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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Garland, Arkansas
Garland
Spend a half‑day in Garland to see the historic downtown and grab a bite; one night if you need a quiet stopover.
Garland is a tiny town of about 240 residents, 22 mi east of Texarkana. Its attractions are limited to a small historic core and a few local eateries, so a half‑day visit is enough unless you want a low‑key overnight stay.
- Country
- United States
- Local name
- Garland
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (hot, humid)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $60–90 excl. bed · Mid $90–140 excl. bed · High $140+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a local café | $2–$3 |
| Burger or sandwich | $5–$8 |
| Gas (per gallon) | $3.30 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TXK · Texarkana Regional Airport
- about 22 mi west, 30 min by car
Typical fares
- Texarkana Regional Airport → Garland (taxi)
- ≈ $45, 30 min (check)
- Car rental (compact, daily)
- ≈ $45 (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car is the only practical way; US‑82 runs east‑west through town. No public transit.
See and do
Known for
- small‑town charm
- proximity to Texarkana
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Magnolia, Arkansas | Drive east on US‑82, about 15 min | ≈30 min round trip |
| Texarkana, Texas/Arkansas | Drive west on US‑82, about 22 mi | ≈45 min round trip |
Sleep
- Home Girl's Inn
- Simple inn on McKay St, good for one night; phone +1 870 683‑2368
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excuse me / SorryExcuse me |
| Thank you | Thank youThank you |
| How much is it? | How much is it?How much is it? |
| Where is the restroom? | Where is the restroom?Where is the restroom? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Limited services – bring cash for small shops.
- Summer heat can be intense; carry water.
Garland is a low‑crime rural community; standard US safety precautions apply.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Garland, Arkansas yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- small‑town charm
- proximity to Texarkana
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Garland (Arkansas), revision 3502165 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=3502165
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Voykit · checked 2026-09
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