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Mount Pleasant, TexasMount Pleasant
Half a day is enough: see the Edison Phonograph Museum and Dr. Pepper mural, then eat. Not a base unless you are visiting family or working in the area.
Mount Pleasant is a small city in northeastern Texas, the county seat of Titus County. Its main draws are the Edison Phonograph Museum (a private collection of early record players) and a large Dr. Pepper mural downtown. Most travellers pass through on I-30 between Dallas and Texarkana. Half a day covers the sights; one night works if you need a stop on a longer road trip.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat), Dec–Feb (cold possible)
- Airports
- DFW · TXK
- Nights
- 0–1
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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.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Mount Pleasant, Texas, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyMount Pleasant is generally safe.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDFW Dallas/Fort Worth International (About 2 h 15 min drive west via I-30).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$2–4
- Sit-down mealDinner entrée$12–25
- BeerBeer (domestic)$3–6
- Budget bedMotel room (chain, I-30), a night, per roomUS$70
- Mid-range bedMotel room (chain, I-30), a night, per roomUS$100
- High-end bedMotel room (chain, I-30), a night, per roomUS$150
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$110 · High US$180
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
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.
- Airports
- DFW Dallas/Fort Worth International (About 2 h 15 min drive west via I-30) · TXK Texarkana Regional Airport (About 45 min east via I-30; limited flights)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Feb
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Mar
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Apr
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
May
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Dec
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest May (9 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Mount Pleasant, Texas: 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 (55°F)55°F (13°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
7 rd
Feb
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
7 rd
Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
Apr
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Nov
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car. Downtown is compact and walkable, but hotels and restaurants are spread along the highway. Uber and Lyft are available but limited.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
I-30 east, about 45 min
See the state-line marker and Perot Theatre.
Door to door: About 35 min
US 271 south, about 25 min
Daingerfield State Park for hiking and fishing.
Sulphur Springs
goDoor to door: About 40 min
I-30 west, about 30 min
Historic downtown and the Hopkins County Courthouse.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
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 corridor
Chain hotels near the highway; easiest for drivers.
Downtown
A few inns and B&Bs; walkable to the museum and mural.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–90 excl. bed
- Mid
- $90–140 excl. bed
- High
- $140+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel room (chain, I-30)1 × 1 night × US$100 | US$100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$110 | US$220 |
| Gas, round trip from Dallas (about 250 miles)1 × US$40 · check | US$40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$36 |
| Trip total≈ US$198 per person per day, bed included | US$396 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights and car rental excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $2–4 |
| Lunch plate (barbecue or Tex-Mex) | $10–15 |
| Dinner entrée | $12–25 |
| Beer (domestic) | $3–6 |
| Gas (per gallon)check | $3.00–3.50 |
| Motel room (I-30) | $70–150 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The Edison Phonograph Museum is in a basement with stairs; check accessibility if needed.
- Dr. Pepper mural is on the side of a private building; view from the street only.
- I-30 can be busy with trucks; watch for speed traps in small towns.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- DFW → Mount Pleasant (car): about 2 h 15 min, tolls on some routes (check)
- Texarkana → Mount Pleasant (car): about 45 min via I-30
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Mount Pleasant, Texas. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (heat), Dec–Feb (cold possible) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Edison Phonograph Museum and Dr. Pepper mural with verified hours.
- Eat pages for local barbecue and Tex-Mex restaurants.
- Hotel pages for I-30 corridor and downtown inns.
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