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Before you go
Your trip to Arlington.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Arlington – Texas Destination Dallas and Fort Worth about 320 km from Austin
How to get there
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Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) 25 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is about 25 km away. By car, Dallas is about 30 km and Fort Worth about 25 km. The city has limited public transit, and the parks area is better visited by car.
How many days
One or two days: one for Six Flags Over Texas and another for the water park or a tour of the stadiums.
When to go
From March to May and from September to November for Six Flags Over Texas, when it’s cooler. From June to August for the water park. American football runs from September to January, and baseball from March to September.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes, in practice: the parks and stadiums are spread across the entertainment area and public transportation is limited.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Arlington
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All day
Six Flags Over Texas
Spend the day at Six Flags Over Texas, hitting the roller coasters right at opening.
2 days in Arlington
Day 2
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Morning
AT&T Stadium
Take the guided tour of AT&T Stadium, the Dallas Cowboys’ stadium.
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Afternoon
Hurricane Harbor
Spend the afternoon at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, the water park, in summer.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington, Texas the same as Arlington, Virginia?
No. Arlington, Texas is between Dallas and Fort Worth; the Arlington with the national cemetery is in Virginia, near Washington.
Can you visit the Dallas Cowboys’ stadium?
Yes, AT&T Stadium offers guided tours on non-event days.
Are Six Flags Over Texas and Hurricane Harbor close to each other?
Yes, a few minutes’ drive apart, separated by Highway 30, but they have separate admission, with combined-ticket options.
What time zone is Arlington in?
UTC−6 in standard time (Central Time) and UTC−5 from March to November, with daylight saving time.