The town of Arlington lies some 20 minutes south east of Dallas by car, and is where you can visit the splendid Six Flags over Texas Theme Park, the oldest of its kind in the state, and home to lots of thrilling white knuckle roller coasters including the new Mr Freeze ride among many others. The park is very popular, particularly on summer weekends, so it makes sense to set off early so that you can get a few rides in without queueing before the crowds arrive.