Arlington Vacation Rentals’s Guidebook
Sightseeing
Walk from our home to a football game, concert or other stadium event!
880 locals recommend
AT&T Stadium
1 AT&T WayWalk from our home to a football game, concert or other stadium event!
Walk to a Texas Rangers Baseball game, concert or other stadium event
59 locals recommend
Globe Life Field
734 Stadium DrWalk to a Texas Rangers Baseball game, concert or other stadium event
Arlington Museum of Art
1200 W Main StFort Worth Stockyards
131 E Exchange AveShopping
Lincoln Square is down the street (west). There you will find Michaels, Ulta, Ross, Movie Tavern, Loft, and a few other local shops.
48 locals recommend
Lincoln Square
Lincoln SquareLincoln Square is down the street (west). There you will find Michaels, Ulta, Ross, Movie Tavern, Loft, and a few other local shops.
Things to Do
Six Flags Over Texas
2201 E Road to Six Flags StSix Flags is a short 5 minute drive away.
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
1800 East Lamar BoulevardHurricane Harbor is a short 5 minute drive away.
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
1303 N Collins StLone Star Axe Throwing
440 Singleton BlvdLegal Draft Beer Company
500 E Division StA locally owned favorite for beer lovers.
Division Brewing
506 E Main StAnother local brewery that is a favorite among locals.
Looking for a little coffee or wine? You can grab both at this adorable locally owned coffee and wine bar. Urban Alchemy also features artwork from local artists and UTA students.
Urban Alchemy Coffee + Wine Bar
403 E Main StLooking for a little coffee or wine? You can grab both at this adorable locally owned coffee and wine bar. Urban Alchemy also features artwork from local artists and UTA students.
Free outdoor concerts during spring and summer. Check the website for dates: https://levittpavilionarlington.org
27 locals recommend
Levitt Pavilion
100 W Abram StFree outdoor concerts during spring and summer. Check the website for dates: https://levittpavilionarlington.org
A 20-30 minute drive north will take you to historic Grapevine where you can spend a day wine tasting at local wineries and shopping.
71 locals recommend
Grapevine
A 20-30 minute drive north will take you to historic Grapevine where you can spend a day wine tasting at local wineries and shopping.
A 20 minute drive west on I-30 will take you to Downtown Fort Worth and the popular Sundance Square. Sundance Square contains lots of shopping and restaurant selections.
316 locals recommend
Sundance Square
420 Main StA 20 minute drive west on I-30 will take you to Downtown Fort Worth and the popular Sundance Square. Sundance Square contains lots of shopping and restaurant selections.
Spend a day shopping and eating in the Fort Worth Stockyards. The daily cattle drives and rodeos are always entertaining. You can even hop on a train that will take you from the Stockyards to downtown Grapevine and back.
351 locals recommend
Fort Worth Stockyards
131 E Exchange AveSpend a day shopping and eating in the Fort Worth Stockyards. The daily cattle drives and rodeos are always entertaining. You can even hop on a train that will take you from the Stockyards to downtown Grapevine and back.
Fort Worth Zoo
1989 Colonial PkwyDallas Zoo
614 S Ewing AveLooking for eclectic? Head to Deep Ellum for great food, shopping and people watching.
717 locals recommend
Deep Ellum
Looking for eclectic? Head to Deep Ellum for great food, shopping and people watching.
Another favorite area for locals. Great restaurants and shopping.
521 locals recommend
Bishop Arts District
414 W Davis StAnother favorite area for locals. Great restaurants and shopping.
Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark
2970 Epic PlaceJust a short 20 minute drive away.
Joe Pool Lake
Rent a boat or play at the beach.
Looking for a fun family outing with both indoor and outdoor activities? Look no further than Chicken N Pickle. You don't have to be an advanced pickle ball player to have a great time, nor do you need to bring your own paddles. You can rent them on site.
Chicken N Pickle also offers a nice food selection and other fun outdoor activities for all ages.
Note that on weekends you may need to call ahead to reserve a court for your group.
Chicken N Pickle - Grand Prairie
Looking for a fun family outing with both indoor and outdoor activities? Look no further than Chicken N Pickle. You don't have to be an advanced pickle ball player to have a great time, nor do you need to bring your own paddles. You can rent them on site.
Chicken N Pickle also offers a nice food selection and other fun outdoor activities for all ages.
Note that on weekends you may need to call ahead to reserve a court for your group.
Looking for a fun family or date activity on a rainy/cold day? Ripley's has you covered. We highly recommend!
69 locals recommend
Ripley's Believe It or Not!
601 E Palace PkwyLooking for a fun family or date activity on a rainy/cold day? Ripley's has you covered. We highly recommend!
K1 Speed - Indoor Go Karts, Corporate Event Venue, Team Building Activities
1801 E Lamar BlvdCity/town information
If you take a short drive south into downtown Arlington, you will find some pretty good locally owned places: Legal Draft Brewing Co., Urban Alchemy Wine and Coffee Bar, Game Theory Restaurant & Bar, Cane Rosso, The Tipsy Oak, The Hive, Hurtado Barbecue, Babe’s Chicken Dinner House, Cartel Taco Bar, J. Gilligan’s, Division Brewing, J.R. Bently’s English Pub, The Grease Monkey Burger Shop, Hooligan’s Pub, Inclusion Coffee, Salter Bros. Coffee Roasters, Mellow Mushroom, and much more!
Downtown Arlington also offers concerts (some are free) at its outdoor Levitt Pavilion. The schedule can be found at: https://levittpavilionarlington.org. Other downtown activities include Lone Star Ax Throwing and Board & Brush.
Looking for a walking/running/biking trail? Step outside your front door and head east toward the stadiums to Richard Green Linear Park. This park offers a long trail along a pond that weaves along the stadium area. Alternatively, take a 10 minute drive north to River Legacy Park. River Legacy has playground areas, miles and miles of walking trails, and several off road trails for dirt biking.
The University of Texas at Arlington is located just south of downtown between Collins and Cooper Streets.
74 locals recommend
Arlington
If you take a short drive south into downtown Arlington, you will find some pretty good locally owned places: Legal Draft Brewing Co., Urban Alchemy Wine and Coffee Bar, Game Theory Restaurant & Bar, Cane Rosso, The Tipsy Oak, The Hive, Hurtado Barbecue, Babe’s Chicken Dinner House, Cartel Taco Bar, J. Gilligan’s, Division Brewing, J.R. Bently’s English Pub, The Grease Monkey Burger Shop, Hooligan’s Pub, Inclusion Coffee, Salter Bros. Coffee Roasters, Mellow Mushroom, and much more!
Downtown Arlington also offers concerts (some are free) at its outdoor Levitt Pavilion. The schedule can be found at: https://levittpavilionarlington.org. Other downtown activities include Lone Star Ax Throwing and Board & Brush.
Looking for a walking/running/biking trail? Step outside your front door and head east toward the stadiums to Richard Green Linear Park. This park offers a long trail along a pond that weaves along the stadium area. Alternatively, take a 10 minute drive north to River Legacy Park. River Legacy has playground areas, miles and miles of walking trails, and several off road trails for dirt biking.
The University of Texas at Arlington is located just south of downtown between Collins and Cooper Streets.
Food scene
A short drive north across I-30 you will find: Whole Foods, The Biscuit Bar, Social House, Torchy’s Taco, Halal Guys, BurgerFi, Chipotle, Pasta Masta, and a Neighborhood Walmart.
Champion Park
1805 N Collins StA short drive north across I-30 you will find: Whole Foods, The Biscuit Bar, Social House, Torchy’s Taco, Halal Guys, BurgerFi, Chipotle, Pasta Masta, and a Neighborhood Walmart.
In addition, you will find several restaurants in the LIncoln Square area, such as Shell Shack, Lupe’s, Jason’s Deli, TGI Fridays, Chick-Fil-A, Raising Cane’s, Chili’s, China Buffet, Panera Bread, Taco Bueno, Hooter’s, 7-11, Buffalo Wild Wings, Wing Stop, and Suzushi.
48 locals recommend
Lincoln Square
Lincoln SquareIn addition, you will find several restaurants in the LIncoln Square area, such as Shell Shack, Lupe’s, Jason’s Deli, TGI Fridays, Chick-Fil-A, Raising Cane’s, Chili’s, China Buffet, Panera Bread, Taco Bueno, Hooter’s, 7-11, Buffalo Wild Wings, Wing Stop, and Suzushi.
Walmart Supercenter
915 E Randol Mill RdLess than a mile from our home.
Whole Foods Market
801 E Lamar BlvdApproximately two miles north on Collins street.
VB Steakhouse
2009 E Copeland RdOur favorite Brazilian steakhouse!
Once featured on The Food Network, J Gilligan's has been a local staple for many years! We highly recommend the Irish Nachos!
22 locals recommend
J. Gilligan's Bar & Grill
400 E Abram StOnce featured on The Food Network, J Gilligan's has been a local staple for many years! We highly recommend the Irish Nachos!
Tipsy Oak is another local favorite that offers great food and live music.
27 locals recommend
The Tipsy Oak
301 E Front StTipsy Oak is another local favorite that offers great food and live music.
Division Street Diner
1800 W Division StOne of our favorite locally owned brunch places.
Cane Rosso Arlington
200 North East StreetGreat pizza with gluten free options!
Good barbecue, but get there early because you will stand in line!
20 locals recommend
Hurtado Barbecue | BBQ Arlington TX
205 E Front StGood barbecue, but get there early because you will stand in line!
Cartel Taco Bar
506 East Division StreetGreat tacos at great prices!
Inclusion Coffee
101 E Abram StGreat coffee and bakery with gluten free options.
A local favorite, but be prepared to wait in line on evenings and weekends.
58 locals recommend
Babe's Chicken Dinner House
230 N Center StA local favorite, but be prepared to wait in line on evenings and weekends.
Grease Monkey Burger Shop
200 N Mesquite StGreat burgers and atmosphere.
Trinity Groves contains a variety of good restaurants from seafood, sushi, steaks and more!
268 locals recommend
Trinity Groves
331 Singleton BlvdTrinity Groves contains a variety of good restaurants from seafood, sushi, steaks and more!
Lone Star Cafe
1001 Northeast Green Oaks BoulevardGreat local hot spot for breakfast, brunch and/or lunch.
One of Arlington's new hot spots. Stop by for a cup of great coffee and/or breakfast. Also, an added bonus, on Friday evenings if you purchase a bottle of wine, Nehemiah Coffee will give you a pizza for FREE!
Nehemiah Coffee Co.
One of Arlington's new hot spots. Stop by for a cup of great coffee and/or breakfast. Also, an added bonus, on Friday evenings if you purchase a bottle of wine, Nehemiah Coffee will give you a pizza for FREE!
Chill Coffee and Wine Bar
A great new Arlington hot spot. Great coffee and wine selections.
Moni's Pasta & Pizza
1730 W Randol Mill RdA local favorite for Italian food. Moni's is BYOB.
A local favorite for steaks. Mercury offers great views of the City of Arlington and surrounding areas.
Note pricing is $$$
11 locals recommend
Mercury Chophouse - Arlington
2221 E Lamar BlvdA local favorite for steaks. Mercury offers great views of the City of Arlington and surrounding areas.
Note pricing is $$$
Located inside the Live By Lowe's Hotel, Cut & Bourbon offers a delicious menu of steaks, seafood and other delicacies.
Note pricing at Cut & Bourbon is $$$$
Cut & Bourbon
Located inside the Live By Lowe's Hotel, Cut & Bourbon offers a delicious menu of steaks, seafood and other delicacies.
Note pricing at Cut & Bourbon is $$$$