Rhonda Aghamalian is a freelance writer, third-generation Arlington native and occasional guest contributor to the Pursuit of Happy blog. Arlington organizations she’s been involved with as an employee or a volunteer include Arlington ISD, Boys & Girls Clubs of Arlington and the Junior League of Arlington.
Sure, you know all about roller coasters and Rangers. But do you also know about all of the other cool things to do in Arlington that might be hidden in plain sight or just a few yards off the beaten path? If the answer is “no” to more than two or three of these gems, friends, then it’s high time that we remedied that situation—fast. So without…
Who says you have to always have to whip out your banking card just to have some fun? We can help with discount tickets and coupons to area attractions. And don't forget about our, free and low-cost things to do in Arlington, we’ve got you covered with these eleven destinations you can enjoy all year long: FREE things to do in Arlington One: River…
Ah, breakfast. It’s the most important meal of the day, and not just because of the possibility of mimosas and pancakes. If you’ve got a hankering for that early morning good stuff, here are 14 places for brunch or breakfast in Arlington (in no particular order) that are worth checking out: ONE: Marquez Bakery 1730 E Division Street—East Arlington…
Fall in the Lone Star State wouldn’t be the same without our beloved State Fair of Texas®, and the fair wouldn’t be the fair without cotton candy, candied apples, funnel cake, and an annual lineup of over-the-top (and mostly fried) menu items. As we head into the fair’s last week, here are the dishes on my need-to-sample radar: Deep Fried…
If you’re passionate about hot, yummy pizza (and who isn’t?), you won’t be disappointed when it comes to the options available in Arlington, TX. To get your pizza party started, let’s take a quick look at five spots where you can place an order for pizza greatness: Mama’s Pizza 1200 N Fielder – North/Central Arlington You just can’t call yourself a…
I’m a confirmed night owl, as anybody who knows me well can attest to—and apparently I’m one by nature, since my mom tells me I used to drive her crazy by lying awake in my crib all night. However, I suspect I’m also a night owl by choice. I love late night dining and those great extended conversations you get into at after-hours spots, the…
Photo (c) Dallas Observer If you’ve got a hankering to try something different, learn something new, or connect with friends at a cool venue, Downtown Arlington is calling your name—especially if you’ve yet to sample any of these downtown activities and destinations: Arlington Yoga Center: A sense of community and a welcoming environment await…
There are lots of facts to know about Arlington, TX—and here’s another one: This is a Baseball Town, folks, which means we know how to have a blast when it comes to cheering on our Texas Rangers! No matter if you’re a watch-at-your-favorite-bar kind of Rangers fan or you never miss the chance to take in the action live and in person at Globe Life…
This blog was updated on 9/24/2020. The amazing Globe Life Field is open, thus ushering in an exciting new era for Texas Rangers Baseball in Arlington. Whenever I’m thumbing through the pictures in my mental scrapbook of time spent in Arlington, I don’t have to think too long before I’ll come across a lovely memory of an outing at a Texas Rangers…
A lot of single types don’t like Valentine’s Day, but I’m not one of them. Years ago, I worked a side gig at a Hallmark store for extra cash, and the best part of the job (besides my discount and reading greeting cards when the store was slow) was working during Valentine’s season—mostly because it involves three of my favorite things: pink and red…
