The city of Grapevine, named for the wild mustang grapes that grow here, is located in Tarrant County, Texas, in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area. Visitors to Grapevine can experience many festivals and events hosted by the city year-round including the Grapevine Lake GrapeFest in September, Main Street Days in May and the Butterfly Flutterby in October. It is also a place where you'll find endless things to do and see such as shopping, recreational activities and attractions.
A trip to Grapevine, Texas, wouldn't be the same without a stop at Lake Grapevine. This attraction is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy a long list of activities. At this 8,000-acre lake, you can spend the day boating, water-skiing, wind surfing and fishing. The lake also offers camping, miles of wilderness trails for hiking and biking and picnic facilities. Spend a day at Lake Grapevine and experience all that the 146 miles of shoreline has to offer.
Grapevine Lake
White Chalk Road
Grapevine, Texas
Built in 1901 and housed in the restored Cotton Belt Depot, visitors to the Grapevine Historical Museum can view many interesting local and pioneer history exhibits and learn about the city of Grapevine. The purpose of the museum is to collect, preserve and interpret objects, structures and documents that are relevant to the Grapevine Area. The Grapevine Historical Museum is open to visitors daily.
Grapevine Historical Museum
Cotton Belt Depot
705 S. Main St.
Grapevine, TX 76051
817-410-8136
The Grapevine Vintage Railroad, which is serviced by two vintage locomotives, travels along the historic Cotton Belt Route. Take a one-and-a-half hour ride in an authentic 1920s and 1930s Victorian-style train from Grapevine to Fort Worth Stockyards, where you'll find shopping, dining and meeting facilities. The Grapevine Vintage Railroad also accommodates groups, field trips, parties and charters. Throughout the year, special events such as the Halloween Scream Train and North Pole Express are held. Tickets may be purchased at the Grapevine Depot ticket office.
Cotton Belt Depot
705 S. Main St.
Grapevine, TX 76051
817-410-8136
Stockyard Station
140 E. Exchange Ave.
Fort Worth,TX 76106
