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Things to do in Jefferson texas? Anyone know?

I hear Jefferson Texas has a beautiful historic section and antique shops. Anyone know the highlights of this town? I searched a few sites but they never really pinpointed activities—Ecpecially for this weekend.

Jefferson is an awesome place I lived there until last June and can tell you a bit.
(For the record I don’t work for the chamber, the city or the tourism Dept. I did work for the Train for 5 Years until last year lol

This weekend and next weekend the following events are going on:
28TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT TOUR OF HOMES
For the last 27 years the gracious residents of Jefferson Texas have sacrificed their time by agreeing to let their homes be included in the Historic Jefferson Foundations Annual Candlelight Tour of Homes. Thursday-Saturday, December 2-4 & 9-11, Adult tickets if purchased after Nov. 23,2010 $15. Children Under 10:$2 More Info and to purchase tickets for this online please visit http://www.historicjeffersonfoundation.com/CandlelightTickets.html
We have a running Steam Engine at the Historic Jefferson Railway and from Thanksgiving until New Years they decorate along 5 miles of track and river front property with over 400,000 lights as well as different Christmas and Holiday Scenes.
The Depot Hours Thurs-Sunday are: 12PM-after last train. Trains depart on Thurs at 6 & 7pm, Friday at 6,7 & 8pm, Saturday at 6,7 & 8pm & Sun. at 6pm. You can get the info here as well as pricing and see pics: http://www.railoflights.com/schedule.html

FREE CANDLELIGHT CONCERTS Saturday, December 4 @ 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m.Thursday, December 9 @ 6:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.Friday, December 10 @ 4:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.Saturday, December 11 @ 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.For Location of the free concerts visit: http://www.historicjeffersonfoundation.com/Music_Schedule_-_2010.pdf

There will be a play Miracle on 34th Street put on at one of the historical buildings. Saturday,December 4 & 11 @ 1:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.Location: Historic Jefferson Playhouse, Henderson & Market St.Tickets: (903) 665-2513More info can be found here:

http://www.theexcelsiorhouse.com/miracleon34thst.htm

We have these awesome activities as well:
TURNING BASIN RIVERBOAT TOURS 200 Bayou St.Saturday, December 4 @ 10:00 a.m., 12:00 noon, 2:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. (Weather permitting) (903) 665-2222 www.jeffersonbayoutours.com
LONE STAR CARRIAGE COMPANY OF JEFFERSON Historical tours of Jefferson by horse & carriage Departs from corner of Austin & Market (across from the Jefferson Historical Museum) Christmas lights tours – Thursday-Sunday, December 2-5 beginning @ 5:30 p.m. (903) 926-8216
www.jeffersontexascarriage.com
JEFFERSON MULE DRAWN WAGON TOURS Historic tours of Jefferson Friday-Sunday,December 2-5 Departs from corner of Austin & Market (Across from Jefferson Historical Museum) Christmas lights tours beginning @ 5:30 p.m.(903) 926-8216 www.jeffersontexascarriage.com
LAFAYETTE STREET VINTAGE VEHICLES CAR MUSEUM 112 W. Lafayette Saturday, December 4 @ 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.(903) 240-6180 Call for additional tours
EXCELSIOR HOUSE HOTEL & JAY GOULD RAIL CAR TOUR 211 W. Austin Tours:Saturday & Sunday @ 1:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. (903) 665-2513 Call to confirm tour times
If your staying the night I know a good B and B that I still use its Alley-McKay House http://www.mckayhouse.com or if you want something else they have a reservation service for most of the other B and B’s and cottages in town and can find you anything it is http://www.classicinn.com/Classic_Inn_Reservations/Welcome.html

I don’t get a kick back from them either lol
Jefferson is also a part of the Holiday Trail of Lights which is in 3 different states. More info on that here: http://www.holidaytrailoflights.com/
If you have anymore questions feel free to ask and would be happy to help I love my town even if I am not there!
Dana
Oh here are some good sites:

The Official City Tourism Website: http://www.visitjeffersontexas.com/
The Chamber of Commerce Website: http://www.jefferson-texas.com/
Historic Jefferson Foundation: http://www.historicjeffersonfoundation.com/

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