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[We] Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream

Name a cold treat that is perfect for a little cool down in the middle of summer. If your answer isn’t ice cream, we gotta have a serious talk. For anyone else who considers eating ice cream one of their love languages, celebrate National Ice Cream Day at some of our favorites in Arlington. Mad Mike’s Ice Cream: Homemade in store Three words…

Shaved Ice? Snow Cone? Who Cares, it’s Cold!

The kids are out of school, it’s too hot for anything other than shorts, and I’m busting a sweat to check the mail- it’s summertime in Texas. Which can only mean one thing, it’s officially Sno(w) Cone Season!!! Or “shaved Ice” if you prefer. Regardless of what you call it, nothing sparks more joy this time of year than a pop-up serving cups full of…

Insider Tips for Six Flags Over Texas

Ticket or Pass? If you’re planning on just a one-day visit to Six Flags Over Texas, a single-day ticket is the way to go! Pro-Tip : Purchase your ticket + parking online to save a few extra bucks and time! If you’re thinking of coaster hopping more than a couple of times in a year, you should probably take a look at an annual pass. Buying an annual…

The Belcher Family Daycation – Choose Your Own Adventure

The Belcher’s are undertaking a road trip from their restaurant in Seymour’s Bay to have a summer adventure in Arlington, TX! Despite the high gas prices, it is still cheaper to drive in their station wagon to their hotel, the Thornton Inn Bed & Breakfast, in downtown Arlington than it is to fly. While the family will come together at night after a…

ABC's of Family Reunion Planning

If the thought of planning your upcoming family reunion, military reunion or class reunion is keeping you up at night, it’s time to put your infomercial-watching days behind you. My four-step planning checklist ensures a successful event! Why four steps and not five, you ask? Because you’ve already crossed the first item off your list: You picked…

11 Fun & Free Things To Do In Arlington

Who says you have to always have to whip out your banking card just to have some fun? We can help with discount tickets and coupons to area attractions. And don't forget about our, free and low-cost things to do in Arlington, we’ve got you covered with these eleven destinations you can enjoy all year long: FREE things to do in Arlington One: River…

14 Great Places to Grab Brunch or Breakfast in Arlington

Ah, breakfast. It’s the most important meal of the day, and not just because of the possibility of mimosas and pancakes. If you’ve got a hankering for that early morning good stuff, here are 14 places for brunch or breakfast in Arlington (in no particular order) that are worth checking out: ONE: Marquez Bakery 1730 E Division Street—East Arlington…

Things to Do at Lake Arlington

Just 20 minutes away from downtown, Lake Arlington is a premier destination brimming with things to do for outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds. Located on Village Creek, a tributary of the West Fork Trinity River, just north of I-20 off Arkansas Lane, Lake Arlington is an ideal location for fishing, canoeing, or playing a round of golf, only minutes…

13 FUNtastic Summer Hot Spots in Arlington

It’s never too early or too late to plan a knock-your-socks-off summer vacation or staycation, but where should you go? Isn’t it obvious? Arlington’s fun and affordable options will keep you and your family busy until the school bell rings in the fall. Check it out: One: Six Flags Over Texas: Things are bigger and more exciting than ever at Six…

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