Jefferson Texas offers a variety of great activities for locals and visitors. Check out “our” list of ideas including information on a variety of restaurants, tours, museums and other great activities. From karaoke and live bands to carriage rides, boat rides, and train rides. Jefferson is a great place to be this weekend.
Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving
Big Pines Lodge Restaurant & Waterin Hole
Serving a Traditional All You Can Eat Thanksgiving Meal
HOURS: 11:00am, 12:30pm, & 2:00pm
PHONE: (903) 679-3655
LOCATION:747 Pine Island Rd., Karnack, Texas 75661
Kitt’s Kornbread Sandwich & Pie Bar
Serving a Traditional Thanksgiving Meal
HOURS: 12:00pm – 3:00pm
PHONE: (903) 665-0505
LOCATION: 125 N. Polk St., Jefferson, Texas 75657
Bayou Bakery & Cafe
Serving a Traditional Thanksgiving Meal
HOURS: 10:30am – 2:00pm
PHONE:(903) 665-2253
LOCATION: 201 W. Austin St., Jefferson, Texas 75657
The KnightLight Theater & Wine Tavern
Serving a Traditional Thanksgiving Meal
HOURS: 12:00pm – 6:00pm
PHONE: (903) 665-8546
LOCATION: 202 N. Walnut St., Jefferson, Texas 75657
Jefferson General Store
Serving Moody Dogs, Old Fashion Soda Fountain, $.05 Coffee, Souvenirs, Penny Candies, etc…
HOURS: 12:00pm – 6:00pm
PHONE:(903) 665-8481
LOCATION: 113 E. Austin St., Jefferson, Texas 75657
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
Friday, November 29 @ 5:30pm
Location: Lions Park on Jefferson St.
PHONE: (903) 663-3733
MEMORIES & MORE
Restaurant and Piano Bar
Restaurant Hours:
Monday & Tuesday, 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 5-10 p m. Closed: Wednesday & Sunday
Dinner Specials on Friday & Saturday night
Events
Monday – Thursday: “Dinner Music”, 5pm – 9pm
- Thursday, November 28: Closed For Thanksgiving
- Friday, November 29: “Gary Tubbs” (Pianist & Vocals) @ 6pm – 9pm
- Saturday, November 30: “Thomas Keyes” (Pianist & Vocals) 6pm – 9pm
Location & Contact
121 W. Austin St. Jefferson, TX 75657 Tel (903)665-8203 or (903) 748-6616 Web www.memoriesandmorerestaurant.com
THE KNIGHT LIGHT THEATER & WINE TAVERN
Restaurant Hours:
Thursday & Friday 11am – 10pm; Saturday 12pm – Midnight
- Thursday, November 28: Open for Thanksgiving 12pm – 6pm
- Friday, November 29: “Adam Ross” Live Music 11am – 10pm
- Saturday, November 30: “Gordon Nurse” (Live 5-piece Band) $7.00 after 7pm
Wine Tastings all day: Lunch & Dinner
Location & 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 11am- Close; Friday & Saturday 11am – 1:30 am
Events
- Thursday, November 28: Closed for Thanksgiving
- Friday, November 29: “Karaoke” @ 8pm – 12am
- Saturday, November 30: “Hustler’s Ball” @ 8pm – 1am (cover)
Location & Contact
107 W. Austin St. Jefferson, TX 75657 Tel (903) 665-7121 Web www.auntie-skinners.com
THE CORK YARD
Restaurant Hours
Sunday: 11am – 11pm
Monday: 11am – 11pm – 1/2 price wine
Wednesday: 11am – 11pm
Thursday: 11am – 11pm – Local discount
Friday & Saturday – 11am – 12am (midnight)
Events
Friday Dinner Special – Prime Rib
- Thursday November 28: Closed for Thanksgiving
- Friday,November 29: “TBA” 7pm – 10pm
- Saturday, November 30: “TBA” 7pm – 10pm
Location & Contact Info
122 E. Austin St. Jefferson, TX 75657 Tel (903)665-8500 Web www.jeffersoncorkyard.com
DIAMOND “B” FRANCHISE
Restaurant Hours
Wednesday & Thursday 11am- 9pm; Friday – Sunday 11am – 2:00 am
Events
- Thursday November 28: Closed for Thanksgiving
- Friday,November 29: “Wes Jeans” (Acoustic) 9pm – 1am ($5.00 Cover)
- Saturday, November 30: “Ally Venable” 9pm – 1am ($5.00 Cover)
Location & Contact
124 E. Austin St. Jefferson, TX 75657 Tel (903) 665-9200 Web www.diamondbfranchise.com
Historic Jefferson Railway
“Rail Of Lights Christmas Train”
Open Thursday – Sunday November 28, 2013 – December 22, 2013
Closed December 1, 2013
- Thursday @ 7pm
- Friday @ 7pm, & 8pm
- Saturday @ 7pm, 8pm, & 9pm
- Sunday @ 6pm
Pricing:
First Class Enclosed Car: $18.00 plus applicable sales tax
Open Air Coach Car: $15.00 plus applicable sales tax
Lap Children ride free
Location:
Jefferson Depot, 400 E. Austin, St., Jefferson, Texas 75657
Contact:
(866) 398-2038 or www.jeffersonrailway.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
- 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
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HOUSE OF THE SEASONS HISTORIC HOME TOUR
Tour Schedule
- Tours are by appointment Daily @ 11am by appointment
- Call to confirm tour dates and times ($10.00 per person)
- Closed: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and December 26, New Years Eve, New Years Day and January 2nd
Location & Contact
409 S. Alley Jefferson, TX 75657 Tel (903) 665-8000 Web www.houseoftheseasons.com
THE GROVE HAUNTED HISTORIC HOME TOUR
Tour Schedule
- Saturday tour @ 2pm * By appointment
- Sunday tour @ 11am * By appointment
Call to confirm tour dates and times
Ticket Pricing:
- $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
Tour Hours
- Saturday’s @ 1pm
- Call for reservations & additional tour dates and times
Ticket Pricing:
- $7.00 per person
Location & Contact
401 Soda St. Jefferson, TX 75657 Tel (903) 665-3938 or (214) 725-6232
Historic Jefferson Ghost Walk
- Every Friday & Saturday @ 8pm
- For More Information and Additional Tours: (903) 665-6289
Pricing:
$12.00 Per person
Location:
The Corner of Austin St. & Vale St. www.jeffersonghostwalk.com
EXCELSIOR HOUSE HOTEL & JAY GOULD RAILCAR TOUR
Hotel Tour Hours:
- Monday-Sunday tours, 1pm & 2pm ($8.00 per person)
Jay Gould Railcar:
- Monday-Sunday tours, 10am, 1pm & 2pm ($5.00 per person)
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
Celebrating 15 Years!
Hours & Pricing –
Open November 29 & November 30, 2013
- Thursday – Saturday: 10am – 5:00 pm (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 and
R.D. Moses T & P Model Railway Exhibit
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
Located behind the Jefferson Historical Museum
Model Railroad Depot: Hours & Pricing
- Monday-Thursday, 11 & 2pm
- Friday-Saturday, 9:30am-4:30pm
- Sunday, 12:30pm-4:30pm
- 5 & Younger…Free, Youth (6-12) $3.00, Teen (13-17) $4.00 Adult (18-61) $7.00, Senior Citizen (62&up) $5.00
- School Groups Welcome
Location & Contact
223 W. Austin Jefferson, TX 75657 Tel (903) 665-2775 www.jeffersonmuseum.com
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* Web www.caddoguideservice.com
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* Web www.caddolaketours.com
TURNING BASIN RIVERBOAT TOURS
Adults: $8.00 + tax Children under 12yrs $5.00 + tax
Tour Hours
- Tuesday – Friday: 12pm & 2pm By appointment
- Saturday: 10am, 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm By appointment
- All Tours times are Weather Permitting
- 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
March Through December 31
- Open Wednesday Through Friday, With Tours Scheduled At: 12 Noon, 2 PM and 4 PM
- Saturday & Sunday: 10 AM, 12pm, 2 PM, 4 PM and 6 PM
- Currently Docked @ Big Pines Lodge
- Pontoon Boat Tours – Daily by reservation ($20.00 per person)
- Sorry, We Are Closed On Mondays and Tuesdays, Except Holidays.
- During Holidays, We Will Remain Open For The Entire Holiday Period
- Call for Steamboat & Gator Park Packages, reservations and additional tours
Tickets:
Ticket Booth Located across from Big Pines
Location & Contact
757 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
Closed for Thanksgiving
- FREE Internet Access
- Monday-Thursday @ 10am-6pm
- Friday @ 10am-5pm
- Saturday, @ 10am-3pm
- Closed: Sundays
Location & Contact
301 W. Lafayette Jefferson, TX 75657 Tel (903) 665-8911 Web www.jeffersoncarnegielibrary.com
Additional Visitor & Tour Information Marion County Chamber of Commerce 101 N. Polk St. Jefferson, Texas 75657 Open Monday – Friday 10AM to 5PM Open Saturday 11:00AM to 4PM Closed Sunday Tel (903) 665-2672 Web www.jefferson-texas.com E-Mail jeffersontx1@att.net A
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