Labor Day celebrates the American labor movement, and it serves up the perfect opportunity to enjoy a long, restful weekend with friends and family. Both of which are even more important during COVID-19! Binge watching Umbrella Academy indoors is certainly one way to go, but if you feel the cooler weather is beckoning you outdoors, layer on…
Feeling cooped up? A little vitamin D, fresh air and sunlight will do you some good! Arlington offers a variety of public parks, including what is surely the best green belt in the Lone Star State. River Legacy Park is a 1,300-acre urban oasis in north Arlington that winds along the curves of the Trinity River, so there is plenty to do and see…
We are all doing our part to resist the spread of COVID-19, and a big part of that is social distancing and self-care. But there are still plenty of ways to have fun and be healthy in Arlington. Here are some ideas: Support local restaurants - The ACVB has compiled this list of restaurants that are offering curbside and takeout from some of your…
One of the North Texas region’s most unusual museums is also one of my favorite Arlington destinations, the River Legacy Living Science Center. Located in one of the most spectacular green spaces these parts offer, the Living Science Center is a place where kids (and grownups, too!) can experience close encounters any number of members of the…
We love Texas like no other, but let’s be real: When you’re in a place that has only 2 seasons, melting or freezing, summer can become hard to handle if you don’t have a cool down plan in your back pocket! Luckily for us, there are a number of chill options for splashing and swimming in and around Arlington, all while still enjoying the best of the…
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…
Title: “Why I’m Thankful for Arlington” As someone who was born and raised in Arlington—and who has also lived and worked here during multiple eras of my adult life—I’ve racked up a sizeable list of favorite places and an even larger collection of memories, as you might imagine. The older I get, the more appreciative I am of both, so it seems…
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:…
How fresh do you like the food on your plate to be? The delicious crunch of vegetables that still snap when you break them in half, or the juicy sweet flavor of fruit that is ripe and glowing can be a satisfying experience. Farmers sell their produce and other items at Farmers Markets, so that you will get the farm to table experience. Here are 3…
“Spring break!” Next to “paid vacation,” “lottery winner,” and “free stuff,” there aren’t many other two-word combinations in the English language that can make us more excited. Especially when you consider how many fun things you can enjoy during spring break in Arlington – so many, in fact, that you’re going to want to get your spring break game…
