Things to Do in Arlington, Texas

AT&T Stadium is Arlington's signature venue — home to the Dallas Cowboys, with one of the largest suspended HD video boards on the planet hanging over the field. Beyond fall Sundays, the stadium hosts concerts, college football, and major events, and it houses a serious contemporary art collection you can see on a guided tour.

Even when the Cowboys aren't playing, stadium tours give you a look inside one of the most famous sports venues in the world. It's the anchor of Arlington's entertainment district.

Right next door, Globe Life Field is home to Major League Baseball's Texas Rangers, a modern ballpark with a retractable roof that keeps every game comfortable regardless of the Texas heat. When the team's on the road, behind-the-scenes tours take you through the clubhouse and onto the field.

With two big-league stadiums side by side, Arlington is one of the few places where you can catch pro football and baseball within walking distance of each other.

Six Flags Over Texas is one of the original Six Flags parks and a metro institution, packed with thrill rides like BATMAN: The Ride and the New Texas Giant, one of the tallest hybrid roller coasters in the world. Next door, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor cools everyone off with slides and a lazy river in summer.

Between the two, the parks are a full-day family destination and a big reason Arlington draws visitors from across Texas.

Texas Live! ties the stadium district together — a 250,000-square-foot complex of restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues, with the outdoor Arlington Backyard hosting concerts and festivals. It's the go-to for game-day crowds and a night out.

For culture, the Arlington Museum of Art shows rotating exhibits from renowned and emerging artists, and downtown near UT Arlington adds galleries and a growing arts scene.

For a break from the crowds, River Legacy Parks offers more than 1,300 acres of hardwood forest along the Trinity River, with hiking and biking trails and abundant wildlife — a genuine natural retreat in the middle of the city.

Between the stadiums, the theme parks, the entertainment complex, and the forest park, Arlington can fill a multi-day visit without ever leaving town.