| 10 Things To Do In Arlington When You’re Bored |
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| Written by Kegan Sandoval, The Shorthorn staff | ||||
| Wednesday, 12 August 2009 12:40 PM | ||||
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Here are 10 ideas to keep you out on the town and not stuck at the house during the summer.  Dallas Baptist University psychology freshman David Christopher takes an hour to enjoy his hobby of ice-skating May 13 at Ice at The Parks. Participants from young to old are welcomed to try their hand at the figure sport through skating classes or join through an open-public session. (The Shorthorn: Rasy Ran) 3815 S. Cooper St. Admission: $6 Skate Rental: $3 Escape the summer heat by stepping onto the ice rink at The Parks at Arlington. After working up an appetite, you can grab a bite to eat at the food court upstairs or shop around the mall. Arlington Museum of Art 201 W. Main St. Free admission Take yourself through a bayou experience at the Arlington Museum of Art’s summer exhibit, Caddo Lake, Place of Dreams, by Bruce Tinch. Natural swamp sounds, tanks with live water lilies and tree limbs covered in Spanish moss take the gallery to a new level. The exhibit looks into Tinch’s personal experience and celebrates Lady Bird Johnson’s contributions toward natural conservation. Open July 18 to Sept. 13. Alley Cats 2008 W. Pleasant Ridge Road Laser Tag $7-$9 Put on your fatigues and go to Alley Cats to test your laser tag skills. With a two-story course, the game is twice as fun. Alley Cats also has rock climbing, bowling, arcade games, billiards and a full-service snack bar. Maverick Activities Center Free admission with UTA ID For the physically active, the Maverick Activities Center has everything to satisfy your needs. Activities like a rock climbing wall, indoor basketball, racquetball and volleyball courts, a running track, exercise machines, free weights, pingpong tables and an indoor soccer field offer students a chance to stay in shape while having fun. The MAC also has a computer lab and video game consoles available. F6 Gallery 2800 W. Division St. Free admission Check out the latest artwork at the F6 Gallery during their once-a-month blowout parties. The gallery has featured more than 200 local and traveling artists in its two-year existence. Live disc jockeys provide music, while artists mingle with the crowd in the small venue. Summer shows include the Past, Present, Future show May 30, Extreme June 27, Hotter than Hell on June 25 and Vanity on Aug. 29. Gnismer Farms 3010 S. Bowen Road Strawberries $2.50 per pound Blackberries $4 per pound Beans $2 per pound Finding its home in the middle of a major metropolitan area, Gnismer Farms allows visitors to pick their own fruits and vegetables. The farm grows strawberries, blackberries and two different beans, which customers pick themselves. Fill up the provided basket and your picks are weighed when you are done. Splitsville 401 Curtis Mathes Way Tuesday Bowling: $2 Every Tuesday, Splitsville drops its prices to $2 for bowling. A gourmet restaurant and sushi bar replaces the typical concession stand. Also, find your way to the dance bar in the back to show off your moves after knocking down some pins. Putt-Putt 2004 W. Pleasant Ridge Road With 54 golf holes, batting cages, arcade games and a miniature bowling alley, Putt-Putt brings back all the fun childhood activities. Putt-Putt offers buy-one-get-one free games for UTA students with an ID. However, the offer does not include bowling. Bowling & Billiards University Center Pool: $3 per table/per hour Bowling: $5 per hour/per lane Stop into the University Center for some affordable bowling and billiards, which features a dozen lanes, eight pool tables, two foosball tables and a lounge area with a big screen TV. Up to four guests are allowed per student ID, so bring your friends. The Planetarium 700 Planetarium Place General Admission: $5 Student Admission: $2 Through the month of May, the planetarium hosts the shows Bad Astronomy, Ice Worlds, Secret of the Cardboard Rocket and Rock on Demand. Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, students and friends enjoy a $2 movie. This summer’s movie is Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Check the Web site for times at www.uta.edu/planetarium/. Views: 730 | E-mail
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