There is plenty to do for the whole family. Jefferson, Texas can be a great place to bring the whole family for a getaway. With mule-drawn wagons and a trip to a deer farm, your kiddos will be talking about their trip to Jefferson for months.
Mule Drawn Wagon Tours www.jeffersontexascarriage.com or call 903-926-8216. Mule-drawn covered wagon takes you on a tour of Jefferson. Tours are Thursday through Saturday.
H&D Exotic Deer Farms www.hddeerfarmtours.homestead.com or call 903-665-9625. Take your family on a tour and see wild and exotic animals and birds from around the world.
Karma Farms www.karmafarms.com or call 903-935-9980. Rent a horse and go on a trail ride through the beautiful Piney Woods of East Texas. Karma Farms is one of the nation’s leading breeders of Colonial Spanish Horses.
Jefferson Pedal Power call 903-926-5167. Rent a Surrey, a Tandem Bike, a Schwinn Trike, or a Recumbant Bike and see the beautiful Historic Riverfront District of Jefferson from the comfort and fun of a bike.
Captain Ron’s Gator Park and Petting Zoo visit Captain Ron’s on Facebook or call 903-789-2100. Stand on the feeding deck and watch the gators get fed or enjoy petting and getting to know some exotic animals from all over the world. Alligator feedings are at 10am, 12pm, 2pm, and 4pm.
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.
Jefferson General Store www.jeffersongeneralstore.com or call 903-665-8481. The Jefferson General Store is a must stop while visiting Jefferson. This store is full of old-fashioned candies and toys. Enjoy an ice cream or a 5cent coffee while visiting.
Historic Jefferson Railway www.jeffersonrailway.com or call 903-665-6400. Enjoy a five mile run down the Big Cypress Bayou on an old fashioned narrow gauge steam train.