Texarkana Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo provided by Photo Courtesy Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism
Photo provided by Photo Courtesy Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism
Photo provided by Photo Courtesy Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism
Photo provided by Photo Courtesy Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism
Photo provided by Photo Courtesy Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism

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, Tex-Ark Antique Auto Museum 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 ₹6,016 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
₹6,016
₹6,934 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Texarkana. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7/10 Good! (1,012 reviews)
A Very Good Choice!
"This was a very clean, comfortable, and spacious room with really nice linens and basic appointments, including a handy mini-fridge and microwave. The room was also quiet with a very nice, larger tv and an excellent wi-fi. I enjoyed the basic continental breakfast with great basics, coffee, juices, ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

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
The price is ₹7,811 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
₹7,811
₹9,003 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Texarkana. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Best Western Plus Texarkana Inn & Suites
Red Roof Inn Texarkana

Red Roof Inn Texarkana

2 out of 5
5300 N State Line Ave, Texarkana, AR
The price is ₹4,847 per night from 18 Jul to 19 Jul
₹4,847
₹5,586 total
18 Jul - 19 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Texarkana. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
6.6/10 (495 reviews)
"Loved my stay"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Red Roof Inn Texarkana
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.
Expansive Texarkana Home w/ Yard: Near Golf!

Expansive Texarkana Home w/ Yard: Near Golf!

3 out of 5
Texarkana, AR
Stay at this cottage in Texarkana. Enjoy free parking, in-room fireplaces and air conditioning. Popular attractions Tex-Ark Antique Auto Museum and Lindsey Railroad ...
Expansive Texarkana Home w/ Yard: Near Golf!
Texarkana Pet-friendly Pad w/ Fenced Backyard

Texarkana Pet-friendly Pad w/ Fenced Backyard

3 out of 5
Texarkana
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Texarkana. Enjoy free parking and air conditioning. Popular attractions Tex-Ark Antique Auto Museum and Ace of Clubs House are ...
Texarkana Pet-friendly Pad w/ Fenced Backyard
Upscale Texarkana Townhome, Walk to Downtown!

Upscale Texarkana Townhome, Walk to Downtown!

3.5 out of 5
Texarkana
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly apartment in Texarkana. Enjoy free parking and air conditioning. Popular attractions Perot Theater and Museum of Regional ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
"Very nice upscale apartment. Awesome album selction to play thru the bluetooth. Owner was very responsive to minor issues. There were 13% in taxes that did not show up in “This is the price you pay” promo. The owner, Hotels.com and Evolve all said it would be addressed so hopefully that issue has ..."

Reviewed on 29 May 2025

Upscale Texarkana Townhome, Walk to Downtown!
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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