Western Conference on British Studies
UT-Arlington Area Guide
Hotels (near campus):
Hotel housed in a refined mansion near UTA’s campus
506 N Center St., Arlington, TX, 76011
Next to the Arlington Convention Center and Interstate 30 – a 10-minute drive to campus
1500 Convention Center Dr., Arlington, TX, 76011
Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Arlington/Entertainment District
Next to the Arlington Convention Center and Interstate 30 – a 10-minute drive to campus
1500 Nolan Ryan Expy, Arlington, TX, 76011
Situated within the Texas Live! Entertainment/sports district - a 10-minute drive to campus
1600 E Randol Mill Rd., Arlington, TX, 76011
Lux Hotel and Spa Trademark Collection by Wyndham
A cheaper option east of UTA - a 10-minute drive to campus
117 S. Watson Rd., Arlington, TX, 76010
Homewood Suites by Hilton Dallas-Arlington
This hotel offers a more residential stay with suites featuring full kitchens - a 10-minute drive to campus
2401 Road to Six Flags St. East, Arlington, TX 76011
Restaurants (near campus):
One of Texas Monthly’s Top 50 BBQ restaurants in the state of Texas
205 E Front St., Arlington, TX, 76010
Easygoing Lebanese eatery with a patio and vegan options
502 W Randol Mill Rd., Arlington, TX, 76011
Upbeat hangout for burgers and drinks
301 E Front St., Arlington, TX, 76011
Rustic spot for homestyle American fare
230 N Center St., Arlington, TX, 76011
Wood fired pizza in a relaxed environment
200 N East St., Arlington, TX, 76011
Casual taco bar with a terrace and live music
506 E Division St. #150, Arlington, TX, 76011
Sites:
ARLINGTON
Top O’Hill Terrace
A Texas historical landmark with tours by appointment
3001 W Division St., Arlington, TX, 76012
AT&T Stadium
Home of the Dallas Cowboys and one of the country’s premier sporting venues with regular tours
1 AT&T Way, Arlington, TX, 76011
Globe Life Park
The new home of the Texas Rangers baseball team, with games vs. the Seattle Mariners during the weekend of the conference
734 Stadium Dr., Arlington, TX, 76011
Six Flags Over Texas
The original location of the national amusement park chain
2201 Road to Six Flags, Arlington, TX, 76011
FORT WORTH
Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District
A must-see historic site in the heart of Fort Worth
131 E Exchange Ave., Fort Worth, TX, 76164
Kimbell Art Museum
An eclectic and internationally renowned fine art museum that hosts a collection with works ranging from antiquity to the present
3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX, 76107
Amon Carter Museum of American Art
One of the country’s premier museums of American art that is particularly focused on the nineteenth and twentieth century American West
3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX, 76107
Goldee’s BBQ
Not exactly a “site,” but it’s currently Texas Monthly’s #1 BBQ restaurant in the state – be prepared to queue up early if you want to try it
4645 Dick Price Rd., Fort Worth, TX, 76140
DALLAS
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
Site of John F. Kennedy’s assassination with comprehensive museum and exhibits
411 Elm St., Dallas, TX, 75202
African American Museum of Dallas
Large museum at Fair Park exhibiting artwork and historic and cultural displays related to African American history
3536 Grand Ave., Dallas, TX, 75210
George W. Bush Presidential Library
Museum housing the archives of George W. Bush’s presidency – located on SMU’s campus
2943 SMU Boulevard, Dallas, TX, 75205
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
66-acre botanical garden located on White Rock Lake (east of downtown)
8525 Garland Rd., Dallas, TX, 75218
Clyde Warren Park
An impressive urban green space and park located above a highway in downtown Dallas
2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas, TX, 75201