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Arlington Vacations, Tours, Hotels and Luxury Travel Packages
Arlington, the seventh-largest city in Texas, is located in Tarrant County, between Dallas and Fort Worth. It was named for Arlington, Va., home of General Robert E. Lee. In 1875, the Texas and Pacific Railroad chose a site for a new station, which opened as Arlington Station in 1876. The surrounding city of Arlington was incorporated in 1884. Arlington College opened in 1895; it would, in 1966, become the University of Texas at Arlington.
Arlington is one of the nation's fastest-growing cities, more than doubling in population between 1980 and 2000. Its General Motors plant employs 3,000, producing automobiles and parts. The city also produces medical, electronic, and oil-field equipment, plus rubber and plastic products. Arlington is perhaps best known for its recreational and sports attractions. In 1961, the Six Flags Over Texas amusement park opened its doors. In 1972, the Washington Senators baseball team moved to their new home at Turnpike Stadium (now Ameriquest Field), becoming the Texas Rangers. A new $650 million football stadium for the Dallas Cowboys was approved by Arlington voters in 2004 and is slated for completion in 2009. Located just five miles from the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Arlington continues to serve as a transportational hub for the area. You can use our vacation planner and specify the time you want to be contacted by our Virtuoso Travel Advisors, or just call: Travelwizard.com : 1-800-330-8820 or 1-415-446-5252 between 8:00 am and 5:00 Pacific Standard Time.
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