A GRAPEVINE CHRISTMAS

When flying into Dallas Fort Worth International Airport next time, factor in a visit to Grapevine, just five minutes from the airport. If you need to spend four hours or even a day between flights, there is more than enough to do in this colourful town to keep you busy. With daily shoot outs near the Glockenspiel Clocktower, the vintage steam train rides, excellent shopping and attractions such as Legoland Discovery Center and Sea Life Grapevine Aquarium, there is something for everyone. Grapevine has two hugely popular events, including GrapeFest, on in September each year, and Christmas. Christmas is so big in Grapevine that the Texas Senate officially declared Grapevine the ‘Christmas Capital of Texas'. There are more than 1400 events in 40 days, with highlights including riding the North Pole Express train, chilling out at the ICE event, or raising a glass on the special Christmas wine trains. Grapevine is home to a vibrant and growing urban wine trail, so add wine-tasting to the ever-growing list. grapevinetexasusa.com