Just a 10-minute drive from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport – with downtown Dallas and Forth Worth both under 30 minutes’ drive away – Grapevine is a small but characterful city known for its walkability and genuine warm Texan hospitality.
When it comes to the range of things to do, Grapevine packs a mighty punch for its size: on offer is a historic town centre, bistros and cafes, family-focused attractions, great shopping, the tasting rooms of local wineries – and there’s cowboy culture on the doorstep at the Historic Stockyards.
Getting around is easy thanks to the complimentary shuttle service that operates across three routes, providing connections from Grapevine Main Station to local hotels and attractions.
Historic District
Grapevine’s Historic Main Street District is home to more than 80 boutique stores, bistros, cafés, art galleries, working art studios – including the Vetro Glassblowing Studio – the International Porcelain Artists Museum and winery tasting rooms.
The self-guided Historic Downtown Walking Tour highlights buildings such as the Glockenspiel Clock Tower and the Grapevine Calaboose, a concrete jail cell that held outlaws from 1909-1957.
Grapevine Urban Wine Trail
Texas has a long history of wine production with its wines drawing comparisons to Spanish and Italian varietals – and Grapevine is appropriately named for the abundance of grapes that originally grew there.
Follow Grapevine’s Urban Wine Trail, a collection of wineries, and sample full-bodied reds and crisp whites at winery tasting rooms along Main Street. Grapevine Wine Tours offer guided daily wine-tasting tours that include lunch or dinner.
Family time
And there’s much to do for families thanks to the Peppa Pig World of Play, SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium and LEGOLAND Discovery Center – which also hosts adult nights. All three are at the vast Grapevine Mills shopping destination which has outlet stores and Meow Wolf’s The Real Unreal, an immersive experience straddling entertainment and art.
Dates for the diary
Festivals are a great way to meet locals. As the Christmas Capital of Texas® the city comes alive during the festive season with 1,400 in a 40-day period.
Craft brewing is central to Main Street Fest (May 16-18, 2025) while wine production is showcased during GrapeFest® (September 12-15, 2024). Nearby, AT&T Stadium in Arlington is the Dallas Cowboys’ home and will host nine games during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, making Grapevine an ideal base for sports fans.
