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All the United States Texas Arlington

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Arlington

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Arlington, Texas

Updated December 19, 2024

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A trilithon of Caelum Moor in a pond

Arlington, Texas

Caelum Mór

Fears of Satanic worshippers swirl around five Celtic-inspired megaliths.

Arlington, Texas

Top 'o Hill Terrace

A Prohibition-era casino once hidden as a palatial tea room.
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Oswald’s nondescript grave.

Fort Worth, Texas

Lee Harvey Oswald's Grave

Of course the grave of JFK's assassin is surrounded by conspiracy theories.
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Momo Spot

Exceptional Nepalese food can be found in a Texas gas station.
10 miles from Arlington
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Parr Park Rock Trail

In Parr Park, thousands of painted rocks line this walking trail.
11 miles from Arlington
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Chef Point Bar & Restaurant

High-end dining has a home in this former gas station.
12 miles from Arlington

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Fort Worth Water Gardens

A modernist landscape of water and sci-fi concrete.
12 miles from Arlington
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