Welcome to Arlington - 2024 Visitors Guide

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2024 VISITORS GUIDE

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Gerald Alley, Chad Bates, Keri Parker Berry, Maggie Campbell, Stephen Cummings, Bridgett Davis, Brittney Garcia-Dumas, Raul Gonzalez, John Hall, Bowie Hogg, Michael Jacobson, Aziz Kobty, Valerie Landry, Dwayne Lee, Rob Matwick, Jags Patel, Jack Sheehan, Melanie Sheppard, Susan Skaggs, Stacey Snyder, Iesha Speight, Darrell Utt, Larissa Vilela, Trey Yelverton

PRESIDENT / CEO

BRENT DERAAD

President & CEO

LUCINDA BUHRKUHL Executive Assistant NEETU SINGHAL Research Manager

OPERATIONS

MARY GERMAN, CMP, CDME Chief Operating Officer

VERONICA PALACIOS Executive Assistant

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION

JOEL MCLELLAND Chief Financial Officer

ERINN BRYANT Human Resources Manager

JAMIE HAYES Accountant

CONVENTION & LEISURE SALES

CHAD ENLOE Senior Vice President of Sales

JOELE HATTON Director of Sales

KELLY WILDFONG Director of National Accounts

STEFANIE METCALF

Director of National Accounts

JOE BEDSOLE

Director of State & Southwest Associations (Austin Regional Office)

SCOTT POLAND Director of Tourism Development

ADRIANA HUIZAR Sales Manager

KELLY BUMGARNER Convention Sales Administrative Assistant

CHRISTINA GILL Sales Administrative Assistant

CONVENTION SERVICES

PAOLA BOWMAN, CMP, CMM Director of Client Services and Events

MOLLY SELF, CMP Client Services Manager

SPORTS SALES

MATT WILSON

Senior Vice President of Sports & Events

ANDREW LAWRENCE

Sports Account Director

MAYA MCRAVEN

Sports Sales & Services Manager

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

MICHAEL LY

Vice President of Marketing & Technology

CASEY MALLORY Director of Communications

DENISE LABRADO Project Manager

ERIN GRINDBERG

Marketing Content Creator

PARTNERSHIPS & PROGRAMS

APRIL LUTER

Director of Partnership Development & Programs

RECEPTION

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If it’s entertainment you want, it’s entertainment you’ll get in Arlington, Texas! From major sporting events to bucket-list concerts to adrenaline rushes, entertainment is embedded in the DNA of Arlington, and we can’t wait to show you a good time.

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GLOBE LIFE FIELD

The home of the 2023 WORLD CHAMPION Texas Rangers takes watching a game to the next level thanks to its cutting-edge design—it’s been called the best baseball facility in the Major Leagues. Its 5.5-acre transparent retractable roof is the largest single-panel operable roof in the world. Which means, a little rain won’t stop you from enjoying the game, concert, or many of the other major events held here. Go behind the scenes of all the action with a stadium tour and explore the stadium’s first-class venues and suites, learn about the architecture of the stadium and the history of the Rangers team, and even get a chance to play catch in the outfield.

Globe Life Field

CHOCTAW STADIUM

Choctaw Stadium is home to not one, not two, but three sports teams. North Texas Soccer Club, the reserve team of the Major League Soccer team FC Dallas, and the Major League Rugby Team, the Dallas Jackals, both call Choctaw Stadium their home field. And the Arlington Renegades are back for another spring football season after clenching the XFL Championship last year.

AT&T STADIUM

Infamously known for being the home field of the Dallas Cowboys, AT&T Stadium has one of the largest center-hung HD video display boards in the world, putting you in the middle of the action. Catch a Cowboys game, see a bucket list concert, or cheer on your favorite country at a global soccer match. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to throw the perfect spiral on an NFL field, take a tour of the stadium stopping in the locker rooms of the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, catch a glimpse of the postgame interview room, and spend some time on the turf to toss the ball around.

TEXAS LIVE!

This is the ultimate spot for all your pre-game, post-game, watch party, and anytime fun and entertainment, with more than 35,000 square feet of 12 restaurants, stages, and dance floors. Kickback and watch the game on the 100-foot LED HD television in Shift4 Arena, test your bull riding skills at PBR Texas, dance the night away at a concert, or challenge your friends to a round of skee-ball at Sports & Social.

Choctaw Stadium

AT&T Stadium

Texas Live!

ESPORTS STADIUM ARLINGTON

Sports aren’t just enjoyed on the turf or court. Watch the best of the best compete in out-ofthis-world competitions in the largest turnkey esports facility in North America, with cutting edge technology and spectators packing the arena.

NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR MUSEUM

Slated to open in 2025, The District in Arlington is proud to be the future home of the National Medal of Honor Museum, a state-of-the-art facility that will honor and pay tribute to our country’s bravest heroes in a narrative journey uncovering the life stories of these extraordinary people.

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National Medal of Honor Museum

One destination with two distinct options. Whether a sports enthusiast, a leisure traveler or a group attendee, Texas-sized hospitality awaits you.

Welcoming you like family

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THEME Parks

SIX FLAGS OVER TEXAS

With more than 40 thrilling rides, spectacular shows, and delicious food around any corner, Six Flags Over Texas is your destination for thrills and fun. With numerous world-class roller coasters, adrenaline junkies will get their fill of steep drops, spins, and flips with classic coasters like the Titan and Texas Giant to newer coasters like El Diablo and the Aquaman: PowerWave.

For the littler ones, head over to Six Flags Over Texas’ Bugs Bunny Boomtown , where kids can explore and crawl around at Looney Toons Adventure Camp and aspiring thrill seekers can get their first taste of a roller coaster with Wile E. Coyote’s Grand Canyon Blaster, specially designed with kids in mind.

Check out their lineup of special event seasons, including Fright Fest and Holiday in the Park.

HURRICANE HARBOR

Splash the day away and celebrate the 40th anniversary of Hurricane Harbor this year! Grab an innertube and share the adventure of rushing down rides like Black Hole, Tornado, and Tsunami Surge. Fly solo down the Dive Bomber, Banzai Pipeline, or the infamous sixstory Geronimo slide. For a little more low-key fun in the sun, hang out in the Surf Lagoon wave pool or float along tthe lazy river.

Don’t worry, there’s plenty of fun for the little ones at Splashwater Beach , with dumping buckets, spraying hoses, and curtains of water.

Hurricane Harbor

Six Flags Over Texas

LIVE LIKE

THE LOCALS DO

You may know Arlington for the stadiums, sports, and theme parks, but there’s more to this city than meets the eye. We’ve got experiences you can’t get anywhere else in the world. Don’t believe us? You’ll just have to check it out for yourself.

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BOUNDLESS SCULPTURE

Commemorating its centennial, The Rotary Club of Arlington donated this interactive public piece of art, by sculpture artist Jen Lewin. The kaleidoscope of color will anchor the Rotary Dream Park, which is scheduled to be completed this year.

ARLINGTON

SCULPTURE GARDEN

Set in the city’s first park—dating to 1924—find an eclectic range of sculptures from Texas artists. Discover and admire a massive kaleidoscope, a whimsical whirligig sculpture that moves with the wind, and other sculptures from Texas artists.

ARLINGTON

MUSEUM OF ART

You’ll never catch the same exhibit twice, with traveling and exclusive collections making their way to be displayed here in Arlington. Previous exhibitions have featured rarely seen Disney art from private collectors, rare objects from the lives of knights in the Middle Ages, art from the Renaissance and the nineteenth-century medieval revival, and even some outfits

and memorabilia from some famous musicians. Check the museum’s calendar for upcoming exhibits and events in their NEW location in The District!

THEATRE ARLINGTON

For over 50 years, Theatre Arlington has been pulling the red curtain open to live theater in Downtown Arlington. Versions of Broadway hits like 9 to 5: The Musical and

Avenue Q have hit the stage, along with their Club Series featuring cabaret and comedy performances.

CAELUM MOOR SCULPTURE

In this environmental sculpture, artist Norm Hines created five groups of granite stones, each group having its own Celtic name, within a landscaped setting in Richard Greene Linear Park.

Boundless Sculpture

AT&T STADIUM ART TOURS

Did you know that the stadium is also an art gallery? Not only is the building itself an architectural marvel, but it also houses more than 50 pieces of art of a variety of mediums from sculptures to paintings, including a mural by Franz Ackermann, an installation from Teresita Fernández, and a sculpture by Eva Rothschild.

MURALS

Keep your social media feed on point—take selfies with two dozen different murals around Downtown. Arlington and other North Texas artists have sprinkled their flair on the sides of buildings showcasing their talents and capturing the essence of Arlington—past and present.

THE GALLERY AT UTA

This gallery specializes in contemporary Texas art—particularly from the university’s own students and faculty. It has grown its focus to include the work on national and international talents, such as world-renowned conceptual artist Mel Chin.

MINERAL WELL PUBLIC PLAZA

This brand-new landmark pays tribute to the city’s past by commemorating the original mineral well that served as a community gathering place for almost six decades, until it was capped and paved over in 1951.

Caelum Moor

AT&T Stadium Art Tours

Arlington Museum of Art

Mineral Well Public Plaza

THERE’S ALWAYS ONE MORE THING TO LEARN

THE FIELDER HOUSE MUSEUM

Now a museum that tells the story of Arlington’s history, Fielder House was one of the earlier brick homes in Arlington.

INTERNATIONAL BOWLING MUSEUM

Legends of a different kind are showcased here, chronicling the sport’s 5,000-year history from ancient Egyptians to the first American bowling alley and beyond.

THE PLANETARIUM AT UTA

Travel across the universe and gaze at the stars without a telescope. Its 60-foot dome makes it one of the three largest planetariums in the state to explore the wonders of the night sky, the solar system, and galaxies far, far away.

TOP O’ HILL TERRACE

What began as a simple tearoom, evolved into illegal gambling, moonshine, brothels, and murder. In the 1930s and 1940s, this was the most exclusive invitation sought after, with guests like Frank Sinatra, Ginger Rogers, John Wayne, and Bonnie and Clyde. Don’t believe us? Take a tour and find out for yourself.

International Bowling Museum

Top O’ Hill Terrace

RIVER LEGACY LIVING SCIENCE CENTER

Virtually immerse yourself in woodland habitats and seasons, play games, and learn about wildlife with the Discovery Room’s 30-foot interactive screen. Get lost staring at the massive aquariums and check out the self-exploration activity table and terrariums with native wildlife.

River Legacy Living Science Center

The Planetarium at UTA

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LEVITT PAVILION

A staple of Arlington, The Levitt hosts more than 50 free outdoor concerts a year, with genres spanning from country and Latin to indie and blues. Pack a cooler with your favorite drinks, grab your lawn chair, and enjoy live music from original artists.

EVEN MORE LIVE MUSIC VENUES

 Growl/Division Brewing

 Grease Monkey

 Caves Lounge

 J. Gilligan’s

 Tipsy Oak

 Dr. Jeckyll’s

 Pearl’s Cherokee Lounge

 Binion’s Ice House

ARLINGTON MUSIC HALL

From a movie theater in 1950 to the present-day performance hall, the original marquee still remains a prominent Arlington landmark. Today, Arlington Music Hall hosts musicals, touring artists, and Symphony Arlington during their fall to spring season.

TEXAS LIVE!

It wouldn’t be an entertainment destination without several live music venues. Troy’s, CBD Kratom Backyard, and Live! Arena all frequently host acoustic country singers, nationally known artists, and The Drop, the ultimate EDM Dance Party.

Levitt Pavilion

Texas Live!

Arlington Music Hall

HAVING FUN YET?

COLLEGE PARK CENTER

Located in downtown at the University of Texas at Arlington, UTA’s men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball teams play here, as well as the WNBA Dallas Wings. This energyefficient center has hosted more than 700 events from boxing and wrestling to renowned concerts.

BLACK DOG ARCADE

Have the ultimate game night with classic arcade games, video game consoles, card games, and board games while snacking on apps, pizza, and wings. Plus, there’s a happy hour every day— so, loser buys next round.

THE SECRET CHAMBERS

Solve all the puzzles and clues to make your great escape from a haunted Victorian mansion, pirate ship, or sci-fi lab. These award-winning escape rooms will keep you on your toes for a completely immersive and fun experience!

THE COZY CATFE

Spend an hour or two playing and cuddling with adoptable cats and kitties for a little kitty therapy. Entry fees go towards taking care of the cats until they find a home.

URBAN AIR

Burn off all that energy bouncing, climbing, and battling it out on the dodgeball course or jousting ring.

RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT!

Believe it or not, there’s more than meets the eye here. Pose with more than 200 wax doppelgangers, make your way through the massive mirror maze, and experience the odditorium full of art, oddities, and memorabilia that you’ll have to see with your own eyes to believe.

ALLEY CATS

Win big with bowling, arcade games, laser tag, and rock climbing all under one roof. Take the fun to the next level with the new virtual reality laser tag experience!

 Bureau of Engraving and Printing

 Fossil Rim

 Perot Museum

 Lonestar Park

 Medieval Times

 Grapevine Vintage Railroad

 Traders Village

 Sixth Floor Museum

 Waterchase Golf Club

The Secret Chambers

College Park Center

Ripley’s Believe It or Not!

WIDE OPEN SPACES

CRYSTAL CANYON

Amateur geologists can peer into Arlington’s ancient past through the layers of mudstone with fossilized clams, gypsum, and sandstone protected in this 40-acre preserve.

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Tierra Verde is the first municipal golf course in the world to be certified as an

Audubon Signature Sanctuary— an elite certification for sustainable and environmentally sound design and maintenance. The Texas Rangers Golf Club is the world’s only Major League Baseball branded and themed golf course, and the closest course to The District. For a traditional course feel with treelined fairways, test your swing at Lake Arlington Golf Course Meadowbrook Park is the oldest course in Arlington, with a nine-hole course for a quick round on the green.

GO APE!

Explore the great outdoors in a whole new way with treetop adventures climbing through

cargo nets and over swaying logs through high and low ropes courses, zipline through a canopy of trees, and swing through the air on the Tarzan swing. Check out adventure options for all ages for house of fun and exploration.

RIVER LEGACY NATURE PARK

The 1,300-acres of River Legacy Park run along the Trinity River with ecosystems housing birds, fish, mammals, and numerous plants and trees. Take a walk on the eight-mile paved trail, take a ride on the 10-mile mountain bike trail, or bring the kids to play on one of the playgrounds.

River Legacy Park

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SHOPPING IS MY CARDIO

ASIA TIMES SQUARE

Ranking as one of the largest Asian markets in Texas, snack on a Japanese cream puff from Beard Papa—or a Cambodian, Filipino, or Vietnamese savory bite—while browsing fashion accessories and imported goods.

THE MAN’S SHOP

Recognized by Esquire as one of the “Finest Men’s Special Stores in the Country,” The Man’s Shop has been providing high-end men’s clothing for over 50 years.

ARLINGTON HIGHLANDS

Shop, eat, and play all in one place with nearly 100 name brand retail stores and more than 25 restaurants.

WONDROUS WORKS GIFT SHOP

Vintage and eclectic are exactly what you’ll find in this gift shop with collections of art, jewelry, and other home decor. You can also find the famous mugs from the familyowned Wondrous Works in Wood.

Wondrous Works

The Man’s Shop

Asia Times Square

DECORATOR’S WAREHOUSE

Deck your halls with trees, lights, ornaments, ribbon, and Christmas decorations you didn’t even know you needed at the largest Christmas store in the state.

GRACIE LANE

50+ boutiques under one roof. After shopping, treat yourself to light bites at the Rose Garden Tea Room.

BEN THANH PLAZA

Shoppers feel as though they’ve been transported to Asia at this market with more than 50 businesses offering unique gifts, grab-and-go meals, and fresh protein and produce.

WILDFIRE & LACE

Keep the latest fashion trends in your closet when you shop at this local boutique stocked with the newest styles.

Decorator’s Warehouse

Wildfire & Lace

Gracie Lane

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Insomina Cookies

TAIPO & BEHIND THE DOOR

Authentic Nepalese food like crispy taipo dumplings and flavor filled momos or the chef’s special Butter Chicken Sandwich. Go behind the door for the only speakeasy in town with decor straight from Nepal and drinks that you’ll definitely raise a glass to.

NAMOO

KOREAN BOWL

Authentic Korean flavors with deep-fried chicken, short ribs, and slow-braised pork belly alongside hearty helpings of rice and veggies.

FREE PLAY

Get ready for your competitive side to come out trying to get the high score on 130+ retro arcade games and pinball machines.

KUNG FU TEA

Deemed the Starbucks of bubble tea, every drink is made to order here—juices, teas, bubbles, all fresh just for you.

COMMODITIES

The ultimate sneaker boutique for any self-proclaimed sneakerhead. Shop for the most sought-after sneakers and pick up a vintage tee to match your new kicks.

INSOMNIA COOKIES

This one’s for all our cookie lovers! Fresh, warm cookies served the way you like—a la carte, topped with ice cream or with an ice cold glass of milk.

GROWL RECORDS

Your favorite records on vinyl. Growl also doubles as a live music venue on the weekends.

CATALYST CREATIVE ARTS

Pottery classes and workshops to dye silk scarves, paint with acrylics, and create mementos with fused glass.

KINTARO RAMEN

Looking for hot noods? Look no further—this Japanese ramen noodle game is strong.

WILD WEST COMICS

The longest comic wall in the area and biggest comic book store in Arlington, with graphic novels, board games, comics, and other pop culture merch.

LOS MOLCAS

TACOS BAR & GRILL

Come dine in for the chips and salsas, stay for the authentic Mexican cuisine like Chile Relleno, Parrillada Molcas, or classic taco plates. Don’t forget to pair it with one of their many flavors of margaritas!

SANFORD HOUSE SPA

Pamper yourself with a massage, facial, body wraps, or a mani and pedi.

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Taipo

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URBAN UNION

BOARD AND BRUSH

Grab the girls for a GNO creating your own wooden sign, tray, coat rack, or any one of their DIY projects.

LONE STAR AXE THROWING

Logger-wannabes throw axes and let loose with other games such as shuffleboard.

INSPIRATIONS FORK & TABLE

Modern Southern cuisine. Try a Honey Butter Biscuit Kickin Chicken Sandwich, Brisket Grilled Cheese, or Grilled Steak Tips from their limited lunch or dinner menu.

HURTADO BBQ

A fusion of smokey ‘cue and Tex-Mex from hatch-chile mac and cheese to Mexican street corn, the sides stack up with their flavorful meats. Pro tip: Order the Texas Twinkies.

HAYTER’S BAR AND LOUNGE

Connected to Hurtado, grab your BBQ then walk up to the bar for a craft cocktail.

CARTEL TACO BAR

Tacos and tequila. From fried mahi and fajita tacos to pulled pork and surf ’n turf tacos, these aren’t your average tacos.

4 KAHUNAS TIKI LOUNGE

POV: You’re in need of a tropical vacation without the price tag. 4 Kahunas is pouring tropical vibes and some even on fire.

TIPSY OAK

This patio is the definition of a patio weather hangout, with live music and an upgrade to your typical bar food with dishes like lobster mac and cheese and poutine.

SUGAR BEES SWEETS AND THE HIVE

Have your cake and eat it too. With rotating flavors of homemade cake balls, cupcakes, cookies, and pastries, we’ll bet money your sweet tooth cravings will be satisfied. For your savory fix, pop over to the other side of the store for sandwiches like the Boot or Hatch Pimento sandwich to pair with the soup of the day.

DYNO ROCK

Climbing surfaces for every skill level, even daredevils. If you’re not a seasoned climber or don’t know where to start, they’ll take you through the basics in a Climbing 101 class.

CIDERCADE

The new kid on the block at Urban Union, Cidercade is an extension of the Bishop Cider with a vast array of hard ciders and 250+ arcade games. Did we mention Arlington has the largest Cidercade location AND it’s BYOF (Bring Your Own Food)?

Lone Star Axe

Hurtado BBQ

4 Kahunas Tiki Lounge

Inspirations Fork & Table

Churro On Top

WINE & DINE

We hate to use the phrase “eat like a local.” But this really is where the locals eat, drink, and hang out!

MUST HAVE MEALS

TIC-TACO

Quick and easy, while never compromising on flavor— that’s the mantra of Tic-Taco Mexican Restaurant. Take a bite out of authentic Mexican flavors like the original fluffy quesadillas, quesabirria, or pizzadilla.

LO BANH MI FRENCH BAKERY

The fusion you didn’t know your tastebuds needed. People have been known to make multiple trips a day to pick up freshly baked French bread loaves, steamed pork buns, and almond shingles. And back again for a banh mi, panda waffles, and flan.

BOOMERJACK’S

When a place offers an everyday, all day happy hour, they’re speaking our love language. Come as you are and catch the game over loaded nachos, wagyu burger, wings, and daily drink specials.

M’JAYS HOUSE OF SMOKE

Y’all saw the viral video of the EXTREME loaded BBQ baked potato, right? Even if that’s not your style, it would be a crime to skip out on the brisket tacos, Cajun loaded cornbread, or swamp fries/ nachos.

TASTE OF THAI

There’s no better way to experience authentic Thai food than passed down family recipes. You can even choose your spice level on menu favorites like tom kha soup, pad thai, and pad ka pao.

BOILING TAILS CO.

There’s always one in the group that takes all the shrimp. You won’t have to worry about that here with the size of their family feasts. If you’re not in a sharing mood, choose your very own platter of grilled or fried favorites like catfish, tilapia, oysters, or mahi mahi.

THE SOCIAL HOUSE

The theme is in the name at this casual scratch kitchen. Stay social with friends in oversized booths over handcrafted cocktails, a FROZEN drink flight, and an appetizer menu that’s actually worth coming for.

MARIANO’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Margs and queso are a Texan love language, and honestly the Queso Mariano with a swirl margarita is its own love language. (Pro tip: Add a shot of Grand Marnier. You’re welcome.)

Tic-Taco

SMOKE ‘N ASH BBQ

Named one of the New York Times Top 50 Restaurants!

Where else can you find Ethiopian flavors mixed with Texas barbecue? Arlington, that’s where! Order the TexEthiopian Platter and sample a little bit of everything like rib tip tibs, Awaze brisket, beefy collard greens, berbere macaroni and cheese, and red lentil stew.

DAVID’S BARBECUE

Four generations and 110 years.later, there is no other place to.get a plate of classic barbecue,.veggies, and sides.

RICKY’S HOT CHICKEN

Nashville Hot Chicken in DFW. Pick your chicken— tenders, wings, sandwich, and more—then your heat level. And we’re watching, so don’t be a chicken. Did we just laugh at our own joke? Yes.

DAIQUIRI DEPOT

Are they known for their daiquiris? Yes. Should they also be known for their soul food? ABSOLUTELY. Pair a real fruit daiquiri with a plate of rib tips or ox tails, with your choice of sides from yams and collard greens to mac-n-cheese and mashed potatoes.

M’Jays House of Smoke

Smoke ‘N Ash BBQ

Ricky’s Hot Chicken

The Social House

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ZACK’S BISTRO

Pop in for a farm-to-table quality meal for lunch or dinner. Start out with the Bacon-Wrapped Deviled Eggs or Zack Attack Salad before moving on to a main course Beef Tenderloin Tacos, Chicken Cordon Bleu, or classic steak dinner. Don’t forget dessert!

PHO PASTEUR

You don’t have to travel across the world for great Vietnamese food! You can try food from Northern Vietnam (bún châ hà nŎi), to the central region (bún bò Hué), all the way to the South (bò lúc lâc)! With so many traditional dishes to choose from, you can transport yourself to a different world with every savory bite.

BEST OF THE BEST QUALITY (BB.Q) CHICKEN ARLINGTON

Why the BB dot Q? It’s the name—best of the best quality. They take their chicken seriously, and we’re serious when we say you will not find a chicken crisper than this Korean premium chicken. Their famed secret sauce is only taught at their Chicken University (yes, that’s a real thing).

PORTILLO’S

The Chicago staple has made its way down to Arlington! While the hot dogs might be the first thing you notice on the menu, we’re gonna tell you that the Italian beef sandwich is where it’s at. People have legit ordered these sandwiches to be shipped to their doorstep, direct from Chicago.

Pho Pasteur

Zack’s Bistro

PIRANHA KILLER SUSHI

“We might never know how utterly charming, brilliant, and entertaining we are, were it not for martinis.” Where are you on the scale? Find out with one of the best martini menus and sushi happy hours in DFW.

BABE’S CHICKEN DINNER HOUSE

If it’s served family-style, it’s just like grandma made it, right? If you came for the chicken, you’ll stay for the sides. No matter your choice of chicken (fried, tenders, hickory smoked) or catfish, the unlimited familystyle sides are the perfect complement.

TANDOOR INDIAN

Decisions are hard. Lucky for you, choosing everything is easy when you have a lunch buffet of kebabs and samosas, madras soup, chicken tikka, curries, masalas, and desserts to top it off.

2 COMPAS

Homestyle Mexican food and authentic tacos, gorditas, and huaraches are the game at 2 Compas Kitchen. Don’t forget to add on an order of chips and guac and thank us later.

DAMIAN’S CAJUN SOUL CAFÉ

If the out-of-this-world pork chops don’t happen to be on Damian’s rotating menu, try

the fried fish with hushpuppies, or the jambalaya, or the peach cobbler. But get there early, because when this place sells out (and it will!), your Cajun fix will have to wait until tomorrow.

TAKE A BAO

You can’t have just one of Take A Bao’s Asian-inspired tacos, located in The District. Light, fluffy Chinese bread rolls are stuffed with meats, veggies, and even fried catfish for a handheld lunch steamed to perfection.

TJ’S CATFISH & WINGS

If it’s crispy and fried that you want, it’s crispy and fried wings, tenders, catfish, and shrimp you get. We’ll cut to the chase—get the catfish. There’s none crispier.

TJ’s Catfish & Wings

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NEVER brunch ALONE

BAY 34TH

Paying homage to New York City-inspired diners, Bay 34th Street serves up comfort meals from scratch. Drizzle syrup on their best-selling Chicken and Waffles or Nutella Cakes, slice into a Big Philly or Cajun omelet, or go up against the Hells Kitchen Quesadilla.

LAC BLEU

Serving up breakfast, brunch, and lunch with classics like the Croque Madame or French Rolled Omelets, while also spicing things up with California Benedict and Salmon Toast.

OLDWEST CAFÉ

If it’s not broke, don’t fix it. Oldwest Café is cooking up comforting breakfast the good old way —just like mom used to make it. Come hungry and settle in for a taste of home.

BREAKFAST BROTHERS

Sometimes breakfast is about feeding the soul. From catfish and grits to red velvet waffles, each meal pays homage to generations-old recipes and deep roots.

FIRST WATCH

Traditional and innovative meet at First Watch, an

award-winning eatery with organic, classic breakfast favorites mixed with superfood bowls and yummy fresh juices.

MARQUEZ BAKERY

You can’t come to Texas without experiencing a famed breakfast burrito, plate of migas, or huevos rancheros.

EGG BAR BRUNCH

Eggs benedict and mimosa flights are a match made in heaven at Egg Bar Brunch. Savor an eggs benedict, banana Nutella waffles, and biscuits and gravy omelet with a royal peach mimosa.

Bay 34th

Egg Bar Brunch

Lac Bleu

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Mad Mike’s Ice Cream

MAD MIKE’S ICE CREAM

You will not be able to resist the aroma of freshly made waffle cones when you walk into Mad Mike’s. You’ll just have to make the tough decision of what flavors of freshly made ice cream you’ll be scooping in that cone.

CHURRO ON TOP

We’ve all had a classic churro before, but this place takes churro consumption to a whole new level with over 25 different types of churros and even some insane milkshakes…topped with churros, of course!

NOTHING BUNDT CAKES

Yes, we know you can find these everywhere, but we don’t care. It’s the rich combination of cream cheese icing and white chocolate raspberry or chocolate chocolate chip cake for us.

BLUSH AND WHISK BAKERY

This brand-new bakery drops different flavors every day with decadent flavors of cupcakes, cookies and even ready to-go cakes! If you’re needing a cake for a special occasion, they specialize in creating your perfect cake!

RITA’S ITALIAN ICE

With a location downtown and a new one opening soon in South Arlington, you can swing by and get your fix of frozen custard, Italian ice, or even mix the two with their specialty: the Gelati.

BUTTERMILK SKY PIE

Pie may be a Southern tradition, but that doesn’t mean you always have to share. With personal four-inch pies, you can have a whole I-40, creamy coconut cream, or peanut butter cream pie all to yourself.

Churro On Top

Blush and Whisk Bakery

WINE & DINE

BY THE WAY, WE’RE GOING OUT

TONIGHT

MERCURY CHOPHOUSE

ARLINGTON

There’s dinner and a show, and there’s dinner and a show with a view. As the piano man says, you’ll be in the mood for a melody over cuts of filet mignon, bone-in ribeye, or crab cake stuffed lobster tail.

CUT & BOURBON

Located in Live! by Loews hotel, here too much good bourbon is barely enough. No matter what you choose, the vibe is warm and the menu straightforward and approachable. This classic steakhouse features local game, fine-cut steaks, responsibly sourced seafood, and more—your favorites are all here.

SOY COWBOY

This new Pan-Asian restaurant concept inside of the new Loews Arlington Hotel transports diners with flavors from China, Korean, Vietnam, Thailand, Japan, and more.

THE MELTING POT

The perfect choice for a decadent multi-course fondue meal for a date night, celebration, or just because! It’s even the perfect choice for a simple dessert-only course of chocolate fondue.

THE KEG

A classic steakhouse to dine on filet mignon, New York strips, and top sirloins. If you’re feeling extra fancy, add some lobster or shrimp to your dish.

RESTAURANT506

The weekend exclusive brunch is listed as a top 100 brunch spot in the country. But don’t worry, the lunch and dinner menus during the week are just as superb. Share the crab cakes or burrata caprese salad before one of their decadent entrees.

AMORE MIO

Pour the bubbly and raise a glass to melt-in-your-mouth, made-to-order pasta. Marketfresh ingredients shine on this Italian classic’s menu and each ingredient comes to life under

the expertise of talented chefs that make this cozy spot a must. Bon Appetit!

HEARSAY

The more things change, the more they stay the same. Pre-prohibition cocktails, rooftop cigar bar and patio, and high-end Southern cuisine makes for a perfect backdrop for colorful conversations and memorable meals.

ELLA B’S RESTAURANT

When you add up the aroma of Cajun soul food from the kitchen, the customer service, and the ambiance, that equals the Ella B’s experience. Start out with the hushpuppies and honey before signature crawfish étouffée with fried catfish or fried chicken seafood pasta and dancing the night away with live music.

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WINE & DINE

THE BEST PART OF WAKING UP

NEHEMIAH COFFEE CO.

More than just coffee, they combine food and drink with conversation and connection. Cool off with a Nitro Cold Brew over jumbo kolaches and come back for flavorful flatbread and glass of wine for dinner.

CUP ‘O VIBES

The name says it all: The vibes here are on point. Settle in for a productive workday or catching up with friends with their signature Odom 97 or Peach Cobbler Chai Latte.

GROUNDS & GOLD CO.

Family-owned and dedicated to son, Micah, a percentage of all sales goes to supporting funding for childhood cancers. Stop in for a specialty coffee or signature latte, but don’t forget to fill your tummy with loaded biscuits, sandwiches from old family recipes, soups, and salads.

CHILL COFFEE & WINE BAR

This is the kind of place to grab early morning coffee or wine down in the afternoon. Here, you can toast with wine or with actual sweet and savory toast options.

INCLUSION COFFEE

This cozy downtown coffee shop personifies what our great city strives for. Inclusion means being loved, accepted, and respected with kindness every single day. The Inclusion crew has fun with melted vanilla ice cream lattes, traditional espressos, and coffee and fresh foods like house-made hand pies.

SAVOR COFFEE BAR

Start your morning (or have an afternoon pick-me-up) with their signature drinks like the Breve Latte, mocha made with Ghirardelli chocolate, or Vietnamese coffee. Pair it with a crepe or croissant for an extra treat.

Nehemiah Coffee Co.

Grounds & Gold Co.

AT TEATIME, EVERYBODY AGREES

FAT STRAWS

We promise you won’t be able to have just one of these famous mochi donuts. Paired with classic milk tea to refreshing fruity teas, you’ve got quite a lot of choices of boba tea. Get there early because when they sell out, it’s over.

BETHANY CAFÉ

If you can’t get enough boba or flavor infused teas, you can order one of each at Bethany Café, where strawberry vanilla boba tea or the mango dragon fruit lemonade are just a few favorites.

SWEET SAIGON

Sugarcane is pressed freshly in the shop to create the freshest tasting juice. Try something new with their best-selling Dragon Strawberry Cane or Passion Fruit Cane.

HTEAO

True Texans and Arlingtonians have an affinity for iced tea and here, you can mix and match more than 20 freshly brewed flavors.

ROCKET BELLY

The FIRST self-serve boba joint in the state, where you can mix and match to create your perfect flavor combination with their signature tapioca pearls (infused with wildflower honey and brown sugar). Oh, and it’s owned by a brilliant 11-year-old.

BOBO BITES

As if the menu of coffee, Vietnamese coffee, boba tea, and smoothies weren’t enough, you can’t place an order here without a mochi ring or muffin.

Rocket Belly

Sweet Saigon

ON TAP

Aptly named, you can order a pour of any of their 50 rotating beers on tap at any given time, as well as cider, kombucha, mead, and wine.

DIVISION BREWING

As the first locally owned and operated brewery in the city, the imagination of flavor combinations gives other spots a run for their money. Raise a glass with a cranberry orange sour, cherry chocolate coconut stout, or a Germanstyle pilsner. With the addition of their menu of tavern-style pizzas and burgers, they’ve got food and drinks covered.

REVOLVER BREWHOUSE

In the center of the action at Texas Live!, Revolver Brewhouse is an extension of the historic Revolver Brewing in Granbury. Inside the brewhouse, the team at Revolver is creating the classic beers celebrated in Texas and beyond, as well as unique, experimental brews to add to the fun.

DR. JECKYLL’S BEER LAB

Big things are brewing at this local dive, pouring beer by the pint and growler, with trivia nights and live music to enjoy with your drink.

HOOLIGAN’S PUB

Don’t be surprised if you feel like you’re in a 1980s sitcom when you walk through the doors. Between the daily drink specials and monthly tastings and dinner pairings, this might just be a spot where everybody knows your name. Cheers!

BINIONS ICE HOUSE

It’s all about beer, burgers, and brunch here at this classic ice house, with live music on the weekends and drink specials every single day.

KOOL KEG GROWLER

With 30 different beers on tap at all times and growlers to go, you can grab a seat at their custom bar to throw back a few and take your favorite home to go.

SHAKERTINS

With happy hour every weekday and game day specials, this might just be a new hot spot to hang out. Raise a glass of signature Shakertini, Blood Moon Margarita, or French Kiss cocktail.

Hooligan’s Pub

Division Brewing

AS SEEN ON TV

PRINCE LEBANESE GRILL

Family owned and operated, food and hospitality are always top of mind here at Prince. We promise you won’t find a better plate of spicy chicken shawarma. (Guy Fieri agrees.) And no meal is complete without a side of hummus or babaganoush. If you don’t know where to start on the menu, might we suggest going Mazza style.

J GILLIGAN’S BAR & GRILL

Featured on the Travel Channel and Food Network, J. Gilligan’s Bar & Grill has been an Arlington tradition since 1979.

If you’re in Downtown Arlington and don’t stop in to order a plate of their famous Irish Nachos, you’re doing it wrong.

JAMAICA GATES CARIBBEAN CUISINE

The authentic Jamaican flavors and spices define the dishes here, and it’s what got them featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. Taste the Caribbean with signature dishes like curry goat, jerk chicken, and whole red snapper.

CANE ROSSO

Neapolitan wood-fired pizzas, cooked in 90 seconds in a 900-degree oven, and handmade pastas were featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives and named among one of 101 best pizza places in America by The Daily Meal.

TASTE OF EUROPE

As another stop on the DDD trail, Potato Pancakes, Cabbage Rolls, and Russian Sweets are just a few fan favorites. This is your chance to get a taste of authentic East European food, without traveling across the pond. They even have sampler platters to get a little taste of everything.

SPROUT’S SPRINGROLL & PHO

Featured on Man vs. Food, you can’t go wrong with any of their delicious spring rolls or deep bowls of pho. The name of the restaurant literally tells you exactly what to order.

J. Gilligan’s Bar & Grill

Prince Lebanese Grill

Prince Lebanese Grill has been family owned and operated since 1989. Here at Prince, we preach family, community, and hospitality. Our food and friendly service is how we show customers our hospitaliy. We pour our hearts into everything from our crispy light falafels to our fresh cooked and famous shawarma plates. Come try Arlington’s Most Reviewed & Beloved Family Restaurant.

Sprout’s Springroll & Pho

MAP OF ARLINGTON

hotels

1. Aloft Arlington North

2. Aloft Arlington South

3. Baymont Inn & Suites

4. Comfort Suites Arlington

5. Courtyard by Marriott Arlington

6. Courtyard by Marriott Arlington South

7. Craigshire Suites

8. Crowne Plaza Arlington

9. Days Inn by Wyndham

10. Days Inn by Wyndham — Arlington South

11. DoubleTree by Hilton

12. Drury Plaza Hotel

13. Extended Stay America

14. Extended Stay America 360

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott

16. Fairfield Inn by Marriott Arlington South

17. Four Points by Sheraton

18. Hampton Inn & Suites Arlington North

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Arlington South

20. Hilton Arlington

21. Hilton Garden Inn

22. Hilton Garden Inn South

23. Holiday Inn Arlington NE — Rangers Ballpark

24. Holiday Inn Express Arlington South

25. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Arlington North

26. Homewood Suites by Hilton

27. Homewood Suites by Hilton Arlington-South

28. Howard Johnson by Wyndham

29. Hyatt Place Arlington

30. InTown Suites

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37. Loews Arlington Hotel

38. Lux Hotel & Spa, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

39. Microtel by Wyndham

40. Motel 6

41. Motel 6 Arlington Entertainment District

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