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Arlington, Texas

· Arlington, TX

Why you should go…

Arlington sits squarely between Dallas and Fort Worth and packs in major-league sports and theme parks: AT&T Stadium (Dallas Cowboys), Globe Life Field (Texas Rangers), Six Flags Over Texas, and Hurricane Harbor water park all sit within a few miles of each other. The city draws more than 15 million visitors a year for games, concerts, and conventions.

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  • #dallas-fort worth

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Arlington, Texas, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Tours
    Iconic

    AT&T Stadium Tour

    Under $25

    Walk the field, locker rooms, and star-studded art collection inside the Dallas Cowboys' billion-dollar home.

    1.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Six Flags Over Texas

    $50+

    The original Six Flags park packs a dozen-plus roller coasters into the heart of the Metroplex.

    3.0 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark

    $25–$50

    Texas's largest indoor waterpark with 11 slides, a lazy river, a surf simulator and a retractable roof.

    5.0 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Grand Prairie Tourist Information Center

    Free

    City run visitor center with maps and trip planning for Grand Prairie attractions in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

    7.5 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Fort Worth Water Gardens

    Free

    Philip Johnson's terraced concrete fountains let visitors walk right down into the rushing water.

    13 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District

    Free

    Twice-daily longhorn cattle drives down Exchange Avenue in a real 19th-century cattle town.

    14 mi awayMore like this