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Perot Theatre 221 Main Street • Texarkana, Texas A jewel of the region, bringing the best of Broadway, classical music, ballet, jazz, modern dance and more to Texarkana. First opened in 1924 as the Saenger Theatre, Emil Weil’s Italian Renaissance design is an architectural marvel. Throughout the year, the Perot Theatre Series brings national and international productions to the region and tours are available year-round.
Spring Lake Park 4303 North Park Road • Texarkana, Texas The heart and pride of the Texarkana, Texas park system. This 145-acre park features a spring fed lake, open green spaces with picnic areas, playground units, fishing piers and an 18-hole disc golf course. The 1.75 mile Phillip McDougal Walking/ Biking Trail strolls throughout the entire park and is a favorite spot for the recreational or avid jogger. The Otis Henry Memorial at Rose Hill Cemetery 100 South Lelia Street • Texarkana, Texas Founded as “city cemetery” in 1874, the Rose Hill cemetery and memorial lawn is the final resting place for several of Texarkana’s pioneers, forebears and veterans dating back to the Civil War. One of the most arresting WWI statues in Texas is a four-figured marble memorial for Corporal Otis Henry. A generic statue of a soldier throwing a grenade stands above a statue of the civilian Otis Henry flanked by two angels.
Bobby Ferguson Park 3400 U of A Way • Texarkana, Arkansas Located in the heart of Texarkana, Bobby Ferguson Park offers scenic walking trails, fishing, playgrounds, and beautiful views. The peaceful setting and family-friendly atmosphere make it a favorite spot for outdoor recreation and relaxing in nature.
Scott Joplin Mural Third & Main Streets • Texarkana, Texas A mural honoring Texarkana’s most famous son, Ragtime composer Scott Joplin.
Four States Fair Ag Learning Center 3700 East 50th Street • Texarkana, Arkansas This is your only chance to visit the home of Miss Moo. The Four States Fair, in partnership with the Southeast United Dairy Industry Association (SUDIA), promotes dairy education and agricultural awareness in children. The center is the first of its kind in Arkansas and in the four states region.
Majestic Magnolia 4700 County Avenue • Texarkana, Arkansas The largest magnolia tree in Arkansas is estimated to be 185 years old. The tree is 16 feet, 7 inches in diameter, 61 feet tall and has an 82-foot wing span. Certified Arkansas’ largest Magnolia by the Arkansas Forestry Commission. UPTOWN
Front Street Plaza Front Street Festival Plaza • Wood and Broad Streets • Texarkana, Arkansas This nifty old fifty-ton caboose was donated by Union Pacific Railroad to Texarkana in 2015. The 1979 Southern Pacific caboose was restored and placed in Front Street Plaza to serve as a symbol and celebration of Texarkana’s relationship with the railroad. MIDTOWN Perot Leadership Museum 1024 Tucker Street • Texarkana, Texas The permanent exhibit is a composite replica of Gabriel Ross Perot’s cotton office, which young H. Ross Perot helped his father build. Learn about the art of cotton buying and check out artifacts from a bygone era in this permanent exhibition. It is located inside the Palmer Memorial Library at Texarkana College. James Bowie Centennial Statue 800 State Line Avenue • Texarkana, Texas One of the 14 statues erected for the 1936 Texas Centennial celebration, this larger-than- life bronze was designed by sculptor William M. McVey with W.W. Watkins providing the design for the Marble Falls granite base.
Lake Wright Patman Off U.S. Highway 59 South
Activities include camping, picnicking, fishing (Catfish, Crappie, Perch, Bass), hiking, boating, canoeing, swimming and bird watching.
Bringle Lake Wilderness Area 7500 Bringle Lake Road • Texarkana, Texas The Wilderness Area has approximately 144 acres that has been set aside as a nature area. It includes a bike/walk trail that begins at Bringle Lake East and runs to the Waterworks Spillway. There is also a single mountain bike trail that twists throughout the wilderness area.
PHOTOS BY BRYANT ALLEN, MATT CORNELIUS, ERIC ETHRIDGE, BRIAN JONES, RODNEY LOVE, EXPERIENCE TEXARKANA, AND TRAHC
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