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 colourful 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, Lindsey Railroad 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 ฿1,634 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿1,634
฿1,883 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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 ...
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 ฿3,097 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
฿3,097
฿3,569 total
25 Sept - 26 Sept
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! (1,003 reviews)
Good service , got an upgrade , quiet and clean
"Service was great , bed is a little firm , room was quiet , breakfast was typical but does have a coffee machine that makes lattes etc , pool is nice and the area seems safe . This was my 2nd stay here and I will likely return"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

Best Western Plus Texarkana Inn & Suites
Holiday Inn Texarkana Arkansas Conv Ctr by IHG

Holiday Inn Texarkana Arkansas Conv Ctr by IHG

3.5 out of 5
5200 Convention Plaza Dr, Texarkana, AR
The price is ฿3,019 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿3,019
฿3,480 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Texarkana. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (688 reviews)
"Staff is wonderful, room was clean, and they have a bar!"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Texarkana Arkansas Conv Ctr by IHG
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

3 out of 5
1512 Pecan St, Texarkana, AR
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
Expansive Texarkana Home w/ Yard: Near Golf!

Expansive Texarkana Home w/ Yard: Near Golf!

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

Texarkana KOA

2 out of 5
500 St Michael Dr, Texarkana, TX
Stay at this cabin in Texarkana. Enjoy free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Holiday Springs Water Park and Spring Lake Park are located ...
Texarkana KOA
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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