Arlington is technically a suburban of its larger neighbor, Fort Worth. It is heavily populated and has a lot to offer both locals and visitors, but remains in the shadows of the larger and more popular city nearby. Thanks to this location, visitors enjoy the smaller city feel while they visit, yet still have fast access to all of the amusements offered in Fort Worth as well.

Some of the biggest attractions in the city are the two Six Flags theme parks. Visitors can enjoy either Six Flags Over Texas or Six Flags Hurricane Harbor for a variety of thrilling water rides. There are also a wide variety of dry rides for every age group, animal displays, entertaining shows, and a wide variety of food options. The water rides at Hurricane Harbor are often categorized as some of the most daring water rides in the country.

There are also some rather luxurious spas located in this city, offering visitors a lot of pampering and beautifying services. These spas are often visited by those who want to escape their daily lives and return refreshed and de-stressed.

There are also a wide variety of cultural entertainments scattered throughout the city, including a wide variety of historical museums which are common all throughout the state as a whole.