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BEST WESTERN PLUS Texarkana Inn & Suites
5219 Cross Roads Pkwy, Texarkana, Arkansas 71854-2301Phone: 870/774-1534 | Fax: 870/774-1538
Discover this new Texarkana, Arkansas hotel providing convenient access to key area attractions such as Texas A & M University, St. Michaels Hospital and the Four States Fairgrounds.
Whether traveling to Southwestern Arkansas on business or pleasure, the BEST WESTERN PLUS Texarkana Inn & Suites offers the best in customer service and amenities. This brand new Texarkana hotel features 76 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, each featuring cable satellite television and high-speed Internet access. This 100% non smoking hotel also features an array of amenities including a complimentary full breakfast, free parking, a full-service business center and meeting space accommodating up to 10 people.
The BEST WESTERN PLUS Texarkana Inn & Suites is conveniently located just 5 miles away from all key area attractions including the Texarkana Regional Arts Center, Photographers Island and the Four States Fairgrounds. Hotel guests will find a variety of shopping nearby at Trinity Square, Summerhill Square or Richmond Ranch shopping centers. Business travelers staying at this Arkansas hotel will enjoy convenient access to Swepco, St. Michaels Hospital, BWI Companies, Sterno Group and Wadley/BRIM. The hotel is also ideal lodging for travelers visiting students at Texas A & M University and Texarkana College, just minutes away. Texarkana is home to a variety of events throughout the year including Gunslinger baseball games, the Jump June festival, the Jam Festival, the Quadrangle Festival and golf tournaments.
The friendly, helpful staff at the BEST WESTERN PLUS Texarkana Inn & Suites is ready to ensure a fun-filled memorable stay in Texarkana, Arkansas. Make a reservation today and save!
Local Events Worth Considering:
June 2012
Bring the whole family for hot air balloon glows, tethered rides, lawn mower races, kids fishing derby, arts & crafts vendors, concessions. In Hope.
The Arkansas Canoe and Kayak Race will begin at Murray Park in Little Rock and end at the North River Landing in North Little Rock.
July 2012
Enjoy a fabulous dinner aboard the Arkansas Queen Riverboat in North Little Rock.
The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas. In Pine Bluff.
August 2012
The Royal Players will present the world premiere of Nobody's Business by Dr. Sam Taggart at the historic Royal Theatre in downtown Benton.
Family fun at the fair in Bentonville.
Art Works found inside and out of the shops and galleries in the Argenta Arts and Entertainment District. In North Little Rock.
September 2012
Second annual "Jazz on the Lake" will be held in September. In Pine Bluff.
Nearby Attractions:
List All AR AttractionsMillwood State Park
Set in southwestern Arkansas, Millwood State Park encompasses Millwood Lake, along with fishing, hiking and camping. Hikers choose between trails like the four-mile Wildlife Lane Nature Trail – also available to cyclists – and the shorter Waterfowl Way Trail – ideal for photography.
Park visitors enjoy renting canoes, fishing and cruising the lake with paddleboats. This southern Arkansas lake consists of largemouth bass – plus crappie fishing in the Spring and Fall and bream and catfish in the Summer. Find comfortable lodging near Millwood State Park in one of the Texarkana and Hope Best Western hotels.
Southern Arkansas University
Southern Arkansas is home to Southern Arkansas University, in Magnolia. This four-year university was founded in 1909 as the Third District Agricultural School. The school offered high school classes until 1925, when they began to offer college courses. By 1937, the high school classes were no longer offered. In 1949, the college became a higher education institution, offering four-year degrees. The college changed its name two additional times throughout the years, until 1976, when it was finally named Southern Arkansas University.
Over 3,000 students attend this Southern Arkansas university to pursue degrees from the College of Business, College of Education, College of Liberal & Performing Arts, the College of Science & Technology, the Honors College and the School of Graduate Studies. As a member of the Gulf South Conference, the Muleriders compete in football, baseball, basketball, golf and cross-country sporting events. For a fun day, visit the beautiful 1,400-acre SAU campus and be sure to check out the Mulerider Activity Center. Stay close to the university in nearby Texarkana, as a guest of Best Western hotels.
Texarkana Regional Airport
The Texarkana Regional Airport, located east of Texarkana, opened in 1929 with two sod runways. By 1931, American Airlines offered the first commercial flight with a Ford Tri-Motor airplane. The first airport hangar was constructed in 1933 and in 1960, the passenger terminal was built. The original 1936 terminal building, now serves as the Airport Administration Building. The airport continues to improve its services and plans to construct a new passenger terminal over the next few years.
Whether learning to fly with the Texarkana Flying Club, learning to fly helicopters, renting a car or catching a commercial flight, the airport provides ample services for East Texas and Southern Arkansas general aviation and commercial airlines passengers. Stay close to the airport during your travels, in a comfortable Best Western guest room and enjoy excellent guest services.
