Grapevine's 40,000+ citizens enjoy the warmth of downtown's turn-of-the century atmosphere along side the state-of-the-art design of the Grapevine Convention Center. The facility provides for business, banquet, social, cultural and civic events.
There are three public golf courses in Grapevine, one designed by golfing legend, Byron Nelson. All three are consistently rated among the top 50 public courses by "Golf Digest" magazine.
One mile north of downtown, is Grapevine Lake. The lake, with its 146 miles of shoreline, has become a premier windsurfing, sailing and fishing area in North Texas. The 7,380 acre area includes an extensive park system with public tennis courts, baseball and softball diamonds, football and soccer fields, jogging and biking trails, a swimming pool, playgrounds and picnic facilities.
Grapevine, Texas is a charming setting for both business and leisure visitors. Located within the city limits is Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. With over 4,000 sleeping rooms, and all the amenities of a resort destination, Grapevine is prepared to exceed your expectations and needs.
The city is located 21 miles northwest of Dallas and 19 miles northeast of Fort Worth, providing convenient access to big city amenities. But with its own live entertainment, over 130 restaurants, shopping, golf, theatres, festivals, wineries, and more, residents and visitors alike enjoy the comforts of Grapevine, Texas.
Grapevine neighbors the city of Keller just a few miles to the east. Grapevine homes for sale vary widely in size style and price range, but all are located in an infamous Texas community known for its fine local wine and rolling hills of glistening grape vines which supply the many local wineries.
Grapevine, Texas is one of the oldest settlements in North Texas, originating under the Lone Star Flag in 1844, one year before statehood. The settlement's namesake was the tart, wild mustang grapes which grew so abundantly in the area. Today, Grapevine celebrates its history with an extensive restoration project, recognized by the National Register of Historic Places, and an annual GrapeFest, attended by over 250,000 citizens and visitors.
Grapevine has a charming downtown district with unique shops and historical landmarks, creating an enjoyable atmosphere and an old world feeling of community. Additionally, Grapevine Mills is the first value-oriented mega-mall in the state of Texas.
