about their experience. We hope this recognition continues to drive business to you in 2025 and beyond.”

Built in 1905-1906 in the distinctive Beaux-Arts Colonial style, the McFaddin-Ward House reflects the lifestyle of the prominent family that lived in the house for 75 years. The museum features admission-free tours, educational programming, year-round events, a carriage house exhibit, and gardens.

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