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Arlington
is a city in northeast Texas, within the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. The estimated population was 374,000 as of 2011, which makes it the 7th most populous city in the state of Texas. Arlington is only 12 miles east of downtown Fort Worth and 20 miles west of downtown Dallas. It's home to several family fun parks and water parks, including the original Six Flags Over Texas. Arlington is also the site of the Texas' Rangers Ballpark and Cowboys Stadium, and Tierra Vista, a 250-acre golf course. Arlington has become known worldwide as a headquarters for bowling and is home to the U.S. Bowling Congress, the Bowling Proprietors Association of America and the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame. The Legends of the Game Baseball Museum in Arlington is a 24,000 square foot museum with an interactive Learning Center for kids and fans of all ages. For retail shopping, Arlington is home to The Parks Mall at Arlington, which houses numerous retail outlets and a movie theatre. The city also hosts many special events during the year, including the annual 4th of July Parade through downtown that features floats from local schools and organizations.
Surrounding areas: Irving, Texas (10.7 mi), Mansfield, Texas (12.1 mi), Fort Worth, Texas (12.4 mi), Grapevine, Texas (13.8 mi), Southlake, Texas (14.3 mi), Dallas, Texas (20.2 mi), Eagle Mountain Lake, Texas (25.7 mi)
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Arlington Vacation Rentals
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Arlington Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Amerisuites Dallas/Arlington | 2380 East Rd To Six Flags St | Arlington, TX | | (817) 649-7676 | | Baymont Inn & Suites | 2401 Diplomacy Dr | Arlington, TX | | (817) 633-2400 | | Best Western Cooper Inn & Suites | 4024 Melear Rd | Arlington, TX | | (800) 752-5452 | | Best Western Great Southwest Inn | 3501 E Division St | Arlington, TX | | (817) 640-7722 | | Candlewood Suites Dallas Arlington | 2221 Brookhollow Plaza Dr | Arlington, TX | | (817) 649-3336 | | Cooper Inn | 4024 Melear Dr | Arlington, TX | | (817) 784-9490 | | Country Inn & Suites | 1075 Wet 'N' Wild Way | Arlington, TX | | (817) 261-8900 | | Courtyard By Marriott Arlington | 1500 Pennant Dr | Arlington, TX | | (817) 277-2774 | | Crowne Plaza Suites Arlington | 700 Ave H E | Arlington, TX | | (817) 394-5000 | | Days Inn | 1901 W Pleasant Ridge Rd | Arlington, TX | | (817) 557-5828 | | Days Inn-arlington | 1901 Plesant RDG Rd | Arlington, TX | | (972) 466-3616 | | Fairfield Inn By Marriott | 2500 E Lamar Blvd | Arlington, TX | | (817) 649-5800 | | Fielder Inn | 2121 W Division St | Arlington, TX | | (817) 275-4351 | | Hawthorn Suites Hotel Arlington | 2401 Brookhollow Plaza Dr | Arlington, TX | | (817) 640-1188 | | Hilton Arlington | 2401 E Lamar Blvd | Arlington, TX | | (817) 640-3322 | | Holiday Inn Express | 1721 Pleasant PL | Arlington, TX | | (817) 784-8750 | | Holiday Inn Express-six Flags | 2451 E Randal Mill Rd | Arlington, TX | | (817) 640-5454 | | Homestead Studio Suites Hotel | 1221 N Watson Rd | Arlington, TX | | (817) 633-7588 | | Homewood Suites | 2401 East Rd To Six Flags | Arlington, TX | | (817) 640-0077 | | Howard Johnson Near Six Flags | 903 N Collins | Arlington, TX | | (817) 261-3621 | | In Town Suites-Arlington | 1727 Oak Vlg Blvd | Arlington, TX | | (817) 417-0225 | | In Town Suites-Six Flags | 2211 N Collins St | Arlington, TX | | (817) 461-3178 | | Intown Suites Arlington Central | 2601 S Cooper St | Arlington, TX | | (817) 795-2607 | | Intown Suites Arlington South | 6016 S Cooper St | Arlington, TX | | (817) 557-9530 | | Knights Inn Arlington Dallas | 700 E Lamar Blvd | Arlington, TX | | (817) 265-7711 | | Knights Inn | 820 N Watson Rd | Arlington, TX | | (817) 640-5151 | | La Quinta Inn & Suites 6 Flags Drive | 825 N Watson Rd | Arlington, TX | | (817) 640-4142 | | La Quinta Inn & Suites Arlington | 4001 Scott's Legacy | Arlington, TX | | (800) 531-5900 | | Mayflower Motel | 1003 W Division St | Arlington, TX | | (817) 275-2966 | | Microtel Inn | 1740 Oak Village Blvd | Arlington, TX | | (817) 557-8400 | | Motel 6 #0122 Arlington | 2626 East Randol ML Rd | Arlington, TX | | (817) 649-0147 | | Oakwood/ascension Point | 2500 Ascension PT Dr | Arlington, TX | | (972) 392-4747 | | Oakwood/jefferson In The Park | 1601 W Arbrock | Arlington, TX | | (972) 392-4747 | | Oakwood/jefferson On The Cliffs | 1635 Jefferson CLFS Way | Arlington, TX | | (972) 392-4747 | | Oasis Motel | 818 W Division St | Arlington, TX | | (817) 274-1616 | | Quality Inn And Suites Arlington | 1607 N Watson Rd | Arlington, TX | | (817) 640-4444 | | Quality Inn | 121 E I-20 | Arlington, TX | | (817) 467-3535 | | Ramada Inn & Conference CTR | 1601 E Division St | Arlington, TX | | (817) 261-2300 | | Residence Inn By Marriott Arlington | 1050 Brookhollow PLZ Rd | Arlington, TX | | (817) 649-7300 | | Sheraton Arlington Hotel | 1500 Convention Center Dr | Arlington, TX | | (817) 261-8200 |
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| Bloomsbury House B & B | 2251 Lipscomb St | Fort Worth, TX | 13.1 mi. | (817) 921-2383 |
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Arlington Weather & Climate
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Northeast Texas has a humid, subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild to cool winters. Warm, dry winds from the north and west cause summer temperatures to soar over 100 degrees F. This is one of the hottest regions of the U.S. during the summer. Winters are generally mild with clear, sunny skies. Sometimes, strong cold fronts in winter known as "Blue Northers" will pass through the region, causing nighttime lows to drop below 25 degrees F. It generally snows 1 or 2 days per year, with an average accumulation of 1.8 inches. However, daytime highs around 70 are not uncommon in winter. Spring weather is warm but can be volatile. Severe thunderstorms are common, along with lightening, heavy rain, hail and possible tornadoes. Northeast Texas is located in the heart of Tornado Alley.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
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Ocean Temp |
| January |
54°F |
34°F |
2.12 in. |
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| February |
60°F |
38°F |
2.60 in. |
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| March |
68°F |
46°F |
3.18 in. |
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| April |
75°F |
54°F |
3.38 in. |
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| May |
83°F |
63°F |
5.34 in. |
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| June |
91°F |
70°F |
3.70 in. |
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| July |
95°F |
74°F |
2.48 in. |
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| August |
94°F |
74°F |
2.13 in. |
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| September |
87°F |
67°F |
3.18 in. |
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| October |
77°F |
56°F |
4.55 in. |
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| November |
65°F |
45°F |
2.59 in. |
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| December |
56°F |
36°F |
2.71 in. |
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Arlington Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Dallas Fort Worth International airport (DFW) located about 11 miles northeast of Arlington in Dallas / Fort Worth, Texas, Dallas Love Field (DAL) located approximately 16 miles east of Arlington in Dallas, Texas, the Fort Worth Alliance airport (AFW) located roughly 21 miles northwest of Arlington in Fort Worth, Texas, the Grayson County airport (GYI) located around 72 miles northeast of Arlington in Sherman Denison, Texas, and finally the Tstc Waco airport (CNW) located about 75 miles south of Arlington in Waco, Texas.
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Arlington Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Six Flags Over Texas | Arlington | TX | | | | Boardwalk Fun Park | Grand Prairie | TX | 6.5 mi. | | | State Fair of Texas | Dallas | TX | 18.2 mi. | | | SpeedZone | Dallas | TX | 18.2 mi. | | | Sandy Lake Amusement Park | Carrollton | TX | 19.7 mi. | |
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| Six Flags Hurricane Harbor | Arlington | TX | | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Arlington Family Golf Center | Arlington | TX | | | | CW Ditto Golf Course | Arlington | TX | | | | Lake Arlington Golf | Arlington | TX | | | | Meadowbrook Golf Course | Arlington | TX | | | | Texas Star Golf Course | Euless | TX | 6.7 mi. | | | Fun City Golf Course | Grand Prairie | TX | 6.9 mi. | | | Grand Prairie Municipal Golf Course | Grand Prairie | TX | 6.9 mi. | | | Riverside Golf Club | Grand Prairie | TX | 6.9 mi. | | | Sunset Golf Club | Grand Prairie | TX | 6.9 mi. | | | Tangle Ridge Golf Club | Grand Prairie | TX | 6.9 mi. | | | Meadowbrook Municipal Golf Course | Fort Worth | TX | 7.6 mi. | | | Iron Horse Golf Course | North Richland Hills | TX | 9.2 mi. | | | Twin Wells Municipal Golf Course | Irving | TX | 11.0 mi. | | | Mansfield National Golf Club | Mansfield | TX | 12.3 mi. | | | Glen Garden Golf & Country Club | Fort Worth | TX | 12.4 mi. | | | Golf Club of Fossil Creek | Fort Worth | TX | 12.4 mi. | | | Hawks Creek Golf Club | Fort Worth | TX | 12.4 mi. | | | Ideal Golf Ranch | Fort Worth | TX | 12.4 mi. | | | Pecan Valley Municipal Golf Course | Fort Worth | TX | 12.4 mi. | | | Rockwood Golf Course | Fort Worth | TX | 12.4 mi. | | | Sycamore Creek Golf Course | Fort Worth | TX | 12.4 mi. | | | Timber View Golf Course | Fort Worth | TX | 12.4 mi. | | | WaterChase | Fort Worth | TX | 12.4 mi. | | | Z Boaz Golf Course | Fort Worth | TX | 12.4 mi. | | | Cowboys Golf Club | Grapevine | TX | 13.6 mi. | | | Grapevine Municipal Golf Course | Grapevine | TX | 13.6 mi. | | | Stevens Park Golf Course | Dallas | TX | 15.3 mi. | | | Sky Creek Ranch Golf Club | Keller | TX | 15.8 mi. | | | Riverchase Golf Club | Coppell | TX | 15.9 mi. | | | Shamrock Country Club | Shamrock | TX | 16.6 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Acton State Park | | TX | 39.4 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Imgisphere Children's Mueum | Bedford | TX | 7.8 mi. | (Children's) | | Amon Carter Museum | Fort Worth | TX | 12.4 mi. | (Art) | | Kimbell Art Museum | Fort Worth | TX | 12.4 mi. | (Art) | | Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth | Fort Worth | TX | 12.4 mi. | (Art) | | Modern at Sundance Square | Fort Worth | TX | 12.4 mi. | (Art) | | Sid Richardson Collection of Western Art | Fort Worth | TX | 12.4 mi. | (Art) | | Southwest Museum of Science and Technology. | Dallas | TX | 18.2 mi. | (Science) | | Dallas Museum of Art | Dallas | TX | 18.2 mi. | (Art) | | Meadows Museum | Dallas | TX | 18.2 mi. | (Art) | | Dallas Historical Society | Dallas | TX | 18.2 mi. | (History) | | Courthouse-On-The-Square Museum | Denton | TX | 33.1 mi. | (History) | | Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary | Mckinney | TX | 42.9 mi. | (Science) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Fort Worth Zoological Park | Fort Worth | TX | 12.4 mi. | | | Dallas Aquarium at Fair Park | Dallas | TX | 18.2 mi. | | | Dallas World Aquarium | Dallas | TX | 18.2 mi. | | | Dallas Zoo | Dallas | TX | 18.2 mi. | | | Fossil Rim Wildlife Center | Glen Rose | TX | 51.2 mi. | | | Cameron Park Zoo | Waco | TX | 82.0 mi. | | | Caldwell Zoo | Tyler | TX | 108.6 mi. | |
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