• 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 ›

    Your Guide to Arlington’s International Flavors

    Published 8/30/2018 by Guest
    Tucked into every corner of the city, Arlington’s mom-and-pop shops and old-world family restaurants offer visitors a smorgasbord of authentic international flavor. KOREAN NAMOO KOREAN BOWL 300 E Abram, #170 “Appa loves to make people cry,” says server Genesis Aleman, a PR major at UTA who studies Korean, explaining that Appa means “dad” in Korean 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 ›

    Local Vibes: A Taste of Culture

    Published 8/1/2018 by Hillary Green
    I grew up on Southern food. My granny making biscuits and bacon gravy is one of my cherished childhood memories. Since moving to Arlington from my small East Texas hometown in 2008, I’ve gotten the opportunity to expand my palate as well as my knowledge of cultures different than mine. Because Arlington—located in the heart of the Metroplex 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 ›

    Top Events in Arlington Summer, Fall & Winter 2018

    Published 7/4/2018 by Lisa Farrimond
    Summer is in full swing, and if you aren’t one of the 14 million visitors to Arlington each year, there is no time like the present! Between roller coasters, baseball games, arts festivals and live music, there is truly something for everyone. And don’t forget about all of Arlington’s “As Seen on TV” restaurants and dives ! Check out the top summer MORE ›
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