Your Jefferson, Texas Getaway
Historic streets, cypress bayous, and a porch with your name on it — the perfect East Texas escape, minutes from everything and a world away.
Why Jefferson is the Perfect Texas Getaway
Tucked into the Piney Woods of East Texas, Jefferson is a 19th-century riverport town that never lost its charm — brick streets, gas lamps, antique shops, and more bed and breakfasts per capita than anywhere else in the state. Whether you're planning a romantic weekend, a quick escape from the city, or a slow anniversary trip, Jefferson and the Steamboat Inn make it effortless.
Romantic Getaway
Candlelit historic homes, twilight riverboat rides on Big Cypress Bayou, and quiet mornings on the porch. Jefferson has been called one of the most romantic small towns in Texas — and the Steamboat Inn puts you a short stroll from all of it.
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Weekend Getaway
Two days is all it takes. Arrive Friday evening, spend Saturday exploring historic downtown and Caddo Lake, and head home Sunday after breakfast feeling like you were gone a week.
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Girls' Getaway
Antique shops, boutiques, wine tastings, ghost walks, and porch swings made for long conversations. Book a few of our uniquely decorated rooms and make a weekend of it.
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Anniversary & Special Occasions
Celebrating something? Ask about our seasonal specials and packages — we love helping guests mark anniversaries, birthdays, and proposals in the Bed and Breakfast Capital of Texas.
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Choose dinner and a wine-country stop
Use StayJefferson's local guides to compare current dining options and decide whether an in-town tasting or a nearby East Texas winery belongs in your getaway.
A Getaway That's Closer Than You Think
Jefferson sits just off I-20 and US-59 in the northeast corner of Texas — close enough for a spontaneous weekend, far enough to feel like a true escape.
- Shreveport / Bossier City, LA≈ 45 minutes
- Longview, TX≈ 50 minutes
- Texarkana, TX≈ 1¼ hours
- Tyler, TX≈ 1½ hours
- Dallas / Fort Worth, TX≈ 2¾ hours
A Perfect Getaway Weekend in Jefferson
FridayArrive and unwind
Check in, take a sunset stroll through historic downtown — two blocks from our porch — and settle into dinner in a restored 1800s storefront. End the night with a ghost walk if you dare.
SaturdayHistory in the morning, bayou in the afternoon
After breakfast at the inn, tour Jefferson's historic homes and museums or ride the Historic Jefferson Railway. In the afternoon, drive twenty minutes to Caddo Lake for a boat tour through the cypress trees. See our full things-to-do guide for more.
SundayAntiques and an easy drive home
Linger over breakfast, browse the antique shops and the Jefferson General Store, and roll out by early afternoon — you'll be home before dinner.
Getaway Questions, Answered
How far is Jefferson, Texas from Dallas?
Jefferson is about 170 miles east of Dallas — roughly a 2¾-hour drive on I-20, which makes it an easy weekend getaway from the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex.
Is Jefferson, Texas good for a romantic getaway?
Yes — Jefferson is known as the Bed and Breakfast Capital of Texas. Couples come for historic home tours, riverboat cruises on Big Cypress Bayou, candlelit dining in restored 1800s buildings, and quiet strolls through the historic downtown.
What is there to do on a weekend getaway in Jefferson?
Highlights include historic walking and carriage tours, the Historic Jefferson Railway, museums, antique shopping, dining in historic downtown, and day trips to Caddo Lake for boat tours through the cypress bayous.
When is the best time to visit Jefferson, Texas?
Jefferson is a year-round destination. Spring and fall bring mild weather for walking tours and Caddo Lake trips, summer is ideal for bayou boat rides, and the Christmas season features the Candlelight Tour of Homes and the Rail of Lights train.
Ready for Your Getaway?
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