get to know grapevine, texas
When it comes to things to see and do in Grapevine, the list is Texas-sized. There's shopping, dining, wineries, museums, nightlife, sports, spas and outdoor adventures. You can plan an entire trip that's educational with historic sights and seeing live artisans. Or, you can treat yourself to a foodie tour and hit all the winery tasting rooms and amazing restaurants in town. Explore the heart of Grapevine, the beautifully preserved Historic Main Street, which is lined with more than 80-locally owned restaurants, boutiques, jewelry stores, winery tasting rooms and art galleries. Take a ride on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad, shop until you drop at Grapevine Mills mall or learn more about the history of Grapevine at Nash Farm. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore one of the city's many hiking trails, picnic in a neighborhood park, take in some water fun or ride a Segway at Lake Grapevine and shop at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, a 200,000-square-foot mega-store dedicated to the great outdoors.
Grapevine boasts more than 200 restaurants, 7 winery tasting rooms, more than 20 hotels and a calendar full of exciting festivals and events. Whether you're traveling here for a girlfriend getaway, a family vacation, a business trip or a weekend escape, you'll find there's something for everyone.
On the shopping front, you can start with Grapevine Mills Mall, the largest value retail and entertainment mall in the Southwest. Destination shoppers can walk through more than 200 stores, including corporate chains such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, JC Penney, and Ann Taylor. The massive facility also includes an AMC movie theatre. And, just across the street, outdoorsmen (and women) can find a 200,000 square foot Bass Pro Shops Sports World. The new LEGOLAND Discovery Centre and Sea Life Aquarium are now open at the mall as well!
Those looking for an area unique to Grapevine need look no further than Historic Main Street. This signature district offers a vibrant, distinct experience to residents and visitors alike. Boutiques. Tea rooms. Wineries. Antique stores. Cafes. Even a farmers market. Main Street also provides live entertainment, most notably the Grapevine Opry at the restored Palace Theatre.
The Historic District also offers the chance to visit the 19th century Grapevine Vintage Railroad. Visitors can make round trips from Grapevine’s Cotton Belt Depot all the way to Fort Worth’s Historic Stockyards Station, an experience truly unique to Grapevine.
True to its name, Grapevine also boasts the opportunity to craft and bottle your own wine. With nine wineries in town, visitors can relax and enjoy unique blends in vintage atmospheres.