Jasper gained a measure of notoriety when an African-American man was dragged to his death behind a pick-up truck in a gruesome lynching in 1998. Much of the town subsequently unified to express revulsion for the crime and opposition to the racial hatred that motivated it.
Beaty-Orton House,200 S. Main(near Sandy Creek Park),☏ +1 409-383-6138.M-F 8AM-5PM.Historic two-story home.Donation requested.
Sam Rayburn Powerhouse(just off Recreation Road 255),☏ +1 409-384-5716.This sixteen story hydroelectric power plant has won awards for design.
Do
Sam Rayburn Reservoir.Fishing, boating.
Sandy Creek Park and Trail(between S, Main and Marvin Hancock Dr).Open dawn to dusk. One mile loop walking/running trail, playground and covered picnic areas.
Milam Street Gallery,☏ +1 409 384-4465.Antiques and collectibles.
Eat
Hamburger Depot,283 S Wheeler St,☏ +1 409 384-5824.Local favorite for hamburgers and all the fixin's.
Texas Star Café,205 N Wheeler St,☏ +1 409 837-4444.Cheap but tasty downhome cooking.
Drink
Sleep
Holiday Inn Express,239 East Gibson,☏ +1 409 384-9021.Clean rooms with interior access, mini-fridge, microwave, and free internet access.
Ramada Inn,239 East Gibson,☏ +1 409 384-9021.Clean rooms. Laundry service and restaurant/bar on the premises. Pets OK.
Super 8,2100 North Wheeler,☏ +1 409 384-8600.Clean and relatively new. Squeamish drivers may want to pass on this one, as its parking lot exits at a rather dangerous busy intersection.
Swann Hotel Bed and Breakfast,250 N Main St,☏ +1 409 489-9010.Restored wooden Victorian inn built in 1901.
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