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Things to Do at Lake Arlington

Published 4/22/2019 by Guest

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 MORE ›

Pet-Friendly Arlington!

Published 2/21/2019 by Guest

When you travel, it can be difficult to leave your furry friends at home. You want your pet to experience all the fun you’re having too! Luckily, when you take a trip to Arlington there are many pet-friendly hotels that make it easy to bring your pets with you while you explore all that Arlington has to offer. Pet-Friendly Hotels There are several MORE ›

For Fun: Bad Dates, Great Stories

Published 2/10/2019 by Guest

No doubt about it, bad dates have been happening to good humans ever since the first prehistoric man showed up at his lady love’s cave without bringing a little saber-toothed something. Most of these unfortunate outings fall into one of two categories: The kind with good people but bad luck, and the kind where the person you’re on the date with is MORE ›

PBR Bucks Back into AT&T Stadium as the PBR Global Cup: What's New?

Published 1/31/2019 by Guest

After Arlington and AT&T Stadium welcomed the PBR for the largest single-day event in league history last season, this year, the “Toughest Sport on Dirt” will buck into the Lone Star State with the first-ever edition of the Global Cup to be held on U.S. soil. The WinStar World Casino and Resort PBR Global Cup USA, presented by Monster Energy will MORE ›

Arlington Antique Malls & Vintage Shopping Guide

Published 1/20/2019 by Guest

We know that shopping counts as cardio, so how great is it that Arlington has some of the best shopping venues? If you like vintage shopping and antique malls, take a look at what Arlington has to offer and strap on your sneakers for some serious power shopping. Cooper Street Antique Mall There are so many options to choose from to indulge in all MORE ›

The Wait is Almost Over: International Bowl X

Published 1/8/2019 by Guest

The countdown to kickoff has begun – International Bowl X is getting close! For the tenth year in a row, USA Football will play host to the largest international high school football competition nationwide. It’s at International Bowl X that you will get the opportunity to watch top players from around the world go head to head for world bragging MORE ›

International Bowl X - Get to Know the Opponents

Published 1/4/2019 by Guest

For the last ten years, the U.S. National Football Team has taken the field against other countries to compete for worldwide bragging rights. The best high school football players in the world, these athletes bring it all on the gridiron. At the 2019 International Bowl X, there will be international opponents from all over the globe. Get to know MORE ›

Your U.S. National Football Team is Coming to Arlington

Published 12/17/2018 by Guest

The regular season might be over, but that doesn’t mean high school football has stopped. Aside from UIL State High School Championships happening this week, athletes and fans alike will have the opportunity to check out the best high school football players from around the world at the tenth annual International Bowl at AT&T Stadium. USA Football, MORE ›

Arlington, TX Restaurants Open for Business on Thanksgiving Day 2018

Published 11/16/2018 by Guest

Restaurants open on Thanksgiving, November 22, 2018 Restaurant Primary Phone Hours BoomerJack's Bar & Grill (817) 275-5400 10:30 am to 11 pm Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar (817) 633-7773 10 am to 8 pm Buffalo Wings & Rings (682) 323-7099 11 am to 7 pm Chamas Do Brazil Brazilian Steakhouse (817) 375-0250 12 MORE ›

Your Guide to Arlington’s International Flavors

Published 8/30/2018 by Guest

Tucked into every corner of the city, Arlington’s mom-and-pop shops and old-world family restaurants offer visitors a smorgasbord of authentic international flavor. KOREAN NAMOO KOREAN BOWL 300 E Abram, #170 “Appa loves to make people cry,” says server Genesis Aleman, a PR major at UTA who studies Korean, explaining that Appa means “dad” in Korean MORE ›