Marshall - Texas - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

Centrally located in East Texas, at the crossroads of Highway 59 and I-20, you will find the fabulous city of Marshall, Texas. This charming city has a lot to offer and you will need to either have a long vacation or return several times to experience it all. It is only about 26 miles from Shreveport, Louisiana, making it a great choice for an exciting and memorable vacation.

When it comes to lodgings, there is a wealth of bed and breakfasts for you to choose from. Stay at a luxurious Queen Anne home in downtown Marshall or Rosemont Cottage, with a parlor and large dining room. Rent a cabin at the Pond House at Triple Creek for that weekend getaway or choose one of the hotels in the city, where you can enjoy being waited on and have amenities at your fingertips.

With dozens of fine dining establishments, your biggest decision will be where to eat next. The Austin Street Grille, for example, has Italian, Cajun and Creole cuisine on the menu, but you can also choose Brophy's Oyster Square, the Creamery, The Jalapeno Tree or one of many others.

The wealth of historic homes, monuments and museums is staggering. If you are a history buff, this will be the vacation of a lifetime. You can actually take a tour called the Museum Trail, which takes you to all the museums and must sees of any historic itinerary.

Marshall is also a city of special events. Stagecoach Days features all the different modes of transportation through the years and you can actually take a stagecoach ride. The Central East Texas Fair takes place in Marshall, where there is something for every member of the family. Christmas is known as the Wonderland of Lights and is a sight to see with the streets lined with lit Christmas trees.

Shop at the Marshall Mall or browse the many downtown stores and antique malls. Marshall is well known for its pottery, so you should look for some of this to take home with you as a souvenir.