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Arlington, Texas
Arlington is a city of 397,742 people in Tarrant County, Texas, founded in 1876.
Why visit Arlington
Townapedia lists 43 museums and landmarks, 57 parks and trails, 239 places to eat, 16 places to stay and 21 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Studio Movie Grill, AMC The Parks At Arlington 18, Central Handley Historic District and Marrow Bone Spring Archeological Site.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 96°F; January lows average 37°F.
Weather in Arlington
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Arlington
Arlington is a city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States. It is part of the Mid-Cities region of the Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington metropolitan statistical area, and is a principal city of the metropolis and region. The city had a population of 394,266 in 2020, making it the second-largest city in the county after Fort Worth and the third-largest city in the metropolitan area, after Dallas and Fort Worth. Arlington is the 51st-most populous city in the United States, the seventh-most populous city in the state of Texas, and the largest city in the state that is not a county seat.
From the Wikipedia article Arlington, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do21
Arlington Baptist College
School · 3.2 mi
University in Arlington, Texas
Artisan Center Theater
Cinema and theater · 8.8 mi
Theater in Hurst, Texas, in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex
Bagdad Supper Club
Cinema and theater · 9.6 mi
Entertainment Venue in Texas
Boardwalk Fun Park
Monument and historic site · 8.5 mi
Amusement park in Grand Prairie, Texas, that closed in 1992
MetroCenter
Cinema and theater · 0.7 mi
Entertainment venue and church
Mountain Creek Lake Bridge
Bridge · 9.2 mi
Bridge in Texas and Dallas, Texas
Seven Seas Marine Life Park
Monument and historic site · 4.6 mi
Former marine mammal and animal theme park in Arlington, Texas
Six Flags Over Texas
Monument and historic site · 4.9 mi
Amusement park
Texas Wesleyan University
School · 9.3 mi
Private Methodist university in Fort Worth, Texas, United States
9 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks43
Central Handley Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.9 mi
Historic district in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas
Marrow Bone Spring Archeological Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Archaeological site in Arlington, United States of America
Arlington Museum of Art
Museum · 4.5 mi
Art museum in Texas, United States
International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame
Museum · 4.8 mi
Museum in Arlington, Texas, U.S.
National Medal of Honor Museum
Museum · 4.4 mi
Military history museum in Arlington, TX, US
National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum
Museum · 9.3 mi
Hall of Fame for Cowboys
Texas-Oklahoma Kiwanis District Office
Monument and historic site · 2.4 mi
3010 West Park Row Drive
Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00
First United Methodist Church of Arlington
Monument and historic site · Methodist · 2.9 mi
Hutcheson-Smith House
Monument and historic site · 2.9 mi
312 North Oak Street, Arlington
Wellspring on Main
Museum · 2.7 mi
201 West Main Street, Arlington
Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 13:00-17:00
31 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds57
Veterans Park
Park · 2.3 mi
Facilities include a performing arts stage, disc golf, playgrounds, practice fields, a mile and a half hike and bike trail, a nature...
45 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes239
Andalous Mediterranean Grill
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 1.9 mi
457 East Interstate 20, Arlington
Su-Th 11:00-20:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
BJ's
Diner · American · 1.7 mi
201 East Interstate 20, Arlington
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-23:00
Boomerjack's Grill & Bar
Diner · American · 1.7 mi
4000 Arlington Highlands Blvd., Arlington
Mo-Su 10:30-24:00
Cokers Pit Bar-B-Q
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.7 mi
2612 West Pioneer Parkway, Arlington
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Cold Stone Creamery
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.6 mi
3900 Arlington Highlands Blvd., Arlington
Su-Mo 12:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00
Dino's Subs
Restaurant · Sandwich · 1.7 mi
2221 South Collins Street, Arlington
Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00, Su 11:00-21:00
Guru's Indian Eats
Restaurant · Indian · 2.8 mi
111 South Bowen Road, Arlington
Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00
Jamaica Gates
Restaurant · Jamaican · 0.5 mi
1020 West Arkansas Lane, Arlington
Mo off; Tu-Th,Su 11:30-21:00, Fr-Sa 11:30-01:00
Kincaid's Hamburgers
Diner · American · 1.6 mi
3900 Arlington Highlands Blvd., Arlington
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-19:00
227 more on the map.
History
European settlement in the Arlington area dates back at least to the 1840s. After the May 24, 1841 battle between Texas General Edward H. Tarrant and Native Americans of the Village Creek settlement, a trading post was established at Marrow Bone Spring in present-day Arlington (historical marker at 32°42.136′N 97°6.772′W). The rich soil of the area attracted farmers, and several agriculture-related businesses were well established by the late nineteenth century.
Arlington was founded in 1876 along the Texas and Pacific Railway. Named after General Robert E. Lee's Arlington House in Arlington County, Virginia., Arlington grew as a cotton-ginning and farming center, and incorporated on April 21, 1884. The city could boast of water, electricity, natural gas, and telephone services by 1910, along with a non-federal public school system.
From 1892 until 1951, a mineral well drilled exactly in the middle of downtown Arlington, Texas, was a key reason to visit the town. The well has been paved over and is now the site of a public memorial plaza.
From the History section of Arlington, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay16
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Arlington/Dallas Area
Motel and hotel · 2.4 mi
1740 Oak Village Boulevard, Arlington
Fairfield Inn & Suites Dallas Arlington South
Motel and hotel · 2.6 mi
4251 South Collins Street, Arlington
Churches and places of worship80
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 0.4 mi
1500 California Lane, Arlington
Arlington Adventist Chruch
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 3.3 mi
3940 West Interstate 20, Arlignton
Better Way Apostolic Church
Church · New Apostolic · 2.2 mi
1011 South Bowen Road, Arlington
First Presbyterian Church Arlington
Church · Presbyterian · 2.2 mi
1200 South Collins Street, Arlington
Onnuri All Nations Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.5 mi
2412 South Bowen Road, Arlington
Thánh Đường Các Thánh Tử Đạo Việt Nam;Vietnamese Martyrs Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.6 mi
Shopping40
Gas and EV charging30
Schools, colleges and libraries85
James Martin High School
School · 3.3 mi
4501 West Pleasant Ridge Road, Arlington
Arlington Classics Academy - Arkansas Campus
School · 1.7 mi
2800 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington
Healthcare26
Map of Arlington
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 37°F | 2.3 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 40°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 70°F | 48°F | 3.4 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 55°F | 3.1 in |
| May | 84°F | 64°F | 4.3 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 72°F | 3.5 in |
| Jul | 96°F | 75°F | 1.7 in |
| Aug | 96°F | 75°F | 1.7 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 68°F | 3.3 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 56°F | 4.7 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 46°F | 2.6 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 39°F | 2.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Arlington Muni Ap (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Tarrant County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-08-24: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-08-25: Hurricane Harvey (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Grand Prairie 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Fort Worth 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Irving 14 mi northeast, about 23 min by car
- Dallas 22 mi east, about 35 min by car
- Carrollton 24 mi northeast, about 38 min by car
- Lewisville 26 mi north, about 41 min by car
- Richardson 31 mi northeast, about 49 min by car
- Garland 32 mi northeast, about 52 min by car
- Mesquite 32 mi east, about 51 min by car
- Plano 33 mi northeast, about 52 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- University of Texas at Arlington March 2021 039 (Arlington Hall), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Arlington Texas EF2 damage, NWS Fort Worth/Dallas, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parks Mall at Arlington Atrium (2024), Chew, CC BY 4.0
- Texas State vs. UT Arlington softball 2019 20, Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Texas State vs. UT Arlington softball 2019 14, Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Texas State vs. UT Arlington softball 2019 01, Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Texas State vs. UT Arlington softball 2019 05, Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Texas State vs. UT Arlington softball 2019 21, Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Texas State vs. UT Arlington softball 2019 19, Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Texas State vs. UT Arlington softball 2019 08, Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pioneer Campus - Fielder Church, Fielderchurch, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MetroCenter during a Church service in 2024, Chew, CC BY 4.0
- Neoharmonia venusta 1686061, Sam Kieschnick, CC BY 4.0
- Counter protesters (4783702107), Steve Rainwater from Irving, US, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Tree climber climbing a spar, Jason.durantreecare, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Macy's Court, October 2022, Glubin39, CC0
- Parks Mall (L), DFW FAA Brianvators, CC0
- North Wing Facing South, October 2022, Glubin39, CC0
- Parks Mall (D), DFW FAA Brianvators, CC0
- Dillard's Entrance, February 2020, Glubin39, CC0
- JCPenney Entrance, February 2020, Glubin39, CC0
- North Wing, October 2022, Glubin39, CC0
- North Wing Level 1, February 2020, Glubin39, CC0
- ISS022-E-73811 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS029-E-30718 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS020-E-33232 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Parks Mall Center, DFW FAA Brianvators, CC0
- Main Court Facing South, February 2020, Glubin39, CC0
- Food Court from Level 1, February 2020, Glubin39, CC0
- East Entrance, February 2020, Glubin39, CC0
- The Atrium Of The Parks Mall, Glubin39, CC BY-SA 4.0
- South Court, October 2022, Glubin39, CC0
- The South Court parks mall, Glubin39, CC BY-SA 4.0
- East Court, February 2020, Glubin39, CC0
- Ice Rink, February 2020, Glubin39, CC0
- Dick's Sporting Goods Entrance, October 2022, Glubin39, CC0
- South Court Facing Barnes and Noble, October 2022, Glubin39, CC0
- East Wing, October 2022, Glubin39, CC0
- South Court Facing North, February 2020, Glubin39, CC0
- Barnes and Noble, February 2020, Glubin39, CC0
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