Overview
Marshall is a city in the Central Piney Woods of Texas. This is the third-largest city in this region.
5 sights · 1 things to do · 2 places to eat · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Marshall
Starr Family Home State Historic Site
One of those period homes, from the 19th century.
Old Harrison County Courthouse
An often photographed courthouse that gets decked out with lights during the Winter Wonderland festival. Also some exhibits on Marshall's history and pro-Confederate alignment back in the day at the Harrison County Museu…
Texas and Pacific Railway Depot
Pertains to railroad history, particularly the Texas and Pacific Railway, in Marshall.
Michelson Museum of Art
Shows works of art by an artist who didn't want them sent to a major museum.
First United Methodist Church
It was constructed by former African American slaves.
Wonderland of Lights
A popular festival of lights that runs from the end of November through most of December.
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 36°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Mar and Dec. (climate data from nearby Mansfield)
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.
- GGG East Texas Regional Airport, Longview — 23 mi away. Directions
- SHV Shreveport Regional Airport, Shreveport — 32 mi away. Directions
- DAL Dallas Love Field, Dallas — 146 mi away (major hub). Directions
Amtrak has daily services with Texas Eagle between Chicago, San Antonio and onward to Los Angeles. Marshall Amtrak is on 800 North Washington Street.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Starr Family Home State Historic Site, Old Harrison County Courthouse
- Lunch Cajun Tex Marshall
- Afternoon First United Methodist Church, Wonderland of Lights
- Dinner The Ginocchio
Day 2
- Morning Texas and Pacific Railway Depot
- Afternoon Michelson Museum of Art
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Understand
Marshall attracted people early on because of its position along a stage line and later the Texas and Pacific Railroad, plus reserves of oil that were eventually tapped. It was a city of grandeur and firsts at times, being the "Athens of Texas" with multiple colleges, the seat of the richest county by 1860, and the first Texan city to have telegraph service. But it was also bad news in a way, because, perhaps in alignment with its strong Confederate allegiance, it held the designation of being the Texas town with the most lynchings after the Civil War, and just a miserable place in general insofar as disenfranchisement goes.
Nowadays, Marshall has captured a sense of acclaim with its Winter Wonderland and attestation of being the Birthplace of Boogie Woogie.
Get in
Amtrak has daily services with Texas Eagle between Chicago, San Antonio and onward to Los Angeles. Marshall Amtrak is on 800 North Washington Street.
See
See Michelson Museum of Art
Shows works of art by an artist who didn't want them sent to a major museum.
Do
Buy
Eat
Eat The Ginocchio
Set in a formerly established 19th century hotel that drew train customers that included US presidents and celebrities, it now operates as a fine dining restaurant.
Eat Cajun Tex Marshall
Cajun and Texan fusion eatery.
Sleep
Stay Texas Inn Motel Marshall
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