Planning a family vacation visit to Six Flags over Texas?

Yes, you can stay at a hotel in Arlington Texas on Highway 360 in close proximity to Six Flags and other area tourist spots. The Marriott Courtyard Dallas Arlington South is near Six Flags. They are located in the heart of the Arlington Entertainment district. The hotels even offer complimentary transportation to the amusement parks.

Many of the attractions and restaurants are within walking distance of the Arlington Texas hotels. There is something for all members of the family to enjoy.

Attractions:

Hurricane Harbor. The Water Park is located directly across the street from Six Flags Over Texas. It is the largest water park in North Texas. The family can slip, slide and glide through 47 acres of water wonderland at Hurricane Harbor. You could participate in an interactive family adventure at Hook’s Lagoon. The water park offers gallons of fun for all ages. Putt-Putt Golf and Games-Enjoy championship putting courses and state-of-the-art game rooms while visiting this wonderful family amusement venue that also features a number one go-cart race track, a nine cage batting range, and a full concession area. Ameriquest Field in Arlington- It opened in 1994 and is home to the Texas Rangers baseball team. The 270-acre complex also includes a 12-acre lake, parks and recreation space, and a four-storey office building within the ballpark. The actual baseball field is 22 feet below street level and the park’s seating capacity is more than 49,000. Legends of the Game Baseball Museum-The museum located on the Ameriquest Field complex contains exhibits of bats, jerseys, trophies and other memorabilia of baseball legends. There are exhibits on Texas Rangers history, the Negro League and the Texas League. The Learning Center uses baseball to teach various aspects of science, math, history, geography and communications. You can also take a tour of Ameriquest Field. Sports Legacy-The Gallery of Sports Art-. It is the nations’ largest art gallery devoted to sports. The Gallery features original art, limited edition lithographs, statues, and autograph memorabilia. Fun Fest- This is the only non-smoking bowling center in the area. There are 24 championship lanes with automatic scoring and bumper bowling on all lanes for the children.

Dining:

Trail Dust Steak House- TheTrail Dust Steak House has live music seven nights a week, dancing, and a slide for the kids (big and little). Steak & Shake-. This restaurant is the home of the “Steakburger” sandwich. They also serve other sandwiches, salads and other family friendly food. Wingstop Restaurant – It offers 9 different flavors of chicken wings along with seasoned French fries. There are also other fast food dining establishments such as Waffle House Incorporated, Denny’s, Jack in the Box and McDonald’s that are located in close proximity to Six Flags over Texas.

There should be something for everyone’s taste. If not, visit the Concierge desk at the Marriott hotels you  stay at. They can give you additional information on restaurants and attractions in the area.