Texarkana, Double the Fun in One of America’s Twin Cities
Texarkana, located in Bowie County, is considered as a twin city with its namesake town in Arkansas, mainly because it lies right in the Texas-Arkansas border. Texarkana, TX has been nicknamed as “The Texas Side,” though it is also called by various names such as “Twin City,” “T-Town,” “TXK,” and “TK.” The city is home to no less than 30,000 residents and combined with Texarkana, Arkansas, the two make up the core of the Texarkana Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town is home to various events throughout the year and plenty of hotels and lodging options to choose from.
Best Time to Visit
Average temperatures within Texarkana, Texas is generally lovely for a couple of months throughout the year. However, peak temperatures are experienced during the summer and winter months, with fair chances of rain for around six months. Considering the weather, mid-March to late May are the best dates to book any of the Texarkana, TX hotels. July is usually the town’s busiest month as it holds their annual Sparks in the Park Fourth of July event. February is also filled with tourists for the Run the Line Half-Marathon, a race from downtown to the State Line Avenue. November is the least visited month of the year.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Discover the rich history of Texarkana by visiting Discovery Place Museum and the Museum of Regional History. Tourists can have fun while relaxing in the famous Indian Hills Golf Course and the fascinating Texarkana Golf Ranch. They then can spend the rest of their vacation resting in beautiful Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Texarkana, TX and the cozy Courtyard by Marriott Texarkana.