Arlington, Texas, which is near the Dallas-Fort Worth area, is home to many different types of family-friendly activities including the Texas Rangers' ball park and Cowboys Stadium. Beyond those big, well-known ballparks, though, lies a wide range of family-entertainment venues both indoors and out.
Arlington Bowling Alleys
AMF Arlington Lanes has more than just your run-of-the-mill bowling activities. This bowling alley also offers Xtreme bowling nights that include lights, music and special contests. Bowling leagues and an eatery also exist at this location. Bowling enthusiasts can head to the Rock n Bowl alley with their families.
Camping
When the weather is right, camping can be the perfect warm-weather family activity in Arlington. The KOA Dallas Metro campsite, located in Arlington, has RV sites, tent sites and even cabins for rent. Kitchen facilities, BBQ areas, a playground, family park, picnic areas and recreation room make this an ideal family entertainment site for late spring and summer.
Bike Trails
Plenty of bike-riding venues exist in or around Arlington, Texas. The Bikely website has the widest variety of routes to choose from. If you need to get your bike in working order prior to your trip, visit one of the local bike shops like Debo Cycle Sports in Arlington.
Lake Arlington
Lake Arlington, a water oasis for families in the middle of the city, has both beautiful scenery and family activities for every age. Families can enjoy fishing from the lakeside or in their own boat. You can also paddle around the lake on the lake's 10.9-mile paddling trail.
Swimming
The family-friendly Hugh Smith Indoor Pool, an indoor pool that's open year-round, is located in the Hugh Smith Recreation Center and offers families a chance to take swim lessons, do water aerobics or just splash around together.
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