Jefferson is one of East Texas' most beautiful areas and has many things to do and see.
Even though Jefferson is not a port city anymore, there are still many things to do on the water.
Graceful Ghost Steamboat Tours on Caddo Lake www.gracefulghost.com or call 1-877-894-4678. Steamboat tours of Caddo Lake are Tuesday through Saturday 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm
Turning Basin Bayou Tours www.jeffersonbayoutours.com or call 903-665-2222. Hour long tours of the Big Cypress Bayou in Jefferson run Tuesday through Saturday 12pm and 2pm.
Caddo Lake State Park www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/caddo_lake/ fishing, canoeing, swimming, picnicking, hiking and nature studies. Park is open 7 days a week.
Lake o' the Pines State Park www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/fish/recreational/lakes/lop/ bird watching, fishing, hiking
Things for those who believe in ghosts
Historic Jefferson Ghost Walk www.jeffersonghostwalk.com or call 903-665-6289. A night time journey to discover Jefferson's Historic Haunts. The hour and a half tour leaves at 8pm.
Ghost Train www.jeffersonrailway.com or call 903-665-6400. The ghost train departs at 9pm from the haunted depot and takes you deep through the dark woods along the bayou, sharing tales that will make you reach for your loved ones.
The Grove www.thegrove-jefferson.com or call 903-665-8018. Tour one of the most haunted homes in Texas. Strange activities and hauntings have been reported for over 100 years.
Dinner and a Ghost http://thesandwich.homestead.com/Coupons.html or call 214-628-6043. So Come Join Us ~ in a building that is registered among Paranormal Investigators as the 8th most Haunted in Texas for an Evening of Ghosts and a Dinner! Don't forget to bring your camera and an appetite!
Romantic adventures in Jefferson
The Lone Star Carriage Company www.jeffersontexascarriage.com or call 903-926-8216. Horse drawn carriage service that specializes in weddings, romantic rides, and historic tours.
L.J. Carriage Services call 903-490-0461. Available for carriage rides and special events
Massage Therapy of Jefferson call 903-665-9388 to book an in-room massage
Family adventures
Mule Drawn Wagon Tours call 903-930-7224. Mule-drawn covered wagon takes you on a tour of Jefferson. Tours are Thursday through Saturday.
H&D Exotic Deer Farms call 903-665-9625. Take your family on a tour and see wild and exotic animals and birds from around the world
City Drug Store call 903-665-2521. Old fashioned soda fountain, ice cream and candy store. The City Drug Store has been in continuous operation since 1953.
Graceful Ghost Steamboat Tours on Caddo Lake www.gracefulghost.com or call 1-877-894-4678. Steamboat tours of Caddo Lake are Tuesday through Saturday 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm
Museum's and historic homes
Jefferson Historical Society and Museum www.jeffersonmuseum.com or call 903-665-2775. Four floors of Marion County and Jefferson history.
Jefferson Carnegie Library www.jeffersoncarnegielibrary.com or call 903-665-8911. An original Carnegie Library built in 1907.
Lafayette Street Vintage Vehicle Museum call 903-2406180. Private collection of vintage vehicles.
Gone with the Wind Museum www.scarlettohardy.com or call 903-665-1939. A 1,700 square foot museum, dedicated to Gone With the Wind, features one of the world’s largest private collections of memorabilia from this epic story of the Old South.
Singleton Virginia Cross Home Tour www.virginiacross.com or call 903-665-3938.
Historic antebellum home furnished in antiques of the period. Guided tour of home at 1.00 PM on Saturdays.
Ruth Lester Playhouse www.theexcelsiorhouse.com or call 903-665-2513. Built in 1860 and having been everything from a convent to a Jewish Synagogue, the Ruth Lester playhouse has been lovingly restored and is full of period antiques.
Jay Gould's Rail car Atalanta www.theexcelsiorhouse.com or call 903-665-2513. The "Atalanta" has luxurious interior with four staterooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen, butler's pantry and bathroom. Open daily 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Antique Shopping
413 Antiques www.413antiques.com or call 903-665-2235. Antique furniture - American, French, English Collectibles - Linens, Glassware, China, Crystal, Artwork.
Beauty and the Book www.beautyandthebook.com or call 903-665-7520. Unique bookstore and beauty salon in one
Blackburn's Factory Outlet www.jeffersonimages.com or call 903-665-1128.
Factory Outlet Store for Blackburn's jellies, preserves and syrups, gift baskets, custom framing, local cookbooks, knives, pottery and gift items. UPS Shipping Outlet.
Blessings Book and Gifts call 903-665-3895. Christian Books and Gifts. Listen to Christian music as you shop in Blessings, This shop has Christian books (adult and children) gifts, crosses, collectibles, home decor, jewelry, bath and body, greeting cards, Christmas seasonally and more.
Der Baskit Kase Music Store www.thumbpicker.com/dbk or call 903-665-7996. We buy, sell, make and repair string musical instruments and wind-up phonographs.
Fashion and Art Revival www.fashionrevival.com or call 925-366-7360. One of a kind designer items, vintage clothing, costumes, and consignment.
Gold Leaf Antiques www.goldleaf-antiques.com or call 903-665-2882. Two extensive floors of collectible glassware, furniture, books and CASE®Knives.
Granny Had It call 903-665-3148. Antiques, furniture, glassware and lamps. Featuring Walnut, Mahogany and Oak from the Victorian through the 1930's.
Hurta's Histories call 903-665-2882. Fine antique furniture and collectibles. Antique refinishing and restoration.
Jefferson 5 and Dime call 903-665-2801. Coin collectibles Jefferson Antique Mall www.jeffersonantiquemall.com or call 903-665-8852. Retail-Antiques-Collectibles-Miscellaneous. 18 dealers under one roof.
Jefferson Bottling Works call 903-239-2801 - Antiques, collectibles & jewelry Jefferson
Fudge Store www.jeffersonfudgestore.com or call 903-665-3562. We offer a wide variety of homemade fudge, candies, jellies, jams and preserves. In addition we have a wide selection of gifts, collectibles and antiques.
Jefferson General Store www.jeffersongeneralstore.com or call 903-665-8481. Authentic General Store with Soda Fountain, old time toys and gifts. Fresh made pralines & candy counter. Texas souvenirs. Famous Moody Dogs.
Jefferson Jewelry www.lindaaadler.com or call 903-939-9099. Antique and vintage jewelry and accessories. Authentic period adornments, faux and fines circa 1850 – 1950. Plastic to platinum, lockets to Lucite.
Marshall Pottery www.marshallpottery.com or call 903-938-9201. Marshall Pottery specializes in hand turned pottery straight from the potter’s wheel. Skilled artisans have turned the clay of East Texas for over one hundred years making beautiful, functional stoneware pottery. Each piece is truly a piece of art. Master Potters and Cobalt artist transform lumps of clay into wonderfully designed pieces of heirloom quality stoneware.
Michelle's Antique Company call 903-665-2762.
Quality antiques, soda fountain & photo studio. Momma and Me Antique Store call 903-665-7225. Antiques and Gift shop. An eclectic collection of vintage and antique jewelry including, cameos and Czech Crystal, Raz Holiday Decor & Florals (below wholesale), infants and children's boutique.
Pat Ann's Call 903-665-9135. Home decor and gifts.
Retro Metal Chairs www.retrometalchairs.com or call 903-665-6449 - Purchase vintage metal lawn furniture
River City Mercantile Company call 903-665-8270. Antiques, glassware, Orientalia, silver, Scaffordshire wares, African art, cut glass, furniture, inkwells, kitchen and primitive antiques.
Roys Toys and Trains www.roystoysandtrains.com or call 903-665-9900. Hobby Shop. Hobby stuff for everyone in the family, all ages and interests! Scrapbooking, needlecrafts, art, paint and crafts. Lamaze, Melissa and Doug, Smithsonian, Discovery, Breyer, Dominoes, and more games and toys. All gauges of electric and wooden trains; RC planes, cars, boats and much more.
Texas Treasure www.txstrsrs.com or call 903-665-3757. Wind spinners, homemade quilts, rustic custom stars, Texas Souvenirs, College Collectibles and more
Three River Antiques Antiques and Collectibles. 10,000 square feet of antique furniture, pottery, books, depression glass, old tools, railroad lanterns, and signs.
Yesteryear Nick Nacks www.ynntx.com or call 903-720-8692. Gifts, collectibles, Christmas all year. Some clothes and shoes. New jewelry.
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