Published On Jan 24, 2024
THROWBACK EPISODE - This episode originally aired on PBS on May 16, 2012. Some of the locations may have changed. Check http://thedaytripper.com for the most up-to-date information.
While Jefferson may fully deserve its title as the âB&B Capital of Texas,â it also deserves its title as âThe Most Haunted Small Town in Texas." And with a bayou, swamp and some mean fried catfish -- this ain't your typical small Texas town!
The best place to get an education about town is at the Jefferson Historical Museum â itâs overflowing with floors and floors of history. Here, youâll learn about Jeffersonâs booming days back when itâs location on the Big Cypress Bayou made it one of the top shipping towns in Texas!
Explore Jefferson in style with a Jefferson Texas Carriage ride. Youâll ride past the dozens of historic buildings in town, like the Jefferson Hotel and Excelsior House, an old 1850s hotel with a guest list that includes Steven Spielberg, Lady Bird Johnson and dozens more!
Visit The Grove to discover why Jefferson is âThe Most Haunted Small Town in Texas.â Built in 1861, this spooky house might just be your glimpse into âthe other side.â While youâre touring it, keep your eyes peeled for âThe Lady in Whiteâ who is one of the hotelâs most famous ghosts.
Across from the Excelsior House, youâll find the private rail car of Jay Gould, famous railroad tycoon in the 1800s. The rail car is luxurious with almost 12 rooms and is practically the modern equivalent of a private jet. Itâs crazy seeing all he fit into this car!
To experience the beautiful side of northeast Texas, but one that is just as scary as Jefferson, itself, in its own swampy way, head to Caddo Lake. The State Park is a great way to experience the lake, but with towering cypress and gray Spanish moss, itâs easy to get turned around. If you want to really explore the lake, grab a tour with one of the local tour companies.
Sadly, the Hamburger Store has permanently closed since filming.
The Jefferson General Store has everything you need for a day trip and more! Itâs got a hodgepodge of knicknacks from candy to toys to cowboy hats! But most important is the homemade pecan pralines and 5 cent coffee!
If youâre hungry enough to eat the whole dang bayou, then head to RiverBend Restaurant where you can enjoy a waterfront meal of the whole catfish (seriously itâs still on the bone!) Each meal comes served with made-from-scratch coleslaw and hush puppies!
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