Full of historic charm and activities for all age groups, Grapevine, Texas delivers family friendly activities along with plenty of wine, shopping, galleries, museums, theaters, and more. It is centrally located about 30 minutes from both Fort Worth and Dallas by car, making it a great stop for a weekend trip or the centerpiece of an entire vacation.
The Sea Life Aquarium, the LEGOLAND Discovery Center, and the Peppa Pig World of Play are great places for kids and adults to go. Take a tour of the area's history at Millican Blacksmith Shop or the Grapevine Historical Museum after learning about Texas wines. You can take a ride on the historic Grapevine Vintage Railroad to see the Fort Worth Stockyards.
It's a must-see in North Texas.
The Christmas Capital of Texas is known for its festive wine tastings, Christmas light shows, theater performances, train rides, and more.
There is a sense of charm to the historic buildings in the downtown area. Many of the town's historic structures are built from locally made bricks. Most of the commercial buildings were built in this time of growth for the city.
Downtown is full of restaurants, shops, cafes, galleries, live entertainment venues, antiques, and lots of places for an afternoon glass of wine or a cocktail. Spice and Tea Exchange has gourmet spices and seasonings, as well as teas, sea salts, and sugars. You can find retro candy, fun gifts and vintage signs at the Rocket Fizz Soda Pop and Candy shop. The Magic Pen has custom stationery and cards for every occasion.
Main Street Fest takes place in May and the largest wine festival in the Southwest takes place in September.
The fifth largest wine producing state in the US, Texas, is celebrated with award-winning wine tasting rooms and an urban wine trail. The city is named after wild mustang grapes that were grown on the Prairie.
Wine tours and train rides are included in the wine scene of the area. The Night Watchman Ghost Tour, where guests sip a glass of wine while learning about the history of the area, is located on Main Street.
Wine flights, tastings, and wine ice cream are available at the winery. Bull Lion Winery started its wine journey in 2010 and showcases only Texas grown grapes. There are more than 50 wines at the winery. More than 200 acres of wine grapes are grown in the Texas High Plains.
After learning about his family's tradition of making wine in the basement of his home, Bob was able to earn many wine awards. One of the oldest structures in town, the Dorris/Brock home, is where Cross Timbers Winery is located.
The Millican Blacksmith Shop is located in the Cotton Belt Railroad District across from the Cotton Belt train depot. The shop has sculptures and metal works.
Visitors can check out historic artifacts related to 19th-century life at the museum. The Torian Cabin is a place where guests can walk through the two cabin rooms and see the furniture and decor that was used in the 19th century.
The 19th century farm life of the pioneers is preserved at Nash Farm. Turkeys, chickens, Gulf Coast sheep, and heirlooms are being raised in the original 1869 farmhouse. There are self-guided tours at the farm.
Visitors can experience some train magic with the Grapevine Vintage Railroad, which dates back to the 19th century. You can take a ride on an authentic 1920s Victorian train coach. Wine trains, jazz trains, and Christmas trains are some of the themed train excursions.
The restored coaches are used for rides. The Cotton Belt Route is one of the most popular routes. Railroad detectives want to know who robbed the railroad. It's a great way to take a break from modernity.
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