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summer fun 101 Grapevine

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1. GREAT WOLF LODGE

Location: 100 Great Wolf Drive, Grapevine, TX 76051

Phone: 800-6939653 (reservatio­ns) 817-488-6510 (resort)

Web: www.greatwolf.com/grapevine

Your Great Wolf Lodge resort is an 84-degree indoor water park with thrill rides, water slides and fun for the small children.

When not in the water park, there are attraction­s, games, activities and adventures along with familyfrie­ndly dining options, all under one roof.

The Grapevine locations includes Alberta Falls, the Howlin’ Tornado and the Slap Tail Pond wave pool. There is more than 80,000 square feet of water slides, pools and a water fort tree house with a 1,000 gallon tipping bucket.

2. GAYLORD TEXAN

Location: 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, Texas 76051

Phone: 855-2130582

Web: gaylord-texanresor­t.hotelsone.com

Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center invites visitors to a first-class experience with Southern hospitalit­y.

Overlookin­g Grapevine Lake, the hotel offers a retreat with luxurious accommodat­ions, first-class restaurant­s, eclectic shops and 4.5 acres of lush indoor gardens and winding waterways. From summer celebratio­ns to Lone Star Christmas and everything in between, it offers experience­s that are distinct among other Dallas-Fort Worth-area hotels. Guests can unwind at Relâche Spa & Salon, enjoy a workout in the fitness center or make a splash at Paradise Springs, open seasonally. There are more than 400,000 square feet of flexible meeting spaces to attend convention­s, weddings, receptions, banquets, meetings, family reunions and more, all organized with the help of our profession­al event planning team.

3. LEGOLAND DISCOVERY CENTER

Location: 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy, Grapevine, TX 76051

Phone: (877) 8181677

Web: https://dallasfw.legolanddi­scoverycen­ter.com

Legoland Discovery Center Dallas Fort Worth is an indoor family entertainm­ent center located at Grapevine Mills Mall, situated between Dallas and Fort Worth.

The attraction includes Lego-theme rides, a soft play area, a 4D cinema and a gift shop. Among the other family-friendly features at Lego Ninjago City Adventure, Kingdome Quest, Miniland, Merlin’s Apprentice Ride, Lego Friends Heartlake City, Pirate Beach, Lego Star Wars Miniland Model Model Display, Lego factory tour and Duplo Village.

4. OLD TOWN GRAPEVINE

Location: Grapevine Convention & Visitor Bureau, 636 S. Main St, Grapevine, TX 76051

Phone: (800) 4576338

Web: www.grapevinet­exasusa.com

Historic Downtown Grapevine features locally owned boutiques in a laid-back atmosphere.

There are holiday collectibl­es at Good Things for All Seasons and Merry’s Christmas and Clowns; clothing at ooh la la!, Paloma Boutique, Crowned by Grace or Gypsy Warehouse; vintage finds at Red Shed Antiques and The Corner Store; and Lone Star gear at Texas Tees and Collectibl­es. Coyote Cowboy sells the best in western wear. Foodie options include the Grapevine Olive Oil Company. Historic Downtown Grapevine features the best fun and funky finds, as well as products made by local artisans.

 ??  ?? Darrell Wolfe / Submitted Legoland Discovery Center is located at 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy, Grapevine, TX 76051.
Darrell Wolfe / Submitted Legoland Discovery Center is located at 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy, Grapevine, TX 76051.

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