Grapevine Guide || Things To Do in Grapevine TX

Looking for things to do in Grapevine Texas? Aptly known for its namesake, wine, and for being the Christmas Capitol of Texas (yes, that’s a thing), there is SO much to do! You’ve probably never heard of the city unless you’re also a Dallas suburbanite, but it’s definitely worth a pit-stop.

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Exploring Grapevine Main Street

Grapevine Texas Main Street is the epitome of “Old South Texas” that most people imagine when they aren’t actually from Texas. It’s got plenty of adorable shops, boot stores, bakeries, and wineries scattered along the street. This contains so many things to do in Grapevine on one street!

Walk inside and prepare for the southern accents and southern hospitality to greet you right at the door, and likely follow you through the store asking about your day. However, it’s so worth the stop!

Must Visit Shops
Main Street Bakery|| for the incredible food and desserts
Grapevine Olive Oil Co || for the olive oil tasting you can’t find anywhere else
Messina Hoff Winery || for an iconic Grapevine winery and wine tasting!

I also recommend a drink on the new back patio (Seen Above) at the Hotel Vin! The gorgeous patio features plenty of seating and tables for groups, and they serve delicious wines, beers, and cocktails at the bar.

Hang Out at Lake Grapevine

You can go kayaking, boating, jet skiing, or just relaxing on Lake Grapevine Texas! My personal recommendation is to not actually swim in the water, but it’s definitely a great way to take on the Texas heat in summer. Below are some recommendations of where to rent boats & kayaks. Always on my things to do in Grapevine list!

BONUS
Every Friday, there is a fireworks show held at Lake Grapevine. So find a spot near the lake with those you love, and enjoy the show!

Tour Some of the Grapevine Wineries

Delaney Vineyards
Tuesday – Saturday between 12:00 and 5:00 PM with tastings at $10 per person and include 5 different Delaney Vineyard Wines! One of the best things to do in Grapevine is visit this winery!! 

Sloan & Williams Winery
Happy hour on weekdays from 5pm – 10pm with $5 wine. Tasting are $12 per person and include 4 different Sloan & Williams wines!

Messina Hoff Winery in Grapevine
Wine & Chocolate Night every other Wednesday night for $20. Tasting are $35 per person and include 5 different Messina Hoff Wines – Reservations Required!

Umbra Winery
Known for affordable, yet lovely wines offered by the glass, bottle, or to go style. Happy hour on weekdays from 5pm – 7pm with $6 wines!

Hop & Sting Brewery
Hop & Sting is a new brewery that opened up in Grapevine in 2022! They’ve got delicious fun beers worth trying, with my personal favorite being their Mastermind beer. Plus, lots of seating upstairs, inside, and on their back patio with a large food truck to get a bite to eat!

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Wander the Gaylord Hotel in Grapevine

Prepare to be blown away by the Grapevine Gaylord Texan Hotel. You can hit the water park during a hot day or just spend the day walking around their beautiful lobby.

Around Christmas, the hotel goes all out on decorations (like I said, Christmas Capitol) and puts on an ICE show with plenty of ice sculptures! Worth a stop.

Things To Do in Grapevine With Kids

Visit Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
Not only is this one of the best hotels to stay at in Grapevine Texas, it is home to one of our favorite indoor waterparks! That’s right, indoor. Those of you who burn easily in the sun (aka me), REJOICE. It’s a great place to bring your little ones and let them run wild while you lounge out by the pool. Always on my list of things to do in Grapevine with kids!

Lego Land
Disclaimer: I have never actually been! However, I’ve heard great things about the Grapevine Discovery Legoland, located in Grapevine Mills Mall (where I have definitely been, and way too often). The perfect spot for some little ones to hang out during the day!

Breakfast & Lunch in Grapevine

Snooty Pig Cafe
Their muffins make me weak at the knees

Main Street Bistro & Baking Co
One of my favorite lunch spots! From burgers to crepes, they have it all

Buon Giorno
Coffee and baked goods kind of person? This is your spot!

Sara’s Donuts
Not TECHNICALLY in Grapevine but guys I couldn’t NOT add it to the list! Sara’s has my favorite donuts in the entire world, and I have yet to try a better one.

Where to Eat Dinner in Grapevine

Seasonal Events in Grapevine

Grapefest Grapevine
Every year at the start of Fall, Grapevine Main Street transforms into a celebrating full of delicious wines and delicious foods. There are tons of restaurants and vendors, as well as wine tasting from different world regions for local wine-lovers to indulge on. It’s especially famous for its grape-stomping, which I highly recommend you try out!

Halls Pumpkin Farm
If you want the ultimate family fun October activity, then you have to check out Hall’s Pumpkin Farm off Hall Johnson and Pool Road. This gem is just down the road from where I grew up, and I have been here every year since I was five.

Complete with a giant pumpkin farm, life sized corn maze, tons of kettle corn, hay rides, and a petting zoo. That’s right, this is Fall Heaven up in Grapevine, Texas. It’s one of my FAVORITE things to do in Grapevine in Fall!

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Grapevine // The Christmas Capitol of Texas

Christmas on Main Street in the Christmas Capitol of Texas
The Christmas Capitol of Texas turns it’s Main Street into the North Pole every winter! There are lights strung all around the city and shops go all out in their decorations to celebrate.

It’s the perfect spot to wander on a chilly night and grab some hot chocolate from Main Street Bistro. Also worth checking out the decorations hung at both the Gaylord & Great Wolf Lodge. If you need things to do in Grapevine in Winter, this is it!!!

ICE at the Gaylord Hotel
Every year, the Gaylord Texan Hotel puts on the ice sculpture show of the century. Grab your giant parka and some friends to go explore this life-sized winter wonderland! Fun for every age and for every family, I can guarantee that. Don’t forget to wander the Gaylord Hotel lobby once you’re done at ICE! You’ll love their decorations! If you need things to do in Grapevine in Winter, this is it!!!

Take a Ride on the North Pole Express
Let me tell you, when I was a kid this was what I looked forward to MOST! Grab your kids and hop onto the North Pole Express and true Winter Wonderland. Sing Christmas carols with elves, spend time with Mrs. Clause, walk through an enchanted winter forest full of trees, and end it off taking photos with Santa Clause himself!

You’re Christmas-loving kiddos will love this, and I can confirm that from my own childhood experiences. Head to the North Pole Express ASAP!

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Hope you enjoyed my Things To Do in Grapevine, Texas for your Weekend in Grapevine! I absolutely love sharing these favorites from my hometown, and I hope you have a wonderful time there as well.