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Arlington, Texas |
Arlington is the seventh largest city in the state of Texas. The city is situated at the northern part of the state between Dallas and Fort Worth. The city was founded in the year 1875 and derived its name after General Robert E. Lee's Arlington House. The city covers a total area of 256.5 sq. Km. A tributary of the Trinity River, Johnson Creek flows through the region.
Arlington National Cemetery is a place of attraction adored with a historical backdrop. The place covers an area of 500 acres and comprises of the graves of President John F. Kennedy, his wife Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and his brother Robert.
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The region is dotted with many parks and lakes that offer every bit of entertainment from horseback riding, hiking, and tours to the natural sanctuaries. The popular places of attraction in Arlington are Amon Carter Museum, Kimbell Museum, Modern Art Museum, Museum of Science and Industry, National Cow Girl Museum, Bass Hall and Several Theaters. Arlington parks and recreation covers over 3,800 acres of parkland that comprises of Lake Arlington, multi-purpose recreational centers and other recreational facilities to draw the attention of the visitors.
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The local festivals of the land include the names of Arbor Days, Bedford Blues Festival, Chisom Trail, Grapefest, Mayfest, Pioneer Days and Scottish Festival. The city is dotted with malls, boutiques, antique shops and florists to meet the demands of locales and tourists. The Lincoln Square Shopping Center is a popular shopping destination for discerning customers. The impressive shopping center includes a large variety of stores and restaurants to savor the gourmet of delicious food items.
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