Discover Bowie County

If you’re looking for a hotel in Bowie County, you can plan your trip around culture, local history, and time outdoors. The themes range from distinctive architecture and regional heritage to art offerings and paths by the water. Consider whether historic sites, exhibitions, or outdoor activities are especially important to your stay.

Architecture and History

The Ace of Clubs House has three groups of octagonal rooms that open onto a rotunda, as well as a 20-foot-tall tower. Its unusual sequence of rooms and distinctive tower give the house a unique architectural profile. In Texarkana, Rose Hill Cemetery also offers a reminder of local history: the cemetery was established in 1874 and is the final resting place of several Texarkana pioneers, ancestors, and veterans. Their stories reach back to the Civil War era.

The Perot Theatre was built in 1924 as the Saenger “Gateway to the Southwest” Theatre. After renovations, it reopened under its current name in 1980. The theater is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and hosts concerts, recitals, films, and other performances throughout the year. This brings architectural history together with an ongoing program spanning different art forms. If you’re planning to attend a performance, check the event schedule.

Art, Crafts, and Local Stories

The TRAHC galleries offer free exhibitions year-round. TRAHC is housed in the Regional Arts Center, a historic former federal courthouse dating from 1911. At ArtSpace, offerings include the Mayo Arts MakerSpace, ceramics and fine arts studios, and hands-on classes and workshops for all ages. Along with viewing art, visitors can take part in craft and creative activities.

The 3 Bostons TX Museum offers a different perspective on everyday life and work in the area. Its collection focuses on tools and artifacts from local industries, crafts, agriculture, various trades, and daily life. Bowie County is also connected to three places named Boston: New Boston, Boston, and Old Boston. A U.S. post office in Texarkana is located in two states. These local place names and institutions add to the area’s theater and art history.

Trails and Waterside Landscapes

In the Bringle Lake Wilderness Area, a 10-foot-wide wilderness trail for bikes and pedestrians runs from Bringle Lake East to the Waterworks Spillway. It is about two miles long. A mountain biking trail also starts at Bringle Lake East Park. The Bringle Lake Boardwalk is an elevated, 0.25-mile bridge that starts at Bringle Lake West Park and follows the lakeshore. The stated lengths and different starting points can help you choose a route based on the distance and activity you have in mind.

The 145-acre Spring Lake Park has a spring-fed lake. You can also spend time outdoors by visiting the seasonal Texarkana Texas Farmers’ Market, which offers locally grown fruits and vegetables as well as other regionally made goods. Since market dates vary from year to year, check the current schedule before planning your visit.

Choosing a Hotel and Planning

The places described offer different highlights: the Perot Theatre, Ace of Clubs House, and Rose Hill Cemetery represent architecture and history, while TRAHC and ArtSpace add exhibitions and hands-on art activities. The trails by Bringle Lake and the lake at Spring Lake Park offer a contrast to the cultural attractions. If the Downtown Trolley fits your plans, check its tour schedule: it carries passengers through the stories that shaped Texarkana and serves as a rolling ambassador for the Arts & Historic District.

First decide whether you’d like to focus on culture and history, art, or trails and water. Then you can look for hotel offers that suit your stay and plan when to visit the attractions that matter to you.

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