Arlington, Suburban city in Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, United States
Arlington extends across 99.7 square miles between Dallas and Fort Worth, featuring residential neighborhoods and commercial districts along Interstate 30.
The Texas and Pacific Railway established Arlington in 1876, leading to its development as an agricultural center with cotton production and farming activities.
The University of Texas at Arlington adds educational diversity to the city through its international student population and academic research programs.
The Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport connects to Arlington via multiple highway routes, providing transportation access within 20 minutes by car.
AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field position Arlington as the only city in Texas hosting both NFL and MLB professional sports teams.
Location: Tarrant County
Inception: 1876
Elevation above the sea: 184 m
Shares border with: Hurst
Website: http://arlingtontx.gov
GPS coordinates: 32.70503,-97.12284
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:04
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AT&T Stadium
5.5 km
Choctaw Stadium
6.4 km
Six Flags Over Texas
7.4 km
Arlington Stadium
6.7 km
New Texas Giant
7.4 km
Mr. Freeze
7.8 km
Titan
7.2 km
College Park Center
3.2 km
Shock Wave
7.7 km
Aquaman: Power Wave
7.5 km
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
7.3 km
Judge Roy Scream
7.6 km
La Vibora
7.3 km
Runaway Mine Train
7.8 km
Maverick Stadium
2.7 km
Runaway Mountain
7.6 km
Texas Hall
2.8 km
Clay Gould Ballpark
2 km
International Bowling Museum
7.1 km
Arlington Museum of Art
3.8 km
Nedderman Hall
3.2 km
Wile E. Coyote's Grand Canyon Blaster
7.6 km
Silver Star Carousel
7.5 km
Bolder Adventure Park
8.1 km
Mini Mine Train
7.8 km
Marrow Bone Spring Archeological Site
3.7 km
Arlington Museum of Art
6.8 km
International Bowling Museum & Hall of Fame
7.2 kmReviews
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