Historic Downtown Grapevine

I absolutely love little historic downtowns like this. Perfect way to spend the day especially when the weather is nice. Plus being in Grapevine, there are the best wineries over here as well. You can grab lunch, have some wine, then head over for shopping in the cute little boutiques that they have. I have never had issues with parking here. There are street parking spots, and a parking lot area too. They also have a lot of random events that come up like Grapefest, Summer Blast, and even a Farmer’s Market.

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.

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.

There’s always something fun happening in Grapevine! Fun for the whole family. Great wineries, tons of fabulous restaurants and so convenient to DFW so those layovers are just a short ride on Über! I’m the evening manager at Umbra Winery on Main so be sure to drop by and enjoy our wines and appetizers.

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!

If you been to one small town square you kinda been to them all. The exception for Grapevine is the events they have. You could pretty much show up any weekend and there would be some kind of festival going on here.

I love Grapevine and the cute little downtown. If I moved out of Fort Worth and wanted a smaller town, it would be Grapevine. Grapevine has plenty to offer other than Great Wolf Lodge.
There is wineries, tours, a dinner theater, glass blowing, arts center, restaurants, and cute boutiques. There is a Vintage railroad that will take you all the way to the Stockyards in Fort Worth.
I hope one day to take my kids to Nash Farm and take a ride on the train. Grapefest and Mainstreet Fest are on my list of «hope to dos»
Grapevine is also called the Christmas Capital of Texas. They have it all decorated and it’s lovely to see.
Definitely a nice area for a Staycation.

Oh the cuteness! We recently had a lovely evening here in downtown Grapevine. We had dinner at Mi Dia and were looking for something to do afterwards. The downtown area is just down the street so off we went. Let me tell ya, they don’t call themselves the «Christmas Capital of Texas» for nothing. The have the place all decked out. So festive! The streets are lined with cute little shops and restaurants. There is ample parking all throughout the area. We found street parking no problem. We even caught a dog parade which was the cutest thing I’ve seen all year. I am so bummed I didn’t know about this little gem sooner! Definitely check it out!

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.

I like coming here with my bf especially on a nice day. we may live far (Plano) but driving isn’t the case if we want unwind and have a glass or two of wine. The vibe is very inviting and fun.

I made my annual visit to Main Street Days festival today Saturday May 18. My how things have changed. I bought my ticket and went to the entrance where I was stopped by power happy security people. Yes indeed, the gates are no longer staffed by volunteers, they are now hired guns. I watched as they rummaged through ladies handbags as if everyone was up to something. I had my usual water bottle of cold ozark. The security man said I could not bring that in. I took a big sip and asked why I wasn’t allowed to do so. He said in his power voice. «We don’t know what’s inside of that bottle, it could be anything.» I said I always have been able to bring my water. He said not anymore, that got real security running the gates now. What a power trip.
Main street is a neat and fun place, But this was like being at a large city event with security speaking to families like they were criminals. I thought I moved away from that Big City attitude but now Grapevine has adopted it also. Oh well I still love living here in Grapevine.

I love the vibe and feel of Downtown Grapevine. Lots of shops, boutiques, and wine shops to go and explore. The Main St Days festival is fun to go in the springtime and make sure to hit up the streets for Grapefest in the fall. During regular hours parking is easy and accessible to all of the shops. It’s a nice little getaway from your typical Dallas scene! Can’t wait for Grapefest in September!

An historic downtown with plenty of eateries, shopping, museums, and events to keep a family busy for days. The downtown area stretches about one mile, and has some pretty cool unique options to have fun. The Palace Theater shows classic films every Friday night (Citizen Kane, Godzilla, Raider of the Lost Ark, Goonies) and is very affordable ($ 5 admission and $ 1 popcorn). Don’t expect dolby surround sound and HD screen on this trip– it’s all about nostalgia. The semi-​comfortable seats and sticky floors are included! There’s a downtown museum to browse on a hot, muggy day. I saw plenty of antique shops and wineries to taste the local juice.
I’ve eaten at Tolbert’s which is a classic tavern /​restaurant with great comfort food options and live music most weekend nights. There’s a little something for everyone here, so check it out if you’re hungry and in the area. The Grapevine Railroad offers some cool fun for the family– each Saturday at 10a you can take a 1-​hour ride around the Grapevine Colleyville area. It’s great for the kids, and nice for the adults when the weather is just right. You can also take the longer journey to the Fort Worth Stockyards (1 hour each way); this trip allows you to walk around the Stockyards for a few hours– there’s even a train robbery on the way in!
I’ve noticed that downtown also hosts many annual/​seasonal events. Right now there’s a pretty decent farmer’s market Thursday thru Sunday most of the day. There’s also Main Street Days in May and Grapefest (the largest wine festival in Southwest) to keep patron busy. The main reason for 4 stars versus 5 is that the place can get really, really crowded on most days– the parking is not ideal, but there’s also a lot of tourists. I can see how the locals might get a little crazy with the parking and crowds.

Unique place for DFW. Fun place to spend a weekend afternoon.

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

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.

Loved the Free Mason’s Mural. Wonder what it takes to be the next one on there? There’s room for one more man it seems, none since Armstrong walked on the moon though.
Could easily spend a whole day here, lots of interesting shops and places to eat. The Visitors Center is magnificent and a great place to start out.

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.

A great little spot to entertain out-​of-​towners or take a break from the Dallas hustle and bustle to stroll down the strip and enjoy the sights and spirits. Convenient to DFW Airport, some great hotels and Grapevine Mills Mall, historic downtown Grapevine offers something for everyone.
Tourists will love the events, the arts and crafts, the history and lore, and the vintage shops. Locals will enjoy the seasonal activities and growing food scene.
I look forward to seeing it expand every year.

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.