Along the Grapevine

America As You Like It • 3 January 2024
Grapevine, Texas is a destination like no other. Located near DFW International Airport and known as the Christmas capital of Texas, experience 1400 events over 40 days during the Christmas season. Walk through Historic Downtown Grapevine that is perfectly nostalgic yet authentic or have a tipple of wine and explore the area with the Urban Wine Trail. 

Urban Wine Trail 

Plan the perfect wine-themed holiday in Grapevine, the headquarters of Texas wine. Grapevine is home to a brilliant and extending urban wine trail that offers daily wine tastings and extraordinary events throughout the year. It is also a leader in the Texas wine industry with award-winning festivals celebrating wineries and winemakers for more than thirty-five years, you will find a variety of tastes for everyone. Visit wineries such as Bingham Family Vineyards, known for bold reds and refreshing whites and Landon Winery boasts spectacular wines. Looking for something a bit different? Try the Cross Timbers Winery inside a historic farmhouse, Cross Timbers will hit your palate with a selection of velvety smooth varietals. Messina Hof Winery is one of the most awarded wineries in Texas and is located inside a replica of the first Grapevine hotel on Main Street to see a glimpse into the past. 

Culinary delights

Grapevine offers you a mix of world-class cuisine and family-friendly affordability that makes for an amazing dining experience. More than two hundred restaurants in Grapevine are sure to satisfy every appetite and budget. Not only will you enjoy blazing Lone Star staples such as steak, barbeque, and cowboy cooking. Take a gastronomy tour to Grapevine restaurants preparing Italian, French, Mexican, Southwestern, and Pacific Rim cuisine. For a great breakfast to start off the day go to Old West Café. Have a longing for seafood, see Big Fish Seafood Grill and Bar, with the freshest fish In Grapevine. A hidden gem for the barbecue’s lovers among you, Bartley’s BBQ has you covered with a meal for every appetite. Dining in Grapevine also offers nightly entertainment. So come with a Texas-sized appetite and look forward to a night of hot food and even hotter music.

Art exhibits 

Explore the transformative power of creative energy at Meow Wolf’s The Real Unreal. Displaying an inspiring tale of chosen family, community. Meow Wolf Grapevine expands into a new era of art and storytelling. Stay for the weekend, encounter the galleries, and fine art working studios that lie at the heart of Grapevine’s art culture. Public art is everywhere on Main Street. Make sure you start at Grapevine Visitor Center, featuring more than 34 public art installations, galleries, and studios, most within walking distance. Try the art of glass blowing near the Grapevine Historical Museum at Vetro Glassblowing Studio and Fine Art Gallery, where you will find a wide variety of professionally crafted glass art. It also has a full-working studio where you can enjoy live glassblowing demonstrations and even try creating your own glass art which can be booked in advance. 

Outdoor activities 

Grapevine has plenty to offer for outdoor activities. On the northern border of Grapevine, lies Lake Grapevine. With a range of choice, you can go paddle boarding, swimming, fishing or rent a boat. These are perfect for when you need to cool off from the hot Texas sun. If you prefer land-based activities, try hiking on the north shore trail with camping by the lake and wake up to the sunrise. See Grapevine from a unique perspective with a lake cruise. The perfect way to relax and put your feet up as you watch the sun fade into the horizon. With multiple operators you will have a choice of many types of charters as well that you can book when you are at the lake. 

Vintage Grapevine 

Climb aboard the Grapevine Vintage Railroad and you will immediately be taken back in time inside authentic 1920s coaches while enjoying modern amenities. Beginning in Downtown at the Cotton Belt Depot, the 1888 Cotton Belt Railroad Depot is one of areas most important buildings. It was operated by the St. Louis Southwestern Railway, also known as the Cotton Belt Route, until 1972 when the station was closed. Go along the rails through six different cities before ending in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards. Once there, explore the Stockyards before re-boarding the train before returning to Grapevine. But, beware, some greedy outlaws have their sights set on Grapevine Railroad. You may be asked to assist Deputy Maverick while on board the train during the Great Grapevine Train Heist! Take a stroll through historic downtown with public art, boutique shopping and restaurants The Historic Main Street District has it all. Anchored by Main Street, this walkable, preserved historic area is home to winery tasting rooms, the Grapevine Vintage Railroad, the Palace Arts Center, the Grapevine Glockenspiel Clock Tower, boutique shops, live entertainment venues, restaurants, and art galleries. 

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