It’s that time of the year again… the Red River Showdown! Check out some of these local Arlington favorites to watch the Texas Longhorns take on the Oklahoma Sooners! J Gilligan’s Bar & Grill As seen on the Travel Channel and Food Network, J. Gilligans is home of the World-Famous Irish Nachos. This Arlington staple is family owned and operated…
Just 20 minutes away from downtown, Lake Arlington is a premier destination brimming with things to do for outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds. Located on Village Creek, a tributary of the West Fork Trinity River, just north of I-20 off Arkansas Lane, Lake Arlington is an ideal location for fishing, canoeing, or playing a round of golf, only minutes…
Get your baseball fix and your gameday grub alongside other fans at one of our eclectic sports bars. No babysitter? No problem! Family-friendly Arlington has options for even the smallest sports fans. Family Favorites Texas Live! is a $250 million world-class entertainment and dining district that is nestled between the Texas Rangers' Globe Life…
Who doesn’t love a great frozen daiquiri? They’re delicious, refreshing, and pretty to look at, especially when they come in those colorful swirly combinations that look like sand art. They’re also surefire winners for the menu of any backyard party, girls’ night in or tailgate. Lucky for us, we can cut our party prep time down to almost nothing…
by Nikki Stephens and Rhonda Aghamalian Updated in 2020. Blog originally written in 2017. Please check dates and times to ensure accuracy in making your Halloween plans. ARLINGTON The Screaming Bridge at River Legacy Park Legend goes that one night a car full of kids were driving coming up to the bridge and hit an oncoming car. Both cars…
Many people are surprised when they find out a National Medal of Honor Museum does not already exist. We have halls of fame for sports and music, but nothing for those who have been awarded the highest recognition for valor in combat. Nearly 40 million brave individuals have served in the United States Armed Forces. Fewer than 4,000 have received…
No doubt about it, Arlington is a great place to be if you’re an adrenaline junkie or thrill seeker. In fact, between the out-of-this-world rides and slides at Six Flags Over Texas and Hurricane Harbor (did you know that there are more than 70 altogether?), it’s fair to say that Arlington is the “scream capital” of Texas—and we’re dang proud of it…
Thousands of fans flock to AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas the first weekend of March every year to witness the sport of rodeo’s toughest and most competitive athletes face off for the chance to get their part of $2.5 million in prize money. RFD-TV’s The American showcases the true spirit of the western way of life and honors the men and women who…
In the sport of bull riding, few events can match the dramatic, edge-of-your-seat thrills fans experience at a PBR Global Cup. As the lone international, team-formatted event in western sports, the event, akin to the “Olympics of bull riding,” is undeniably one of the sport’s most exciting, can’t-miss events. As opposed to competing for individual…
The best high school football players across America will don the stars and stripes of the U.S. National Team at International Bowl XI on Jan. 14 and 15 in Arlington, Texas. Recognized as football’s largest annual global competition, the 11th International Bowl features seven games across four age divisions. All games will be played at AT&T…