• The Pursuit of Happy

    "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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    Searching for Santa: 5 Places to Find The Big Man in Arlington

    Published 12/11/2018 by Rhonda Aghamalian
    Santa Claus. St. Nick. Kris Kringle. Father Christmas. No matter which handle you prefer, there’s no denying he’s the rock star of the holiday season. If you’re in search of special moments, snapshots and selfies with the Big Man himself, here’s where you can find him in Arlington this year: Breakfast with Santa at Cliff Nelson Recreation Center 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 ›

    Get into the Spirit of Arlington with These Holiday Happenings

    Published 11/7/2018 by Lisa Farrimond
    November is here, and the holidays are upon us again…can you believe it? I admit that my Santa & reindeer spirit isn’t twinkly until after my jack-o-lantern is gone, the Halloween candy is consumed and my superhero costumes are snug in storage boxes again (no I don’t wear a cape year-round, although I wouldn’t mind….that would be way hipper than a MORE ›

    Q&A: Welcome to the Stoney Kersh Dallas Cowboys Memorabilia Museum

    Published 9/19/2018 by Rhonda Aghamalian
    Every city has at least a few “best kept secret” or “hidden gem” destinations. One of the most delightful of these in Arlington is an unofficial museum of Dallas Cowboys memorabilia operated by superfan Stoney Kersh, a local vending machine technician, in his northwest Arlington home located a couple of miles from AT&T Stadium. In addition to MORE ›

    The Beginner’s Guide to Arlington’s Urban Union

    Published 9/6/2018 by Lisa Farrimond
    No doubt about it, Downtown Arlington is booming right now, with new developments and destinations busting out all over—such as Urban Union , a highly-walkable, mixed-used district of converted industrial buildings that’s tucked between Abram and Division streets near the heart of downtown. If you haven’t yet checked it out, here’s a sneak peek: MORE ›

    6 Ways to Experience Arts and Culture in Arlington This Fall

    Published 8/19/2018 by Rhonda Aghamalian
    Just about everyone loves fall, but for different reasons. For some, fall means cooler temps, outdoor dining and changing leaf colors, for others it’s about non-stop sports in the form of football, basketball and playoff baseball. I dig a lot of those things, too—but I also love fall because it’s the launching point for a new year of culture and MORE ›

    10 Best Selfie/Photo Opportunities in Arlington, TX

    Published 7/19/2018 by Nikki Stephens
    Provoke envy from your friends! Here's where you can click a pic and share it instantly with your friends to let them know you're enjoying an Arlington hot spot. Six Flags Over Texas Free tickets and 107 degrees makes for the last cay and co sibling bonding day💕 A post shared by Cailyn Savchenko (@homeslice_101) on Jul 19, 2018 at 1:44pm MORE ›

    Here’s Where You Can Make Memories This 4th of July in Arlington, TX

    Published 6/26/2018 by Rhonda Aghamalian
    Growing up in Arlington, TX in the ‘80s, I had plenty of reasons to love summer. Those were the fun months of no homework, Pink Things at Six Flags, late-night trips to the frozen yogurt shop (frozen yogurt being a cool new thing back then), summer nights at the old Arlington Stadium, and hours spent floating on the Lazy River at Wet ‘n Wild, the MORE ›
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