The Grapevine Heritage Society reconstructed the old blacksmith shop with the help of volunteer labour and fundraising and the building was dedicated in 1995 by the Mayor.
The old tin shop is on the... more
Aside from offering a multitude of wines to be tasted, Grapefest offers other family-friendly activities during this weekend in September.
Row after row of vendors offering handmade jewelry, artwork,... more
Aside from the lovely shaded courtyard offering comfy table seating and bubbling Spanish tiled fountain, live music can be appreciated every Thursday from 4:00-7:00 pm. and Texas wines sampled. We... more
The last time I was in Grapevine, I only had a couple hours before a flight out of DFW but I did not have anything in particular to do so I just walked down one side of Main Street for about an hour... more
MAIN EVENT keeps kids wanting to come for more to this entertainment venue in Grapevine. We just discovered this game place recently when we took our 11 year old grandson there to play the games. We... more
The Homestead Winery is located in an 1890's Victorian on a quiet, shady street off Main in the midst of small, private homes. Although its main operation is in the Red River Valley of North Texas,... more
Gameworks has enough video games to keep any kid busy for hours--just take lots of money! We hosted three of our grandkids for the Christmas holiday, two remained for ten days after their parents flew... more
This wonderful building is a reconstruction of what was originally the Wallis Hotel back in 1891. A local business man, John Walls built the original building. Its main guests were travelling salesmen... more
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Together with the Palace Theatre, these two theatres combine to create the Palace Arts Center. The Lancaster Theatre actually started out as the Buckner Cash Grocery... more
You'll discover Lake Grapevine if you follow signs indicating 'marinas' along the Northwest Highway, running past the town of Grapevine.
Grapevine lake has 146 miles of shoreline, comprises 6,892... more
In the Fall, The Botanical Garden offers free Saturday concerts to the public. After a hot Texas summer, the weather is perfect for enjoying music under the star-studded sky.
We made it to the last... more
Update: We were treated to a rousing evening of rockin' country gospel music recently at the Palace Theatre--hand clappin' and foot stompin' entertainment, to be sure! To find out more, see the... more
Built in 1901, it served as the Grapevine railroad station until January 31, 1972, When it was abandoned by the railroad. It was about to be demolished when members of the Grapevine Garden Club... more
The new City Hall sits in the middle of Main Street opposite Liberty Park and next to the Old Palace Theatre and the Lancaster Theatre. The ‘Nightwatchman’ stands on top of the dome on City Hall as if... more
The old Palace Theatre was built in 1940. It was later bought by Mrs R.L Slaughter (and oil baroness who was affectionately known as ‘Aunt Susie”) who renovated the old theatre for the Grapevine Opry.... more
Take a ride on The Grapevine Vintage Railroad to the Stockyards in Fort Worth, Texas. The trip takes 90 minutes and includes refreshments. A two hour layover... more
The small community of Grapevine, Texas celebrates Main Street Days each year in May. Artisans, food vendors, all types of entertainers and festival goers make... more
Do you enjoy trains? Some trains take you nowhere but can be a lot of fun. Others take you somewhere but can get pretty dull. The Grapevine Vintage Railroad can... more
My husband and I love Historic House Tours! We first became interested in this type of event while living near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Certain old... more
There are a number of wineries clustered around Grapevine, Texas that are worth visiting. One of these is Cross Timbers Winery, located in one of Grapevine's... more
This pre-civil war log cabin was moved from its original location to Grapevine's Liberty Park and reconstructed during the United States Bicentennial. It's the... more
There are worse places to be detained for petty criminal activity, but the Grapevine Calaboose looks pretty spartan! This was the town's first jail authorized... more
The Nightwatchman sits high up above Main Street on City Hall. The sculpture honours the men who patrolled and protected the town from the early 1900s through... more
The Public Art Walk consists of various statues and sculptures that are scattered along several blocks of the downtown area. These characters represent just... more
Grapevine has a number of good wineries to visit and do some sample tasting. Some of them include Delaney, La Bodega, La Buena Vida, Crosstimbers and Homestead.... more
Grapevine Texas is one of Tarrant County's oldest settlements which originated in 1844 and has been recognised by the National Register of Historic Places. The earliest settler arrived in 1845 and...
Fall 2009 Update: Mac's American Grill was a stand-out for their Sunday Brunch fruit and pastry bar. See my new restaurant tip.
While in the Dallas area finishing up details regarding our move to...
Be careful in answering if anyone asks whether you have been to Grapevine, Texas. If you have flown into, out of, or just through the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport, you have been to Grapevine. On the...
Hmmmmm the things that drew me to Grapevine were house/pet-sitting for two of my college professors and....
Grapevine-Mills Mall and their GIGANTIC movie theatre.
I lived in Grapevine for the past 2 years and only recently moved away, to live with my parents for a couple of months to save money for my RTW trip. I miss the city and my apartment, but it's just as...
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