Texarkana KOA

Texarkana Golf Ranch

7401 Scott Wright Road
903-334-7401
The Dallas Morning News says "Texarkana Golf Ranch is one of the best bargains in Texas", a prime example that high-end golf can be relatively low-priced. Designed by Jim Fazio Jr., the course is built around 600-acre spring fed Bringle Lake. The lake is a feature of 17 of the tree-lined holes.

Ace of Clubs House

420 Pine Street
903-793-7108
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.
Website: Ace of Clubs

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.
Visit the Texarkana Historical Museum online for more information.

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
http://www.trahc.org/perot.shtml

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.

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.
website: http://www.trahc.org/rac.shtml

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.
Visit the Discovery Place Museum online for more information.

Oaklawn Opry

The Oaklawn Opry is a country music showplace located in Texarkana, Texas and is home to some of the best local entertainers, singers, and musicians in the Four States Area. Each week, the Oaklawn Opry showcases local talent. The Oaklawn Opry features a 563 seat auditorium, concession area, and is also handicapped accessible. Shows are held every Saturday evening (no shows the last two weeks of the year) at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30. Admission is $6.00 for adults, children under 12 are always admitted free. The show features the Country Plus Band regarded as one of the finest Opry bands in the area. The show consists of classic country, the new country, bluegrass sounds, and fantastic gospel music along with sidesplitting comedy from JayBob!

For more details visit the Offical Opry Web Site : www.hometown.aol.com/oaklawnopry