Grapevine, Christmas Capital of Texas
By Grapevine Convention and Visitors Bureau
05/27/2008
The holiday spirit will automatically surround you the minute you arrive in Grapevine. From the charming holiday décor and the beautifully decorated windows of the shops on Historic Main Street, to the holiday festivities at the Gaylord Texan Resort -- holiday charm is represented at each of Grapevine’s wonderful hotel properties. Scrooges beware, there is no escaping the holiday spirit here!
Contact Information:
t: view phone 817-410-3184
e: view email hkisabeth@GrapevineTexasUSA.com
w: view URL www.GrapevineTexasUSA.com
Tour Dates:
Number of Days: 4
Day 1 - Grapevine
After arriving in Grapevine and checking into your host hotel, your group can enjoy dinner at any of Grapevine’s group- friendly restaurants in Historic Downtown Grapevine. Following dinner, make your way to the Historic Palace Theatre where your group will enjoy holiday entertainment featuring costumed characters, holiday carols and choreographed performances. A perfect way to kick the holiday spirit into gear!
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Day 2 - Grapevine
This morning, meet up with your complimentary Grapevine tour guide who will extend a big Texas “Happy Holidays” to your group. Enjoy a tour of Historic Downtown Grapevine followed by a complimentary artisan demonstration at Vetro Glassblowing Studio and Gallery, where your group can purchase their very own personalized holiday tree ornament.
Lunch can be enjoyed on their own at one of the many family-owned restaurants in Historic Downtown Grapevine, followed by an afternoon enjoying Grapevine’s Christmas on Main. Costumed characters, holiday music and buck-board rides add a little holiday jingle to your step as you browse through the many charming shops in Grapevine’s Historic Shopping District.
After checking off many items on that Christmas shopping list, and hopefully indulging in some gifts for themselves as well, the group will meet back up to enjoy some holiday cheer with a wine tasting demonstration at one of Grapevine’s many winery locations.
After a bit of refreshing at your host hotel, the group can enjoy dinner at any number of Grapevine’s group-friendly restaurants followed by a performance by the Grapevine Opry at the Historic Palace Theatre.
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Day 3 – Fort Worth / Grapevine
This morning we head to the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards for “Christmas in the Stockyards.” (First Saturday of December only) Enjoy Western holiday entertainment, a live cattle drive and browse through the Western shops of Stockyards Station. Lunch can be arranged at a number of Stockyard’s eateries.
Before heading back to Grapevine, plan a stop in Sundance Square. Beautifully decorated especially for the holiday season, this shopping district is a great stop for checking off additional items on that Christmas list, or simply enjoying a cup of coffee with friends.
Upon returning to Grapevine, head to the Gaylord Texan Resort to enjoy the beautiful holiday decorations and festive holiday entertainment. You won’t want to miss the amazing ICE! exhibit – a fantasyland of holiday ice sculptures, dramatic lighting, music and more. Dinner and entertainment can be arranged at the Gaylord Texan this evening, or head back down to Historic Downtown Grapevine for additional holiday variety show entertainment at the Historic Palace Theatre.
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Day 4 – Grapevine
Before heading home today, you will want to be sure to make one last effort to check off that holiday gift list with a stop at Grapevine Mills mall. Grapevine Mills offers “shoppertainment” with over 200 stores, amusement centers and themed restaurants. If this isn’t enough, Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World is located directly across the street.
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