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Things to Do in Jefferson...

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Activities & Tours

  1. Bullet Bird Banding at Caddo Lake. 903-665-8279 Tom Walker.


  3. Bullet Caddo Guide Service. 903-789-3268 168 N. Mossy Brake, Uncertain, TX.  Tours, fishing guide, duck hunting along Caddo Lake.


  5. Bullet Caddo Outback Backwater Tours. 903-789-3384 or 903-679-9138 Karnack, TX. 75661,. Personalized scenic tours, photo tours, nature tours, gator tours and romantic tours of Caddo Lake.  Day-twilight-night.


  7. Bullet Crazy D Nature Trail & Petting Farm. 903-665-9090, 854 Dreesen Road U. S. Hwy. 59, Jefferson, TX 75657.


  9. Bullet H & D Deer Farm Tours. 903-665-9625. 359 PR 5730, Jefferson, TX 75657.  An East Texas Tour Featuring Wild & Exotic Animals & Birds From Around The World.


  11. Bullet Historic Jefferson Railway. 903-665-6400. 400 E. Austin St., Jefferson, TX 75657. Ride an 1870's reproduction of the "Robert E. Lee" Engine #7 along the Big Cypress Bayou. You can view a Confederate Powder Magazine along the seven-mile tour as well as the historical ruins of the Clark and Boice Sawmill and the first iron foundry in East Texas.


  13. Bullet Historic Oakwood Cemetery   E. Webster and N. Main Street, Jefferson, TX 75657.  The tomb of Diamond Bessie 1877, "The Trial of the 19th Century". Open to the public or a Guided Tour available through Jodi Breckenridge at 903-665-6289 or 903-445-6460


  15. Bullet Karma Farms Horseback Riding. 903-938-8019  Visit Karma Farms and take a guided pack trip through the forests of Northeast Texas.  They have trails for novice riders and more experienced riders.  Real cowboy adventures await the hardy souls who saddle up with their team of lifetime Westerners.  Cowboy cooking at its best served from a real chuck wagon that accompanies longer trail rides.  Karma Farms also offers half day and horse drawn hay rides.


  17. Bullet Jay Gould Private Rail Car. 903-665-2513, . 210 W. Austin St., Jefferson, TX 75657, The "Atalanta" has a luxurious interior with four staterooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen butler's pantry and bathroom.  Ironically, the car is within a stone's throw of the Excelsior Hotel, in whose register Gould wrote "The end of Jefferson".  Tours from the Excelsior House, 9:00, 12:00, 2:30 and 4:30. $1.00 Adults, Children 50¢.


  19. BulletJefferson Carnegie Library . 903-665-8911. 301 W. Lafayette St., Jefferson, TX 75657.. Built in 1907, one of few such libraries still serving its original purpose.


  21. Bullet Jefferson Historic Ghost Walk. 903-665-6289, 903-445-6460 Jodi Breckenridge. Friday and Saturdays evenings, or by appointment. Go on an eerie walk through the historic district of Jefferson and visit known haunted sights, and hear the stories of their hauntings.


  23. BulletLone Star Carriage Company of Jefferson, Texas. 903-926-8216 . Thursday-Sunday. Historical Tours of Jefferson by Horse and Carriage.  Specializing in Weddings. .  Call to confirm hours of operation.


  25. Bullet Opera House Theatre Players. 903-665-2310 . Russell Building, 121 W. Austin St., Jefferson, TX 75657.  Various productions and venues throughout the year.


  27. Bullet Rusty Rail Golf Course.  903-665-7245. Rated in Top 25 Nine-Hole Courses in Texas by "The Dallas Morning News".  Pro shop, carts, gloves, balls and clubs for rent.  6 miles north of Jefferson on Hwy 59 to E. Prospect Road, 1 mile on right.


  29. BulletTurning Basin Bayou Tour. 903-665-2222 . 1001 Bayou St., Jefferson, TX 75657.  Located across the Polk St. Bridge from downtown.  One hour narrated tour of Texas' largest inland port. April through October at 10:00, 12:00, 2:00 & 4:00 seven days a week.  (weather permitting). March, November and the first half of December, 12:00 & 2:00. Adults - $6.50 Children - 12 and under - $4.00, including tax.


Tour Homes

Several homes are available for tour throughout the year.  The 19th century homes offer a look back at Texas history.


  1. Bullet Alley-McKay House 800.468.2627/ 903-665.7322. 306 E Delta St., Jefferson, TX 75657.  One of the oldest homes in Jefferson, the 1851 Alley-McKay House offers tours daily at noon.


  3. BulletFreeman Plantation: Go West on Hwy. 49 one mile from the intersection of Hwy 49 and Hwy 59.  903-665-2320, the graceful Greek revival structure embodies the building style that distinguished so many Louisiana plantation homes. Giant magnolias and period furnishings complement the house, which has been cited by the Historic American Buildings Committee of the Department of the Interior.  Tours by appointment.


  5. BulletThe Grove. 903-665-8018 405 Moseley Jefferson, TX 75657.  Guided Tour through one of the historical - and haunted - homes from Jefferson’s past...  Join us for an hour-long excursion into the historic old home that has been called "the most haunted house in Jefferson".  Usual Tour Times (but please call to confirm): Saturdays 2 PM, Sundays 11 AM.  Admission: $6.  No children under 8 years of age, please.


  7. BulletHouse of the Seasons 903.665.8000 409 S. Alley St., Jefferson, TX 75657. Guided tour through one of Jefferson's landmark properties. Daily at 11 a.m. Call for reservations.


  9. Bullet Singleton’s Virginia Cross House 903.665.3938 or 903.665.8518 (Lois) 401 N. Soda St., Jefferson, TX 75657.  Built in 1859, a Greek Revival home located in the older portion of Jefferson, close to the Jefferson Historic District, and an easy walk from downtown. Daily at 1 pm.  or other times by appointment. Admission: $7.


  1. Bullet Torran’s Clarksville Street Inn 800.468.2627/ 903-665.7322. 107 E Clarksville St., Jefferson, TX 75657.  One of the oldest homes in Jefferson built in 1860. Tours available by appointment.