Dallas / Arlington KOA

Six Flags Over Texas

(817) 530-6000
Six Flags Over Texas has defined family fun and Texas-sized thrills for over four decades and continues this strong tradition by soaring to new heights! From our giant-sized coasters, to family-friendly rides and Broadway-style shows, guests of all ages can enjoy a larger-than-life entertainment experience that is distinctly and unforgettably Texas.

Rangers Ballpark in Arlington

(817) 273-5100
The home of the 2010 American League Champion Texas Rangers Baseball Club has been called the best baseball facility in the Major Leagues. The ballpark is an attraction in itself and includes the Legends of the Game Baseball Museum and Children's Learning Center, a 17,000 sq. ft. facility that is the only one of its kind in professional sports. The Ameriquest Field also includes the Dr. Pepper Youth Ballpark, Grand Slam Gift Shop, and the Diamond Club - some of the most exciting Arlington attractions!. There are a large number of party and reception facilities available for rental in both the ballpark and museum, and tours of the complex are given daily. For more information and admission fees, call (817) 273-5099. For information on the Dr. Pepper Youth Ballpark, call (817) 273-5269.

Legends of the Game Baseball Museum and Children's Learning Center

(817) 273-5600
This 17,000 sq. ft. baseball museum features baseball uniforms, balls, equipment, playing cards and photographs depicting the history of the sport. The Children's Learning Center features interactive exhibits on baseball and how the sport is related to fields such as science, math, history, geography and communications. Field trips, tours of Ameriquest Field in Arlington, birthday parties, sleep overs and summer programs, are available. The museum and a 225 seat auditorium are available for rental. Contact (817) 273-5842.

Legoland of Grapevine

Brand new and just opened in Spring of 2011 in Grapevine, TX only a short 20 minutes from our KOA Park, step inside the Legoland Discovery Center and as they say in their neat webpage, "You'll think you just jumped into the world's biggest box of Legos. A visit to Legoland is the perfect place for Mom and Dad to entertain the kids for hours. You can visit the Lego Factory, 4D Cinema, Kingdom Quest, Merlin's Apprentice, Miniland, Lego races, Duplo village, Princess Parlor as well as Lego City Play Zone. An On premise Cafe, Celebration rooms and Lego Shop are also available. Online ticket specials available. Website: www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/dallasfw/en/index.htm

Grapevine Sea Life Aquarium

The newly built Grapevine Sea Life Aquarium, opening in July, 2011, is only a 20 minute drive from Dallas Arlington KOA. The aquarium has a 360° ocean tunnel, a shark walk (for the brave), 30 display tanks and more than 5,000 sea creatures. The residents include everything from giant green sea turtles, jellyfish and clownfish to eels, stingrays and sharks. Guests can participate in an interactive rockpool experience, have fun in the submarine play zone or learn about the great variety of sea life while listening to presentations and watching caretaking activities. For a full day of family indoor fun, the Grapevine Sea Life Aquarium and its neighbor, the new Legoland Discovery Center, offer combination tickets. For more information and ticket purchases please go online to www.sealifeus.com.

Texas Rangers

(817) 273-5100
One of only thirty cities with Major League Baseball, Arlington welcomes you to America's past time and Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Join the 2010 American League Champion Texas Rangers as they take the field this season. Join the crowd at this beloved Arlington, Texas park as we cheer on new traditions and welcome an exciting and talented team ready to take the field!

Hurricane Harbor

(817) 265-3356
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, the largest and most complete water park in the Southwest, is celebrating more than twenty years of fun in the sun! Packed with unique, water-oriented attractions like Hook's Lagoon, featuring three lagoons, a Pirate ship and 150 interactive aquatic features on 12 different levels-there is no way you can stay dry! Guests can also body board on Surf Rider located at Boogie Beach, catch a thrill on Sea Wolf-the tallest, fastest ride of its kind-or soak up the rays floating on the world's first Lazy River. With 3,000,000 gallons of water and 26 more slides, rides and pools to explore, Hurricane Harbor promises to keep you cool in the hot Texas sun and show you the best of what Arlington attractions and recreation offers!

Johnnie High's Country Music Revue(5)

(817) 226-4400
1-800-540-5127
Voted Best Live Country Music Show of the Year for five years in row by Country Music Organizations of America, Johnnie High's Country Music Revue offers warm, family-friendly entertainment and the opportunity to hear the stars of tomorrow. Produced since 1975, Johnnie High's has been the launch pad for a number of now famous country singers including LeAnn Rimes and Steve Holy. The live shows feature a cast of 20 singers, dancers and musicians performing with veteran guests and new comers. Weekend performances start at 7:30 p.m. in season.

Louis Tussaud's Palace of Wax and Ripley's Believe It or Not!

(972) 263-2391
This 41,000 sq. ft. double attraction offers two worlds of excitement and intrigue. The Palace of Wax features favorite movie stars and historical figures in amazing life-like detail. Special themed exhibits help recreate famous moments in time. Ripley's Believe It or Not! offers an eye-popping assortment of oddities and curiosities collected from around the world by famed cartoonist Robert Ripley. It's a double treat at a single location. Open daily, year round. Call for hours.

River Legacy Living Science Center

(817) 860-6752
The River Legacy Living Science Center offers a wide range of interactive environmental education exhibits, living aquariums and terrariums. Guided nature walks, animal presentations, and special outdoor education programs are scheduled year round. The Center's unique architectural style is a pioneering example of sustainable design.

The Planetarium at University of Texas Arlington

(817) 272-1183
The Planetarium at University of Texas Arlington brings state-of-the-art stargazing to the Dallas/ Fort Worth metro area. With its 60-foot dome and Digistar 3-D projection system, the Planetarium uses the latest technology to teach stargazers about astronomical wonders. Among the offerings at the Planetarium is Texas Sky Tonight, which focuses on celestial objects currently visible in the night sky.

Traders Village

(972) 647-2331
Here's a Texas-size market place with a little bit of everything, all at bargain prices. Traders Village is open every Saturday and Sunday, 8 am to dusk, with more than 2,500 dealers. Over 2.5 million people visit this market each year. Shopper conveniences include: ATM machine, stroller and wheelchair rental, kiddie rides and arcade games, special events, plus much more.

Arlington Skatium

(817) 784-6222
Roller skate at the largest skating center in Texas, Arlington Skatium! We have a hard-wood, maple floor, video arcade, full concession stand and a large selection of fun and exciting music. Come indulge in Arlington attractions and recreation and check out the ultimate skating experience. The Skatium is located 1.1 miles south of The Parks at Arlington. Rollerblades welcome!

Dallas Cowboy Stadium Summer and Fall Events

Football isn't the only thing at The Dallas Cowboys Stadium - So far announced coming attractions are:

June 3 - Mexico vs Brazil International Soccer Match
June 9 - BROTHERS OF THE SUN - Country Music's Superstars Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw Live in Concert
June 18 & 25, July 9 - Camp Cowboys 2012 Football Instruction
July 27 - Glenn Beck's Coming together to heal a nation event
August 25 - Dallas Cowboys vs. St. Louis Rams (preseason)
August 29 - Dallas Cowboys vs Miami Dolphins (preseason)
September 1 - Michigan Wolverines and Alabama Crimson Tide Football
Check with us often to see more upcoming news and events at The Dallas Cowboys Stadium.

2013 117th Annual Ft. Worth Stock Show and Rodeo Jan. 18th thru Feb. 9th

Are you ready to “Buck the Ordinary”? This year, the 117yth annual Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo has whole list of new offerings:
•“MOO-SEUM” Experience (3 top museums included in the price of admission)
•“Smart” Phone application
•Rodeo Specialty Acts
•Midway Specials
•Roadhouse Entertainment

for information and tickets go to:
http://www.fwssr.com/

for your RV site or accomodations come to:
http://koa.com/campgrounds/dallas-arlington/

Annual Ft. Worth Stock Show and Rodeo

Experience over 1,200 professional rodeo athletes battling for their chance at becoming a Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo legend. Watch the spectacle of a time-honored grand entry serpentine ride which kicks off each PRCA performance while listening to the sounds of a live orchestra. These and many other features make a trip to the Fort Worth Rodeo one to remember!
Choose from 30 PRCA and 6 specialty rodeo performances, including the “Best of the West” Ranch Rodeo, “Best of Mexico Celebración,” Cowboys of Color Rodeo, “Bulls’ Night Out” and “World’s Original Indoor Rodeo™.” Each performance offers spectators a unique opportunity to watch the toughest cowboys and cowgirls from all-over the nation compete for the respective event titles.

2010 and 2011 American League Champion Texas Rangers Baseball in Arlington

The Two Time Reigning Champions of the American League have announced their 2012 Schedule.

Opening Day will be Friday, April 6 hosting the Chicago White sox for three games followed by the Seattle Mariners. Then after a short road trip, your Rangers will be back home on Monday April 23rd for a series with the New York Yankees followed by the Tampa Rays.

For a complete season schedules, tickets and more game day information go to:
http://texas.rangers.mlb.com

For great RV sites, tent sites or Cabin and Deluxe Cabin accommodations go to:
http://koa.com/campgrounds/dallas-arlington/

We are your place to stay when visiting Arlington and the Texas Rangers.

2012 State Fair of Texas

The State Fair of Texas, which just celebrated its 125th Anniversary, is about 30 minutes from Dallas Arlington KOA. The State Fair is located in the 277 acre Fair Park just 2 miles east of downtown Dallas and will be open daily from September 28 - October 21, 2012. You will experience all of the delights a fair can offer while attending the longest running fair in the nation. There is an incredible feast for the palate from rich deep-fried fare to light food selections. The Midway features rides for all tastes including the overhead Texas SkyWay, the 212 foot ferris wheel and an extreme Thrillway for true thrill seekers. Little guests will find pure fun and enjoyment with scaled-down rides in the Kidway area of the Midway. Star Headliners soon to be announced will perform on the Chevrolet Main Stage while bands will be performing throughout the enormous fairground area. There are attractions such as celebrity chefs hosting a Celebrity Kitchen, a Truck Zone with hot new trucks on display, Classic Corral with vintage autos, motorcycles and much more. The huge State Fair of Texas Auto Show Event will roll out new vehicles and provide entertainment and activities for the entire family. A fair is only a fair if it is filled with exhibitions of all varieties. This fair outdoes all others with 1100 creative arts categories. The agriculture and livestock showcase is filled with auctions, displays and tours and has been developed to educate and promote the rich traditions of Texas' agricultural history. The Texas State Fair is the perfect get-away for all ages.