Overview
Grapevine is in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex in the state of Texas. It is known as the Christmas Capital of Texas.
2 sights · 8 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 3 places to stay
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Best things about Grapevine
Nash Farm
A historic farm recreating 19th century life.
Botanical Gardens
Local botanical garden.
Legoland Discovery Center Dallas Fort Worth
Great Wolf Lodge Grapevine’s Water Park
Cowboys Golf Club
Owned and operated by the Dallas Cowboys, this is a very high-end course that offers all the amenities and a spectacular golf course. Fees range from $75 to $160.
Grapevine Wine Tours
Daily lunch and dinner tours of Grapevine's outstanding wineries. Transportation, tastings at 3 of the 7 wineries, and lunch or dinner included.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 96°F; winter lows dip to about 35°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Oct and May. (climate data from nearby Fort Worth)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- DFW Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas-Fort Worth — 3 mi away (major hub). Directions
- DAL Dallas Love Field, Dallas — 15 mi away (major hub). Directions
Just north of Dallas/Fort Worth Airport - therefore easy access by air. Most larger hotels have their own shuttles to/from the airport.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Legoland Discovery Center Dallas Fort Worth, Sea Life Grapevine Aquarium, Cowboys Golf Club
- Lunch Meat U Anywhere
- Afternoon Great Wolf Lodge Grapevine’s Water Park, Lake Grapevine
- Dinner Bob's Steak and Chop House
- Evening RE:defined Coffee House
Day 2
- Morning Nash Farm, Botanical Gardens
- Afternoon Historic Main Street, Grapevine Wine Tours
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Photos
Map
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Get in
By plane
Just north of Dallas/Fort Worth Airport - therefore easy access by air. Most larger hotels have their own shuttles to/from the airport.
By car
Grapevine is more or less equidistant from both downtown Dallas and Fort Worth. SH 121, 114, 360 and IH 635 all converge in Grapevine (the "funnel").
By train
There are frequent TEXRail trains between Fort Worth and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, operated by Trinity Metro. For a more touristic experience, the Grapevine Vintage Railroad runs historic trains between Grapevine and nearby destinations.
Go Grapevine-Main Street station
Get around
The Gaylord Texan has two nifty shuttles. One loop runs from Gaylord to the Grapevine Mills shopping areas, the other loop runs from Gaylord to the historic part of Main St.
See
Do
Do Lake Grapevine
Fishing, swimming and water skiing. Fish the points (such as in Oak Grove Park, look for birds) for sand bass. If the birds are working, the fun is on! Cast your slab and reel 'em in.
Do Sea Life Grapevine Aquarium
Are you a shark lover, seahorse fanatic or a clownfish groupie? Perhaps it's the graceful Jellyfish or our newest family member- the Green Sea Turtle that you love the most. Maybe you simply can't decide! Here at Sea Life Grapevine Aquarium you can make up your mind and see them all - from the curious and the rescued to the rare and the enigmatic. And you'll be able to get closer to them than ever before.
Buy
Eat
Drink
See the entry for wineries above.
Sleep
Stay AmeriSuites Dallas/DFW Airport North
Go next
Either Dallas or Fort Worth. Camping in a number of state parks within a two-hour drive.
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