• 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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    November 1: Happy Birthday, Arlington Downs!

    Published 11/1/2018 by Rhonda Aghamalian
    As a kid growing up in Arlington in the ‘80s, there were two things about my city that puzzled me: Why did my also-grew-up-in-Arlington parents sometimes refer to the highway near Arlington Stadium (the forerunner of today’s Globe Life Park) as “the turnpike” (and just what exactly was a turnpike, anyway?)—and also, why did they sometimes talk 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 ›

    Arlington Tourism: Then & Now

    Published 5/6/2018 by Rhonda Aghamalian
    Arlington has changed considerably over the years, evolving from a small cotton-ginning and farming community to one of the largest cities in Texas. But if there’s one aspect of life in Arlington that’s remained consistent, it’s tourism, which has long played an important role in the Arlington story, growing in size and stature along with Arlington MORE ›

    Arlington History: Arlington's Healing Waters

    Published 7/23/2017 by Rhonda Aghamalian
    Ask an Arlington resident what motivates someone to pack their bags for a visit to our fair city, and you’ll get a pretty standard set of answers: business at the Arlington Convention Center, the lure of Six Flags roller coasters, a concert at AT&T Stadium, a Texas Rangers or Dallas Cowboys game— and during the season, a possible visit to Hurricane MORE ›

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