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Five Great DFW Spring Break Staycation Ideas – Part Three

Published 3/12/2019 by Rhonda Aghamalian

No doubt about it, the only downside to spring breaking in and around Arlington is the struggle to decide what to do among all of the hundreds of great options. In part one of our Spring Break 2019 series we covered a wildlife preserve, DFW’s weirdest museum, and two classic Arlington destinations; in part two we highlighted stadium tours, Texas MORE ›

Four Great DFW Spring Break Staycation Ideas – Part Two

Published 3/7/2019 by Rhonda Aghamalian

I’m crazy about travel, but I also love local urban exploration—in other words, visiting the hundreds of wonderful destinations to be experienced right here in Arlington and throughout DFW. For my money, there’s no better time to plan a staycation than spring break, when the weather is mild and there’s a sense of excitement in the air as everyone MORE ›

Four Great DFW Spring Break Staycation Ideas – Part One

Published 3/1/2019 by Rhonda Aghamalian

Growing up in Arlington, I loved the visits to Six Flags Over Texas and other local destinations my mom organized each spring break—and I also looked forward to our annual spring break excursion to The Galleria in Dallas, which included ice skating with my little brother and lunch at the legendary Highland Park Cafeteria. The Galleria outing 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 ›

My Alt Valentine: Four Things to Do for V-Day That Don’t Involve Love and Restaurant Reservations

Published 2/11/2019 by Rhonda Aghamalian

For those who don’t know about Galentine’s Day: The short version of the story is that a 2010 episode of the NBC comedy “Parks and Recreation” made popular the notion that Valentine’s Day shouldn’t just be for lovey-dovey couples, it should also be a time for ladies to celebrate their friendships with each other by doing…well, whatever they want! MORE ›

AT&T Stadium Dirt Events Are Dirtier Than Ever in 2019

Published 2/7/2019 by Nikki Stephens

It’s my favorite time of year in Arlington. This is when the stadium pulls up the trademark turf and puts down at least one hundred truckloads of dirt – for the best of reasons. Here’s the four annual sports that take place on dirt, and why it’s one of the best months in Arlington for entertainment. PBR Global Cup 2019 – February 9 & 10 For the 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 ›

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 ›

What's Happening Spring 2019 in Arlington

Published 12/26/2018 by Lisa Farrimond

Cool events in Arlington? Sure, we’ve got a cram-packed calendar of some of the biggest and best events on the planet. Depending on when you visit, you might have the chance to experience an Opening Day at Globe Life Park, a nail-biting game at AT&T Stadium, Spring Break at Six Flags Over Texas, or the all new KAABOO music and arts festival! Mark 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 ›