DFW Area
Arlington
Arlington sits between Fort Worth and Dallas and is centrally located in the United States. We are at the crossroads of seven major highways, several Amtrak train routes and 2 major airports:
- Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport - world's third busiest airport; 10 minutes away
- Dallas Love Field - regional and national carrier, headquarters of Texas-based Southwest Airlines; 25 minutes away
Arlington specializes in delivering a value-packed fun, all just a short plane, car, or bus-ride away. The Arlington Entertainment District features:
- Six Flags Over Texas - the biggest theme park in the Southwest and Central States
- Hurricane Harbor - the largest and wildest water park
- The Texas Rangers/Rangers Ballpark in Arlington
- The Dallas Cowboys/Cowboys Stadium
- Johnnie High's Country Music Revue - Branson-style entertainment
- Lake Arlington – 2,250 surface acres of watery fun
- the biggest and best planetarium in the Metroplex at The University of Texas at Arlington
- plus 4 golf courses, a vibrant arts community, plenty of lodging and restaurant options and much, much more!
Hungry? Arlington offers all kinds of sports-themed restaurants for the football fan in everyone. Wanting something a little more fancy-schmancy? We’ve got that as well. For a list of restaurants, click here.
Arlington offers a huge variety of shopping experiences. Try out Arlington Highlands for an outdoor, community feel. The Parks at Arlington is the second-largest shopping mall in the entire North Texas region. And Lincoln Square has a combination of stores, salons and restaurants that can’t be beat! Downtown Arlington offers a casual feel and a variety of hip hang-outs to explore. Enjoy live music at Johnnie High’s Country Music Revue or the new Levitt Pavilion outdoor concert square. Dine at a trendy eateries like The Coffee Haus, Mi Tierra Latin Fusion or Potager Cafe. Grab a cocktail at local haunts like J. Gilligan's Bar and Grill or JR Bentley's. Get the freshest fruits, veggies and baked goods at the new Farmer's Market. Or get a massage or facial at the Sanford House Inn & Spa
For more information about all of the things that Arlington has to offer, please visit www.arlington.org.
Dallas
The ninth-largest city and part of the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the nation, Dallas covers approximately 343 square miles and has a population of 1,299,543. The ultra modern and sophisticated city attracts worldwide travelers, making the area the No. 1 visitor and leisure destination in Texas. Dallas is located approximately 20 minutes from Arlington.
Dallas is centrally located and within a four-hour flight from most North American destinations. DFW International Airport is the world’s third busiest airport, offering nearly 1,750 flights per day and providing non-stop service to 138 domestic and 38 international destinations worldwide annually. In addition, Dallas Love Field Airport is conveniently located 10 minutes from downtown. Once here, visitors can ride one of the fastest-growing light rail systems in the nation or the historic, free McKinney Avenue Trolley from the Dallas Arts District throughout the Uptown area with its restaurants, pubs, boutique hotels and shops.
Throughout the city, a visitor will enjoy the best shopping in the southwest, four-and five-diamond/star hotels and restaurants, the largest urban arts district in the nation, 13 entertainment districts and much more. Blend in moderate weather, year-round sports and true Southern hospitality for a true “taste” of the Dallas difference. Visitors are exposed to a city that models its slogan, “Live large. Think big.™” Its pioneering spirit is alive and well, and the philanthropic contributions from its many residents continue to enrich the community and quality of life.
For more information about Dallas, please visit www.visitdallas.com.
Fort Worth
Fort Worth is home to three main entertainment districts, all within three miles of each other, and only 15 minutes from Arlington:
e Square, in the heart of the downtown area of Fort Worth, is a national model of urban revitalization, and considered one of the premier downtown settings in the country. The critically acclaimed entertainment district boasts 35 square blocks of shopping, restaurants, live theater, a movie theater, art galleries and more.
Stockyards National Historic District is filled with sites from the Old West, great Texas-themed shopping and cuisine, rodeos, Western saloons, the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, and the Fort Worth Herd daily cattle drive. You’ll see legendary structures such as the Livestock Exchange Building, and the Stockyards Station shops and restaurants in the old sheep and hog barns. Numerous Western shops, including Maverick, Fincher’s and Leddy’s, are located along historic Exchange Avenue.
Fort Worth Cultural District, home to five wonderful museums in a relaxing, park-like setting is a great place to start your tour. Throughout the city, you’ll also find museums devoted to Western heritage and Fort Worth’s colorful past. It’s no wonder Fort Worth is considered the “museum capital of the Southwest.”
Fort Worth is a destination redefined. New and renovated hotel offerings, restaurants and exciting tourism venues are enhancing the City’s reputation as one of the premier travel destinations in the nation. Named the # 4 value friendly destination in the United States by Hotwire.com, Fort Worth attracts over 5.5 million visitors per year. In only a few days, you can enjoy an enormous range of experiences - from art to animals, from fashion to family fun.
For more information about Fort Worth, please visit www.fortworth.com.