Local Attractions
New Boston Dining Milano's Pizza 903-628-1338
You can also find a comprehensive guide at the New Boston Chamber Site: HERE
| New Boston Attractions: Recreation Fun is never more than minutes away, for fishing, hunting, camping, boating, or simply a drive through the beautiful countryside. Discover the rolling Red River, where catfish get bigger every year, and Lake Wright Patman, whose clean waters and restful piney woods offer the perfect getaway for friends and family. New Boston's Public Facilities
Tapp City Park Sports CenterThe citizens of New Boston are extremely proud of our Sports Center which contains eight modern baseball fields. This Sports Center hosts many state baseball and softball tournaments. A very active youth sports association manages these facilities and approximately 1500 children are engaged in softball, baseball, soccer, basketball and football on a year round basis. Also located in this city park are the girl scout and boy scout facilities which have excellent leadership and support in our town. The park is a convenient and well used site for family get-together, swimming and walking on the walking trail which follows a beautiful path through the trees. T & P TrailHead ParkT & P Trailhead Park got its name from Texas and Pacific Railroad. The property that T & P sets on is the old railroad that originally came through back in the 1870's! When the city bought the property in the past 10 years, the city decided to name the Park after the railroad; thus the name- T & P Trailhead Park. What started as just an old grassy area has turned into a huge success. T & P Pavilion is a 50' x 100' pavilion that is 44' tall, it is also where we hold our music concerts during Pioneer Days and other events! T & P Midway is across from the Pavilion and has approximately 200' of asphalted drive with electrical boxes and lots of grassy area to hold other events!! On the back side of the Pavilion is the T & P Gazebo that is outlined by an asphalt walk with beautiful Victorian lights, benches and picnic tables and soon to be, gardens!! We have already had a few people use the gazebo for weddings. Any part of the Park may be rented for a family reunion, wedding or other outing. (Contact 903.628.2581) Lakes, Hunting and other recreationWright Patman Lake Area & Millwood Lake area, numerous camping areas, some with full facilities - Fishing, Boating, and all Water Sports. The area surrounding New Boston also has considerable hunting opportunities. Elk Meadow Game Ranch has hunting, fishing, lodging with white tail deer and exotics. Facilities are available for family reunions, corporate groups, class reunions and weddings. This ranch is located on 1200 acres of rolling hills at FM 990 off I-30 (Exit 192) Circle Rocking N Ranch is truly a multi-functional paradise! Just 7 miles form New Boston, on SH 98, off I-30 (Exit 198). The ranch is 1100 acres of managed timber, lakes, food plots and bird habitat. It is ideal for hunting, sightseeing and nature photography! 201 Go Kart Speedway is located at #30 CR 3004. You don't want to miss the fun at the go kart races every Saturday!! The Oak Grove Golf Club is located 4 miles east of New Boston on Highway 82 at the Red River Commerce Park, formerly Red River Army Depot. An 18 Hole Golf Course is open to the public with memberships available. -from the New Boston Texas Chamber of Commerce site. |
Texarkanna Attractions
Texarkanna Dining:
Please see the Texarkna Chamber of Commerce website here for dinning options only 20 minutes away.
Texarkanna Attractions:
Visit Texarkana and you’ll stay for the good life. With so many family-friendly activities, lakes and woodlands, parks, sporting events, ballets, concerts, gallery shows, antique shops, museums, historical sites, golf courses and rodeos to choose from, you’ll see why – in Texarkana – life is so large it takes two states! 
STATE LINE POST OFFICE AND FEDERAL BUILDING
500 State Line Avenue, (903) 794-8561
One of the most unique features of Texarkana is the ONLY U.S. Post Office sitting in two states. This Post Office straddles Texas and Arkansas and has separate zip codes, 71854 for Texarkana, Arkansas and 75501 for Texarkana, Texas. Built in 1932-33 the structure features a base of pink granite from Texas and walls of limestone from Arkansas. Remarkably, Texarkana boasts this to be the most photographed courthouse in the United States, second only to the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.
UNIQUE PHOTO OPPORTUNITY AT PHOTOGRAPHER'S ISLAND!
Experience a truly unique photo opportunity while straddling the Texas / Arkansas State Line at Photographer's Island, located in front of the Post Office. When you’re ready for a photo so large it takes two states, come strike a pose on photographer’s island! 500 State Line Ave., Texarkana, USA. 
SCOTT JOPLIN MURAL
311 Main Street
Check out the Scott Joplin Mural! This unique landmark is a colorful, outdoor mural that depicts the life and accomplishments of the Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and area native, Scott Joplin. The mural also features accurate musical notes of the final measures of Joplin's famous song, The Entertainer. This catchy tune stirred a revival of interest in ragtime music. The mural is located on the south wall of the building at 311 Main St. near the Perot Theatre. 
HISTORIC PEROT THEATRE
219 Main Street, (903) 792-4992
Marvel at the Perot Theatre located in downtown Texarkana. The theatre is a jewel in 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. Through the generosity of native son H. Ross Perot, his sister Bette Perot, and area residents, the beautiful old theatre was saved and restored into one of the nation’s major performing arts centers. Throughout the year, the Perot Theatre Series brings national and international productions to the region.
The photo of the Orchestra and Balcony Boxes shows the intricacy of the plaster and design features that adorn this beautiful theatre. The theatre is on the National Register of Historic Places.
To schedule a tour, call the Texarkana Regional Arts and Humanities Council (TRAHC), (903) 792-8681.
REGIONAL ARTS CENTER
4th & Texas Boulevard, (903) 792-8681
The beautifully renovated Regional Arts Center originated in 1909 as a United States District Courthouse. The old courtroom is now a grand hall with a 26-foot-high ceiling. National touring art exhibitions grace gallery walls twelve months a year, and the halls ring out when the rolls are playing on the unique reproducing player piano. The building is an example of Classical Revival architecture featuring ornate plaster, a copper cage elevator, and a grand hall with a 26 foot ceiling. 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. Also inside the Center is the “For Arts Sake” Gift Shop filled with unique gifts. Not to be missed! For further information, contact TRAHC, the Texarkana Regional Arts and Humanities Council, Inc. P.O. Box 1171, Texarkana, TX 75504.
MUSEUMS: 
ACE OF CLUBS HOUSE
420 Pine Street, (903) 793-4831
Don’t miss the Ace of Clubs House, uniquely designed and 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. Admission: Adults-$5, Students-$3.50, Senior Citizens-$4.50, children under 5 years-Free. Group tour rates and guided tours are available. 
MUSEUM OF REGIONAL HISTORY
219 State Line Avenue, (903) 793-4831
Located in the oldest brick building in Texarkana, the Historical Museum offers a wide range of exhibits. Visitors will enjoy the Victorian Parlor, an interactive musical exhibit dedicated to Scott Joplin, the “Father of Ragtime Music”; 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. Admission: Adults-$2, Students-$1, Senior Citizens- $1.50, Children under 5 years-Free. 
DISCOVERY PLACE MUSEUM
215 Pine Street, (903) 793-4831
The young and the young at heart will enjoy looking into the past and future while visiting this unique museum. The Discovery Place Museum has a one-of-a-kind 12 ft. sound wall, giant animal murals, and large scale hands-on permanent exhibits focusing on science, history and human perception. A special dress-up theatre and tot spot for younger visitors also create an atmosphere where learning comes alive for the entire family. Open Tuesday - Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm. Admission: $4 per person, children under five are FREE.
TEX-ARK ANTIQUE AUTO MUSEUM
217 LAUREL Street, (879) 772-2886
The auto museum is located between Third and Broad Streets in downtown Texarkana, Arkansas. It is open from 9 am to 4 pm on Saturdays and from 1 pm to 4 pm on Sundays. Special tours are also offered through the week by appointment only.
The Museum contains a rotating (every three months cars are changed out) display of some 22 vehicles representing 4 to 5 decades of auto manufacturing along with varied automobile related items for your viewing pleasure. The Museum does not charge admission, but it does accept donations. A library with automobile related books, periodicals, and newsletters is also on the premises.
Annual Festivals
Jump, Jive & JamFest
Weekend middle May
Jump, Jive & JamFest is a celebration of Texarkana's rich heritage as a vibrant, arts-filled community! MUSIC and FUN...MUSIC and ART...MUSIC and DANCE...MUSIC and FOOD...MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC! Fun for the whole family! Please call (903) 792-4992.
Please see the calendar of events on the home page for more details.
Quadrangle Festival
Weekend middle October
A 2-day event in downtown Texarkana featuring live music, art, crafts and food concessions. Many children's activities! Includes Archaeology/Heritage fair, and also, blues and state-sanctioned BBQ contest. Please call (903) 793-4831.
Four States Fair and Rodeo
Nine days beginning the second weekend after Labor Day.
An annual 9-day event that takes place at the Four States Fairgrounds. PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) rodeo, carnival, demolition derby, exhibits and live entertainment! Please call (870) 773-2941.
Texarkana RV Music Park Festivals
Memorial and Labor Day Weekends.
Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy bluegrass music featured in a family atmosphere. Camp sites and RV hook-ups available.
64 Sam Thomas Road
Texarkana Texas 75501
Please call (903) 255-0247.
Twice As Bright Festival of Lights
Thousands of holiday lights decorate downtown Texarkana from the day after Thanksgiving through January 2nd. Parade and lighting early December. Contact Main Street Texarkana. Please call (870) 774-2120. http://www.mainstreettexarkana.org/
Mistletoe Fair
Weekend prior to Thanksgiving Holiday. Marketplace event with over 70 local, regional and national merchants. Shopping, food, entertainment, games and even Santa Claus! Please call (870) 772-9948.
-from Texarkana.org
