Grapevine Hotels

Grapevine, Texas

Right in the heart of Texas wine country, the city of Grapevine is brimming with aged character, just like a good bottle of vino. Located close to Fort Worth and Dallas, this city is home to numerous wineries and is an ideal destination for foodies and culture vultures.

Activities

Wine tasting is a popular pastime here in Grapevine and there is no shortage of wineries to choose from. Capturing an old-worldly ambience, the Delaney Vineyards and Winery, located along the aptly named Champagne Boulevard, is a great spot to visit. Charming chateaus amid the lush grapevines makes for a picturesque scene. This is the largest vineyard in North Texas. For a truly unique experience, catch a wine train on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad.

Lake Grapevine and the surrounding parkland is the perfect setting for activities such as kayaking, sailing, stand-up paddle boarding, biking and hiking. Situated on the shores is the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center featuring gorgeous gardens inside a magnificent glass atrium. A fun skating experience can be had at the Polar Ice House, while the historic Austin Ranch, dating back to the 1800s, is the place to go for an authentic horseback riding journey.

Cultural Sights

A historic landmark on Ball Street near the downtown area is Nash Farm – a 19th Century house featuring exhibits and activities that demonstrate what life was like on the Grapevine Prairie. Fun-filled family events take place here throughout the year. To further delve into this city’s interesting history, another three historic buildings housing interactive exhibits and events are open to the public under the Settlement to City Museums. This includes the 1900 Donald Schoolhouse, 1888 Keeling House Museum and 1910 Grapevine Cotton Ginner’s Museum.

Walking along Main Street reveals an abundance of nostalgic architecture housing an array of traditional and ultra-modern shops, restaurants and entertainment. Keep an eye out for bronze statues and the stunning 1940s Palace Arts Center. This Art Deco gem is a popular hub of entertainment where movies, live performances and an art gallery can be enjoyed. Grapevine has a very vibrant art scene, and a great way to appreciate the creative side of this city is to follow the public art trail between the Cotton Belt Depot and Northwest Highway to see a variety of sculptures depicting relevant themes and figures. 

Dining and Shopping

Besides the numerous shops, restaurants and cafés located in the downtown district, a large variety of retail outlets and dining options are available at the Grapevine Mills mega mall. Located just across from here is the Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, which is the largest outdoor sports equipment store in the southwest. Charming independent businesses, antique shops and a farmers market are mixed in with upscale contemporary restaurants and boutiques, making this Texan city a paradise for shoppers and aficionados of food and wine.

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