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Arlington, conveniently nestled between the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, is a town where a cowboy still stops and tips his hat to a stranger. It is a town filled with history; yet it is vibrant in a modern way. Whether you enjoy the outdoors, a museum, fine restaurants, or a screaming thrill ride, Arlington has it. Every season of the year is a good time to visit.
Growing out of the westward expansion of the Old West, and following the wars with Native Americans on the new frontier, the city began to thrive and has continued to do so to this day. Arlington was incorporated in 1884, one year after its first newspaper was established. In 1895, Arlington College opened, eventually becoming a military academy, and ultimately part of the University of Texas system. It is now known as the University of Texas at Arlington.
In the 1950s and 1960s the face and fortunes of Arlington would change forever with the vision of a young man who served as Mayor for twenty-six years. Having watched Disneyland in California take root, he had a vision. The result of his vision was that in 1961, the original Six Flags Over Texas was opened to the public. This stellar attraction now draws over 3 million visitors a year and remains the biggest family theme park in the central states and the southwest. Furthermore, the attraction continues to grow year after year. It now includes the ever-popular Hurricane Harbor, providing children and adults with a summertime water bonanza.
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