Travel and Explore Arlington, TX!

Arlington, TX Located between the cities of Dallas and Ft. Worth, Arlington is nicknamed the "Midway of the Metroplex." The city, founded in 1876, is popular with visitors due to its variety of entertainment, baseball activities, and amusement parks. The Trolley shuttle is a major transportation asset. It provides free shuttle service between major hotels and attractions.  Antique Sewing Machine Museum  804 W. Abram  Arlington  Texas  (817) 275-0971  Exhibits include Aunt Bea's old sewing machine from the "Andy Griffith Show" and includes 153 machines (1853-1950). Other items on display include antique dress patterns, buttons & bobbins.  Arlington Visitor Center  921 Six Flags Dr.  Arlington  Texas  (800)342-4305 or (817)640-0252    Six Flags Over Texas  I-30 & SR 360  Arlington  Texas  (817) 640-8900  A family playground with more than 100 rides, shows and attractions. Each area of the park has its own theme representing Texas under different flags along with food and entertainment with its theme. Featured rides and attractions include a restored Carrousel, flume ride, river rafting, parachute drop, roller coaster, Cliff Hanger, Looney-Toons Land and much more...  Wet'N Wild  1800 Lamar Blvd.  Arlington  Texas  (817) 265-3356  Water fun for everyone! The park includes a wave pool, waterslides and a .2 mile Lazy River for floating on a inner tube. Picnics allowed.