Meetings and Events City Profiles

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Population: About 370,000

Nearest airport: Arlington Municipal Airport (GKY)

Conventions centers/Large event spaces:
Arlington Convention Center
1200 Ballpark Way
Arlington, TX 76011

Overview and highlights:

The city known as "the one between Dallas and Fort Worth" is coming into its own with a higher profile due to the new Dallas Cowboys stadium.  With many things to see and experience-from sports to spas to shopping-Arlington has been a constant for many meeting planners.

Three full-service hotels (Hilton, Crowne Plaza, Sheraton) are within minutes of the convention center, stadiums, dining and entertainment venues, and anchor the city's major meeting/lodging options.

>> The Sanford House Inn & Spa is ideal for corporate retreats.
817.861.2129

>> The Hilton Arlington has 5,000 square feet of meeting space and 309 rooms.
817.640.3322

>> The Crowne Plaza Suites Hotel Arlington is only 8 miles from DFW and features 7 meeting rooms and 3,800 square feet of event space.
817.394.5000

>> The Sheraton Arlington offers 6,000 square feet of event space and 16 meeting rooms.
817.261.8200

>> Six Flags Over Texas is a big draw for group events, and a great option for post-meeting teambuilding.

For more information:

Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau // 800.433.5374

This article has been re-edited for the Web. Article originally by Amy Lemen.