Things to Do in Arlington Area, Texas

Dallas Cowboys Stadium Texas Rangers Ballpark in Arlington  Six Flags Over Texas Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Six Flags Hurricane Harbor  Johnnie High's Country Music Revue Lone Star Park Louis Tussaud's Palace

Situated halfway between Dallas and Fort Worth, Arlington, Texas an outstanding tourist destination filled with exciting attractions, world-class sports venues, beautiful parks and trails, and unlimited shopping and dining opportunities. Known as “Fun Central,” Arlington is home to scores of fun things to do and see, including exciting theme and water parks, family entertainment, and wonderful memories! Your family will enjoy an exciting day at the new Dallas Cowboys Football Stadium, Six Flags Over Texas, the biggest theme park in the southwest, splashing around at Hurricane Harbor, cheering on the Texas Rangers at Texas Rangers Ballpark in Arlington and Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center, or enjoying an amazing concert at the Nokia Theater. Whether visiting Arlington for business or vacation, you’ll discover a tourist attraction loaded with fun and adventure as you play, shop, dine and enjoy our Lone Star culture.

Texas Rangers Ballpark in Arlington is the finest baseball facility in the Major Leagues. The ballpark includes the Legends of the Game Baseball Museum, with exhibits that cover the history of baseball from the Texas League, and Children's Learning Center, a 17,000 sq. ft. facility that is the only one of its kind in professional sports. The open-air stadium features a home run porch in right field where you can catch a ball, the Dr. Pepper Youth Ballpark, Grand Slam Gift Shop, and the Diamond Club. There are party and reception facilities in both the ballpark and museum, and tours are given daily. Call (817) 273-5099.  [Top]

Six Flags Over Texas. Head for the thrills at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington – the biggest theme park in the Southwest – where you’ll find exciting family fun and 10 new rides. Experience the Titan, a roller coaster towering 255 feet above the earth with one of the world's mightiest drops at hyper speeds of 85 miles per hour, or the legendary Texas Giant, featuring camel back hills, 120-foot tunnel and spiral curves. Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants Ride plunges you into the zany underwater world of SpongeBob and his Bikini Bottom pals. Beginning June 2007 for 65 days, view breathtaking night time performances of Cirque Dreams Coobrila which will take you on a magical journey. Six Flags Over Texas events include: Spring BreakOut in March, a Texas Heritage Festival in September, Fright Fest in October and Holiday in the Park through the end of the year. Visit http://www.sixflags.com/parks/overtexas or call 1-817-530-6000.  [Top]

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor. The largest water park in the Southwest, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor delivers fun in the sun and Arlington’s wildest recreation. Packed with unique water attractions like Hook's Lagoon, featuring three lagoons, a Pirate ship and 150 interactive aquatic features on 12 levels, you’ll get wet and wild. Body board on Surf Rider at Boogie Beach, catch a thrill on Sea Wolf, the tallest, fastest ride of its kind, or soak up rays floating on the world's first Lazy River. With 3,000,000 gallons of water and 26 slides, rides and pools to explore, Hurricane Harbor will keep you cool in the hot Texas sun. Call (817) 265-3356 or visit www.sixflags.com/parks/hurricaneharbordallas/index.asp.  [Top]

River Legacy Parks. Located in the heart of North Arlington, River Legacy Parks is a 1,300 acre oasis on the Trinity River with over eight miles of paved trails winding through thick forest and expansive greenbelts. At River Legacy Parks, you will find picnic areas, Legacy Pavilion, paved hike/bike trails, a meditation area, river overlooks, multipurpose areas, water fountains, and a playground. Outdoor enthusiasts - from birders to botanists - flock to the Parks for a glimpse of its diverse flora and fauna and abundant wildlife. The Parks is a perfect place to hike, bike and jog or just spread out on a blanket and relax. Visit www.riverlegacy.org/.  [Top]

Johnnie High's Country Music Revue/Arlington Music Hall. Voted Best Live Country Music Show of the Year for five years in row by Country Music Organizations of America, Johnnie High's offers family entertainment and great music from the stars of tomorrow. Since 1975, Johnnie High's has been the launch pad for many now famous country singers including LeAnn Rimes and Steve Holy. The live shows feature a cast of 20 singers, dancers and musicians performing with veteran guests and new comers. Weekend performances start at 7:30 p.m. in season. Call (817) 226-4400 or visit www.johnniehighscountrymusicrevue.com.  [Top]

Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie is an Arlington, Texas park that promises exciting racing action and entertainment. Experience live thoroughbred horseracing and wagering during the Spring/Summer Thoroughbred Season (Thursday through Sunday, .April 8th through July 18th, 2010) with racing on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31st, 2010, and Fall American Quarter Horse Season (Thursday through Saturday, September 17th through November 13th, 2010 with racing the final three Wednesday's of the meet). Grandstand gates open at 5 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays and at 11:30 a.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and Holiday Mondays. Lone Star Park's Post Time Pavilion offers exciting simulcast racing action from across the country, seven days a week, year round. Call (972) 263 RACE or visit www.lonestarpark.com  [Top]

Louis Tussaud's Palace of Wax and Ripley's Believe It or Not. This 41,000 sq. ft. double attraction offers two worlds of excitement and intrigue. Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum offers an eye-popping assortment of oddities and curiosities collected from around the world by famed cartoonist Robert Ripley. Ripley's offers a unique collection of the hard-to-swallow and bizarre, including the giraffe-necked woman of Burma and the double-eyed man of China. The Palace of Wax features wax figures favorite movie and TV stars and historical figures in amazing life-like detail, including Mother Theresa, Tom Hanks as Forrest Gump, Jesus Christ, and Dorothy and her Wizard of Oz pals. Special themed exhibits recreate famous moments in time. Call (972) 263-2391 or visit www.palaceofwax.com.  [Top]