Weekend Entertainment November 28, 2013 – December 1, 2013

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

www.bigpineslodge.com

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

www.kittskornbread.com

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

www.jeffersongeneralstore.com

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY

Friday, November 29 @ 5:30pm

Location: Lions Park on Jefferson St.

PHONE: (903) 663-3733

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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