Things to do in Texarkana

Wildscape Trail
Ready for a walk on the wildside? Take the Texarkana KOA Wildscape Trail, a 20 minute stroll through the trees, meadows, creek and turtle cove pond of the campground. Marked by prominent blue diamond trail markers, learn about the trees, plants, birdhouses, turtles and ducks that inhabit the trail. Learn how you can receive a Wildscape Trail T-shirt just by walking the Trail! Happy Trails to you!

KOA Theater
Shown nightly at dusk at the Texarkana KOA store patio, come and enjoy the movie classic, “The Long Long Trailer”. Starring Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz, the 1959 comedy is a hilarious celebration of the RV Lifestyle. Bring your own popcorn.

State Line Post Office and Photographer's Island
Located at 5th and State Line Ave. in downtown Texarkana. This Post Office is one of the most unique in America because it straddles State Line Avenue putting it in both Texas and Arkansas. An island, constructed especially for visitors who delight in capturing a unique photo opportunity of standing in two states at once, is located in front of the Post Office.

Perot Theatre
Located at 219 Main Street, downtown Texarkana. Originally part of the Saenger Amusement chain, the Perot first opened in 1924. Its Italian Renaissance style has been preserved and the facility is now a favorite of performing artists from all over the world. From September through May, the theatre is home to one of the nation's major performing arts series presented by TRAHC. For show ticket information, call 903-792-4992. To schedule a tour, call 903-792-8681.

Regional Arts Center
Built in 1909 on the corner of 4th and Texas Blvd., it originally housed the Federal Courts for Texas that could not use the old post office building because courtrooms there were on the Arkansas side. Features include ornate plaster, a copper cage elevator, and a grand hall with a 26 foot ceiling. The building is an example of Classical Revival architecture and is built of limestone and ornamental iron. Today the Center serves as the focal point for the visual arts and houses the only art museum in the region featuring national touring, juried and invitational exhibitions. The year-round programming also includes classes, lectures, workshops, film series and tours. For further information call TRAHC, 903-792-8681.

MUSEUMS

Ace of Clubs House
420 Pine Street, 903-793-7108
Admission: $5 adults, $3.50 children and students, $4.50 senior citizens. Group tour rates and guided tours are available. The Ace of Clubs is a uniquely designed house built in 1885. Legend has it that entrepreneur James H. Draughon built the 22 sided house with the winnings from a poker game and that the winning card was the Ace of Clubs. Each room represents a specific period in the history of the house and reveals interesting insights into the life-style of the families who lived there. Open Tuesday - Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm.

Texarkana Historical Museum
219 State Line Ave., 903-793-4831
Admission: Adults $2, Children and Students $1, Senior Citizens $1.50. Located in the oldest brick building in Texarkana, the Historical Museum offers a wide range of exhibits. Visitors will enjoy the Victorian Parlor; Grandma's Kitchen; and replicas of a Doctor's Office, an 1890's Farmstead model; and other displays depicting the early history of Texarkana. There is also an exhibit that focuses on the Caddo Indians that lived in the area and includes Caddo pottery, tools, and other artifacts. The Museum is open Tuesday - Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm.

Discovery Place Museum
215 Pine Street, 903-793-4831
Admission: $3 per person. Children and adults will have fun looking into the past and future while visiting this unique museum. Large scale hands-on and permanent exhibits focusing on science, history and human perception are regular features. Visitors enjoy a state-of-the-art theatre where learning comes alive through lectures, lab demonstrations and audio-visual presentations. Open Tuesday - Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm.

TEX-ARK ANTIQUE AUTO MUSEUM
217 LAUREL Street
The auto museum located between Third and Broad Streets in downtown Texarkana, Arkansas, had its grand opening on Saturday, September 10, 2005. It is now open from 9 am to 4 pm on Saturdays and from 1 pm to 4 pm on Sundays. Through the week it is open by special appointment.

The Museum contains a rotating (every three months cars are changed out) display of some 22 vehicles representing 4 to 5 decades of auto manufacturing along with varied automobile related items for your viewing pleasure. The Museum does not charge admission, but it does accept donations. A library with automobile related books, periodicals, and newsletters is also on the premises.
For further information contact: Charles D. Barnette at 870-772-2886 or 870-542-7725.

Texarkana KOA...
beautiful, peaceful and location location, location!!!

500 W. 53rd St.
Texarkana, Tx 75503

Tel: (800) 467-5521