• 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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    Why I’m Thankful for Arlington

    Published 11/16/2018 by Rhonda Aghamalian
    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 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 ›

    From a Local: Spooky Halloween Happenings in Arlington

    Published 10/9/2018 by Rhonda Aghamalian
    I’m pretty much a fan of all holidays. Whether we’re talking Thanksgiving, the Fourth of July, Arbor Day, or National Cheeseburger Day, if it involves parties, gift-giving, good stuff to eat, or time off work, I’m all for it. But by far, my most favorite of all holidays is Halloween. I love everything about the season—black cats, candy corn, crazy MORE ›

    Staff Review: Sanford House Inn & Spa's Sip 'n Swirl Series

    Published 10/5/2018 by Lisa Farrimond
    Tucked away in downtown Arlington is one of my favorite little hideaways, The Sanford House Inn & Spa . The elegant Southern-style Manor House is nestled into an outdoor grand courtyard that blooms brightly with flowers and is shaded by towering trees. Any given day, I would relish an opportunity to sneak away from the hustle bustle to enjoy a glass 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 ›

    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 ›
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