• 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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    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 ›

    5 Must-Try Pizza Places in Arlington

    Published 6/1/2018 by Rhonda Aghamalian
    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 MORE ›

    9 Highlights from the Cut! Costume & the Cinema Exhibit

    Published 5/25/2018 by Nikki Stephens
    CUT! Costume at the Cinema made its debut at the Arlington Museum of Art last weekend, boasting 43 costumes that represent five centuries of fashion and dress. And let me tell you, it’s all gorgeous. Even if you haven’t seen any of these movies, you’ll be able to see artfully recreated styles from the past 600 years of fashion and decadence. Not MORE ›

    20+ Things to do This Summer in Arlington

    Published 5/1/2018 by Rhonda Aghamalian
    Pink Things at Six Flags Over Texas; ballpark nachos and Friday night fireworks at Globe Life Park; the roar of the crowd at a Dallas Wings game; and cool, dark afternoons spent at the UTA Planetarium. If you’re looking for ways to have a memorable summer in Arlington, TX, we’ve got you covered with fun ideas for your summer bucket list: MORE ›
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