Trip Ideas & Itineraries

Serene view of Millwood Lake in Texarkana, Arkansas, with calm waters reflecting the clear blue sky and trees along the shoreline in the distance.

The Ultimate Texarkana, AR Fishing Guide: Your Base Camp From Millwood to Mercer Bayou

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Whether you’re chasing a slab crappie through flooded timber or just looking for a quiet bank to drop a line with the kids, Texarkana, Arkansas...

Hunting the Boggy Creek Monster: A Cryptid Hunter’s Weekend Itinerary from Texarkana, Arkansas

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The Sulphur River bottoms don’t look like much on a map. Sixteen thousand acres of cypress swamp, tupelo, and bottomland hardwood—flat, dark, and as remote...

Visitors standing on the Texas–Arkansas state line in front of the Texarkana Post Office and Federal Building.

Cross the Line: A Weekend Road Trip to Texarkana, Arkansas

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There are not many places in America where your weekend starts with one foot in Arkansas and one in Texas. In Texarkana, it does. Before...

A Family Trip to Texarkana, Arkansas: Parks, Play, and Local Picks

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If you’re visiting Texarkana, Arkansas with kids, you might be surprised how much fun is packed into this smaller side of a twin city. Whether...

Trip Ideas & Itineraries

The Business Traveler’s Guide to Texarkana, Arkansas

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Whether you’re in town for a quick meeting or an extended work trip, Texarkana, Arkansas offers a range of amenities that make business travel easier,...

String lights glow above Broad Street in downtown Texarkana, Arkansas, at sunset, casting a warm ambiance over historic brick buildings and creating a picturesque view of the city’s lively entertainment district.

Experience Downtown Texarkana Like a Local Spotlight: Nichole Holze

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Hi, I’m Nichole! Let me share with you how my family enjoys spending a Saturday in downtown Texarkana – the Arkansas side! We moved to...

Life on the Arkansas Side