Arlington- A City In Midst Of It All

Our most personal family favorite is going to Six Flags Over Texas and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor. If family togetherness is what you strive for, then these two parks will do the trick wonderfully. If these two attractions aren't your "cup of tea" (so to speak), Arlington has a lot more to offer.

ARLINGTON'S ATTRACTIONS:

BRIEF HISTORY ON ARLINGTON:
In 1845, a trading post was created on Caddo's Indian territory, Bird's Fort on Trinity River. In 1876, this town, which was later named "Arlington" had no choice but to move when a railroad was built through it. Arlington has since grown into a city of many established businesses, industrial and recreational companies. Arlington is conveniently located between Dallas and Fort Worth. A short distance drive is all it takes to visit "A City In Midst Of It All".

Quick Tips:

Of course, this all depends on when you go to Six Flags. If you go during off season time (before and after summer time), you'll have a better chance boarding the rides a lot quicker and faster. Plus, it will be much cooler.

Lets begin our adventure at Six Flags!!

RIDES/ATTRACTIONS:

Thrill Rides:

OUR FAVORITE(S):
We can't comment on the newest attraction, Superman Tower of Power, because in all honesty, we're too chicken to ride this one. I'm partial to the older rides, like Shockwave, Texas Giant, Runaway Mine Train, and so forth. One Word of Warning Regarding Flashback: From the very first second you take off, you won't remember to breathe. You truly don't have time to!! You take off like a flash and before you know it, you are already back. It's THAT fast!! Don't say I didn't warn ya.

Kids & Family Rides/Attractions:

OUR FAVORITE(S):
If you have small children, they will LOVE the Looney Tunes Land. They will have the time of their lives there! If you go during the summer time and want to cool off, Yosemite Sam's Gold River Adventure is the perfect way to relax and yet at the same time, refresh in the cool A/C.

If shows and events are what you are seeking, then Six Flags Over Texas can provide this easily.

SHOWS & EVENTS:

OUR FAVORITE(S):
The only one that we can recall is the Western Street Comedy Show and this was only as we were passing by. We really didn't go to Six Flags to watch the shows, we came to ride their thrill seeking rides!

For information on the park's hours, dmission tickets, and detailed descriptions of their rides and shows, please visit Six Flags Over TexasWebsite.

IN CLOSING:
Overall, our time at Six Flags Over Texas was well spent. We had a wonderful time and can't wait till we have the opportunity to visit them again. A perfect family outing!!

Please note: Enclosed pictures are from Six Flags Over Texas' website.

RIDES AND ATTRACTIONS:

OUR FAVORITE(S):
My son LOVES The Black Hole. You'll enter a dark brooding-like spaceship plunging through its tentacles, ending with a huge splash. Another favorite is the Sea Wolf, the largest water raft ride in America that plunges through more than 83-feet of high speed banks and heart-stopping in a raft large enough for the entire family.

For small children's enjoyment, the Hook's Lagoon is something to brag about. Five stories of family entertainment that includes:

Don't forget to visit their shows and events. There's a different show each month that is fascinating to watch.

Please visit Six Flags Hurricane Harbor website for park information and ticket prices. Don't forget to buy your tickets online. They are currently offering a superb deal!

IN CLOSING:
Imagine this, if you will. You're outside in the hot blistering summer time sun wishing there was some way to cool off. Now imagine this scenario: Just think of all of the lucky people who are cooling off at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor. So, what's stopping you? Come join in on the fun. Believe me. You'll be glad you did.

Please note: Enclosed pictures are from Six Flags Hurricane Harbor's website.

The Ballpark in Arlington is not just any ballpark. It has other attractions here as well. Such as:

DAILY TOURS:
Guests are invited to tour the most exclusive places inside the ballpark. You'll have the chance to visit the dugout, owner's suite, press room and even the Texas Rangers clubhouse. Just imagine yourself being a baseball player!Ticket prices, which includes the Legends of the Game Baseball Museum are:

HOURS OF OPERATION FOR TOURS:

April-October:

BRIEF HISTORY:
On October 24, 1990, a decision has finally been made to build a new ballpark in Arlington. On April 24, 1992, they began construction and was completed 23 months later. On April 1, 1994, Texas Rangers and New York Mets opened the ballpark stadium with a contest. However, three days later, the first real game was played between Rangers and Milwaukee Brewers on April 4, 1994. And the rest is history…

For more information on The Ballpark in Arlington, please visit Texas Rangers' website. You'll find prices, schedules, stadium seating charts, and many other things of interest.

IN CLOSING:
All in all, this baseball excursion brought such happiness and wonderful memories to our family. We've only been to The Ballpark in Arlington once and hope to make an attempt to visit them again during their next season. If you are looking for an exciting adventure for your family, you should try to come here at least once. And remember; don’t forget to take advantage of their other attractions offered at the Ballpark. This would be a wonderful all day outing. Have fun!

Please note: Enclosed pictures are from website mentioned above.

RIVER LEGACY PARKS:
Here you’ll find 1300 acres of beautiful retreat that is full of recreational activities just waiting for you. You’ll have the opportunity to explore many things, like:

River Legacy Parks is a relaxing adventure that deserves to be acknowledged.

HOURS & ADMISSION:
It’s open year around and more importantly, it’s free!! So, it’s easy on the pockets.

RIVER LEGACY LIVING SCIENCE CENTER
Enter a place that has many interactive exhibits that will teach you all about plants and flowers. You will also encounter many displays such as:

The Living Science Center is a learning experience that has many things to offer. The simulated raft ride on the Trinity River is a must do. They use High Definition Technology to make the experience more real and exciting. They have certainly succeeded.

HOURS & ADMISSION:

OUR OVERALL EXPERIENCE
If we had to do our adventure all over again, we would skip the Living Science Center exhibit. Yes, it did have some interesting things, but we felt our time would be better spent at the River Legacy Parks. Legacy Parks is a tranquil area that lets you escape from your every day norm life. We would highly recommend this place in a heartbeat.

For more information on the River Legacy Parks and Living Science Center, please visit their Website.

Please note: Enclosed pictures are from mentioned website above.