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Cities to Visit: Grapevine - Entertainment

Entertainment | Recreation | Festivals | Vineyards/Wineries/Tasting Rooms

Entertainment

There's always something going on in Grapevine.

In the mood for a little night time entertainment? You'll want to check out Grapevine's historic Palace Theatre. The Theatre is home to the Grapevine Opry, one of the best country and western reviews this side of Nashville. The Palace Theatre is also home to a number of different performing arts groups. Please call ahead to check on performance times and dates.

For some high energy fun check out Dr Pepper StarCenter, ESPN Skate Park, and GameWorks at Grapevine Mills, or the Main Event, and the Summit Rock Climbing Gym, located at Hwy. 121 and Main Street.

The Grapevine Opry, 300 S. Main St., (817) 481-8733. Some of the best country and western entertainment this side of Nashville. Performances every Saturday at 7:30 p.m., with Gospel show on the 4th Friday of every month.

The Grapevine Vintage Railroad, 1901 Cotton Belt Depot at 705 S. Main (817) 410-3123 or www.gvrr.com. Excursions on this beautifully restored 1896 steam train take you over 21 miles of track, from historic Grapevine to Fort Worth's Stockyards Station. A one-way ride is approximately an hour and fifteen minutes. Call ahead to check on schedule, pricing and charters.

Recreation

Looking for the romance of the winery and vineyard business? Where else would you expect to look but Grapevine, Texas? As the official home to the Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association, seven winery/tasting rooms, and the largest wine festival in the Southwest, Grapevine is quickly becoming recognized as the wine center of Texas.

If you're interested in something a little more physically challenging, explore Lake Grapevine or any of Grapevine's tennis facilities or top ranked golf courses including the Dallas Cowboy's Golf Club, Grapevine Golf Club and Bear Creek Golf Club.

Bear Creek Golf Club
W. Airfield Dr., (972) 615-6800
335 acres of rolling hills, featuring 36 holes with bentgrass greens, both courses are ranked within the top 50 in the U.S. by the Wall Street Journal – one of them in the top 10.

Cowboys Golf Club
1600 Fairway Drive, (817) 481-7277
An 18-hole resort-quality NFL themed public championship golf course, first of its kind, located minutes from downtown Grapevine.

Grapevine Golf Course
3800 Fairway Dr., (817) 481-0421
27-hole championship course designed by Byron Nelson and Joe Finger. Rated among the top 50 public courses in the U.S.

Lake Grapevine
Home to four marinas, Lake Grapevine is a great place for boating, fishing, camping, and picnic facilities offering over 146 miles of rolling shoreline. In addition, there are over 9 miles of wilderness trails surrounding the lake, perfect for hiking and mountain biking. For more information, call the Army Corps of Engineers at (817) 481-4541.

Wagon Wheel Ranch
816 Ruth Wall, (817) 481-8284
Horseback riding trailrides or hayrides with all the trimmings. For individuals or groups.

Vineyards/Wineries/Tasting Rooms

Grapevine is the only place inside the Metroplex with a ten-acre vineyard and seven winery/tasting rooms. Grapevine is a wonderful place to learn about and enjoy Texas wines. Call ahead for operating hours and tours.

• Cross Timbers Winery
  (817) 488-6789
• Delaney Vineyards and Tasting Room
  (817) 481-5668
• D'Vine Wine Winery
  (817) 329-1011
• Homestead Winery Tasting Room
  (817) 251-9463
• La Bodega Winery
  (972) 574-1440
• La Buena Vida Vineyards
  (817) 481-9463
• Su Vino Winery
  (817) 424-0123

Whether you're looking for a walk around the lake, horseback riding or a tour of a vineyard and a taste of some award-winning Texas wine, Grapevine has what you're looking for.

Festivals

Grapevine celebrates events throughout the year.

In April, the city hosts the annual Grapevine New Vintage Wine Trail which includes the Jazz Wine Train, the Blessing of the Vines and New Release Wines, and shuttle rides to Grapevine's winery tasting rooms. In May, the city celebrates its prairie and railroad history at the Annual Main Street Days festival. In September, enjoy GrapeFest - the largest wine festival in the Southwest and one of the Top 100 Events in North America.

Looking for someone to give you all the information you ever wanted to know about Grapevine or the surrounding area? Then stop by or call the Grapevine Visitor Information Center, located in the Grapevine Cotton Belt Depot at 705 S. Main Street. Hours of Operation: Monday Saturday, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Sundays, 12 - 5 p.m. (817) 410-8136.

For additional information about Grapevine or any of its accommodations, attractions, and events, please contact the Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau, One Liberty Park Plaza, Grapevine, Texas 76051, or call either (800) 457-6338 or Metro (817) 410-3185. Visit us on the web at www.grapevinetexasusa.com or www.tourtexas.com/grapevine.

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