Arlington, Texas
Arlington is a city in the state of Texas and is located in Tarrant County. It forms part of the Mid-Cities region of the Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington metropolitan statistical area, and is a principal city of the metropolis and region. The city had a population of 394,266 in 2020, making it the second-largest city in the county after Fort Worth. Arlington is the 50th-most populous city in the United States, the seventh-most populous city in the state of Texas.
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History
European settlement in the Arlington area dates back at least to the 1840s. After the May 24, 1841 battle between Texas General Edward H. Tarrant and Native Americans of the Village Creek settlement, a trading post was established at Marrow Bone Spring in present-day Arlington .
Arlington was founded in 1876 along the Texas and Pacific Railway. The city was named after General Robert E. Lee's Arlington House in Arlington County, Virginia. Arlington grew as a cotton-ginning and farming center, and incorporated on April 21, 1884. The city could boast of water, electricity, natural gas, and telephone services by 1910, along with a public school system.
Vibe
People flock in droves to witness Arlington’s arts and culture scene, where art lovers and music fanatics are equally at home. With art institutions like the Arlington Museum of Art (AMA) and The Gallery at UT Arlington, and music venues like Arlington Music Hall and Symphony Arlington, you won’t find a shortage of arts, cultural events, and exhibits to enjoy. Music fans can gather up the whole family for free concerts under the stars at the outdoor Levitt Pavilion Arlington. Art lovers will relish the art installments all along the public Entertainment District Art Trail. Marvel at the dozens of stunning sculptures—plus, this accessible trail is just steps away from AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field. Need some fresh air, seek out the trails at River Legacy Parks or Crystal Canyon Natural Area, two beautiful parks nestled in the heart of the city.
Activities and attractions
Home to the Dallas Cowboys, plan to catch a Dallas Cowboys game at the magnificent AT&T Stadium, the home turf of America’s Team. Home to the Texas Rangers, the original Six Flags Over Texas, and much more, Arlington is a great choice for family entertainment all throughout the year. Enjoy the brand new Globe Life Field watching the Texas Rangers take the field. At Globe Life Field, you can beat the Texas heat and watch the game in the comfort of an air-conditioned stadium. Arlington’s amazing spread is best on display at Texas Live!, a vibrant entertainment center featuring a variety of restaurants, cocktail bars, and giant sports TVs. Guy Fieris’ Taco Joint, Troy Aikman’s Troy’s, Ivan Rodgriguez’s Pudge’s Pizza and so much more. Everyone is sure to find something to enjoy at this lively hub.
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