Historic Tours
Jefferson’s brick streets and National Register district are best explored with a plan: start with the CVB tour hub, then layer museums, landmark homes, and self-guided marker walks. The cards below point to official sites where you can confirm hours and book tours.
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Historic Jefferson Riverport Walk
Follow a mapped ten-stop loop from the Excelsior House to the old turning basin, with researched landmark stories and clear public-access notes.
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Official visitor hub for tour homes, schedules, and trip planning from the Jefferson CVB.
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Jefferson Historical Society & Museum
Exhibits on river-port history, Civil War Marion County, and daily life in 19th-century Jefferson.
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House of the Seasons
National Register landmark (1872) with public tours and B&B stays—Greek Revival architecture and storied interiors.
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Historical landmarks map
Self-guided walking tour PDFs and an interactive map of markers across the National Register district.
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The Excelsior House Hotel
Downtown landmark hotel in continuous operation since the 1850s—dining, events, and period guest rooms.
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Many StayJefferson partners sit within walking distance of these stops. When you are ready to stay overnight, find your historic stay and pair it with a morning at the museum or an afternoon home tour.