Day Trip to Jefferson 🐸 (FULL EPISODE) S3 E7
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Published 2024-01-24
While Jefferson may fully deserve its title as the “B&B Capital of Texas,” it also deserves its title as “The 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 — it’s overflowing with floors and floors of history. Here, you’ll learn about Jefferson’s booming days back when it’s 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. You’ll 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 “The Most Haunted Small Town in Texas.” Built in 1861, this spooky house might just be your glimpse into “the other side.” While you’re touring it, keep your eyes peeled for “The Lady in White” who is one of the hotel’s most famous ghosts.
Across from the Excelsior House, you’ll 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. It’s 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, it’s 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! It’s 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 you’re 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 it’s still on the bone!) Each meal comes served with made-from-scratch coleslaw and hush puppies!
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All Comments (21)
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I live about 30 mins from Jefferson & can say with pride that it's one of the greatest little towns in Texas!!! The General Store is my favorite store in the world....hands down! And River Bend is a MUST when visiting! 💖💖💖
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Thank you DayTripper, your helping me find towns I never knew existed, and experiences to have.
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Still a great video even thought its “old”. The Hamburger Store closed years ago. It’s an Italian restaurant now. River Bend restaurant is closed which is unfortunate cause the food was good and the place had a great atmosphere. Big Pines Lodge is open and has great food.
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The Hamburger Store was here in 2016 when I moved here. Then they closed and now it’s an Italian Restaurant. Sure do miss those hamburgers. They were so delicious. ❤
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Just found this video of my home town (Jefferson). Would love for you to visit again and do an update!
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We all appreciate these!!!
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Yes sir! Been looking forward to seeing your Caddo Lake episode 😁
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I actually have lived in Jefferson for the past 32 years lol. I live about 100 yards from the watertower
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The Jay Gould story with Jefferson is fascinating! According to legend, Gould wanted to take his railroad through Jefferson, but the city fathers wouldn't let him, so he allegedly put a curse on Jefferson, saying weeds would grow in the streets, and bats would roost in the belfries of the town.
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Does the grey ghost still operate at Caddo lake?
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chili burger: first bites the hardest, LOL
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Wow! That exact piano chair sat in my house growing up. Memories :)
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Hey love your channel! We live in Gtown! Can you do a good video on Wimberley! So much Art there!
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Thanks for your show on pbs I have autism and I love the Colorado episode.
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Love going to Caddo Lake.
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Sad that😮 the Hamburger Store is permanently closed.
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Can you upload the rest of season two and three?
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I dont think I’ve had a sandwich in Jefferson that I could eat without practically dislocating my jaw lol
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Been watching these videos on YT for a while but they all say "originally aired on PBS in October 2014..."
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Texas..." tall mountains." 😂
