Arlington, Texas

Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)

13 miles/25 minutes to Globe Life Park

WHERE TO STAY?

Unlimited budget Hotels Near Globe Life Park. All the following lodging is within 1.5 miles of the ballpark.

Hilton Garden Inn Dallas-Arlington

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Arlington Six Flags

Moderate budget  

Wingate by Wyndham  Arlington (ask about the Texas Sports Package)

Candlewood Suites  Arlington

Sheraton  Arlington Hotel

Courtyard by Marriott  Arlington Ballpark

Hyatt Place Arlington

Chaser budget traveler The following lodging is within one mile of Globe Life Park

Sleep Inn Main Gate Six Flags

Howard Johnson Express Arlington

La Quinta Inn & Suites Dallas Arlington 6 Flags Drive

Ballpark Chasers Tip: all hotels listed above are part of the Arlington Trolley line. Check with the front desk staff on how to catch a complimentary trolley to the Rangers game.

WHERE TO PARK?

If you stay at a hotel other than those suggested above and are forced to drive to the park, the Texas Rangers offer general cash parking on the North and East sides of the ballpark for $20.  Valet parking runs $45 and if you drive a Lexus to the ballpark, valet parking is free! 

Parking Panda offers gameday parking reservations for Globe Life Park.  To find the best deal - compare on your smartphone and reserve Rangers parking today. 

WHERE TO EAT?

Bobby V’s Sports Gallery Café is our top pick for local restaurants in the Arlington city limits. Although it is roughly a 20 minute drive from Globe Life Park, Bobby Valentine’s sports bar is covered with sports memorabilia and televisions and is definitely worth the trip.
Formally Arlington Steak House, Jambo's BBQ is the new locally owned restaurant in Arlington, Texas. Just five miles from the ballpark, this barbecue is famous becoming famous around town. Keep in mind they are closed on Sunday's and Monday's and will shut down early if they sell out. 

For the best burgers in town (or maybe the country), check out Twisted Root Burger Company. 

For some classic country cooking, head over to Babe's Chicken Dinner House. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu; however, our favorite meal is the Fried Chicken with mashed potatoes and buttermilk biscuits. But a trip to Babe's isn't complete until you have a slice of their "scratch made" pies. 

If you haven't experienced a Fuzzy's Taco Shop, now is your chance. It's close to the ballpark, has great prices and can be a quick bite before the game. Stop by to see why their tacos are so addicting.  

Ballpark Chasers Favorite Bar- Humperdink's Restaurant & Brewpub

Inside Globe Life Park, the Center Field Sports Park is home to the "Captain Morgan Club". Located behind left-field, this sports bar provides a great view of the entire field and is a great option for a a pre-game meal and to mingle with the local Ranger fans. As far as the concession stands, the Rangers offer a number of delicious options for all appetites. Ballpark Chasers favorites include the The Wicked Pig sandwich and the Chicken & Donut Skewer. The Wicked Pig is a pulled pork sandwich covered in Danish bacon, sausage, prosciutto, ham, coleslaw and pork rinds with BBQ sauce. The Chicken & Donut Skewer is a 12-inch skewer with donut holes and fried chicken, drizzled with spicy buffalo honey sauce.

Just Bacon portable concession stand is a bacon lovers dream offering: BLT on a Bun, Bacon Quesadilla, Bacon Mac & Cheese and Bacon Beer (Rogue Voodoo Doughnut Bacon Maple Ale). 

Another concession stand to visit is State Fare. Fried Twinkies, Fried Sm'Oreo with Crème Filled Cookies, Fried Chicken Breast on a Stick, Chicken-fried Corn on the Cob, Fried Pickle Chips, and Brisket Mac & Cheese Balls are just some of the food being served at State Fare this season. 

For dessert, go with a Belgian Waffle Sundae, located at the Ice Cream Stand at section 23. These freshly made Belgian waffles are topped with your choice of two scoops of Blue Bell ice cream and traditional sundae toppings. 

Ballpark Chasers Gut Buster: If you are feeling really brave, ask for "The Fowl Pole". A 2-lb chicken strip hand-battered and fried to crispy perfection. Served on a bed of waffle fries with honey mustard and ranch dressing. Located in the Budweiser Bowtie Plaza Flew the coop stand at section 50.

New food at Globe Life Park in 2019 

Fried PB&J – this isn't your mom's peanut butter and jelly sandwich! Two crustless peanut butter and jelly sandwiches deep fried until crispy on the outside and perfectly runny on the inside. Available at the State Fare Stand at section 41.

Street Tacos  – Three street tacos served on corn tortillas with your choice of Al Pastor, chicken or brisket. Served with cilantro, feta cheese, diced onions and a lime wedge. Available at the Casa De Fuego Section 25.

Bacon Wrapped Wings – Everything is better when you add bacon. Chicken wings hand wrapped in bacon and deep-fried until crisp. Served with fries. Available at the Fry Depot at Section 9.

Commemorative Soda Stein – A collectible cup to commemorate the final season in Globe Life Park. Refillable for $1 for the entire 2019 season. Available most concessions locations (while supplies last).

WHERE TO BUY TICKETS?

The Rangers finished 12th in Major League baseball attendance during their 2017 season, with few sellouts. For the best deals on tickets, we recommend purchasing  through Ticketmonster.com. The Rangers offer tons of promotions throughout the season. Check out this list for everything available during the 2019 season. 

Ballpark Chasers Alert: selling tickets outside of Globe Life Park is illegal and undercover police officers are there to make sure of it. Therefore, don’t count on easily finding scalpers as you would for most other Major League ballparks.

WHEN TO GO?

The summer months in Arlington are hotter than hot! Temperatures average in the 90s during June, July and August. If you prefer milder temperatures, Ballpark Chasers suggest planning your trip to Arlington in April or early May.

WHAT ELSE TO SEE?

Say goodbye to the Legends of the Game Baseball Museum and say hello to the Texas Rangers Baseball Hall of Fame. This new feature replaces the old museum and is found at the same right-field location. The exhibit contains plaques, photos and memorabilia from the Rangers Hall of Fame crew along with various artifacts from the franchise's history. The Rangers Baseball HOF is open to fans free of charge during every home game.

Another fun option is right next to Globe Life Park. Six Flags over Texas Amusement Park is a must for those who enjoy roller coasters. Six Flags is home of “The Texas Giant”, which happens to be the tallest wooden roller coaster in the world, measuring 14 stories high with speeds up to 62 mph!  

Would you have guessed that Arlington is home to the International Bowling Hall of Fame? Did you know that bowling is one of the largest participatory sports in the world? Neither did we! The International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame collects, preserves and exhibits the 5,000-year history of bowling through artifacts, rare photos, vintage film clips and fun interactive games.

BALLPARK CHASERS VACATION?

Globe Life Park is part of Ballpark Chasers “Texas Dos” vacation which includes seeing the Astros at Minute Maid Park. We suggest searching for flights to both cities to determine which airfare is the cheapest. Expect a four hour drive (256 miles) between ballparks, with heavy traffic in both directions.

If you are a fan of Minor League Baseball, the state of Texas provides several parks to choose from. The closest ballpark from Arlington is Dr. Pepper Ballpark. The Frisco RoughRiders are the Double-A affiliate of the Rangers and are within an hours drive of Globe Life Park. This is one Minor League ballpark not to miss as they have received a number of awards as being a top-tier stadium. Citibank Ballpark, home of the Midland Rockhounds, Round Rock Express and the San Antonio Missions are other great options to see while in Texas. All ballparks are spread across the state of Texas, so make sure you get a good rental car that has a working air conditioner for your time on the road.