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Arlington, Texas

Arlington, Texas is a sightseeing stop in Arlington, TX, part of the Dallas–Fort Worth guide. Cost: free.

· 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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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

  • Museums
    History Buff

    National Medal of Honor Museum

    $25–$50

    A national museum in Arlington's entertainment district telling the stories of Medal of Honor recipients through interactive exhibits.

    1.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Museums
    Rainy-Day Pick

    Arlington Museum of Art

    Under $25

    A visual arts museum in Arlington's Entertainment District presenting changing exhibitions of classic, contemporary and experiential art.

    2.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • 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
    Rainy-Day Pick

    Fort Worth Cultural District

    Free

    A compact Fort Worth district that gathers five museums, the Fort Worth Botanic Garden and the Will Rogers Memorial Center.

    13 mi awayMore like this