Location: Grapevine
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Historic Grapevine is the premier destination in North Texas. Located in the heart of the Dallas/Fort Worth area and home to DFW International Airport, Grapevine offers extraordinary hotels, a variety of stores for great shopping, an abundance of restaurants, attractions for everyone in the family and a one-of-a-kind urban wine trail. Hop aboard the Grapevine Vintage Railroad or unwind at one of Grapevine’s winery-tasting rooms. Enrich yourself with a unique cultural experience found only here.
Restaurants in Grapevine
1. Grapevine Historic Main Street District
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By happytraveler4209 - Arlington, Texas
I take mini vacations often. I’ll take a day, find a nearby old town and “window” shop. Grapevine Texas is one of the places I go. Yesterday, I spent about 6 hours walking the main strip in old, historic Grapevine. It was decked out for St Patrick’s Day. I found a street gender with jerky. The farmers market offered unique kiwi berries and local honey. I bought a wonderful spiced tea soap and lotion at Grace. An outfit for Bass Hall was found in a boutique. I was disappointed that the store that had metal yard work was closed. I had a wonderful time here, enjoyed the rain, the people, the shops and the experience. I’ll be back.
2. SEA LIFE Grapevine
Overall Ratings
4 based on 852 reviews
Are you a Shark lover, Seahorse fanatic or a Clown-fish 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! 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. SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium offers an interactive, hands-on visit for all ages. A day out at SEA LIFE will leave you with fantastic memories and feeling empowered to make a difference to the underwater world. Take the “Behind the Scenes Tour” to discover the top of the ocean tank and get a closer look at the animals who call it home. You'll see first-hand how the SEA LIFE Aquarist Team prepares food for over 5,000 animals each day!
Reviewed By mnySpnt - Altus, Oklahoma
Staff was very friendly and helped squeeze us in right at closing time on a Sunday afternoon. Interactive stamp machine kept the kids intrigued and looking forward to the next room or sea life. Tunnel with glass ceiling & floor was awesome; the kids could not get enough and a bathroom was conveniently placed in the middle of the tour! The educational video at the end was a welcomed break for the parents and very enlightening for the kids. It was also very cool that they had a station at the very end that was interactive and allowed you to give your opinion on what wildlife the company should work with next. Would gladly spend a couple more hours here again on our next vacation. well Done Sea Life!
3. Founder's Plaza Observation Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By globaltrekster - Virginia Beach, Virginia
My aunt and uncle, who are locals, took us to this place. You can see the planes take off from Dallas Fort Worth International here. There is a small park with a small free parking lot. Kids of any age would love this, especially considering you cannot get this close to most airports.
There are no restrooms or food for purchase. It is wheelchair and stroller friendly.
4. Grapevine Botanical Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By Debbie H
Once a lonely little park, this is now a magical place with many hidden surprises. Lovely pathways lines with trees, flowers and plants, bubbling water, koi fish, bridges, a green house, a composting learning center, and an oak tree older than the United States. All under shady trees, dappled sun and lots of room to roam. Many a photo has been taken here -- graduations, engagements, family portraits. You can rent the Bessie Mitchell House attached to the park for events and meetings. A great playground and picnic area is next to the gardens, which are beautiful year-round.
5. Grapevine Mills
Overall Ratings
4 based on 672 reviews
Windsor, Crocs and Magic Maze's Emporium are Now Open in Neighborhood 4! Michael Kors Now Open in Neighborhood 2! Grapevine Mills is a wonderful climate controlled indoor mall featuring 185 stores of shopping, entertainment, and restaurants. Among the 185 stores at Grapevine Mills features Last Call by Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, H&M, Forever 21, NIKEFactoryStore, Coach Factory, Ann Taylor Factory Store, Under Armour, Disney Outlet, and J Crew and much more! Also at Grapevine Mills, we have fun for the entire family at the AMC Grapevine Mills 30 with Dine-In Theatres, LEGOLAND Discovery Center, SEA LIFE Aquarium and Rainforest Cafe! Grapevine Mills is conveniently located off HWY 121 and Grapevine Mills Parkway, just two miles north of DFW International Airport. So from the entire team at Grapevine Mills, we hope that will visit us soon!
Reviewed By NeverUnpacked - Westfield, Indiana
Wanted to check out a product at one of the stores and headed over against my better judgement. Didn't realize it was this big until I got there. Plenty of store selection and there is a good court available. Be prepared for a crowd and be ready to walk if need be. It suits the purpose just fine, but I can be quite a curmudgeon about these places.
6. Great Wolf Lodge Waterpark
Overall Ratings
4 based on 462 reviews
Reviewed By donim1974 - Arlington, Texas
We've been to Great Wolf Lodge several times for staycations. Typically we have a good time with no issues. The last time we went, we had several billing mistakes, and they kept taking money , and every time they were supposed to fix it, they didn't. They didn't notate the account for the supervisors, and we had to go over the issues multiple times; each time they just pointed a finger at someone else, or did not make notes like they told us they were. It was so frustrating that we left early, because we had enough going back and forth. This was likely an anomaly, but we haven't been back since.
Since I don't believe this to be a regular issue, and don't want to deter others from experiencing the facility, I would also like to point out that we have a good time with the facilities.
The indoor park is quite fun, and the staff in general is very helpful and fun. There are things to eat there, but if you decide to go out, there are plenty of places to eat and the mall is close as well.
If you want to do the quest game with your kids...just be prepared for a lot of walking and alot of up and down flights of the building. The kids enjoy it, but not something you want to do in one day. Spread it out after the pool closes or before you go back to the pool in the morning. :)
Again, we did have one major issue with them, but we have had a lot of fun at Great Wolf Lodge as well. The lodge feel is really a nice little get away.
7. Grapevine Lake
Overall Ratings
4 based on 145 reviews
Reviewed By Rudy-R283 - Euless, Texas
Saw this place for years and wondering what kind of trails or walking trails does it offers. I was pleasantly surprised by the various types of terrain it offers. It's best to visit when there's too many people, though. Very popular in the morning! Check it out, you will come back for sure.
8. Umbra Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 101 reviews
Umbra Winery is an urban winery with a tasting room in the heart of historic downtown Grapevine. Come in to try our wine flights until 4pm daily or enjoy a glass of your favorite with some of our delicious small plates. We offer a range of Umbra produced wines as well as an offering of Old World imports. We also offer our space for private events, seated wine and food pairings and corporate gatherings. Happy hour is from 4-7pm Mon-Th and we offer specials on Wed night (half priced bottles), Thursday (Ladies Night) and Friday and Saturday our "reverse happy hour" from 10pm-12am. Come escape and relax in our beautifully appointed tasting room and enjoy the excellent service our staff is known for!
Reviewed By CherylHoffman - Irving, Texas
I have been here several times and am never disappointed. A group of us descended upon Umbra for a wine before dinner. They where very accommodating by bringing over stools and tables so we could all be together. It was also quitter so we could...MoreThank you Cheryl! We are so glad you enjoy visiting us. Our staff is just wonderful at making sure our guests feel welcome so I'm glad they did not disappoint. John Wilson, Owner
9. Vetro Glassblowing Studio and Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Glass artist David Gappa founded Vetro in 1999. During that time, Gappa cultivated a team of glass artists who perform their art of glassblowing in Vetro’s state-of-the-art working studio. The studio and attached fine art glass gallery are located in the historic district of Grapevine, Texas. In addition to creating fine art glass, Vetro artists enjoy educating the public about this ancient art form through live demonstrations and hands-on events. Simultaneously, Vetro’s friendly and inviting gallery staff create a relaxed and comfortable gallery atmosphere in which to browse and shop.
Reviewed By CraftBeers - Plano, Texas
Don't leave Main Street without a visit to Vetro. It's easy to miss, since it's not on Main Street. It's hidden on the sorth end behind a plain green building across from the train depot. The Vetro sign does not give any hints what the place holds.
Vetro is a blown glass studio with an active state-of-the-art equipment and professional glass artists. The front half is a studio that displays their glass and art that is for sell. It's cool in its own right. The real magic is through the gallery doors. Three small rows of stadium seating have been set up to watch the magic of glass blowing. What a beautiful art to watch.
As this is an active glass shop, they work during business hours. They probably are not there on weekends and nights unless they are leading a class. I really loved watching glass bulbs being made for a sculpture in a building being built in Dallas.
10. Messina Hof Grapevine
Overall Ratings
4 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By Jamie J - Dallas, Texas, United States
My husband, my Dad, and I come here at least twice a week. On Sundays we always see Josiah. He's always very friendly, personable and accommodating. The building has a great story behind it, and Josiah is very knowledgeable and willing to explain it all. Patty is usually there on Tuesdays and is so much fun to chat with. Everyone is always so friendly and the wine is great. There is something for everyone. Sweet wines, dry wines, wine slushies, ports, cheese plates, and truffles. The tastings are $10 and you get to keep the glass. There are a couple rooms down stairs with leather chairs, and a small patio upstairs. The wine club is such an amazing deal with discounts and special events. It only requires a quarterly commitment to order wine. Very reasonable. This is our new favorite place. We feel like part of a family.
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