Jefferson Fly In

Are you looking for something fun to do this weekend? Look no further than Jefferson this Saturday. This Memorial Day weekend is the Jefferson Fly-In, a vintage airplane and air show.

Not only will there be amazing planes from the past, but there will be free rides in a Stearman for all kids between the ages of 10 and 17. I have it on good authority that for a donation to the Fly In fund, adults can go up in the Stearman as well.

Diamond Don's will be sponsoring a BBQ lunch for all pilots and staff. For the rest of us, there is only small charge of $8 for adults and $5 for kids to partake in this fine food.

So come on down for a flying good time!

Pet Friendly Bed and Breakfast

Did you know that the Carriage House is a pet friendly bed and breakfast. It is! So if you can't leave your best friend behind when you take your summer vacation, come stay with Dixie at the Carriage House.

There is a $50 non-refundable pet deposit which is still cheaper than boarding your furry friend. All we ask while you are here is to have fun and clean up after your pet. Most types of pets are welcome but call if you are unsure.

You and your four legged friend can stay in any of the rooms located in the carriage house behind the main house. Dixie gets to keep the main house to herself. So when making your reservation, look for availability in the Ruth Lester Room, Allen Urquhart Room, Diamond Bessie Room, Ladybird Cottage, or the Jay Gould Room. In fact, most of our furry guests prefer the Jay Gould room since it has it's own yard.

If you have any questions about our pet policy or need any assistance please give us a call at 1-866-785-0192. We look forward to seeing you and your best friend this summer!

More Summer Fun

If you are still not convinced that Jefferson is a great place to spend your summer, then here is a some more exciting activities to do while you are here.

Jefferson is known for it's fantastic shopping. We have everything from prized antiques, to wonderful clothing boutiques, to vintage metal lawn furniture. Everyone that comes to Jefferson must make a stop at the Jefferson General Store. It is an event all in it's self.

Jefferson is also known for it's romantic side. Many people come to Jefferson for their weddings and honeymoons. Being amongst these old homes and brick lined streets makes you long for a simpler more romantic time. Take a carriage ride into the historic district and be transported to a sweeter and gentler time.

We have some fantastic summer specials on our website. Call us or check us out online.

Summer Fun

Summer is almost upon us. Have you made your family vacation plans yet? Consider a trip to Jefferson for your summer family fun. No matter what you enjoy, you can find it here.

Jefferson is surrounded by water. This beautiful and historic antebellum town is built on the banks of the Big Cypress Bayou. The Turning Basin Bayou Tours offers riverboat tours daily during the summer. There is no better way to learn about the history of Jefferson or the Big Cypress Bayou then one of these boat tours. The bayou drains into Caddo Lake which is really more of a spanish moss covered cypress swamp than a traditional lake. You can take your family out on the Graceful Ghost steamboat tour and see alligators, birds, beaver, nutria and other exotic wildlife. For the fisherman, some of the best bass fishing in the state is at Lake o' the Pines.

Maybe ghosts and the paranormal are more of your family's idea of fun. Jefferson is haunted with many friendly spirits. In fact, it is considered to be the most haunted small town in Texas! The Grove, a private residence available for tour, is a certified haunted house. Not a hokey Halloween haunted house but a real ghostly home. On Friday and Saturday nights, you can take a walking ghost tour of the historic district and hear about all of the documented hauntings. If you and your family love ghost stories then the Historic Jefferson Railway after dark is where you need to be. The steam locomotive takes you through a scary 5 mile tour of the woods all the while scary ghost stories are being told

We are running some great summer specials. Our Memorial Day special is very special. If you stay Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night, we will give you $50 off your entire stay. If you can travel during the middle of the week and stay consecutive two nights, we will give you your 3rd night for free.

Stay Tuned. More about all of the fun things to do in my next posting. It is certainly "Jumpin in Jefferson".

Captain William Perry

Much of Jefferson's history comes from the Big Cypress Bayou and the people and boats that traversed it. As you know, we have been trying to capture this history by naming our rooms after historical figures of the area. The second room that we will look at is the Captain William Perry room.

Captain William Perry was the first steamboat captain into the Port of Jefferson. Not only was he one of the first settlers of Jefferson, but he played an important role in the growth of the newly incoporated town of Jefferson and the increasingly important Riverport and Turning Basin. He became quite rich from his real estate dealings and eventually built the hotel in Jefferson. That hotel became the Excelsior Hotel which is the second oldest hotel in Texas.