Overview
Hope is a town in the Timberlands region of Arkansas. It is best known for its annual watermelon festival and for being the birthplace of former US President Bill Clinton.
2 sights · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Hope
Clinton Birthplace
Visit former President Bill Clinton's birthplace.
Historic Washington State Park
Marks site of trading post along the Southwest Trail and temporary state capital of Arkansas while Little Rock was being besieged during the Civil War. This restored village with a courthouse and bank encapsulates the ma…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 93°F; winter lows dip to about 35°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Dec and Jan. (climate data from nearby Arcadia)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- TXK Texarkana Regional Airport (Webb Field), Texarkana — 27 mi away. Directions
- ELD South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field, El Dorado — 54 mi away. Directions
- DAL Dallas Love Field, Dallas — 197 mi away (major hub). Directions
Hope is on Interstate 30, about 45 minutes east of the city of Texarkana bisected by the Arkansas/Texas border.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Clinton Birthplace
- Afternoon Historic Washington State Park
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Get in
By car
Hope is on Interstate 30, about 45 minutes east of the city of Texarkana bisected by the Arkansas/Texas border.
The nearest city of size is Shreveport, Louisiana. It is connected to Hope by Louisiana State Route 3, which becomes Arkansas State Route 29 over the border; and by Interstate 49 to Texarkana, where it intersects with Interstate 30. Both drives take less than 2 hours.
By plane
Texarkana (TXK) is the nearest city with an airport; it is served only by American Eagle with service to Dallas/Fort Worth. Shreveport (SHV) has a larger airport with service by American, Delta, United, and Allegiant Air.
By train
Amtrak serves Hope via its daily Texas Eagle route, running between Chicago and San Antonio with onward service to Los Angeles three timer per week. Hope station is located in downtown at 100 E Division St.
See
See Historic Washington State Park
Marks site of trading post along the Southwest Trail and temporary state capital of Arkansas while Little Rock was being besieged during the Civil War. This restored village with a courthouse and bank encapsulates the manners and times of that particular 19th century period.
Sleep
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