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Real Name: Veronica
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Grapevine, Texas--Friendly and Historic!!

by VeronicaG - last update: Apr 25, 2008

The Oldest Town in Tarrant County

People Watching
Update: We attended a retirement dinner for my husband's boss recently, dining at Bob's Steak and Chop House. See my new restaurant tip.

While in the Dallas area finishing up details regarding our move to Texas, we chanced upon Grapevine. The town was immersed in the celebration of Main Street Days held in mid-May. People filled the streets mingling with neighbors, purchasing sugar-sprinkled funnel cakes and browsing through the artisans tents while listening to the pulsing tunes of various entertainers performing on stages placed in strategic places throughout town.

Grapevine's historic area includes restored town buildings, a vintage railroad and wine trails. All of which we hope to explore once we unload our worldly goods in a nearby community!

*Here's a little of its history: The site began experiencing settlement in the 1840's and was known by several different names. Around 1854, the name "Grape Vine" was suggested by resident Judge James Moorehead since the town was near Grape Vine Prairie where numerous wild grapes grew. In 1914, the post office legally changed the name to Grapevine. At that time, the town had 1200 residents, numerous businesses, including grocers, banks and hotels.

*(This information borrowed from The Handbook of Texas Online)
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An Old-Fashioned Home Town Feel

Main Street

Quaint Historic Shopping Area

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OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 15 - Photos: 28
 
Restaurants
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Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 2 - Photos: 8
 
NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
Tips: 4 - Photos: 4
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
 
TransportationLocal Customs
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Packing ListsShopping
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Sports TravelGeneral Tips
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VeronicaG's Grapevine Travelogues
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THE BUDWEISER CLYDESDALE HORSESMay, 2007 5
Christmas at The Gaylord Texas ResortDecember, 2007 4

Comments for VeronicaG about Grapevine
TheWanderingCamel Fri May 2, 2008 03:09 UTC
 I never ealized so much wine was made in Texas. This sounds like a town to seek out next time I'm in Dallas. Cheers - leyle
kyoub Fri Apr 25, 2008 12:48 UTC
 Excellent new pages and suggestions for visiting Grapevine.
ATXtraveler Sat Apr 19, 2008 15:12 UTC
 I have a gift certificate to Main Street Bread Company... I guess I will have to try it!@
MadameDuPre Sun May 27, 2007 23:23 UTC
 Uncle Julio's tortilla soup was about the worst I have ever tasted and the smallest portion for the price. Forget it.
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