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.
WILD DAZE
Port Jefferson History & Nature Center Dedication
Event Hours & Location:
Thursday, September 26:
- Big Birds on Display by Sky King Falconry @ 9am
- Raptors Revealed by Sky King Falconry @ 10am
- Historic Navigation by Bob Vernon @ 1pm
- Go Native by Belinda McLaughlin @ 2pm
- Raptors Revealed II @ 3pm
Friday , September 27:
- Big Birds on Display by Sky King Falconry @ 9am
- Volunteer Gardening by Master Naturalists
- Raptors Revealed by Sky King Falconry @ 10 am
- Volunteer Gardening by Master Naturalists @ 11am
- Volunteer Lunch – All Volunteers @ 12 pm
- Jefferson Ordinance Works by Bob Vernon @ 1pm
- Big Cypress Canoe Race (Reg. 11am – 1:30pm) @ 2pm
- Wildscapes by Mark Klym @ 3pm
- Bat Watch by Caddo Lake State Park @ 7:30pm
Saturday, September 28:
- Friends & Family Nature Walk, Birding 101 by Libby Horton @ 8:30am
- Paddlefish Restoration by Rick Lowerre @ 10am
- Trees & Plants of Caddo By Caddo Lake State Park @ 11am
- Dedication Ceremonies by Richard Collins @ 11am
- Raptor Release by Beverly Grage @ 12pm
- Life as a Tree-C’s Boy by Caddo Lake State Park @ 1:30pm
Location & Contact:
Jefferson Visitor/Transportation Center 305 East Austin St., Jefferson, Texas 75657
MEMORIES & MORE
Restaurant and Piano Bar
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, Sept. 27: “Winston Hall” (Pianist & Vocals), 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- Saturday, Sept. 28: “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 or (903) 748-6616 Web www.memoriesandmorerestaurant.com
THE CORK YARD
Restaurant Hours
Noon – 12:00 a.m. Thursday – Sunday Closed: Monday – Wednesday
Events
- Friday Dinner Special – Prime Rib
- Friday, Sept. 27: “J.H.B” Trio (Conversational Jazz) 8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. (No Cover)
- Saturday, Sept. 28: “Adam Ross” (Variety) 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (No Cover)
- Sunday, Sept. 29: “David McElhaney” – Shrimp Boil (Gospel/ Classic Country) 5:00p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location & Contact Info
122 E. Austin St. Jefferson, TX 75657 Tel (903)665-8500 Web www.jeffersoncorkyard.com
THE KNIGHTLIGHT THEATER & WINE TAVERN
Schedule
Thursday , 5pm – 10:00 pm Friday & Saturday, 12:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. September 26-29: preparation for the Medieval Wine Faire on October 4th & 5th Ticket Prices Reservations Requested
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 11:00 a.m.- Close Friday & Saturday 11:00 a.m.-1:30 a.m.
Events
- Friday, Sept. 27: “Karaoke” at 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. (no cover)
- Saturday, Sept. 28: “Street Smart” at 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
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, Sept. 26: “Karaoke” at 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Friday, Sept. 27: Live Entertainment from 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
- Saturday, Sept 28: Live Entertainment from 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. $5.00 Cover beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Location & Contact
124 E Austin St Jefferson, TX 75657 Tel (903) 665-9200 Web www.diamondbfranchise.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
Train rides suspended in September in preparation of Runaway Fright Train Depot Opens Tues – Fri at 11:00 am – 2:00 pm for phone & walk-in orders (May be out of depot from time to time to run errands)
Ticket Prices:
- Open Air Coach: Adults – $12.00; Children under 12 – $8.00; Children under 4 – free
- Active Military & Senior 65+ receive 10% discount
- Schedule & pricing may be adjusted for special events – All fares + taxes.
Location & Contact
Jefferson Depot, 400 E. Austin St. Jefferson, TX 75657 Tel (866) 398-2038 Web www.JeffersonRailway.com
HOUSE OF THE SEASONS HISTORIC HOME TOUR
Tour Schedule
- NO TOURS WEEKEND OF SEPTEMBER 26 – 28, DUE TO WILD DAZE
- 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 at 2:00 p.m. * By appointment
- Sunday tour at 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
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
Tour Hours
Hotel:
- Monday-Sunday tours, 1:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m., $4.00
Jay Gould Railcar:
- Monday-Sunday tours, 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 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, 11:00 & 2:00p.m.
- Friday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30p.m.
- Sunday, 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
- 5 & Younger…Free, Youth (6-12)…$3, Teen (13-17)…$4 Adult (18-61)…$7, Senior Citizen (62&up)…$5
- 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
Tour 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
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
- 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
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
- The Jefferson Carnegie Library.
JEFFERSON CARNEGIE LIBRARY
Hours
- FREE Internet Access
- 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 Web www.jeffersoncarnegielibrary.com
Additional Visitor & Tour Information Marion County Chamber of Commerce 101 N. Polk St. Jefferson, Texas 75657 Open Monday – Friday 10:00AM to 5:00PM Open Saturday 11:00AM to 4:00PM Closed Sunday Tel (903) 665-2672 Web www.jefferson-texas.com E-Mail jeffersontx1@att.net A
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