July 15-19, 2009
Sheraton Arlington Hotel and Arlington Convention Center
Arlington, Texas
Sheraton Arlington Hotel | (817) 261-8200
1500 Convention Center Drive
Arlington, Texas 76011
The newly renovated Sheraton Arlington awaits TAFP members, attendees and their families. The hotel features Sheraton Sweet Sleeper® beds, plasma TVs, complimentary self parking, a large resort style swimming pool and a business center with all the perks you need to stay connected. Located just steps from the convention center, the hotel is within walking distance of Rangers Ballpark at Arlington, Six Flags over Texas®, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor® and the new Cowboys Stadium.
The TAFP room block at the Sheraton Arlington Hotel is sold out. For questions about your reservation, contact the Sheraton locally at (817) 261-8200. If you need to find other accomodations, click here to view a list of neighboring Arlington hotels.
DFW Airport Shuttle
The Sheraton Arlington offers a free airport shuttle with service to DFW International Airport. Contact the hotel directly at (817) 261-8200 for schedule and details. No shuttle service is available through the hotel for Love Field.
Arlington did not get the name “Fun Central” for nothin’! You and your family will find plenty of activities to do during your stay including Six Flags Over Texas®, Texas Rangers Baseball, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor®, Legends of the Game Baseball Museum and Children’s Learning Center, Arlington Museum of Art, the Planetarium at UT Arlington, Randol Mill Family Aquatic Center, and River Legacy Living Science Center. See the information below for more details including prices and hours of operation.
Six Flags Over Texas ®
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Daily Park Hours — 10:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Located .3 miles from the hotel
Featuring rides for kids of all ages and daredevils of all sizes, Six Flags Over Texas ® awaits you and your family. With entertainment, rides and special events happening daily, you are sure to have fun at one of Arlington’s most popular attractions.
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
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Daily Park Hours — 10:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Located .3 miles from the hotel
Cool off on a hot summer day at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor.Featuring thrill rides, family rides and kids rides, everyone will enjoy fun in the sun at this nearby water park.
Texas Rangers Baseball
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First Pitch — 7:05 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Located .1 mile from the hotel
Catch a baseball game while you are in Arlington at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. The Texas Rangers host the Minnesota Twins during Annual Session. Enjoy a nice summer night with a hot dog, cotton candy, a cold drink and a home win!
Legends of the Game Baseball Museum and Children’s Learning Center
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Located .1 mile from the hotel
Located at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, the museum and learning center gives you the chance to experience the game of baseball—catch a Nolan Ryan fastball or take your photograph with Babe Ruth’s "King of Swat" trophy. A must-see for fans of America’s game.
Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau
Visit the official site of Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau, www.arlington.org, for more information on these and many more attractions including:
- Alley Cats Bowling Alley
- Arlington Museum of Art
- Chelsea’s Tea Room and Boutique
- Frontier Gallery
- Knapp Heritage Park
- The Planetarium at UT Arlington
- Putt Putt Entertainment
- Randol Mill Family Aquatic Center
- River Legacy Living Science Center
