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Located between the cities of Dallas and Ft. Worth, Arlington is nicknamed the "Midway of the Metroplex." The city, founded in 1876, is popular with visitors due to its variety of entertainment, baseball activities, and amusement parks. The Trolley shuttle is a major transportation asset. It provides free shuttle service between major hotels and attractions.

Air Combat School

921 Six Flags Drive, #117

Arlington, Texas

(817) 640-1886

http://www.aircombatschool.com/

Air Combat School, jet fighter flight simulators for the general public learns to be a fighter pilot. Aviation helmets, masks, collectables.AIR COMBAT SCHOOL is a flight simulator business that uses actual jet fighter cockpits on hydraulic motion bases.Anyone can come in a get a 90 minute fighter pilot training program.

Antique Sewing Machine Museum

804 W. Abram

Arlington, Texas

(817) 275-0971

The mueum exhibits include Aunt Bea's old sewing machine from the "Andy Griffith Show" and over 150 machines (1853-1950). Outside in front of the store exhibits the world's largest working sewing machine.

Antiques and Moore

3708 West Pioneer Parkway

Arlington, Texas

(817) 548-5931

http://www.antiquesandmoore.com/

Antiques and Moore is the premier site for antique collectors worldwide. We offer a unique blend of over 175 individual dealer shops and a large Showcase Gallery - each featuring an extensive assortment of the finest antiques and collectibles. So come and experience Texas' most unforgettable 50,000 sq. ft. antiques shopping complex.

Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau - Arlington, Texas

1905 East Randol Mill Road

Arlington, Texas

(800) 433-5374 or (817) 265-7721

http://www.arlington.org/

Arlington, Texas: Home of the Texas Rangers, Six Flags Over Texas, Hurricane Harbor and MORE. Enjoy what Arlington, Texas has to offer; just surf the Arlington, Texas CVB web site for information.

Arlington Historical Society

1616 West Abram Street

Arlington, Texas

(817)460-4001

http://www.fielderhouse.org/

This society is dedicated to protecting the cultural heritage of Arlington, Texas.

Creative Arts Theatre & School

1100 W. Randol Mill Road

Arlington, Texas

(817) 861-CATS or 265-8512

http://www.creativearts.org/

The theatre and school provides nine yearly shows annually and houses a 400-seat auditorium.

Dyno-Rock Indoor Rock Climbing Gym

608 E Front

Arlington, Texas

(817) 461-3966

http://www.dynorock.com/

Provides the exciting sport of rock climbing in a safe inside environment.

Fielder House Museum

1616 West Abram Street

Arlington, Texas

(817)460-4001

http://www.fielderhouse.org/museum.htm

The only museum in Texas which focuses on Contemporary Art and presents emerging art to the public in open galleries for people to see.

Heritage Center at Johnson Creek

512 W. Arkansas Lane

Arlington, Texas

(817) 460-4001

http://www.fielderhouse.org/cemetery.html

The center presents log cabins, several historic artifacts, and a one-room schoolhouse.

Johnnie High's Country Music Revue

224 N. Center Street

Arlington, Texas

(817) 226-4400

http://www.mid-cities.com/cmr/

In 1974, Johnnie High and another started the Grapevine Opry in 1974, and in 1979 the center moved to a bigger facility, the Will Rogers Auditorium in Fort Worth, Texas for the next 13 years. The headquarters poroduced stars such as Leann Rimes, Linda Davis, Shoji Tabuchi, Box Car Willie, Gary Morris, John Anderson, and many others. Then in 1995 Johnnie bought the Arlington Music Hall in Arlington, Texas where the center displays memorabilia from the past 20 years. The music hall presents music from a seven member band staff and other artists.

Lone Star Park

1000 Lone Star Parkway

Arlington, Texas

(972) 263-RACE

http://www.lonestarpark.com/

A live thoroughbred racing center.

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor

1800 E Lamar Blvd.

Arlington, Texas

(817) 265-3356

http://www.sixflags.com/hurricaneharbordallas/

The water park's rides include waterslides, water slides, a black hole, Sea Wolf, Blue Raider, Bubba Tub, Shotgun Falls, Der Stuka, and Ride the Surf!

Six Flags Over Texas

I-30 at State Hwy. 360

Arlington, Texas

(817) 640-8900

http://www.sixflags.com/texas/

Six Flags 6 Flags Over Texas Dallas Arlington Theme Park Amusement Rides Roller Coaster Coasters Batman The Ride, Escape From Dino Island 3D Turboride Mr. Mister Freeze Texas Giant Runaway Mountain Flashback Shockwave Shock Wave Six Flags Amusement Park Roller Coaster Thrill Rides Over Texas Arlington Dallas Fort Worth. Featured rides and attractions include a restored Carrousel, flume ride, river rafting, parachute drop, roller coaster, Cliff Hanger, Looney-Toons Land and much more...

The Palace of Wax and Ripley's Believe It or Not!

601 E. Safari Pkwy., I-30 at Beltline

Arlington, Texas

(972) 263-2391

http://www.palaceofwax.com/

Experience the wonder of The Palace of Wax and Ripley's Believe It Or Not!, two unique and entertaining museums in one convenient location, in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex. In the Palace of Wax, come face to face with figures so astonishingly lifelike their eyes seem to follow you. Ripley's Believe It Or Not! has eight galleries displaying the most fascinating and bizarre oddities from all corners of the globe.

Theatre Arlington

305 W. Main Street

Arlington, Texas

(817) 275-7661

http://www.theatrearlington.org/

The theatre produces award-winning plays and musicals.

Traders Village Marketplace

2602 Mayfield Road

Arlington, Texas

(972) 647-2331

http://www.tradersvillage.com/gp1.html

A Texan marketplace where almost everything is at a bargain. The place also shows events and festivals. as well as games.