Jasper (Texas) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Jasper (Texas)

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.

Top Attractions in Jasper (Texas)

Explore the best things to see and do in Jasper (Texas):

• ★Beaty-Orton House
• ★Sam Rayburn Powerhouse
• ★Sam Rayburn Reservoir
• ★Sandy Creek Park and Trail

Where to Eat in Jasper (Texas)

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Hamburger Depot

Where to Stay in Jasper (Texas)

• 🏨Holiday Inn Express
• 🏨Super 8

Jasper (Texas) Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: