I was so excited because it was historic place. But it was one of the dustiest and noisy place I be…read moreever stayed at. She never mentioned that there was a train track and it blew its horn every hour. Although she knew we had a baby with us. None of us slept. The worst part of it all was her condescending manner. They ran out of drinking water and I asked for more they only had two small bottles left. The staff said she had to go out to get more. It was 10pm so told her that's ok. Then asked to have more in the morning. They still didn't have it in morning so I said that's ok and left. Lisa later that they left me a long message saying how she traveled the world and always knew what she needed. That it was my fault for not knowing. She then continued to say that her staff went above and beyond. I told her above and beyond is already having water and getting more of it before telling someone that they don't have it. I've never stayed in a place where they ran out of water. Also it was way dirtier and worn then the photos. Lisa has much room to improve as a host

It's a magical time travel experience with a gracious hostess. So many little details around every…read morecorner. Don't miss it!

If you've ever wanted to be three places at once, this is where your multiplicitous dreams can come…read moretrue! Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas - not sure which one to visit!? Just visit all three by way of this little cement marker on the side of the road!

Very awesome place to hangout the owners are very nice people and I definitely go to this place…read moremore then 1st a month great bar to and the Owners make you feel like family been going to this place for a year now best Beer store in Louisiana that I know of they should win awards because this place is awesome Hope yall are doing good I will be there sometime this month

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.

A seriously beautiful place located directly across the street from the Logan mansion. It is just…read moreon the cusp of a quiet, but seemingly developing neighborhood. Worth checking out.

This mansion is one of the most beautiful and historic in Shreveport. I'm glad to that it is being…read morerestored!

Hey, no better place than December in Paris. And you can't visit Paris without seeing the Eiffel…read moreTower!! It was a pretty cute and funny place especially since my husband now keeps saying he has taken me to Paris Another must see if you're in the area.

Wow I was excited to stop and get some cool photos but the memorial is where it's at! They did an…read moreamazing service to those that served. Really felt the spirit here. Walking and feeling the emotions of all those that gave for us to have the freedom we do.

This may or may not be one of the better state lines in America. The 4 corners has nothing on the…read moreTexas-Arkansas state line. Be sure to check out the Ace House down the street. Apparently a guy won $10k in a poker game in the late 1800's and instead of getting the heck out of Texarkana, he built a quirky house there.

If you're around the area, might as well pass by this landmark. Quaint small town feel, classic…read moreAmerican restaurant nearby. It will be time we'll spent if you can afford an hour or two at the most

I stumbled across this hidden treasure while visiting a friend. The hallowed ground serves as a…read morememorial to Captain Bennett, as well as those who served in the military. Please pay your respects by visiting this site.

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.

My husband and I are so thankful to listen to Johnny's knowledge and experience! Definitely…read morerecommend! Beautiful lifetimes' collection!

This is one of the most interesting, personal collections in the form of a museum I've seen. There…read moreare so many clocks and other artifacts that you could return multiple times and see something you missed prior. What a wonderful little gem in the heart of Jefferson, TX! Johnny and Edith Ingram are the crown jewels of this place. You must stop and please make a donation to keep this unique museum going for years to come!

A cool little place to stop at for five minutes as you're driving across the border. The two…read moremonuments are separated by about 100 ft, and are both on the west side of the road.

Bethany, Texas-Louisiana is an unincorporated community on the Louisiana and Texas state lines on…read moreU.S. Highway 79, yes the town once claimed both states as its location one of the early stores, bisected by the state line, was built in 1889 by a barkeeper who wanted to take advantage of the differences in state laws; in half of the store drinking was legal, in the other gambling was legal proving the that times may change but people haven't. The town once went by the name Lick Skillet if ever the truth was told many towns of the era were called by that same name all boasting tales of the name's origin, from the food being so good or so scarce people would lick the skillets or the only scraps left to feed the dogs was for them to lick the skillets, I am sure the truth lies somewhere in between the myths. Although Bethany abandoned the name Lick Skillet, many of the town's features retain the name such as the Lick Skillet Plantation, a thoroughbred breeding farm, and the Lick Skillet Old Time Store. There is also a Lick Skillet Arts and Crafts Festival which includes live bands, food vendors, and exhibits by local artists and craftsman. Bethany was founded in 1840 long before barbed wire fences and paved highways marked the historic road that eventually became known as the "Old Shreveport Road" it originally was part of a prehistoric trade route from Dallas to Shreveport (not named towns at the time) established by the Caddo Indians. On the north side of the road heading east at the state line is a Marker placed in 1936 that reads: "Site of Bethany - A thriving town of the fifties - through it passed the Shreveport road over which many emigrants entered Texas". There not much left of Bethany now but lots of memories, I'd say by the looks of it the historic value exceeds the town's net worth, but I'm sure those that remain like it that way.