The colors of this art wall pulled us from blocks away! We had to walk over and check it out! In…read moreApril 2019 the paintings are of national parks scenes created by elementary school students. There are also three sculpture on this same small block and an incredibly well done curb mosaic which displays the many unique buildings and such on offer in Texarkana. As first time visitors, my partner and I were enthralled--especially after visiting the Ace of Clubs House Museum and Post Office (which straddles the state line of AR & TX) only blocks away--seeing those references in the curb mosaic was really exciting:) The rainy, overcast weather also made the colorfulness of The ArtWall really pop and created some great keepsake photos of our weekend roadtrip to Texarkana!

Was there for the Fourth of July celebration. Lots of different food and drink vendors as well as…read moresouvenirs and crafts. The live band was awesome and the fireworks were really spectacular. Good family fun with constant entertainment. Admission was free. Parking was a little tricky but nothing too terrible.

In general the space feels old and rundown. I'm hoping with the relaunch the fountains might be…read morerunning, but I better not hold my breath. It might be to close to winter and they might very well be winterized . Anyhow, despite my feelings about weather or not it's run down, I still find myself in the area taking pictures and enjoying the history of the downtown district. You can enjoy Mexican, American, the steakhouse 'Proud Marys' and there is also a coffee shop. They've been known to host a mimosa brunch (that was bananas). And tonight there is a band. If all else fails, you can always end up in a casino.

Great family friendly fun. Livestock, bake competition, prize plants & vegetables, all the good…read morestuff a fair should be. $3 entry for adults. You'll enjoy this hometown fair.

I traveled here for a half marathon and it was a charming experience. It's a small town with some…read moresimple, but pretty parks and prairie lands in and around. The organizer seemed intrigued that I was (formerly) from New York and had come all the way there. The spread afterwards was nice too so I'd recommend the Run the Rail if you're so inclined. Apparently the area was settled when it was still the Republic of Texas (read: a separate country) and an easterner (presumably from Massachusetts) named it. They then moved the town a few miles north when a big railroad was built, this is now New Boston. Boston was renamed Old Boston and hence the local adage of "Three Bostons."

Are you over 50 and hate big cities, traffic, lots of people, then New Boston is for you. This is…read morewhat small town Texas is all about. There is not a lot of young people here but the older people seem to enjoy the place.

Visiting the Fordyce Bathhouse was one of the most nostalgic and unexpectedly fascinating parts of…read moreour Arkansas trip visiting family from Florida. I first visited Bathhouse Row when I was 16 years old, so getting to walk through it again decades later with my own 16-year-old daughter felt really special. It's one of those places that stays in your memory because it's both beautiful and genuinely interesting. The Fordyce Bathhouse serves as the visitor center and museum for Hot Springs and spans multiple floors plus a basement - it's filled with restored rooms, exhibits, furnishings, and historical displays. Best of all? Admission is completely free, though donations are encouraged. Honestly, it's incredible how much history and preservation work you can experience here without an entrance fee. One thing I found especially fascinating was learning that the natural spring water can reach temperatures up to 140 degrees. The museum also walks you through the history of hydrotherapy and the various treatments people once believed could heal illness and restore health. Some of the old medical equipment and therapies were truly wild by today's standards. I also loved learning that recreation, socialization, exercise, and relaxation were considered important parts of healing. The old gymnasium was one of my favorite sections because it gave such a glimpse into how wellness was viewed during that era. Some of the antique workout equipment honestly looked both impressive and slightly terrifying at the same time. The building itself is gorgeous and beautifully preserved with stained glass, tiled rooms, vintage bathing areas, and so many details that make it easy to picture what Bathhouse Row was like during its peak popularity. What surprised me most is how accessible and approachable the experience is. You don't need to be a hardcore history buff to enjoy this place. Whether you're interested in architecture, medical history, historical gym equipment, or simply stepping into another era for a little while, it's absolutely worth visiting. For me personally, though, the sweetest part was sharing a place I remembered from my own teenage years with my teenage daughter and family all these years later. That alone made this stop special.

Fordyce Bathhouse Visitors Center is probably where we should have started our visit to Hot Springs…read moreNational Park in Hot Springs, AR. But dogs were not allowed, so we found a dog boarder and came back to explore this FREE museum. The old cranky park ranger that we spoke to inside at the front counter was not friendly at all on 7.21.2025. He was very dismissive and not willing to share any insight beyond the two questions I asked him. Not welcoming. I didn't hear his interactions with previous visitors, but it doesn't matter. We had just walked in and my children were in good behavior. Quite frankly, he's primarily the reason for a star knocked off. TIPS + Don't forget to get your national park passport cancellation stamp. It was to the right when we walked in. + I paid for all-day parking (just a little over $8) in the Exchange Street Parking Plaza garage on Exchange Street. All three of us are highly active, so this was an easy walk for us even in the late July heat. Nice, simple exhibits. We enjoyed seeing how folks enjoyed the thermal springs long ago.

Had a great time at both the July 4th and Christmas festivals. Lots of food and rink vendors as…read morewell as souvenirs and crafts vendors. Very much family fun with great entertainment.

I always enjoy myself when I make the trip to Festival Plaza. Well except for holiday in Dixie. I…read moredon't like that one too much. Parking can be a hassle but I always get lucky and get a spot on commerce. That was the case - twice this week. Just a blocks walk. The Revel might be my favorite, followed by Mudbug Madness. Again- not a fan of Dixie.

I've been fortunate enough to sample primarily east TX and a little bit of south and central as…read morewell and I always come back feeling good. There's so much to see and do, natural wonders, human marvels, good food, mostly good people. It's a whole world of its own. At some point I'm eager to hit up west Texas because I'm sure it's amazing.

One word: AMAZING. I'm from Los Angeles and Yamboree betas the Rose Parade, hands down. Check out…read morethe Yam Queen's dress in my pics.