Arlington Travel and Things to Do Guide

Located directly in between Dallas and Fort Worth, Arlington is the 3rd largest city in the sprawling Metroplex. Each year Arlington sees about 15.1 million visitors, with something for anyone to enjoy among the theme parks, museums, sporting arenas and other event venues.

Annually, Arlington welcomes an impressive 15.1 million visitors, offering a dynamic variety of attractions. From the exhilarating world of theme parks to the enriching experiences found in our museums, the excitement doesn’t stop at our renowned sporting arenas and versatile event venues. In fact, it's this unique mix of business and pleasure that makes this city a memorable destination for meeting groups of all kinds.

The brand-new Arlington Convention Center opened in early 2024. Arlington's Convention Campus is a meeting planner's dream, with easy walkability, ample meeting spaces, and endless entertainment options! With 216,000 square feet of meetings and events spaces, ready to host events from smaller, upscale board meetings to large conventions for more than 5,000 delegates. The ACC is connected to two Loews hotels, including the 888-room Loews Arlington Hotel and, by skybridge, the 300-room Live! By Loews.

The Arlington Convention Center is just 15 miles south of Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and about 20 miles southwest of Love Field. Less than half a mile from top Arlington attractions such as Six Flags Over Texas and Globe Life Field in Arlington, home of the MLB Texas Rangers, both of these have facilities for large group functions: guests can kick back with a beer and peanuts at the ballpark's 17,000-square-foot Jack Daniel's Club, or take on Six Flags' Titan rollercoaster, the 85-mile-per-hour drops of which are among the fastest in the world. The fun continues at unique venues such as AT&T Stadium, the International Bowling Museum & Hall of Fame and the Planetarium at the University of Texas Arlington.

Planners can treat their meeting attendees to post-conference drinks or recognition dinners at one of the many Arlington dining venues that welcome private groups. The luxurious Mercury Chophouse serves up one of the most panoramic views of the Entertainment District in town. Arlington's Ten 10 Events event center, across from AT&T Stadium, is famous for their tailgate parties and offers diverse menus, ranging from alumni tailgates to mix-and-mingle packages, along with versatile function space and audio-visual equipment.

Explore our page to discover all that Arlington has to offer. In Arlington you’ll find excitement around every corner. Packed with events and attractions, a trip to Arlington can be much more than a business meeting - it’s an opportunity to discover international flavors, immerse yourself in art and culture, and experience entertainment after working hours.