One of the first stops my daughters and I made during our first ever visit to the Natural State was…read morethe Arkansas Welcome Center in Texarkana. It was fairly hot on July 19, 2025. I hustled our dog to the cooler grass which unknowingly to me was supposed to be pet-free. (Where we parked there were no similar signs so that was confusing.) We didn't go inside the visitor center because dogs were not allowed. My oldest went to use the restroom and walked straight back out declaring, "There are way too many old ladies waiting in a line. We can just go, Mom. I can wait." Lol. This place makes for a nice photo with the large "Arkansas: The Natural State" sign out front. Easy access for all size vehicles exiting and entering back onto the eastbound Interstate 30.

I stopped at this welcome center on my way to hot springs over the Juneteen holiday…read more There were plenty of parking and they look to have plenty of street lights (i visited during the day so could not tell if they work). There were lots of brochure and maps available for people visiting the state. The real gem at this welcome center was the staff behind the counter. This lady asked me where I was going and what I had brought me to the state. I told her my plans were go to hiking in hot springs and just go with the flow. Yall she brought me everything that had to do with hot springs, hiking in the nearby area and she gave me some cool "hiking in Arkansas" sticker that were only given out to hikers! I felt so welcome by her and that friendly hospitality was the same by everyone I encounter during my trip to Arkansas. The bathrooms were clean and pretty empty when I visited however, they could use an upgrade and the lighting could be better. Overall good bathrooms. There were some vending machines and picnic tables outside but did not stop to hang out since I had to get back on the road. The "natural state" not only had beautiful hiking trails but it also had some many people with beautiful souls. I will for sure be back in the future.

Pretty awesome feeling to step foot on state lines. Very relaxing and historical place.read more

This is a cool courthouse and US Post Office as it is divided in half between Texas and Arkansas. I…read morewas just after closing time so couldn't go inside but beautiful design on the outside. If you are in Texarkana, you should check it out.

Absolutely terrible first & last experience here…read more Had some car trouble in Texarkana and had several hours to kill while waiting for the repairs. Thought I'd cuddle up w a book in the back corner out of the way, not bothering anyone. Ya know, what a library is for. A literal security lady w a bad attitude for no reason comes up on me like "wow, you can't just be here like this..." Excuse me? Isn't this was a library is for ?? What's w the attitude ? She tells me I have to sit in one of their hard, flat arthritis causing chairs if I wanna read a book there. Up in front where everyone can see you. And that no drinks are allowed and 'it says so on the door.' Ok... this was my first time there. I didn read all the signage, my mistake, and my drinks has screw on caps. I was just trying to stay hydrated while I killed time waiting for my car. Considering that all the people inside looked homeless, it was shocking that they'd bother someone like me who's clearly put together, well dressed, well spoken & educated. She was absolutely rude for no reason. And the fact that not a single employee came to kindly make me aware of their rules and instead called security like I was being doing anything wrong. I WAS LITERALLY READING A BOOK IN THE CORNER SILENTLY. Extremely unwelcoming environment, smelly restroom, rude employees, and many vagrants hanging around. If you've never visited don't waste your time Hopefully this sh*t hole gets shut down.

Convenient location. Nice employees. Great collection of books. Internet access and can make…read morecopies. You do a lot more than read books.

The only city hall in America built on a state border. It's pretty easy to get to because the town…read morespills onto a roundabout that surrounds the building. Worth checking out and very Kodak moment.

Good people, SFC Willis great guy. Tells you straight on everything. If you have questions no…read morematter how dumb you think they sound he can answer it.