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Major city · United States

Texarkana

One night is enough: see the state-line downtown and museums, then use it as an I-30 or Amtrak stop between Dallas and Little Rock.

Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
Mar–May, Oct–Nov
avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid)
Airports
TXK · SHV
Nights
1
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.

Texarkana is two cities in one: the west side sits in Texas, the east side in Arkansas, and State Line Avenue runs along the border. It is a small, spread-out stop on I-30 and the Amtrak Texas Eagle, worth a night for the border-line downtown, a couple of museums and barbecue, not a multi-day base.

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Texarkana, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee$3–5
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25
  • Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry$5–10
  • Budget bedBudget motel room, a night, per roomUS$60
  • Mid-range bedBudget motel room, a night, per roomUS$80
  • High-end bedBudget motel room, a night, per roomUS$110

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$110 · High US$200

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

State Line Avenue, on the Texas-Arkansas borderAce of Clubs HouseMuseum of Regional HistoryPerot TheatreBarbecue and Chicago-style pizza
Airports
TXK Texarkana Regional Airport (American Eagle flights from Dallas-Fort Worth; small terminal, car rentals on site, limited public transport) · SHV Shreveport Regional Airport (About 110 km south in Louisiana; served by more airlines — check routes)

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Texarkana: next 7 days

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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.

Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

13°C

1°C

8 rd

Feb

16°C

3°C

8 rd

Mar

20°C

7°C

9 rd

Apr

25°C

12°C

9 rd

May

29°C

17°C

10 rd

Jun

33°C

21°C

8 rd

Jul

34°C

23°C

8 rd

Aug

35°C

23°C

7 rd

Sep

31°C

19°C

7 rd

Oct

25°C

12°C

7 rd

Nov

19°C

6°C

8 rd

Dec

14°C

2°C

8 rd

High / low °C · rd = rain days

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

A car is the practical choice: sights, hotels and food are spread along I-30 and Richmond Road. T-Line runs a small city bus network with roughly hourly departures — check the timetable before relying on it. Downtown is walkable once you park.

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Daingerfield

go

Door to door: About 1 h

US-67 south then TX-11, by car

State park and small-town stop; best with your own car.

Mount Pleasant, Texas

go

Door to door: About 1 h

I-30 west, by car

Easy half-day run west toward Dallas.

Shreveport, Louisiana

go

Door to door: About 1 h 15 min

I-49 south, by car

Bigger airport and riverboat casinos; a full day or an overnight.

Hot Springs, Arkansas

overnight

Door to door: About 2 h 30 min

I-30 east then US-70, by car

Too far for a comfortable return day.

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

I-30 and Richmond Road cluster

Most hotels, plus Central Mall and chain restaurants; you need a car.

Downtown / State Line Avenue

Walk to the museums, Perot Theatre and restaurants; very few beds, mostly basic motels.

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$60–100 excl. bed
Mid
$100–170 excl. bed
High
$170+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Mid-range chain hotel room1 × 1 night × US$130US$130
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$110US$220
Rental car, one day1 × US$70US$70
Amtrak Texas Eagle, Dallas to Texarkana2 × US$45US$90
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15US$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$54
Trip total≈ US$297 per person per day, bed includedUS$594

2026 estimate in US dollars; prices shown before sales tax. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee$3–5
Barbecue plate$14–22
Chicago-style pizza, per person$12–20
Museum entry$5–10
Rideshare across town$12–20
eSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Texarkana is a normal small US city; the main cautions are driving at night on the interstates and leaving nothing visible in a parked car. Downtown is quiet after dark — stay in lit areas.
  • Almost all hotels sit by the interstate, far from downtown — plan a car or rideshare.
  • The Texas side uses area code 903, the Arkansas side 870; local calls can cross a state line.
  • Summer heat and humidity are real; carry water if you walk downtown.
  • T-Line buses are infrequent — check the last departure before an evening out.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Texarkana Texas Police (non-emergency)
903-798-3116
Texarkana Arkansas Police (non-emergency)
870-773-2501

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Texarkana Texas Police (non-emergency)903-798-3116
  • Texarkana Arkansas Police (non-emergency)870-773-2501

Embassy

No embassies here; nearest consulates are in Dallas and Houston — check your country's list.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Amtrak Texas Eagle, Dallas to Texarkana: about $30–70, roughly 4 h
  • Rideshare downtown to I-30 hotels: $12–20
  • T-Line city bus: small fare, about hourly — check the timetable

Say or show

  • Thank you — Thank you
  • Where is the restroom? — Where is the toilet?
  • Do you take cards? — Can I pay by card?
  • Check, please — The check, please

Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% taxis.

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Texarkana. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for TXK: last flight arrivals, taxi and rental fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Three walking clusters with anchors: State Line Avenue museums, downtown Broad Street, Richmond Road retail.
  3. Place pages with verified hours (Ace of Clubs House, Museum of Regional History, Perot Theatre) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Border-line fixtures so both state sides render correctly.

Meanwhile

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