Jefferson Texas offers a variety of great activities for locals and visitors. Check out or list of ideas including information on a variety of restaurants, tours, museums and other great activities. From karaoke and live bands to carriage and train rides Jefferson is a great place to be this weekend.
THE KNIGHTLIGHT THEATER & WINE TAVERN
Schedule
- Thursday & Friday, 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
- Saturday, 12:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
- Thursday, August 22: 2-Bit Palomino, 8:00 p.m.; Tickets: $5.00
- Friday, August 23: Wes Hamilton, 8:00 p.m.; Tickets: $5.00
- Saturday, August 24: Kendrick MJ (Michael Jackson Impersonator) 8:00 p.m.
Ticket Prices
Advance tickets: $15.00; Day of Performance: $20.00
Reservations Requested
Contact Info
202 N. Walnut St.
Jefferson, TX 75657
Tel (903) 665-8546
Web www.knightlighttheater.com
Email Richard@knightlight.com
AUNTIE SKINNER’S RIVERBOAT CLUB & RESTAURANT
Restaurant Hours
Sunday-Thursday @ 11:00 a.m.-Close
Friday & Saturday @ 11:00 a.m.-1:30 a.m.
Events
- Thursday, August 22: “Singing Competition” (21 & Older), 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. ($20.00 Entry Fee)
- Friday, August 23: “Karaoke” @ 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. (no cover)
- Saturday, August 24: “Ricky Lynn Gregg” (Country & Classic Rock), 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. ($5.00 Cover)
Location & Contact
107 W. Austin St.
Jefferson, TX 75657
Tel (903) 665-7121
Web www.auntie-skinners.com
MEMORIES & MORE
New Restaurant Hours:
Monday & Tuesday, 5-9 p.m.
Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 5-10 p m.
Closed: Wednesday & Sunday
Events
- Monday – Thursday: “Dinner Music”, 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- Friday, August 23: “Gary Tubbs” (Pianist & Vocals), 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- Saturday, August 24: “Winston Hall” (Pianist & Vocals), 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location & Contact
121 W. Austin St.
Jefferson, TX 75657
Tel (903)665-8203
Web www.memoriesandmorerestaurant.com
DIAMOND “B” FRANCHISE
Restaurant Hours
Wednesday & Thursday @ 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday – Sunday @ 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Events
- Thursday, August 22: “Karaoke”, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Friday, August 23: “TBA” (Live Entertainment), 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
- Saturday, August 24: “TBA” (Live Entertainment), 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. $5.00 Cover beginning @ 7:00 p.m.
Location & Contact
124 E Austin St
Jefferson, TX 75657
Tel (903) 665-9200
Web www.diamondbfranchise.com
THE CORK YARD
Restaurant Hours
12:00 noon-12:00 a.m. Thursday – Sunday
Closed: Monday – Wednesday
Events
- Friday Dinner Special – Prime Rib
- Friday, August 23: “Willie Heath Neal & Kiera” (Variety, Originals & Texas Classics), 8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. (No Cover)
- Saturday, August 24: “Willie Heath Neal & Kiera, David Smith” (Variety, Originals & Texas Classics), 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (No Cover)
- Sunday, August 25: “David McElhaney” (Texas Country, Classic Country, Gospel & more), 6:00p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location & Contact
122 E. Austin St.
Jefferson, TX 75657
Tel (903)665-8500
Web www.jeffersoncorkyard.com
LONE STAR CARRIAGE COMPANY OF JEFFERSON
Hours
Friday, Saturday & Sunday or During the Week by appointment
Services
- Historical tours of Jefferson by horse & carriage and Mule Drawn Wagon specializing in Historical Tours, Romantic Rides, Weddings, Special Events. Will travel to your event anywhere.
- Large groups of 30 or more welcome. School Field trips & Tour bus groups.
Location & Contact
Departs from corner of Austin & Market (across from the Jefferson Historical Museum)
Call for reservations (903) 926-8216
www.jeffersontexascarriage.com
HISTORIC JEFFERSON RAILWAY
“Antique Narrow Gauge Train Ride”
Hours
- Depot Opens at Noon
- Saturdays only through the end of August
Saturday Events
- 2:30 p.m. Historical narrated day tour
- 4:30 p.m. Historical narrated day tour
- 8:00 p.m. Free Ghost Stories
- 9:00 p.m. Ghost Train, Ghost Stories are Free to the public
Location & Contact
Jefferson Depot, 400 E. Austin St.
Jefferson, TX 75657
Tel (866) 398-2038
Web www.JeffersonRailway.com
THE GROVE HAUNTED HISTORIC HOME TOUR
Tour Schedule
- Saturday, August 24, 2:00 p.m. * By appointment
- Sunday, August 25, 11:00 a.m. * By appointment
- Call to confirm tour dates and times ($6.00 per person)
Location & Contact
405 Moseley
Jefferson, TX 75657
Tel (903) 665-8018
Web www.thegrove-jefferson.com
SINGLETON’S VIRGINIA CROSS HISTORIC HOME TOUR
Hours
Saturday’s: 1:00 p.m. ($7.00 per person)
Call for reservations & additional tour dates and times
Location & Contact
401 Soda St.
Jefferson, TX 75657
Tel (903) 665-3938 or (214) 725-6232
CULBERSON HOUSE HISTORIC HOME TOUR
403 N. Walnut
Jefferson, TX 75657
Tel (903) 665-7888 By appointment. Call for tour dates & time
Web www.culbersonhousebandb.com
EXCELSIOR HOUSE HOTEL & JAY GOULD RAILCAR TOUR
Tours
Hotel
- Monday-Sunday, 1:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m., $4.00
Jay Gould Railcar:
- Monday-Sunday, 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m., $2.50
Location & Contact
211 W. Austin
Jefferson, TX 75657
Tel (903) 665-2513 Call to confirm tour times
Web www.theexcelsiorhouse.com
SCARLETT O’ HARDY’S “GONE WITH THE WIND” MUSEUM
Hours & Pricing
- Thursday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Please call to confirm hours)
- Sunday – Wednesday: *by appointment*
- Adults – $3.00; Children 12 & under – $1.00
Location & Contact
408 Taylor St. at Main
Jefferson, TX 75657
Tel (903)665-1939
JEFFERSON HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Hours & Pricing
- Daily 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- 6-12 yrs – $3.00, 13-17 yrs – $4.00, 18-61 – $7.00, 62 & Over – $5.00
Location & Contact
223 W. Austin
Jefferson, TX 75657
Tel (903) 665-2775
R.D. MOSES T & P MODEL RAILWAY
Hours
- Monday-Thursday, 11:00 & 2:00 p.m.
- Friday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Sunday, 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Location & Contact
223 W. Austin (Located behind the Jefferson Historical Museum)
Jefferson, TX 75657
BILLY CARTER’S GO-DEVIL TOURS ON CADDO LAKE
Location Johnson’s Ranch in Uncertain, TX
Tel (903) 789-3213
Call for reservations ($20.00 per person) *by appointment*
CADDO OUTBACK BACKWATER TOURS
Personalized Tours of Caddo Lake
1869 Pine Island Rd
Karnack, TX 75661
Tel (903) 789-3384
Call for reservations ($20.00 per person) *by appointment*
TURNING BASIN RIVERBOAT TOURS
Hours
- Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.
- By appointment
- Closed: Sunday & Monday
Location & Contact
200 Bayou
Jefferson, TX 75657
Tel (903) 665-2222
Web www.jeffersonbayoutours.com
THE GRACEFUL GHOST
PADDLEWHEEL STEAMBOAT ON CADDO LAKE
Tours & Hours
- Graceful Ghost Paddlewheel Steamboat – *by appointment*
- CLOSED: Sunday & Monday
- Pontoon Boat Tours – Daily by reservation ($20.00 per person)
- Call for Steamboat & Gator Park Packages, reservations and additional tours
Location & Contact
756 Pine Island Road
Karnack, Texas 75661
Docked at Big Pines Lodge; Ticket booth across from Big Pines
Tel (903) 679-3020
Web www.gracefulghost.com
JEFFERSON CARNEGIE LIBRARY
Hours
- Monday-Thursday @ 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
- Friday @ 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Saturday, @ 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
- Closed: Sundays
Location & Contact
301 W. Lafayette
Jefferson, TX 75657
Tel (903) 665-8911 Free internet access
Web www.jeffersoncarnegielibrary.com
Additional Visitor & Tour Information
Marion County Chamber of Commerce
101 N. Polk St.
Jefferson, Texas 75657
Tel (903) 665-2672
Web www.jefferson-texas.com
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