Things to do in Arlington TX

Things to Do In Arlington, TX

There is no need to leave Arlington TX to find culture or great activities.  Looking for romantic things to do in Arlington TX for your next date or to impress that special someone?  There are many great ideas without leaving our city.

Restaurants

The restaurant industry in Arlington is one of the most abundant and well represented throughout the southern portion of the United States. Some of the most popular romantic restaurants in Arlington TX are the elegant Restaurant506, Chamas Do Brazil, The Keg Steakhouse, and the Melting Pot, which are in the upper price range. For a more informal and less expensive setting, J Gilligans Bar and Grill, Jay Jay Café, and Pioneer Restaurant offer wholesome food at great prices.

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Boutique Shopping

Shopping is one of the most popular activities in Arlington, Texas, thanks to a myriad of shops, outlets, and boutiques, located in strategic areas of the city.

Family Attractions and Parks

Arlington is home to over 90 public parks. A family favorite is Flight Deck Trampoline Park, which features an incredibly large area with connected trampolines, an air bag, and dodgeball courts.

Six Flags Over Texas

Six Flags Over Texas, located in the heart of Arlington, was the first of the Six Flags theme parks. It opened in August 1961, during the initial part decade of the city's exponential growth in the post-war era.  The park is open to the public from March through January and features 45 different rides, of which 13 are roller coasters and 3 are water rides. The park also offers a number of seasonal events, including Spring Break Out, Fright Fest, and Holiday in the Park.

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor

Originally part of the Wet 'n Wild franchise, Hurricane Harbor was acquired by Six Flags in 1995 and features a variety of body slides, speed slides, tube slides, wave pools, lazy rivers, play areas for children and shopping, making it one of Arlington's most popular attraction during the hot summer months.

Texas Rangers

The team has played at Globe Life Park since 1994 and has made eight appearances in the MLB postseason, winning two AL pennants (2010 and 2011) and seven West Division titles, the most recent of which was in 2016.

Dallas Cowboys

The team plays its home games at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, which inaugurated the 2009 season, but which wasn't given its current name until 2013. The Dallas Cowboys have played at the Super Bowl eight times, during which they won 5 national titles, the most recent one in 1995 (Super Bowl XXX). 

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