"The Pursuit of Happy" blog is brought to you by the Arlington CVB, written by those who LOVE this city and all of its quirks! We strive to bring you an insider’s guide to Arlington, from our favorite restaurants and biggest attractions to hidden gems and upcoming events, our team of contributing bloggers share their personal and favorite experiences. We encourage guest bloggers to send us their experiences, too. Email your thoughts or interest in contributing to PR@arlington.org.

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Author: Decima Mullen

Decima is our Senior Director of Marketing & PR who loves being able to create and share the Arlington experience! She's also a fan of a random sense of humor, really good coffee, problem solving and people who sneeze funny. She truly believes singing in the car at the top of your lungs makes you live longer, and is fascinated by the human psyche. Opinions expressed in her writing are her own, and in no way represent the opinion of her employer or the Queen of England.

What Happens in Arlington, Stays in Arlington (Or At Least it Would Have?)

Published 8/7/2017 by Decima Mullen

In a quiet pocket of far west Arlington, nestled high on a hill surrounded by a grove of stately trees, is Arlington Baptist University . The location for this tiny outpost of higher education is both perfect and improbable: The campus is pretty and pastoral, with stunning views; yet it’s also situated along a stretch of Division Street (formerly MORE ›

5 Reasons Craft Breweries Fit in Arlington

Published 4/4/2017 by Decima Mullen

What is craft brewing? The criteria to be considered a craft brewer, according to the Brewer’s Guild, is: a) “Annual production of 6 million barrels of beer or less,” b) Having “less than 25 percent of the craft brewery owned or controlled by an alcohol industry member that is not itself a craft brewer” c) Having “a majority of its total beverage MORE ›

5 Homegating Tips for Super Bowl Sunday

Published 1/31/2017 by Decima Mullen

AH, the BIG GAME. So many fans! So much energy around the excitement of your team! (Or not, in this case…a moment of silence in honor of the Cowboys season ending too soon.) That moment you see the prices and understand the term ‘sticker shock’. That moment of decision between paying for college or going to the BIG GAME!! Have no FOMO ( fear of MORE ›

7 Must Knows if You're Following Dallas Cowboys Playoffs

Published 1/9/2017 by Decima Mullen

The legendary Dallas Cowboys are headed to the NFL playoffs—and no matter where you’ll be when that first touchdown hits the scoreboard, it’s time for the truest, bluest Cowboys fans to stock up on a few extra resources designed to help you have the mother of all blasts while we #FinishThisFight! So here it is, Cowboys lovers, a list of seven MORE ›

11 Things You Absolutely Need to Know About AT&T Stadium

Published 8/29/2016 by Decima Mullen

With a new football season (Go, Cowboys!) and another year of world-class concerts rolling into AT&T Stadium in Arlington, now is the perfect time to make sure that you’re hip to the latest and greatest about one of the top event venues on planet Earth. So without further ado, we offer these 11 tips to help you maximize each visit to Arlington’s MORE ›

Another 23 Must-Try Arlington Restaurant Menu Items, Part Two

Published 7/16/2016 by Decima Mullen

“What do you want to eat?” Which is why we aim to make it a bit easier for you! We first took a look last year at some of the most distinctive menu creations that the Arlington restaurant scene has to offer. Not surprisingly, you asked for more, foodies, so we’ve put together another culinary bucket list for you to work your way through, presented MORE ›

Every Real Texas Rangers Fan Knows These 9 Things

Published 4/19/2016 by Decima Mullen

Baseball season is in full swing, and the world feels different to the Texas Rangers faithful fans on game days as we make the pilgrimage to Globe Life Park. The smell of hot dogs, the crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd, the 7 th inning stretch…aaaahhhhhhh. Simply put, it’s the most wonderful time of the year in Arlington, TX (you just sang MORE ›

26 Last-Minute Ideas For Spring Break in Arlington, TX

Published 3/10/2016 by Decima Mullen

Warm weather, lazy mornings, long lunches and wildflower sightings. Who doesn’t look forward to spring break in Texas? But if this fabulous time of year has somehow managed to sneak up on you, no worries. We’ve got plenty of ideas for staycationers, last minute moms and dads, and anyone else who’s looking to have a ton of fun during spring break in MORE ›

Where the Arlington Experts Eat

Published 3/2/2016 by Decima Mullen

Needing a new spot for lunch or dinner? Check out some of our staff favorites in this city we love! Al’s Hamburgers| 1001 NE Green Oaks Blvd Suite #103 Check out local staple Al’s Hamburgers, established in 1957, in Northeast Arlington for some deliciously juicy local fare. Cut to order fries. "You can’t go wrong with a cheeseburger and fries. MORE ›

Willkommen to Arlington: 7 Cool Things to Know About the Texas Christkindl Market

Published 11/9/2015 by Decima Mullen

Do you have visions of Lebkuchen, strudel and holiday excitement dancing in your head? Us too! That means that the Texas Christkindl Market , which runs Nov. 27-Dec. 23 near Globe Life Park in Arlington, is about to open for business. And THAT means it’s time to learn these 7 cool facts about the market, one of the Dallas-Fort Worth area’s most MORE ›