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Exploring Texas ain’t no small vacation, it’s a lifetime endeavor. But what if you only have one day? Well that’s where we come in. Here is Arlington's chapter in the saga.
The Daytripper: Visit when there isn’t an event, when the stadium opens up for tours. You get to see many areas of the stadium usually off limits to the public and learn about every nerdy detail of its construction.
The Daytripper: Head over to the Bowling International Training and Research Center. It’s the home of Team USA, but also offers private lessons to the public. Knock em down kiddo!
2614 Majesty Dr (btw Randol Mill and Six Flags Dr, NB 360 frntg), Arlington, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 52 tips and reviews
The Daytripper: This place serves amazing Tex-Mex,they also invented the frozen margarita machine back in 1971. They still serve em up cold today, just not out of the original machine. That one is in the Smithsonian.
The Daytripper: More than just an Irish Pub, this local institution had the genius idea to use potatoes instead of tortilla chips on a platter of nachos and this truly authentic dish was born.
2201 Road To Six Flags St E (at Six Flags Dr), Arlington, TX
Amusement Park · 212 tips and reviews
The Daytripper: And for an entire day trip worth of excitement, Six Flags over Texas can’t be beat. After all, it was the first true theme park in America, and it’s still the only place you can get “pink thing.”
The Daytripper: They’ve got tons of paved trails along the Trinity River for hiking or biking. If you brought your mountain bike, then you’ll definitely want to hit the 10 miles of dirt trails.
History Museum · West Arlington · 3 tips and reviews
The Daytripper: Top O’Hill Terrace, is a speakeasy frequented by all sorts of famous characters. A tour will take you into the tea garden and the original casino with its secret passages.