The oldest hotel in the state of Texas, the Excelsior House Hotel in downtown Jefferson is a historic hotel that has welcomed guests since the year 1858. Among its list of famous guests over the years are Steven Spielberg, Lady Bird Johnson, Rutherford B. Hayes, Oscar Wilde, and Ulysses S. Grant. Owned and operated since 1961 by the Excelsior Foundation and the ladies of the Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club, the hotel is full of old world charm and beautiful antiques. Ideal for a romantic getaway, the Excelsior House Hotel also serves a Plantation Breakfast during the weekends.

Address: Excelsior House Hotel, 211 W Austin St, Jefferson, TX 75657, 903-665-2513

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