Turning Basin River Boat Tour

45-minute narrated tour of Big Cypress Bayou, featuring riverport history of Jefferson. Just below old trestle across Polk St. bridge (U.S. 59).

Getting There & Details

Address
1001 Bayou St
Phone
903/665-2222
Website
www.historicjefferson.com/bayoutours
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