Explore Arlington, Texas

Located between Dallas and Fort Worth, Arlington is a bustling, vibrant city with countless things to do and see. Arlington is known for its recreational and sports attractions, including the AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field, Texas Live!, Six Flags Over Texas, and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor. The Sanford House Inn & Spa is less than a mile from the area’s best entertainment. During your stay at The Sanford House, you can go see a concert, catch a game, enjoy meals, coffee, or dessert at Arlington’s many restaurants, or see a new art exhibition at the Arlington Museum of Art.

Here are some of the top attractions in Arlington, Texas:

AT&T Stadium
Home to the legendary Dallas Cowboys of the NFL, this mega stadium also plays host to several important collegiate and high school football games as well as concerts and events year-round. Visit the official Pro Shop, go on an AT&T Stadium tour, or view the Dallas Cowboys Art Collection. The Sanford House is less than 1 mile away from AT&T Stadium. Map it.

Alley Cats Entertainment
The perfect place for family fun in Arlington, visit Alley Cats Entertainment for Bowling, Laser Tag, Arcades, Putt-Putt Golf, Rock Climbing, and more! Map it.

Arlington Museum of Art
The Arlington Museum of Art hosts art exhibitions and also offers art-related workshops, film screenings, and lectures. The Sanford House is just half a mile away from the Arlington Museum of Art. Map it.

Arlington Music Hall
The Arlington Music Hall has a rich local history and is great for live entertainment. The Sanford House is less than half a mile away from Arlington Music Hall. Map it.

Crystal Canyon Natural Area
This local park is a geology lover’s paradise with a half-mile trail in the heart of North Arlington. It contains a very diverse geologic profile with evidence that suggests a near-shore marine environment might have existed at one time. Map it.

Downtown Arlington
Less than 1 mile from The Sanford House, Downtown Arlington boasts an array of restaurants sure to satisfy any craving, as well as multiple coffee shops, dessert parlors, vibrant murals, shops, and other points of interest. Map it.

Esports Stadium Arlington & Expo Center
This contemporary venue features extensive facilities for conventions and trade shows, and is the largest dedicated Esports facility in North America, all just under 3 miles away from The Sanford House. Map it.

Golf
Public Courses
Lake Arlington Golf Course: 817-451-6101
Meadowbrook Golf Course: 817-275-0221
Texas Rangers Golf Club: 817-275-594
Tierra Verde Golf Club: 817-478-8500

Private Courses
Shady Valley Golf & Country Club: 817-275-3092
Rolling Hills Country Club: 817-274-1072

Driving Range
Golf Center of Arlington: 817-469-9005

Globe Life Field
Catch a baseball game at Globe Life Field during your stay in Arlington, Texas! Since 2020, this stadium has been the home ballpark of the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball. The Sanford House is just 2 miles away from Globe Life Field. Map it.

ICE at the Parks
This full size, regulation NHL hockey rink is located inside the Parks Mall. Map it.

International Bowling Museum & Hall of Fame
Discover the region’s premier sports museum brimming with one-of-a-kind bowling artifacts, a unique bowling experience and a cutting-edge glimpse at the far-flung future of this global pastime. Map it.

K1 Speed
This Indoor Electric Go-Kart Racing Center features a professionally designed indoor kart track, high-performance all-electric European go-karts, an advanced timing system that measures lap times up to a hundredth of a second, and a lobby that is part arcade, part motor sport museum. Map it.

Knapp Heritage Park
Located just half a mile from The Sanford House, this cultural and heritage facility is open to the general public Saturday and Sunday from 1-4pm, with a live Blacksmith Presentation the last Sunday of each month. Map it.

Levitt Pavilion
Discover free outdoor concerts and performances conveniently located in Downtown Arlington, just half a mile away from The Sanford House. Map it.

Lincoln Square Shopping Center
At nearby Lincoln Square, you can shop, dine, sip, or watch a movie or sports event. Map it.

Richard Greene Linear Park
Whether you’re visiting a venue in the entertainment district, or you’d just like to take a walking tour of the area and enjoy some outdoor art, visit the meandering Richard Greene Linear Park, and enjoy the large displays including the Caelum Moor Environmental Sculptures and the Unity Arch. Map it.

River Legacy Park & Living Science Center
River Legacy Park is an urban oasis that follows the curves of the Trinity River, perfect for running, walking, or biking. ​​River Legacy Living Science Center is a nature center featuring aquariums, terrariums, exhibits, nature trails and attractions for all ages. Map it.

Round1 Bowling & Amusement
Located near the ice skating rink at the Parks Mall, Round 1 offers bowling, arcade games, billiards, karaoke, ping pong, darts, and even a kids zone play area within the complex, which stays open long past the mall’s closure for late-night fun, too. Map it.

Six Flags® Over Texas & Six Flags® Hurricane Harbor
Visit amusement park Six Flags® Over Texas or water park Six Flags® Hurricane Harbor. With over 100 rides, shows, and attractions, Six Flags is a fun day-trip for the whole family, just over 3 miles away from The Sanford House. Map it.

Texas Live!
Enjoy this new & vibrant entertainment center featuring a variety of restaurants, cocktail bars & giant sports TVs, nestled right among the stadiums of Arlington, just 2 miles away. Map it.

Top O’ Hill Terrace
Tour a Texas Landmark. Map it.

University of Texas at Arlington
You can visit University of Texas at Arlington’s beautiful campus while in Arlington, Texas. You see a show at the Planetarium, cheer for the basketball team the Dallas Wings at the College Park Center, or try new beers at Division Brewing, Arlington’s first locally owned and operated brewery. The Sanford House is fewer than 2 miles away from the University of Texas. Map it.

Veterans Park
Locals love this large green space with walking trails, vibrant gardens, a disc golf course, and military memorials. Map it.