Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
NORTH OF DALLAS & FORT WORTH
Much of region's phenomenal growth is in the north. Quaint little towns such as McKinney
are now enveloped by the Metroplex. Towns such as Grapevine, however, have their own
inherent charms and you can go far enough north that you leave all the urban hubbub far
behind.
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Grapevine
POP 47,400
Although it's right next to DFW International Airport, Grapevine is as quaint a town as
you'll find in the Metroplex. Its classic Main St oozes history and appeal, and begs a stroll.
Thanks to the airport fees, its myriad civic attractions are well funded.
Sights
With the exception of the Grapevine Mills mall, everything listed here is in the walkably
compact historic downtown.
Grapevine Vintage Railroad
RAILROAD
( 817-410-3123;
www.gvrr.com
; 636 S Main St; adult/child from $20/10; departs 12:30pm Fri-Sun Jun-Aug, Sat
& Sun only Feb-May & Sep-Nov)
Grapevine's own historic railroad runs tourist trains to and from
Fort Worth. The ride takes 90 minutes one way and you have about 90 minutes in Fort
Worth. Extra cash gets you air-con in first class or a ride in the caboose. Some runs have a
steam engine. Trains leave from the restored Cotton Belt depot.
Grapevine Historical Society
( 817-488-0235;
www.grapevinehistory.org
; W Hudgins St; 10am-5pm Tue-Sat)
This well-funded
museum moved to new quarters in 2013, next to the Visitor Information Center. It has ex-
cellent displays covering just who settled in Grapevine and why.
MUSEUM
Blacksmith Shop
HISTORIC SITE
