Discover Jeffferson Visitor Guide Jan-Mar 2023

Welcome to the 10th edition of Discover Jefferson & Marion County! This quarterly publication is focused on what’s happening in and around Jefferson, Marion County, Texas. We hope to see you (again) in Jefferson and Marion County! Please share this book and help others find out about Jefferson area!

Welcome to Jefferson, Texas, the Bed and Breakfast Capital of Texas! On behalf of the City of Jefferson, its citizens and all the residents of Marion County, I want to welcome and thank you for choosing to spend some of your time with us. I hope you enjoy your time in our town and the surrounding area.

We tend to focus on the holidays and specific events in Jefferson as the reason to come and visit, but, in truth there’s plenty of reasons to visit—in any season!

From our museums, tour homes, unique shopsand dining, Jefferson is always a great place to get away to.

If you’re planning your first vis-

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it, or returning, rest assured, there are things to fit every desire while you’re here – from quiet, romantic getaways, to weekends full of celebration, Jefferson has it all. Either way though, we’ll treat you like family and we welcome you to become part of ours.

Let our Visitor’s Center know how they can help make your visit memorable. We look forward to seeing you!

Rob Baker Mayor City of Jefferson

Growing Up Jefferson What I Did on My Christmas Vacation

By John Taylor

Some might want to write like Hemingway, or James Lee Burke. Maybe Stephen King. But my author of choice is Rick Bragg. From reading his books, I believe we think alike. However, he is able to put those thoughts to words much better than I, leaving me to say, “I wish I could write like Rick Bragg and I think.” Now I know Rick Bragg had nothing to do with my childhood Christmas so let me explain. He is a prolific writer that never seems to run out of subjects to describe. Of course, he has deadlines from publishers or magazines. I must think slower than he. It takes a good while for me to get an idea worth writing about. But here goes my thought process. We had snow in East Texas not too long ago. It was a blizzard-like accumulation that dumped almost three inches on the

ground, closed businesses, topped sales for the month of January for grocery stores, kept cars off the roads and kids home from school. My mind equates snow with Christmas, although I never remember it actually snowing here on Christmas Day. I probably get that association from movies and Christmas cards but I’m not sure. The first year my wife and I were married it snowed on Christmas, but that was at her parents’ home in Northern New Mexico. And it was spectacular, too, just perfect. At least, until late on Christmas Eve when I thought I was having a heart attack. I wasn’t, but I was thinking what a sense of humor God must have. It turned out to be an overdose of Navy bean soup and an alcoholic beverage. What I have taken all this time to tell you is this is going to be

Chocolate Sunday

Jefferson’s Opera House Theatre Players is planning their first fundraising event of the year, “Chocolate Sunday”, which will arrive at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 12.

It is also known as the “sweetest Sunday of the Year” by local area fans of the community theatre group now in the 33rd year of live theatre productions.

According to OHTP president, Marcia Thomas, “we nearly always have this event near to Valentine’s Day.”Thomas says that anyone interested in participating should contact her at JeffersonTheatre@ aol.com or call 903-926-2760 as soon as possible.

Entry blanks to submit your chocolate creations, whether it be a cake, pie or a liquid form of chocolate, will be ready soon. There will be three top awards from among

the entries and all ages are encouraged to enter the contest. There will be prizes and ribbons awarded.

The location for this year’s “Chocolate Sunday” has yet to be finalize. Tickets will go on sale in late January. with

Brad Burris, Broker/Owner Residential • Land • Lake

Photo by Marshall News Messenger

Mardi Gras Upriver ushers in 2023

For over three decades, Jefferson’s Mardi Gras Upriver has become a staple one of the most recognized Mardi Gras celebrations in East Texas.

Presented by Jefferson’s Krewe of Hebe (KOH), this year’s celebration is

set for Feb. 17-19, 2023, and is themed “Mythology Madness.”

Friday night has the first of the street events, the Do Dah Parade. It starts just after dark and features decorated golf

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Mardi Gras Upriver:

restaurants, specialty shops, antique and gift shops.

carts and people parading through the downtown streets.

Saturday’s will incude all day entertainment from a variety of live bands.

Saturday afternoon is the Grand Parade with floats by various sub-Krewe’s and visiting Krewes.

Sunday wraps up the weekend’s festivities with the Children’s Parade. Specially dedicated to children, it features floats filled with kids and extra candy and beads.

About the Krewe of Hebe

KOH was created in 1989 as a social organization to serve as a vehicle for Jefferson business owners to host a wide variety of visitors spending time at the remarkable B&B’s, hotels, motels,

By the 1980’s, Jefferson was well established as a tourist destination in Northeast, Texas.

There were, however, several months during the year when business was slow.

Then, a group of local business owners and citizens pulled together and organized the KOH with the objective of hosting an annual Mardi Gras celebration in Jefferson.

In order to achieve that goal, and raise funds with which to finance the Mardi Gras expenses, the Krewe hosted the first Jefferson Heritage Triathlon in July 1989.

The KOH has since worked over the

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years to provide entertainment for the entire family during the Mardi Gras weekend and has been host to several other events and fundraisers over the last 30 years.

The KOH has also been using their fundraising efforts to donate to local organizations for many years.

They have supported Boys & Girls Club, Boo Benefit, Casting for Kids and many more.

In recent years KOH has decided to become involved with the local chapter of Marine Toys for Tots Foundation and is now the official sponsor for the Marion County chapter.

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about Christmas when I was a youngster in Jefferson. I still wish I could have written about it like Mr. Bragg would have. But I’ll keep practicing.

Childhood in Jefferson in the 1950’s was made up of a lot of “firsts and lasts,” and “almost heres.” We used them like a calendar-- “first day” of Little League baseball, “last day” of school, and my birthday is “almost here.” But the biggest of these to me, and I believe I speak for the vast majority of Jefferson kids of that time, was Christmas. The Christmas is “almost here” countdown started a few days before the Thanksgiving holiday from school, and was in near full-throated hysteria by our return. At least, you know, for those of us who still expected a visit from Santa. It was prompted on a daily basis in the newspaper with a little box ad at the bottom of the Marshall News Messenger that simply said

“20 Shopping Days until Christmas” with the number of “shopping days” decreasing in each consecutive edition. Of course, that was when stores were closed on Sunday so that didn’t count as a shopping day. I remember trying to work that out in my seven year old brain that if there were twenty-five days until Christmas, why should there be only twenty-one shopping days? Obviously, I was able to see the future, knowing that thirty years later I would be able to shop in a store every day of the week during store hours, and fifty years later, I could type in my Christmas list on a keyboard connected to a little box and screen 24/7. Twenty-one shopping days till Christmas indeed! But all that waiting, the anticipation, the “almost heres” finally gave way to the big enchilada, Christmas Day! I don’t remember any major disappointments and my list was usually filled, although I never got that

Growing Up Jefferson: What I Did

pony or much later that Camaro, either. But there was no one really special Christmas. We never had a Christmas trip to Disneyland, or even out of town, not a single “over the river and through the woods.” Of course, my grandmother lived around the corner from us, but still. It came and it went in one big blur of wrapping paper, fireworks, relatives, and turkey. I hoped one day for a special Christmas like I had seen in magazines and television, but that one day never came. And then, we were taking down the tree and it was over.

That tree always stood in the living room, in front of the double window overlooking Vale Street. Well, let me back up on that. When I was in the 4th grade, my parents added on to our house. We now had a den where part of the backyard used to be, along with another bathroom and my Dad’s workshop, later converted to my

room. After that, our tree went in front of the window in the den overlooking Vale Street. I’m not sure if that Vale Street vista had any particular significance, but the other windows overlooked the aforementioned backyard and I guess we wanted to share the joy of our tree with passers-by. You know, the family ride-around at night to look at Christmas lights was the second most popular ride-around all year in Jefferson, the first being following the fire truck when the siren sounded. And that wasn’t seasonal like Christmas lights. But people went all out, not just on their Christmas trees, but also with lights on the house, business, and yard decorations. We had oil cloth on the front door that looked like a gift wrapped box with cut out letters that proclaimed “Merry Christmas.” Daddy was quite the woodworker, and, at one time, we had a life-sized painted plywood

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cutout of Santa Claus in the front yard. And on the porch was his sleigh, a bag of toys and his eight reindeer in harness, all of which was illuminated by spotlights. Honestly, I don’t know where they found the time or incentive. There wasn’t much on television then, I suppose. Now, back to the tree. We didn’t go to the woods to cut our tree. It came from Buck Markos’ Grocery Market and Christmas Tree Emporium on Market Street where the present Beth Mead City Park is located. Yes, on that tiny strip of land was a grocery store with off-street parking. Now Christmas Tree Emporium wasn’t really part of the Markos Grocery name, but it might as well have been. It wasn’t the only Christmas tree lot in town, but it’s where we purchased ours annually. Leaning up against that white asbestos shingle sided building every year were Christmas trees for sale.

I have no idea where they came from, but you could buy natural ones, spray-painted silver ones, or almost any color tree you wanted. I remember blue trees, red trees, pink trees and orange trees although I’m not sure how well those sold. None of my friends had a rainbow colored tree in their house. I think I would have liked to have had one of those red ones for some reason, but my Dad always got the silver one, just like he always got the beige Chevrolet. He was nothing if not consistent. But home it came, a Douglas fir, with rough bark and needles that soon started falling with the least provocation. And we decorated it as a family with colored lights, ornaments and the silver filaments that imitated real icicles. That was fun and everyone was happy. That lasted until the tree needles began their descent in earnest and my mother had to vacuum every day. I supposed that

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eventually led to us replacing Douglas fir trees at Christmas with Kaiser aluminum trees and a color wheel. It wasn’t the same even if it was modern. All the old varied ornaments were replaced with uniform red balls and we no longer used faux icicles. And it didn’t smell like Christmas anymore. It smelled like the cardboard box it was shipped in to Perry Brothers.

It wasn’t only lights that were in abundance that year. Santa Claus was everywhere. He rode to the Elementary School on the back of a fire truck, passed out paper bags of hard candy, apples, oranges and English walnuts. I never could get next to an English walnut. Not sure why, wrinkled shells maybe. They just look toxic. Then he walked the halls visiting classrooms wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. Santa was a very big deal in Jefferson in 1950-something. And Marshall. He appeared at Joe Weisman’s Department Store every day. Then he was back on that fire truck riding in the Jefferson Christmas parade, throwing out candy to the crowd. I mean, was Santa a fireman? I asked; no one knew, or they wouldn’t tell. I even have a picture of Santa in the foyer of the First Baptist Church. I realize that sounds a little secular by today’s standards, but a lot of our dads were veterans. And if they could defeat Hitler and Tojo, they probably didn’t see much of threat to our Christian heritage from a large man in a red suit lis-

tening to the Christmas lists of a few children who went home happy. Now we had been taught to think for ourselves. Was this the real Santa Claus? Or one of his helpers. And how could he be all those places and still have time to assemble all those toys? Or maybe...Santa Claus wasn’t real. I believe about the third grade we started to investigate this conundrum a little more fully. And, specifically, my cousin Drulaine Hellums and I were playing at her house while her mother was next door and her dad was at work. A mysterious box had appeared in a hall closet that might possibly hold a baton that she had asked Santa for. After some deliberation, we hurriedly opened an undetectable hole in the box about the size of an orange and got a glimpse of a baton. Now, we had never seen Aunt Louise or Uncle Drue working on any sort of twirling routine, so if said baton appeared Christmas morning from Santa Claus we had proof that Santa didn’t bring it. And it did appear. Nothing was said in the days that followed our clandestine espionage, at least to me, but Christmas night at the extended Taylor family gathering, Uncle Drue made the statement to no one in particular, “You know, when you quit believing in Santa Claus, he quits coming.” Convinced both of us on the spot, jailhouse conversion as it were, but we were confirmed believers that night and for at least a year after that. I never found Santa’s se-

Jefferson: Places to Have Events

Planning an event in Jefferson? Want to have a group meeting or corporate retreat? Jefferson has a variety of locations and sizes for your needs. Courtesy of City of Jefferson–for more information www.visitjeffersontexas.com or 903-665-3733.

1852 on Austin 124 E. Austin. (903) 601-4457.

Auntie Skinner’s Riverboat Club and Restaurant 107 W. Austin. 903.665.7121.

Black Swan, 210 W. Austin, 903 665 7023

Bulldog Pizza 603 E. Broadway. 903.665.9499.

The Carriage House, 401 N. Polk, 903 665 9411

City of Jefferson Convention & Visitors Building, 305 E. Austin, 903 665 3733

Collins Academy 500 East Broadway. 903.665.2900

Diamond Don Event Center, 1602 Tx 49, 866-398-2038

Enoch’s Wine & Coffee House 116 N Polk. 903.918.8208

Excelsior Hotel Ballroom & Courtyard, 211 W. Austin, 903 665 2513

Haywood House Restaurant and Cocktail Bar, 202 S Market. 903601-4070

Jefferson Carnegie Library Ballroom, 301 W. Lafayette, 903 665 8911

Jefferson Community Center, 501 Haywood St, (903) 665-6500.

The Jeffersonian Institute, 120 E. Austin, 903 665 2567 or 903 733 1035

Kellyville Community Center 130 Kelly Park Rd. 903.665.2421

The KnightLight Tavern & Olde World Restaurant 202 N. Walnut, 903.665.8546.

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cret hideout at my house, and I looked. Not wanting to push my luck, though, I finally accepted that Santa Claus just might be real, but magic, and I was careful to leave no evidence of my search.

Before the main event on Christmas Day, though, my family had a supper tradition—we called it supper then. I don’t know how it started or even when, but we did it every year and I carried it on with my family. It was our menu. We always had fried chicken, homemade pimento cheese sandwiches, and Fritos. We never opened presents on Christmas Eve, but we always had chicken and pimento cheese. This past Christmas, alone in our kitchen and the family somewhere else in the house, I was staring at the bowl of pimento cheese my wife had prepared. I thought of all those times Mama had done that just to keep the tradition alive, even after my Dad passed away and up to the last Christmas she spent at home. I thought how much she really cared for us all. And I missed her. Deeply.

The Fants, my mother’s family, always had Christmas lunch, a big spread with all six siblings’ families usually represented. The younger cousins, of which I was one, drew the card table on which to dine. That was fine with us; we had important matters to discuss among ourselves and we gladly let the adults talk politics, the economy, nuclear bombs and taxes. We had no interest. We wanted to get through with lunch, get

outside and play, and, in later years, take the car through town to see if anyone was out. The Taylor Christmas gathering was that night, and again, almost always six siblings and their families showed up. We opened presents, sang Christmas carols because they were all musically talented, ate even more food and once again, the young cousins dined on the card table. And, again, that was fine. Several of the men were veterans from a war just ended twelve years previously so world conditions were discussed, they relived the Depression, discussed politics again, laughed and just enjoyed each other’s company. That they would travel some distance on Christmas just to be reunited with each other was a thought that was lost on me. I just knew I enjoyed all my cousins and I was in a hurry to leave the adults behind and get outside to play. We were children. But I do regret that I was not more attentive to their stories, that I didn’t ask more questions, and that I didn’t realize that one day it would end.

It’s apparent to me now the reason I didn’t have that one special Christmas was because all my Christmases were special. The families, the card tables, the pimento cheese and even the English walnuts were special, and to me even now, so many years later, they still are. And that “one day” I had hoped for did finally come. It came disguised as a memory.

Jefferson: Places to Shop

Find a treasure or looking for a nick-knack? Jefferson shops have you covered! Courtesy of City of Jefferson–for more information www.visitjeffersontexas.com or 903-665-3733.

Bohn’s Gift Shoppe / Blackburn

Factory Outlet 108 E Lafayette St, 214-232-6031

Calavera Leather & Cigar Co. ( Handmade Leather “Goods, Premium Cigars & Curated Gifts For Men)” 110 N Walnut St. 979-3041922

City Drug Co. 109 W Lafayette St 903-665-2521

Cross Threads Thrift Store 213 W. Broadway; Mon-Thurs 9-5; Fri 9-4 903-601-4425

Embears Vintage Charm 218 N Polk St, 903-918-5790

Essential Repose, The (Essential Oils) 114 N Walnut St. 903-6656457

Estates Sales Antique Store 207 N Polk St

The Front Porch (Unique Home & Personal Items)/Bigfoot Cigar Co. 303 N Polk St 361-788-3369

Gg’s Antiques & Collectibles 216 N Polk St 903-601-5019

Gold Leaf Antique Mall 122 N Polk St 903-665-2882

Lazy Draft (Farmhouse Décor, Western Wear, More) 115 N Polk St 903-215-8140

Jefferson Antique Mall 224 N Walnut St 903-665-8852

Jefferson General Store 113 E Austin St 903-665-8481

Lafleur Couture (Holistic Wellness & Beauty Products) 111 W Austin St 903-930-5060

Made In The Shade Boutique 118 E Henderson St 903-665-8966

Myer’s Antique Co. 129 N Walnut St 903-578-1553 Or 903-5781556

Nutty’s -Fresh Milled Peanut Butter 123 Polk St 903-664-7021

Old Mill Antiques 210 E Austin 903-665-8601

Old Store, The / Fudge Factory 123 N Walnut 903-665-3562

Old Vault,The - Antiques & Collectibles 215 N Polk 903-601-4428

Port Jefferson Coffee Roasters (Small Batch Wood Fired Roaster) Whole Beans/Ground/Pods 116 W Lafayette St. 903-263-8976

Port Jefferson Outpost (Fudge, Gifts) 220 N Polk St 903-665-8881

Polk Street Antiques 226 N Polk St. 903-665-8282

River Rose (Boutique/ Home Décor) 200 W Austin St 903-4070445

River City Bazaar & Flea Market 607 B N. Polk St 903-918-5612

Ron Atwood Gallery (Art) 226 N Polk St 318-548-9379

Roy’s Rails & Rides (Model Train Accessories) 602 N Polk St 903742-9449

Sheality (Boutique) 118 N Polk St 903-471-9674

Texas Tees 605 E Broadway 903665-7256

Texas Treasures Antiques & Gift Shop 214 N Polk St 903-6653757

Three Rivers Antiques 116 N Walnut St 903-665-8721

Willow Tree, The (Premiere Boutique) 211 N Polk St 903-6014515

Walnut Street Market Antiques 121 N Walnut St 903-665-8864

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Our mission is to enhance the business environment, the economic well-being, and quality of life in Marion County.

Our association consists of over 150 businesses, organizations, and individuals that work toward the interests of our business community.

Jefferson: Tours and Attractions

Courtesy of City of Jefferson–for more detailed information www.visitjeffersontexas.com or 903-665-3733

House Of The Seasons Historic Home Tour – 409 S. Alley Daily @ 11 Am ($15 Per Person) *By Appointment* (903) 665-8000 Www.houseoftheseasons.com

Singleton’s Virginia Cross Historic Home Tour 401 Soda St. Saturdays @ 1 Pm ($7 Per Person) Call For Additional Dates & Times (903) 665-3938 Www.virginiacross.com

Historic Tours Of Jefferson 217 W Lafayette St. (903) 665-0359 1 Hour Historic/Scenic Trolley Tours: Sat.- 11am, 1pm & 4pm; Sun. – Fri.: 1:30pm. (Additional Tours – Call For Appointment)

Bayou Boat Tours Thursday –Monday 9am-Noon, 2-6pm 200 Bayou St., Jefferson, Tx 903-6652222 , Facebook: Turning Basin Riverboat Tours

Jefferson Carriage Rides And Tours By Sacred Spur Carriage Company 111 E Austin St. (903) 790-2693 Or (903) 504-2715 Fri & Sat - 3pm-9pm; Sun – By Appointment.

Excelsior House Hotel & Jay Gould Railcar Tour 211 W. Austin Jay Gould Railcar Tours: Fri & Sat @ 1-3pm Jay Gould Railcar Tour - $5 (903) 665-2513 Call To Confirm Tour Times Www.theexcelsiorhouse.com

Jefferson Historical Museum 223 W. Austin Daily 9:30 am - 4:30 pm R.D. Moses T&P Model Railroad 223 W Austin St. (Located Behind The Jefferson Historical Museum) Monday-Thursday At 11am & At 2pm; Ages: 6-12 - $3; 13-17 - $4; 18-61yrs - $7; 62+ $5 Friday-Sat-

urday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Sunday 12:30 Pm - 4:30 Pm (903) 6652775 Www.jeffersonmuseum.com Museum Of Measurement And Time 301 N Polk St. (903) 6656668 - Sun. 1-5pm, Thurs-Sat. 10am - 5pm, Mon-Wed: By Appt Gone With The Wind Museum 408 Taylor St. (903) 665-1939 Call For Appointment

Historic Jefferson Railway Please See Website Office/Depot Open: Sat. 11am Historical Day Tours On Saturday 12:30pm, 2:30pm; Location: 400 E Austin St., (866)3982038 Or (903)742-2041 Www. jeffersonrailway.com Info@Jeffersonrailway.com

Historic Ghost Walk (903) 6013375 Fri & Sat Night; Meets At The Corner Of Austin & Vale St.; Gather At 7:30pm, Tour Starts At 8pm

The Grove 405 Moseley St,; Known As The Most Haunted House In Texas! Tours: Sat. 2pm & Sun. 11am; Reservations Required. Call To Confirm Tour Times. 903665-8018; Admission: $8 Www. thegrove-Jefferson.com

Lonesome Dove Drive Thru Safari Drive Thru Outdoor Adventure. Feed And Observe Over 80 Exotic Animals. Also A “Petting Zoo” And Children’s Train! Open Wednesday – Sunday, 10:30am To 4:30 Adults: $16, Children (3-11 Yrs) $10, Children Under 3: Free; Discounts For 1st Responders, Military, And Educators (903) 665-0053 Www.lonesomedovedrivethrusafari.co

Busy B Ranch Wildlife Park 1100 West Prospect Rd, 6 Miles North Of Jefferson. Drive-Thru Safari

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Adventure. Www.busybranchwildlifepark.com 903-665-4093

Jefferson Carrige Rides By Silver Spur Company 903-790-2693 Or 903-504-2715 Horse Drawn Carriage Rides & Tours On The Weekends 3pm-9pm Lakeside Park Disc Golf Lake O’the Pines – Just West Of The Spillway; Open 7 Days A Week; Play Free W/ Park Admission; 18-Hole Course

Tours Of Caddo Lake

Big Cypress Tours Of Caddo Lake Daily Tours Of Caddo Lake - (24 Ft Pontoon Boat) 449 Cypress Dr., Uncertain, Tx Call For Appointment And Pricing(903) 570-3319 Www.bigcypresstours.com

Caddo Lake Bayou Tours Tours Of Scenic & Historic Caddo Lake. Pontoon Boat Tours Available 7 Days A Week, Including Sunrise & Sunset. Guided Fishing Trips. 903570-2169 Www.caddolakebayoutours.com

Ole’ Jigger’s Caddo Lake Adventures Private Lake Tours – Pontoon (1-15 People) Or Swamp Boat (4 People). 7 Days A Week – Including Sunset Tours 198 W. Sesame St., Karnack, Tx (903)930-6778 Www.olejigger.com

Caddo Lake Guide Service (903) 455-3437 Www.caddolakefishing. com

Captain Ron’s Swamp Tours Pontoon Boat Tours Of Caddo Lake Adults: $25, Seniors: $20, Children: $15 Departs From Big Pine Lodge; 756 Pine Island Rd, Karnack, Tx Call For Appointment - (903) 6793020 Captronswamptours.com/ Mossy Brake Camp Private Tours On Caddo Lake For Individuals Or Groups Up To 5 People 612-735-7625 Mossybrakecamp.com Rentals –

Riverbend Outfitters Kayak & Canoe Rentals With Delivery And/Or Pick-Up. Big Cypress Bayou, Caddo Lake, & Lake O’ The Pines Kristi & Jerry Thomas (903)926-0203 Www.riverbendoutfitters.com Made In The Shade Kayak, Canoe And Golf Cart Rentals With Delivery & Pick-Up, 118 E Henderson St., Jefferson Tx (903) 665- 8966 Roy’s Rails & Rides Golf Cart Rentals – 2 Seater, 4 Seater, And Specialty Carts Available; 602 N Polk St, Jefferson Tx (903) 7429449

Kennedy Manor Bicycle Rentals: ½ Day- $10, 1 Day-$15, Weekend-$25; 217 W Lafayette St., Jefferson, Tx (903) 665-0359

Jefferson: Places to Eat

Courtesy of City of Jefferson–for more detailed information www.visitjeffersontexas.com or 903-665-3733 Hours/days of operation subject to change, call to confirm

Auntie Skinner’s Riverboat Club and Restaurant 107 W. Austin. Mon & Thurs 11a – 8p; Fri 11a-12a Sat 11a – 1a; Sun Noon – 8p; Closed Tues & Wed 903.665.7121. Weekend Live Entertainment.

Austin Street Bistro 117 E. Austin. Gourmet lunch and dinner. A Bistro with a casual flair. Tues–Thurs 11a–8p, Friday & Saturday 11a–9m. Closed Sunday & Monday. 903.665.9700.

Big Cypress Nutrition – 210 N Walnut St Meal Replacement Shakes & Energy Teas. Mon – Fri 7a–4p; Sat–Sun. 9a–5p 903-601-5005

Bulldog Pizza 603 E. Broadway SunThurs 11a–9p. Friday and Saturday 11a–10p. 903.665.9499.

The Carriage House BnB – 401 N Polk St. Fri & Sat. @ 7p. Four Course Dinners by Jessi. Reservations required. 903.665.9511

Don Juan’s Mexican Restaurant 400 S. Walcott. (US Hwy 59). Open Daily 11a–9p 903.665.6407.

Enoch’s Wine Cellar & Coffee House 116 N Polk. Espresso, Cappuccino, Aericano, Latte, & Tea & a wide variety of wines Wed Noon-7p; Thurs.– Sat. Noon – 8p; Sun Noon-5p 903.9184108

The Hive ,410 N Polk St. Breakfast, Lunch & Coffee’ Fresh Baked Goodies All Day! Mon-Sat, 7a-2p 903-601-4463

Joseph’s Riverport Barbecue 201 N. Polk. Open Wednesday-Thursday 11A-3P; Friday & Saturday 11 A-5 P.. Closed Sun., Mon., Tues 903.665.2341

Kitt’s Kornbread Sandwich & Pie Bar 125 N. Polk. Home of the original “Kornbread” Sandwich, Salads, Soups & Pies. Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 11 A – 2:30 P. Closed Tues & Wed 903.665.0505.

Taste of Caddo Café 201 W Austin St. Lunch, Dinner – Daily Specials, Comfort Foods, & yes, Catfish! Tues-Thurs 11a-7a; Fri -Sat 8a-9p; Sun 8a-3p Closed Mondays 903.601.4446

1852 on Austin- 124 E Austin St Lunch: Wed – Sun, 11a- 2p. Dinner: 5-10p; Jazzy Sunday Brunch 10:30A- 2P Special Live Music Events 903-6014457

Haywood House Restaurant & Cocktail Bar 202 Market St.; Mon,Tues,Thurs 10:30A-10P, Fri 10:30a-Midnight, Sat 9a-Midnight, Sun 9a-10p, Sat & Sun Brunch 9a-2p. 903601-4070

.Kahn Saloon Hotel / Coffee Shop Specialty Coffees, Cookies, Muffins, Snacks; Sun.- Thurs. 8a -2p; Fri & Sat 8a-8p; 903.601.4434

McGarity’s Restaurant & Saloon – 208 W Dallas St. Lunch & Dinner Menus, Also Vegan & Veg. Menus; Specialty Drinks, Beer, Wine, Cocktails. Open Every Day! Mon – Fri 10:30 A – Midnight; Sat 10:30 A -1 ASun. 10 A-10 P Sun. Brunch served 10 A –2 P903.601.4407 Weekend Live Entertainment.

Port Jefferson Outpost— 220 N. Polk Breakfast, Sandwiches, Soup, & Desserts. Mon. – Fri. 7 A – 5 P; Sat. – Sun. 7A-8P 903.665.8881

Roma’s Italian Restaurant – 101 Market St Open Every Day 10:30 A-9 P 903-601-4441

The KnightLight Tavern & Olde World Restaurant -- 202 N. Walnut. Great food, wine, beer, cocktails & music Tuesday – Friday 5 P – 9 P; Saturday 12noon -9 P 903.665.8546

Huddle House – 549 Walcott (Hwy 59) Open 24 Hours, Every Day! Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner 903.665.2643

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Jefferson: Places to Stay

Courtesy of City of Jefferson–for more detailed information www.visitjeffersontexas.com or 903-665-3733 Hours/days of operation subject to change, call to confirm

Bed & Breakfasts

3 Sister’s Cottages, 214-399-0398, 502 Houston St (Pets Accepted), www.3sisterscottages.com

Azalea Inn, 903-601-3375, 203 E Dixon St, www.azaleainn.net

Black Swan, 903-665-7023, 210 W Austin St, www.visittheblackswan. com

Bessie’s Landing, 972-247-3557, 207 S Alley St (Pets Accepted), www.airbnb.com/rooms/17824506

Carriage House, 903-665-9511, 401 N Polk St (Pets Accepted), carriagehousejefferson.com

Cottage at North Owens, , 226 N Owens, airbnb

Claiborne House, 903-665-8800, 312 S Alley St, claibornehousebnb.com

Delta Street Inn, 903-665-2929, 206 E Delta St, www.deltastreetinn.com

Green Gables of Jefferson, 903407-1956, 304 W Lafayette St, greengablesofjefferson.com

House of the Seasons, 903-6658000, 409 S Alley St, www.houseoftheseasons.com

Kennedy Manor, 903-665-0772, 217 W Lafayette St, www.kennedymanor.com

Old Mulberry Inn, 903-6651945, 209 E Jefferson St, www.oldmulberryinn.com

Steamboat Inn, 951-225-5279, 114 N Marshall St (Pets Accepted), steamboatinntx.com

Welsh Lady, 903-665-8678, 307 North Vale, welshladybandb.com

White Oak Manor, 903-665-8185, 502 E Benners St, www.bedandbreakfastjeffersontx.com

Hotels

Excelsior Hotel, 903-665-2513, 211 W Austin St, theexcelsiorhouse.com

Executive Inn, 903-665-3700, 200 S Walcott St, executiveinnjefferson.com

Historic Jefferson Hotel, 901-4683551, 124 W Austin St, historicjefferson.com

Historic Kahn Hotel, 903-6014471, 123 W Austin St, www.kahnsaloon.com

OYO Hotel Jefferson, 903-6653983, 400 S Walcott St,

Rentals (no breakfast)

A Touch of Grace (queen) www.airbnb.com/ rooms/748736637884146301

A Touch of Grace (king) www.airbnb. com/rooms/748736366731000964

Chez Lafayette Guest Cottage, 469-672-7218, 305 W Lafayette St, www.airbnb.com/rooms/51554864

Evergreen Carriage House, 405 E Delta, www.airbnb.com/ rooms/47078571

French Cottages, 808-391-0962, 408 Houston St, www.frenchcottagesjefferson.com

Ga La Chateau, , 212 Austin St, www.airbnb.com/rooms/48105947

Glam Room, 903-930-5060, 318 N Polk St, www.airbnb.com/

rooms/52060426

Hello Sunshine, 207 S Friou, www.airbnb.com/ rooms/715126487147721382

Lacewing Creative Retreat for Women, 817-466-6674, 1500 MLK St, www.lacewingretreat.com

La Belle Maison, 903-754-0166, 407 E Jefferson St, www.vbro. com/2342218

Mama Dean’s Place, 703-9095508, 404 E Dixon St, www.airbnb. com/rooms/30553956

Main Haus, 903-503-3352, 211 S Main St, www.airbnb.com/ rooms/51559023

McGarity’s Upstairs Inn, 903-6650121, 208 W Dallas St, www.airbnb.com/rooms/32900530

McKinley Cottage https:www.airbnb/rooms/54402881

Nutty’s Camp Jefferson, 903-7520883, 123 N Polk St, www.airbnb. com/rooms/50612044

Owens Street Cottage, , 226 N Owens, airbnb.com/hcottage/226 Retro Bungalow, , 202 E Baker St, www.airbnb.com/rooms/54289094

Sandstone Luxurious Cottage, 317-508-5523, 406 E Jefferson St, www.vbro.com/2099169

www.vbro.com/2015139

Sara Jane Cottages, 903-2410683, 306 W Austin St, www.airbnb.com/rooms/12874039

The French Townhouse, , 502 E Walker St, www.airbnb.com/ rooms/22748241

The Magnolias, 903-407-7959, 209 E Broadway St, www.vrbo. com/1404252

503 Lake St, 503 Lake St, www. airbnb.com/rooms/46392550

Sweetest Blessings, 1308 Martin Luther Dr, www.airbnb.com/ rooms/50459543

Villas on Vale, 903-452-1910, 105 S Vale St, www.airbnb.com/ rooms/49140615

Writer’s Loft, , 112 N Vale St Apt C, airbnb.com/rooms/45277708

RV PARKING

Diamond Don’s RV Park, 903-7422041 or 866-398-2038, 1602 State Hwy 49 East, diamonddonempire. com

Jefferson RV Park, 903- 431-0043, 610 E. Broadway St, www.jeffersoniceexpress-rvpark.com

City of Jefferson RV Park, 903665-3922, Located behind the courthouse

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