Two Days in Arlington

Start your morning in the city by ambling along the walking trails at Veterans Park and welcome the sun. Veterans Park was built in the honor of those great souls who served the United States through military service. This park is famed as the only park in Arlington that features a disc golf course and one of the two parks that features an equestrian trail.

Address: 3600 West Arkansas Lane, Arlington, TX 76016, United States

Phone: 1 817.459.5473

Operation Hours: Remains open 24 hours

After sauntering around the park, check into Iris Bagel & Coffee House (5801 I-20 Frontage Road, Arlington, Texas 76017, United States) and get the right dose of caffeine to keep your momentum up throughout your journey ahead. Or, you can visit Jay Jay Cafe (1001 South Bowen Road, Arlington, TX 76013, United States) as they have specialized into nothing but an insurmountable cup of coffee and customer satisfaction. Get stuffed with their hearty breakfasts and get a sandwich or burger packed to keep it with you during your trip.

After leaving Jay Jay Cafe, wander north on South Bowen Road towards Buffalo Drive. Take a right turn onto West Abram St/Norwood Lane, and then take a right turn onto South Cooper Street. From there take a left turn onto UTA Boulevard, and then take a right turn onto Spaniolo Drive. You could see your destination on the left, and that is the famous College Park Center which boasts WNBA Dallas Wings and home to the basketball and volleyball teams of University's men and women. You can also enjoy watching plethora of high-profile shows, events and a lot of other entertainment activities. College Park Center is also flanked by multitudes of restaurants and retail stores.

Address: 600 South Center Street, Arlington, TX 76019-0900, United States

Phone: 817.272.5584

Operation Hours: Monday-Friday (9:00 am-5:00 pm); remains closed on Saturdays and Sundays

If rock climbing, bowling and arcade games always excite you, then Alley Cats is the right place to add spark to your journey in the city. Drop in here with your friends and family and try your hand on laser tag, rock climbing, billiards, and your favorite arcade games. You can spend good 2 hours here full of excitement and entertainment.

Address: 2008 West Pleasant Ridge Road, Arlington, TX 76015, United States

Phone: 1 817.784.2695

Operation Hours: Sunday-Tuesday and Thursday (10:00 am-12:00 am); Wednesday (9:00 am-12:00 am); Friday (10:00 am-2:00 am); Saturday (9:00 am-2:00 am)

Distance and time from College Park Center: 4.9 miles or 12 minutes drive

Hunger pangs shouldn't keep you from going on further. Hence, take a lunch break and visit Olive Garden (4604 South Cooper Street, Arlington, TX 76017, United States) to gratify your belly with lip-smacking Italian dishes at reasonable prices. You can also swing by Chamas do Brazil (4606 South Cooper Street, Arlington, TX 76017, United States) to feed your stomach some delectable authentic Brazilian dishes that are something not to be missed. Else, you can move to Ninja Sushi & Grill (4638 South Cooper Street, Arlington, TX 76017, United States) if Japanese food really pleases your taste buds.

No matter how old are you, Putt-Putt Fun Center brings entertainment for people of all ages alike. The fun factors here are electronic carts for go-karting, mini-golf chains, batting cages, arcade games, and laser tags. Spend 2-3 fun-filled hours at Putt-Putt Fun Center and take away home some cherished moments gathered here.

Address: 2004 West Pleasant Ridge Road, Arlington, TX 76015, United States

Phone: 1 817.467.6565

Website: www.puttputt.com/arlington

Operation Hours: Monday-Thursday (10:00 am-10:00 pm); Friday (10:00 am-12:00 am); Saturday (9:00 am-12:00 am); Sunday (11:00 am-10:00 pm)

For a relaxed exploration of the city and its most spectacular corners, one of the greatest way is to hop on the buses of Dan Dipert Coaches and Tours that make your trip comfortable by providing you with all sorts of modern facilities and giving rest to your exhausting feet. Book your time slot with Dan Dipert Coaches and Tours and live the best travel experience in the city.

Address: 7301 West Pioneer Parkway, Arlington, TX 76013, United States

Phone: 1 817.543.3700

Distance and time from Putt-Putt Fun Center: 6.4 miles or 11 minutes drive

After spending good three hours in sight-seeing, you must be starving. Don't worry at all. The city is blessed with numerous of world-famed restaurants and eateries to feast everybody in accordance with their budget. Amongst such restaurant, one revered name is Sesame House (2195 West Green Oaks Boulevard, Arlington, TX 76013, United States) which serves a wide array of Chinese dishes whose taste can't be matched and hard to find anywhere else. Pizza Hut is also a reliable option for those who can't resist their temptation for pizza. Foodies from every corner of the world count heavily on Pizza Hut (2306 West Green Oaks Boulevard, Arlington, TX 76016, United States) when it comes to find nothing but the best pizza made up of fresh ingredients. Danny's Tacos (5815 West Arkansas Lane, Arlington, TX 76016, United States) is also a very good option if you are in search of scrumptious tacos. It is hard to go anywhere else, once you have tasted the Mexican food served here.

1851 Club is worth a mention when you are planning to go out and spend an extraordinary nighttime with your friends. Its karaoke nights, Internet juke box, electronic dart boards, pool tables, and chilled beers are ample to take the fun level to a remarkable point.

Address: 931 West Division Street, Arlington, TX 76012, United States

Phone: 1 817.801.9303

Website: www.1851club.com

Operation Hours: Opens daily (3:00 pm-2:00 am)

You can never short of fun while you are in this gorgeous city. Nor can you have enough of excitement if you are an zealous fun seeker. To raise the bars of late-night excitement, swing by Showdown Saloon where you can go heavy on beer imbibing and pool playing.

Address: 2019 South Cooper Street, Arlington, TX 76010, United States

Phone: 1 817.460.4893

Distance and time from 1851 Club: 2.2 miles or 5 minutes drive

How about a cup full of coffee to beat your morning blues after a late night party? Sounds quite refreshing. You can accompany yourself with your favorite book holding a cup of coffee and enjoy the morning hours at Main Street Cafe (2023 South Cooper Street, Arlington, TX 76010, United States). You can enjoy your breakfast at Mimi's Cafe (301 I-20 Frontage Road, Arlington, Texas 76018, United States) which serves American and French wholesome dishes.

Missing movie time you used to take out with your family? Well, Arlington city is also marked with myriads of movie halls and theatres to enjoy the latest releases. You can visit the Studio Movie Grill which is located on Merchants Row and watch the ongoing show of the latest releases. Apart from movies, it also serves you with dining services, premium spirits, cocktails, and in-theatre beverage service. It also incorporates a lounge where you can relax and sip a gamut of drinks of national and international flavors.

Address: 225 Merchants Row, Arlington, Texas 76018, United States

Phone: 1 817.466.4440

Website: www.studiomoviegrill.com/Default.aspx

After a sweet movie time, move further to reach Levitt Pavilion, a notable Performing Arts center in the city, which hosts over 50 free outdoor concerts year-round representing professional musical wizards, from jazz and home-grown Texas country to renowned Indie artists. It also presents funny and interactive Children’s Concerts featuring award-winning artists who are engaged in teaching juvenile audiences the lessons based on interpersonal skills, moral values and know-how of the world around them in a play-way method.

Address: 100 West Abram Street, Arlington, TX 76010, United States

Phone: 1 817.459.5474

Distance and time from Studio Movie Grill: 4.5 miles or 11 minutes drive

The concert time is over, now leave for lunch with your companions. Stop by Gloria's (3901 Arlington Highlands Blvd, Arlington, TX 76018, United States) which is nestled at Arlington Highlands Boulevard. Immerse into Tex-Mex flavors, enjoy every bite of your favorite dishes and discuss the best scenes and shots of the movie you watched at Studio Movie Grill. You can also move further and stop by Chuy's (4001 Bagpiper Way #199, Arlington, Texas 76018, United States) whose specialty is authentic Mexican dishes that can make you lick your fingers and smack your lips.

Its time to get styled in Arlingtonians way. Get your fashion upgraded by shopping at The Parks at Arlington which is considered the most reliable spot to choose amongst the collection of high-end designers to raise your fashion bars. Interestingly, this place not only belongs to fashionistas but is also packed with cluster of recreational and entertainment options to deliver an unforgettable time in the city. Hence, after leaving the place, there are certain things that you will take back to home happily: your shopping bags, a remarkable time, and special gifts from this charismatic land for your love ones.

Address: 3811 South Cooper Street, Arlington, TX 76015, United States

Phone: 1 817.467.0200

Operation Hours: Monday-Saturday (10:00 am-9:00 pm); Sunday (12:00 pm-6:00 pm)

It is time to rev up the excitement and to do it in the best possible way stop by Six Flags Hurricane Harbor which stands amongst the most-visited places in the city. The reason behind its unparalleled popularity is its record-breaking rides and sky-touching roller coasters that are one-of-its-kind all around the world. These rides can send chills down through your spine, but at the same time, it can make you feel butterflies in your stomach out of excitement. Keep swirling and swerving while on the coasters and enjoy the panoramic view of this enchanting city.

Address: 1800 East Lamar Boulevard, Arlington, TX 76006, United States

Phone: 1 817.640.8900

Distance and time from The Parks at Arlington: 8.2 miles or 18 minutes drive

After a stupendous ride adventure, move further to reach Lone Star Park to catch the sight of horse racing. This premier horse racing track hosts two live racing seasons year-round: "The Spring Thoroughbred Season" and "The Fall Meeting of Champions". Hoot frantically for your favorite rider and wage on them in the hope of earning great winning amount.

Address: 1000 Lone Star Parkway, Grand Prairie, TX 75050, United States

Phone: 1 972.263.7223

Distance and time from Six Flags Hurricane Harbor: 6.5 miles or 9 minutes drive

Its time to relax your mind and spend some time in the tranquility away from the commotion of the city. To fulfill this need, you can drop at Arlington Public Library where you can pacify your mind by indulging into reading the stuff of your choice. The library is stocked with the dozens of books, journals, and magazines belong to a gamut of fields and genres.

Address: 1624 New York Avenue, Arlington, Texas 76010, United States

Phone: 1 817.275.3321

Website: www.arlingtonlibrary.org

Operation Hours: Monday-Thursday (10:00 am-8:00 pm); Friday and Saturday (10:00 am-5:00 pm); remains closed on Sundays

Distance and time from Lone Star Park: 9.3 miles or 14 minutes drive

Keep everything aside, and start your dinner hunt. You can stop by Taste of Europe (1901 West Pioneer Parkway, Arlington, TX 76013, United States) whose home-style made Eastern European dishes can sway your mind and make you stop here again and again. If you have a huge appetite for Mexican food, then you owe a visit to Taco Bell (1316 South Cooper Street, Arlington, TX 76013, United States) where you can have the excellent Mexican cuisines that are worth your every penny.

Your energy must be back after having such delicious food. Now, you can resume your journey and enter Tommys Oasis Bar & Karaoke (8115 South Cooper Street, Arlington, TX 76001, United States) to delve into the out of the world karaoke performances showcased by various national as well as international artists. You can also head to Music Factory (3008 East Pioneer Parkway, Arlington, TX 76010, United States) where you can come across various known and famous DJs playing thumping music.

For late-night fun, head to Hydro Bar & Grill which is packed with dozens of options supplying enormous amount of entertainment, for instance, hookah with cluster of tobacco flavors, poker, water pong, and pool playing.

Address: 1304 South Cooper Street, Arlington, TX 76013, United States

Phone: 1 817.975.8284

Operation Hours: Tuesday-Sunday (7:30 pm-2:00 am); remains closed on Mondays