Texarkana, AR

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Straddle the state line between Texas and Arkansas and take photos of the town’s famous courthouse and a painting paying homage to an influential musician.

Stand in two places at once in Texarkana, Arkansas. The famous border town is mirrored by its twin city of Texarkana, Texas. Skip between state lines as you discover the town’s offerings.

Get your camera ready at the Texarkana Post Office and Federal Courthouse. The austere building is the only U.S. Post Office that sits in two states. It is one of the most photographed courthouses in the United States. Go upstairs to the second-floor historic exhibit to learn about Texarkana’s history.

Discover how trains shaped Texarkana at the Lindsay Railroad Museum. The town was founded in 1873 with the Cairo & Fulton Railroad on the Arkansas side and the Texas & Pacific Railroad on the Texas side. Over the next century, nine railroads set up regional offices in town. Explore interactive exhibits, films and photographs.

Pay homage to Texarkana’s most famous resident at the Scott Joplin Mural. See the Pulitzer Prize-winning composer’s life and achievements play out across the colorful outdoor painting. Scott Joplin, who is known as the "The Father of Ragtime Music," was born in Texarkana. The town influenced many of his works.

Learn more about the city at the Texarkana Museum of Regional History. Browse exhibits focusing on the area’s agriculture and early industry, along with spotlights on its role in the civil rights movement and World War II. Check out pottery made by the native Caddo people. Learn more about Scott Joplin in an interactive music exhibit.

Check out 50 years of auto manufacturing at Four States Auto Museum. See rotating displays of classic cars and delve into the adjacent automobile library.

Relax in Bobby Ferguson Park with a stroll along its walking trail or a picnic in the park. Try your luck fishing for catfish in Lake Dieffenbacher.

Don’t leave Texarkana without taking a photo on Photographer’s Island. Located on State Line Avenue, the area features a large sign marking the border between Texas and Arkansas.

Where to stay in Texarkana

Texarkana

Downtown Texarkana

If you're spending some time in Downtown Texarkana, Perot Theater and Ace of Clubs House are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Texarkana
Baymont by Wyndham Texarkana
Baymont by Wyndham Texarkana
2.5 out of 5
5102 N State Line Ave, Texarkana, AR
The price is ¥9,845 per night from May 22 to May 23
¥9,845
per night
May 22 - May 23
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Texarkana. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (836 reviews)
"Staff were very polite. Breakfast consisted of cereal, toast with jelly, biscuits and gravy and more. The juice machine was out of order. Bed was clean with abundant pillows. Coffee pot inside room could have worked better, but if you fiddled with it, it made a weak cup of Joe. Overall, I would stay ..."

Reviewed on May 10, 2024

Baymont by Wyndham Texarkana
Best Western Plus Texarkana Inn & Suites
Best Western Plus Texarkana Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
5219 Cross Roads Pkwy, Texarkana, AR
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥13,219 per night from May 28 to May 29
¥13,219
per night
May 28 - May 29
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Texarkana. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Loved everything"

Reviewed on May 16, 2024

Best Western Plus Texarkana Inn & Suites
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Texarkana East, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Texarkana East, an IHG Hotel
2.5 out of 5
5210 Crossroads Pkwy, Texarkana, AR
The price is ¥11,829 per night from Jun 3 to Jun 4
¥11,829
per night
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Texarkana. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (891 reviews)
"Nice hotel at reasonable price."

Reviewed on May 13, 2024

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Texarkana East, an IHG Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Texarkana Pet-Friendly Pad w/ Fenced Backyard
Texarkana Pet-Friendly Pad w/ Fenced Backyard
Texarkana
Stay at this vacation home in Texarkana. Enjoy a garden, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
Exactly what we needed.
"The property was very nice and clean and it had all the connivences of home. Check in was simple and hassle free. Would definitely recommend!"

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2024

Texarkana Pet-Friendly Pad w/ Fenced Backyard
Expansive Texarkana Home w/ Yard: Near Golf!
Expansive Texarkana Home w/ Yard: Near Golf!
Texarkana
Stay at this vacation home in Texarkana. Enjoy cable/satellite TV service, an in-room coffeemaker, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions The Greater Texarkana ...
Expansive Texarkana Home w/ Yard: Near Golf!
Back Yard Oasis. Centrally locate, private and safe.
Back Yard Oasis. Centrally locate, private and safe.
Texarkana
Stay at this vacation home in Texarkana. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Tex-Ark Antique Auto Museum and The Greater Texarkana Area Visitors Bureau ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Quaint
"The place was very nice & had everything I needed for my short stay. The host was very fast on their response & took care of the things promptly."

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2023

Back Yard Oasis. Centrally locate, private and safe.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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