- TripBuzz found 19 things to do with kids in or near Texarkana, Texas, including 5 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Texarkana.
- From Discovery Place Children's Museum to Joni's Gymnastics & Dance Centre, the Texarkana area offers 21 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, History Museums, Specialty Museums and Parks.
- Close to Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma, Texarkana is considered to be part of the Arklatex district. The city is neighbors with Texarkana, Arkansas, and is also home to Texas A & M University. Along with a variety of dining and shopping opportunities, Texarkana offers numerous other attractions such as a Korean Memorial, children's museum and a performing arts center.
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223 West Austin Street, Jefferson, TX 75657
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Visitors can explore the early history of northeast Texas at the Jefferson Historical Museum. The museum includes Civil War artifacts, Caddo Indian artifacts, implements used by early pioneers, and clothing from early Texans.
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Jefferson was nicknamed the 'Riverport to the Southwest' when The House of Four Seasons was built in 1872. The house now serves as a bed and breakfast, can be toured, and often hosts weddings and special events.
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H & D Deer Farm is a farm that is home to a number of animals for visitors to see. Ducks, deer, and ferrets are among the many animals available to see when taking a tour of the farm.
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Visitors can view Atalanta Jay Gould's Railroad Car, even though Jefferson would not allow Gould to run his railroad through the town. The railroad magnate's car has four bedrooms, dining room, kitchen, butler's pantry, lounge, and bathroom.
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The Freeman Plantation is a historical site offering insight into plantation life during the civil war. Visitors to the plantation can take a guided tour of the mansion and slave quarters.
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Visitors can experience a tour of the bayou on the Turning Basin Riverboat Tour. Visitors can learn about the history of steamboating, local lore, and nature from the guide on the tour.
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Paying tribute to the classic 1940 film, Scarlett O'Hardy's Gone With the Wind Museum has hundreds of artifacts related to the film. One of the most popular exhibits has a replica dress of Scarlet O'hara's iconic green dress.