Grapevine for the Holidays

Kerri SmithNovember 22, 2021

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Above photo: Harvest Hall | Photo by Gavin Peters ~

As new Covid continues to stick around, many of us are reconsidering travel plans this holiday. Even if you can’t travel somewhere exotic, you can find yourself transported to a unique destination without the hassle of an airport.

Find International Influence in Small-Town Texas

Grapevine Main Street has become a melting pot of global cultures. From one storefront to the next, senses delight in the comforting aromas of wine, spiced flavors of international cuisine, and sensational sites of centuries-old holiday traditions.

Grapevine was named the Christmas Capital of Texas by hosting more than 1,400 holiday events in just 40 days.

A short drive from Dallas with walkable attractions, it’s also the perfect staycation for us lucky locals.

Home Base: Main Street

Hotel Vin marks the start of historic Main Street and is the ideal home base for a memorable staycation in Grapevine. Parking is plentiful in the garage, and it’s easy to explore local favorites on foot.

Attached to the hotel, Harvest Hall presents native specialties from cultures worldwide for guests to sample under one roof. And nearly every night of the week, live entertainment delights visitors.

A Christmas Celebration to Make Hallmark Proud

Holiday revelers looking for Christmas joy should take a stroll down Main Street. Each storefront twinkles with light as local vendors vie for the top prize in Grapevine’s annual decorating contest.

Festive trimmings spring to life throughout town. Life-sized toys, vintage sleighs, and melodious carolers create festive scenes providing endless opportunities to capture picture-perfect memories. And a spectacular light show at City Hall plays nightly, from late November to early January.

The center of Main Street hosts a Christmas Market, where local artists and artisans put their best creations on display weekly.

You can even try your hand at glassblowing and make your own Christmas ornament this year!

Discover New Favorites

It’s not far from Dallas, but Grapevine feels like a whole other world.

One of the oldest towns in Northeast Texas, history mingles with tradition and innovation to surprise and delight visitors.

A sophisticated suburb, Grapevine is the perfect playground for couples looking for adventure, for girls who “just want to have fun” (to quote Cindi Lauper), and families celebrating the magic of the holidays.