The people here are incredibly kind, which is why I'm leaving five stars. However, after visiting the Stockyards earlier in the day, Grapevine felt significantly more "sleepy." It felt like I went from Santa Fe to Santa Ana. Speaking of Santas, it's known as the Christmas Capital, but in the off-season, the only thing Christmas-like was me thinking, "Jesus Christ, these long stretches of sidewalk feel empty" Granted, it was the midday lull, and many of the shops and restaurants seemed spread out or closed as early as 5:00 PM. It's a nice, free place for a slow-paced stroll, but a bit underwhelming if you are looking for a vibrant atmosphere. read more

Downtown Grapevine is one of my favorite areas to visit, there are numerous local shops, a farmers market, art gallery, museum(s), restaurants, a book store, trinity metro Tex rail station etc. Downtown grapevine has various community events throughout the year and is known as the Christmas Capital of Texas. There are statues and benches throughout the downtown area that add to the charm of historic downtown grapevine. Some of my favorite areas in the historic downtown area are talking animals (book shop), house of shine (non-profit/museum) and the farmer's market of grapevine. I look forward to my next visit. read more

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A local resident recommended this place, and I'm so glad I checked it out--it's a must-visit for anyone in the area! I stopped by on a lively Saturday night, and the atmosphere was buzzing with energy. There were so many amazing food options to choose from! I decided to try Zarah Mediterranean, and while they're tucked away toward the back (easy to miss if you don't explore the whole place), their lamb wraps were absolutely delicious! Another great spot was Local, which offered a fantastic meat charcuterie board--perfect for any meat lover! Conveniently located near the airport and surrounding hotels, this spot is a great choice for visitors looking for a vibrant food scene. Highly recommend! read more

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Historic Downtown Grapevine is a gem in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Situated midway between Dallas and Fort Worth, this little area holds onto a charm of small town America that time seems to have forgotten. From the train station and the glockenspiel, to the old time theater and everywhere in between, everything takes you back just a bit. The storefronts have mostly become wineries and restaurants and gift shops, but they still maintain a aura of yesteryear. The place is truly magical at Christmas time when everyone on the street decorates for the holiday season. It is truly magical! read more

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It was our first time at The Christmas Capital of Texas. We went on a Saturday afternoon since rain was expected that evening. I bet this place comes alive at night, but we had a blast during the day nevertheless. If you're looking for a fun and affordable holiday experience, this is your place. First off, we slowly drove through Main Street. There was paid parking, charging as high as $20. If you are patient enough, they have free public parking sprinkled all around. We were lucky to find a parking spot close to the Town Square Gazebo. I love how there are so many photo opportunities left and right. My favorite place was the Christmas Tree Farm located north of the Torian Cabin. They have sleighs and benches decked out with Christmas trees in the background - the perfect family photo setup. While you're at it, stop by Toyland close to the Christmas Tree Farm. They sure are not short of our classic toys in giant-size. For example, we ran into a huge Rubik's cube, Operation (the board game), etc. You also have to stop by the Town Square Gazebo. We hopped into the oversized sleigh for a gorgeous photo. Up and down the streets, all the store fronts were merrily decorated. My son couldn't take his eyes off all the dazzling red and green colors. It was quite busy with long lines to get coffee and candy. Families were gathered, and some wearing cute matching outfits. 100% recommend this for your holiday adventure. This is probably my last review of the year. Wishing y'all a great 2023!!! read more

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Wow-- I was so surprised with downtown Grapevine! It is the cutest area! It reminds me a lot like downtown Blue Ridge but with a lot more restaurants and decor. The visitor center was nice and bright and offered some Christmas decor that you could walk through and see for a minimal price. The whole area downtown is decorated for Christmas! It is a BIG DEAL here ! I never knew that they had wine tasting in Tx and now I will need to go back because there is so much to choose from. Plus window shopping isn't a thing here because everyone welcomes you in to look around and is so kind. read more

Adorable town. Shop keepers were friendly and engaging! I would definitely recommend you put this on your travel itinerary! A Virginian stopping by... read more

What a charming area. Plenty of shops, hotels, parks, benches, historic spots, cool architecture, restaurants, bars, a movie theater, everything you could possibly want in a leisurely afternoon. Very walkable, plenty of on street parking, and most importantly, not a chain in sight. Most spots had water bowls for our furry friends. Highlights was an olive oil tasting shop, a Kilwins (oops, a chain), jewelry shops and so much more. Lovely! read more

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I absolutely love downtown grapevine, but especially at Christmas time. It is family friendly. Walk around and look at the lights, take some selfies at different selfies stations set up, definitely do small business shopping. Take a break from walking and relax in one of the many wineries. There is an ice skating rink set up that you can skate or enjoy watching the skaters. There are several eateries, including a little food court inside the hall by the skate rink. The dinner/event train leaves from Grapevine. Christmas time it is the Polar Express. Often time they blow snow for the Christmas set up. read more

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"Things will be great when you're downtown No finer place for sure, downtown Everything's waiting for you Downtown, downtown" (Petula Clark) Seriously, if you can't find something to see or do or find a place to drop in for a bite to eat or to wet your whistle in downtown Grapevine, you should put a mirror up to your mouth and see if you're still breathing. Right now I'm looking at a tourism brochure that lists out these points of interest on both sides of the street along a seven block stretch of downtown Grapevine. Check these out: 49 retail stores 18 coffee shops and bakeries 9 stops on an Urban Wine and Craft Beer Trail 32 Restaurants See what I mean, Bubba? Some of the unique places are a British gift shop, a fly-fishing shop, a wrought iron door store, an olive oil shop, a coffee and waffle shop, a chili parlor, a French restaurant, a Jewish deli, a noodle company, and an escape room. We enjoyed some shaved ice, brought a gift for my brother and a jar of pecan and amaretto preserves for us, and had lunch at a French Restaurant. Something for everyone, right? read more

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The holidays are definitely over in The Christmas Capital of Texas. In fact, downtown is very much like a ghost town after dark. At least I can become thankful for a return to normalcy. The only thing that hasn't changed is the feeling of security while on the streets or at work. A police presence is noticeably visible at all times. Definitely a supporter of law enforcement. The shops and eateries are still worth visiting even though the holidays are over. Come check out Grapevine. read more

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This location is known as the "Christmas Capital of Texas" and its truly the most wonderful time of the year ... to visit!!! The Christmas shopping was fun and memorable. But after the sun goes down it transforms into a magical world. The Christmas events, lights, music, shopping & dining is right out of a holiday story book. The added bonus was visitors who wore matching tshirts, pjs or hats. We were those people, lol. Super cute! We saw an older couple, dressed like Santa & Mrs. Clause, cruising back and forth down Main Street, on a motorcycle, waving at believers. Nice! This was during the 2020 pandemic. Several shops remained closed. Most restaurants had limited seating to support social distancing. The majority of people wore masks. The areas that offered events did not enforce social distancing so we opted to watch from a distance. It is my hope that we are back to normal this time next year. read more

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I give 5 stars because the building itself is remarkably beautiful. If I was to have a wedding, I would want to have it on the stairs you see when you walk in. We originally came in to use there bathroom but waa jaw dropped by the beauty of the inside. They'll lady sitting inside waa very friendly and knew her history of the area. If you have any questions, going into there visitor center and talking to her will help a lot. read more

Beautiful Christmas decorations in this town. Nice historical town. Great restaurant choices. read more

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I found the public parking was free. I walked around the historic downtown.I walked toward the station. Then I saw old buildings. It was on Monday, then the trains were not running. I visited a visitor information center. I got AC. The outside temperature was around 100, the center was really an oasis for me. A lady at the visitor center told me to go to Nash Farm. I went there. Then, I returned to the downtown. I watched " Would-be train robber show". I loved it. Grapevine is a small city in the DFW area. But there are a lot of things to do! read more

Decided to check out the Christmas capital of Texas and it did not disappoint. Each year Grapevine is transformed into a Christmas wonderland with all the goodies your heart can desire. From light displays, riding the Polar Express, and multiple shops opened for your last minute Christmas needs you are sure to enjoy yourself. Most of the shops downtown stay open later on the weekends to accommodate the crowds and there are plenty of restaurants that will cater to your food desires. The best part is that there are tons of wineries there so you can enjoy a glass of TX wine while taking in the lights. Definitely recommend checking this place out when you get a chance. Be sure to park off of Main St and try avoid driving down it at all cost as pedestrian traffic is heavy. read more

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I absolutely love all that Grapevine does for the holidays! There is the lighting the parade the polar express complete with hot chocolate and the daily light show at the gazebo to just name a few! Tons a lights to see/ great spots to eat and local wine bars. Lots of photo ops up and down Main Street and such a wonderful way to get in the holiday spirit read more

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Even after all of these years, downtown Grapevine is something that stays on my list when it comes to festivals. We had a lovely time at the Main Street festival! This is great for friends, family and out of town guests. If you're a fan of fair food you will find your favorites whenever they do their festivals along Main Street. All of the shops open up too so it is great for business. Even on a non festival day I recommend just coming out here, parking and then walking around. Parking is free on most days and I've enjoyed bringing friends out here during the work week so you can just explore everything. If you want to do some tastings check out Messina Hoff or any of the spots which also usually have snacks to accompany whatever you need. There's also awesome souvenir shops for Texas inspired items and holiday trinkets often on sale. I haven't browsed the food court hall yet but that is something new to downtown I will be checking out soon. You can totally make a day out of it and enjoy with people that you love! read more

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Cute place. Historic and small. Very cute drive through but not worth taking the trip out there just for it.

This is a great place to visit. We stumbled into a festival on a Friday and was pleasantly surprised. Parking was challenging but luckily it was 3 in the afternoon so we were allowed in free. Visited the Beer garden that was set up with $20 for 8 2oz tastings. This wsa in May so the heat was still felt and you will want to find some indore AC areas. The Christmas pictures look great and I would love to return at that time. read more

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To be filed under, "You know you are getting old when..." I know that I have gotten old when, on a trip to Texas for 3 days of hardcore gaming at QuakeCon, I am almost sidetracked by the history of the town hosting the event. Well, that was the case with Grapevine. Good thing I can't drink wine or I may have never been seen or heard from again! The beautifully preserved Texas architecture of the town's buildings and homes is well worth a walking tour of the downtown streets. I would be tempted to go on a guided tour, but even by myself on this last trip I was completely fascinated by the sights along with publicly available information regarding the history of the town. I was a little surprised but in a good way: Grapevine, Texas has a captivating history! read more

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I personally don't go out of my way anymore to go to Historic Downtown Grapevine, unless it's to hit Cassie's for some fro-yo. But whenever we have company in from out of town, it's always on the "hit it" list, especially as part of a trip to or from DFW airport. You want to browse shops? Got it. Grab a bite to eat? Got it. Toss back a few glasses of vino? Got it. Grab a cool treat on a hot day? Got it. Nosh on a Vienna hot dog or Italian beef sandwich? Got it. Park your "hog" and quaff a few brews? Got it. Take in a show or a movie? Got it. Eat some oysters on the half-shell? Got it. Pick up some art, or blown glass? Got it. Bottom line: Literally something for everyone.! read more

Historic Downtown - You have been warned - Local Flavor Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

Historic Grapevine main st has a little town feel in the humongous DFW Metroplex. It really seems to have it all. Fun bars, nice wine tasting places and great restaurants line the streets. Each business is unique in its own interesting way. Also there seems to be something happening here almost everyday. Be it from live music to Thomas the Tank engine visiting the historic train station, to one of the many, many fun events (Grapefest Main St Days,) you will never be bored here. What is really cool is that they treat local and visitor alike. So if you get a chance to visit Grapevine when you have a layover from DFW Airport or if you live in Dallas or Fort Worth stop by Grapevine for a nice visit and great Texan hospitality. read more

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Came here for the annual grapevine festival. A lot of different spots to stop off for your wine tasting or get your Magic's dollars and stop off at one of the beer/ wine gardens $5-6 for a fill. Crowd was a bit overwhelming as we are getting out to covid and there is zero social distancing or mask wearing. Be alert when someone next to you coughs and sneezes read more

The woman running the carousel completely ruined my day when she asked me how much my 11 year old weighed "because he is so big" *include hand motions*. Everyone near me told me that they overheard our conversation and they were upset too. I told her she likely ruined my son's day and there were better ways to go about this topic than asking loud enough for a crowd to hear. Will not return or recommend after this heartbreaking experience that was supposed to be joyful. read more

Grapevine makes me feel like home with living in this fishbowl of Dallas and Fort Worth we have crazy traffic and two opposite cultures it's nice to shop where people treat you like family. Grapevine knows how to entertain everyone that visits; they draw you in with fun events like the Christmas parade and Grapefest which are my favorite events. They also have a farmers market on Saturday mornings with all kinds of fresh produce and vendors selling hands crafted items. My favorite stores are the Messina's Show and Boot Repair and Bermuda Gold and Silver Jewelry. I have been taking my shoe to Messina's for over 20 years and they do a great job for the money and I love the smell of leather when I walk in. Bermuda Gold and Silver Jewelry is where I take all of my jewelry for repair and cleaning. They just cleaned and polished my platinum diamond wedding ring which looks brand new and only cost $80. Let's talk food and wine...if you want to do a wine pub call then you are at the right place. Grapevine is the wine industry headquarters of Texas and you will find quite a few wineries to visit as well as some fun wine and dine restaurants. Next time you are in the area stop by Grapevine and explore. read more

Love it down here. Old town charm filled with local small business. Stop in and get a coffee and or a lunch, dinner or drinks at any of the local restaurants read more

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What a great place to bring your family and friends, and to just enjoy. Love looking at all the shops, seeing the selection of unique items and meeting the owners and workers. The atmosphere is friendly and fun. Will return often. read more

I am so happy to live right down the street from historic Grapevine. Main Street is loaded with fun shops, good restaurants and a new froyo shop that will have you craving for it long after you've gone. Main Street Days and Grapefest are two fun festivals that happen each year. You can try local foods and see local artists and vendors. You can have a glass of wine, or six, as you browse along listening to great live music on several stages. The Christmas lights and show at the gazebo that begin at Thanksgiving and go through New Years is fantastic and worthy of many additional viewings. The Christmas parade and carol of lights will capture the nostalgia and warmth of Christmases past. Grapevine never ceases to amaze and delight and is fun for all ages. read more

Of all the smaller downtowns I've seen in the Dallas area (haven't checked Fort Worth area downtowns except for Fort Worth itself), this one is the most charming. Lots of wine shops, vintage stores, and a good mix of things to do from the farmers market to live theater in the weekend. But really, it's the most charming and also "eclectic" in the way that it feels more authentic "Texas" than any other of the small downtowns I've been to (beats downtown Plano, Richardson, Carrollton, Garland, etc). But yes... if you have a friend visiting Texas for the first time, this is the place they'll probably appreciate to have a taste of Wild West Texas honky tonk - with the addition of wine shops. Haha. :) Would love to see this place grow some more - and carefully too, to preserve the historic character. P.S. Doesn't hurt also that Grapevine Mills is not too far away, in case if you need to do actual shopping since there's no real stores to shop at here besides some souvenirs and trinkets. read more

Great place to walk around. There are lots of little shops mostly either selling clothes (mostly women's boutique clothes) or gift shop type places selling a wide range of items. The is a neat cigar shop. A few bakeries, a number of wineries, and some good restaurants. The historic theater is also on the main strip as well as a market that is there sometimes but I don't know which days. Really it is a fun, authentic feeling place to get out and walk around and stop in on places. A fun way to spend an afternoon on a nice day. read more

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We have come to downtown grapevine numerous times. Mostly for the wineries! As of our last trip, I am excited that more wineries are popping up. There are so many local shops and restaurants that you can stay busy for a few hours. Plus, everything is in walking distance. We keep coming back! read more

I like to come here a couple of times a year to walk main street and linger in the shops. The historical markers are well placed and well worth a read. read more

Historic Downtown - Foust & Son Funeral Home Historical Display - Local Flavor Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

Historic Downtown Grapevine Grapevine, Texas A fun little walk down a quaint little street. That is how I'd describe Downtown Grapevine, Texas. It is an eclectic mix of women's apparel, artsy gift shops, wine bars, and more. Among the more interesting attractions: A theater that plays very old classic movies. Rating (5 Being the Best) 3* Fun place to visit every so often. Not necessarily a kid/family place to visit. Overview A Quick Walk. A walk up and down Main St in the Downtown Grapevine Shopping area (without stopping in the stores) could take a person of average health 10-15 minutes. I'm using the area map (click here) to state the walk as being from the Train Station at Dallas Rd to 114 Business E Northwest Hwy and back. Shopping. My first timers impression of Historic Downtown Grapevine is that it was a shopping mall full of ladies apparel, wine stores, and gift shops. It was an entire of street of my wife saying "I'm not taking the kids in there!" LOL. If you aren't with the kids, and you are looking for a ladies afternoon out, especially if you like wine, this could be a good place to go. If however you don't drink wine, aren't looking to buy ladies clothes... it wasn't such a hot spot for our particular tastes. However, there were a few bright finds. A fun little holiday store called "Good Things For All Seasons". Where we found a fun little group of tongue-in-cheeck gift cards. Like this one that said: "I bet I enjoyed getting fat more than you enjoyed getting skinny." There was also a great little Christian Coffee and Gift Shop called: "Holy Grounds: Bookstore, Coffee, and Gifts". This is where I found an awesome notebook cover made of decorated leather, it houses the very notebook type I use from Walmart anyway. I'll be back for this item when I have a few dollars. Or for my birthday. BTW: I think they sell coffee grounds, it's not necessarily a Starbucks. Finally the Palace Theater shows older classic movies. Everything from Casa Blanca to Willie Wonka. That is something we'll be going back to as a family. For those wondering, there are public restrooms which can be found just opposite the theater along the brick wall of a building. Finally, I didn't get a picture of it, but there is an historical cabin on display at the far end of the road nearest northwest hwy. It shows what early settlers would have lived like. By comparison we live in mansions today. It really gives a lot of perspective. So, although not a place the kids want to just jump up and down for, it was a fun walk, something we'll do again someday. NOTE: This was a Non-Event day. Now grapevine is KNOWN for their events, which they have often. I suggest checking the website for details on upcoming events. This way you can either catch one, or avoid one, depending on your tastes and the event in question. Going when there are a lot of people there makes it hard to find parking or get around, but it does add to a certain vibe, and there are often freebie give a ways when the events are in town. Cost Parking is free, at least on non-event days. You don't pay for anything unless you find something you want to buy. But that's kind of the point of a street like this. So unless you just wanted a pretty stroll, bring a few dollars to buy something fun. Kids Other than the theater, which could be fun depending on the movie, and the historic cabin, which you can look inside of, but not go inside of, there isn't much to do for kids. That's true unless there is a kid based event. Christmas and Thomas the Train days are two exceptions I know of. Tips to enjoy it better... Generally, go for a walk, see if there's a store that interests you, then decide if you want to make more trips back. Final Thoughts I'm sure this is a great place for the clientèle it was built for. This is just ONE man's opinion. Don't let that sway you either way. Have a see for yourself, and/or check others reviews before you decide. Thanks for reading: Darrell http://www.LifeInFortWorth.Com read more

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Lone Star Cafe in Grapevine, Texas is great place eat. We ate breakfast the last (2) days. Had pancakes first day that we excellent ! Today I had the breakfast burritos stuffed with eggs, cheese, sausage and hash browns and salsa on the side. Good coffee too. Carol read more

I loved Historic Downtown Grapevine. It was such a cute and fun place to walk around. There are a good variety of stores and restaurants to enjoy. I stopped in at the visitor center and they had a lot of events there that month. The downtown was clean and safe. Overall, I am glad I stopped in this cute, little downtown. read more

I love me some historic downtown Grapevine! :) This is a great little place to window shop, stroll through the stores, dine at some great restaurants like AJ's on Main or take a peak at the historic cabin towards the middle of Main St. This little area also sports an old fashion theater and a great coffee shop at the end of the street. If you want to see something fun for the kiddos take a peak at the clock tower at the top of the hour and if you are standing near by you can hear a gun fight and watch the shooters come out around the face of the clock. There's also a glass blowing factory, plenty of great wines to try, and a fun train ride you can go on that will take you to the stockyards in Ft. Worth. read more

The Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex is vast. Grapevine is a welcome respite from the hugeness of the city. It got its name from its wineries... and wine isn't what people associate with Texas. People tend to think of the Dallas stockyards, NOT a glass of wine. It's a charming, eerie little spot. There are lots of statues, some of them life-size&realistic, recalling the Twilight Zone episode "Elegy." Sometimes real people get mistaken with statues, there are so many of them. A summary of "Elegy"- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elegy_(The_Twilight_Zone) One of the first sights when entering town is a Victorian-era hearse. It manages to mix the charming with the slightly creepy. Grapevine is really eclectic. There are tacky souvenir shops, wine tasting rooms, statuary, you name it. A definite place to take a breather in DFW. read more

When we bought a house in Grapevine, one of my only requirements was that we needed to be walking distance to Main Street. There are so many things to love here, and even if you don't have money to blow, it's a great area to get some walking done while doing some people watching. Places you should definitely check out while you're here: Grapevine Olive Oil Company - Come in and try their ridiculous assortment of olive oils and vinaigrettes. Free samples all day, every day. Palace Theatre - They are always showing awesome throwback movies, everything from Hitchcock to Jurassic Park. Su Vino Winery - I guarantee you will like at least one wine here. Do a tasting and get a wine glass to take home! La Buena Vida Vineyards - Best patio in Grapevine, possibly the world. Don't forget to look at the creepy child's coffin on display with the carriage, take a peek in the historic prison, take a stupid picture with any of the various statues, and enjoy the free wifi. read more

What a great place to walk and shop. Downtown grapevine has lots of small wineries you can stop in and have a glass or six of wine. There are some very cool shops to check out and plenty of places to get full. I know it's not really a long stretch but there are some really cool places to check out and just take it all in. Grapevine is always welcoming some large company to the area so there is always something going on there. You can turn off of main street and discover wineries on E. college or you can stay on main and find many more on main st. This street is always looking great when any holidays come around. The city has also recently done some work on the sidewalks to make the wheelchair accessible. I enjoy walking Main street because every day could be so different out there it all depends on what you want to do and what you want to see. read more