The Wine Trail Requires a Driver
Grapevine's wine trail is essentially impossible to enjoy properly if someone in your group has to stay sober. Our SUV wine tour packages are designed for exactly this.
What Makes This Experience Worth It
- Historic Main Street — 1.5 mile walkable district with boutiques, galleries, and restaurants
- Grapevine Wine Trail — 8 wineries walkable from each other on and near Main Street
- Gaylord Texan Resort — massive indoor atrium resort on Lake Grapevine
- Grapevine Vintage Railroad — steam train to Fort Worth Stockyards on select weekends
- Harvest House on the Lake — lakeside event venue with incredible views
- Grapevine Mills Mall — massive outlet and entertainment mall
- Lake Grapevine — water activities, fishing, and boating
- Nash Farm Battlefield — Civil War history in a surprising suburban location
- Neel's Winery — one of the most visited on the trail
- Main Street Cottages — charming overnight options in historic buildings
We know the trail well, know the best order to visit each winery, and make the whole afternoon feel exactly as relaxed as it should.
The History of Grapevine, Texas
The story of Grapevine history begins long before the city was a wine and shopping destination. The area takes its name from the wild mustang grapes that once grew across the rolling land known as Grape Vine Prairie.
This stretch of North Texas sits near the Fork of the Trinity River, on the line between Tarrant County and Denton County. In 1843, leaders of the Republic of Texas met with Native American tribes on Grape Vine Prairie to negotiate a peace treaty, an event that helped open the region to settlement.
Settlers soon established farms and a small community, making Grapevine one of the oldest settlements in Tarrant County. That deep grapevine texas history is still visible today along the city's preserved Main Street.
Early Grapevine grew around agriculture, with cotton and grain forming the backbone of the local economy. Over the decades the town expanded steadily, and many of its historic homes and storefronts have been carefully restored. Walking the district today offers a real sense of how this North Texas community began.
The Cotton Belt Railroad and Grapevine's Growth
Grapevine remained a quiet farming town until the railroad arrived. In the 1880s, the St. Louis Southwestern Railway — better known as the Cotton Belt Railroad — laid tracks through the community.
The Cotton Belt Railroad changed everything. It gave local farmers a fast way to ship cotton, grain, and cattle to larger markets, and it turned Grapevine into a regional shipping point. New businesses opened near the depot, and the population steadily grew.
That railroad heritage is still celebrated today. The restored Cotton Belt depot anchors the historic district, and the Grapevine Vintage Railroad runs heritage rail cars on select weekends, carrying visitors toward the Fort Worth Stockyards much as the original line once did.
Grapevine Lake and the Army Corps of Engineers
One of the biggest changes to the landscape came in the mid-20th century. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built Grapevine Dam on Denton Creek to manage the area's frequent flooding.
Completed in the early 1950s, the dam created Grapevine Lake, a large reservoir on the edge of town. Its primary purpose was flood control, protecting communities downstream along the Trinity River system, but it also became a key water-supply source for the growing region.
Today the lake is a recreation hub. Boating, fishing, sailing, and lakeside trails draw visitors year-round, and venues along the shoreline host weddings and events. What the Army Corps of Engineers built for flood control has become one of Grapevine's most popular attractions.
The dam still plays a vital role in protecting the wider region from heavy rains, a reminder that this scenic spot was engineered with a serious purpose. For visitors, though, it is simply a beautiful place to spend an afternoon on the water just minutes from the city.
Grapevine Today — Wineries, Shopping & Events
Modern Grapevine has earned its reputation as a premier wine destination and one of the most festive small cities in North Texas. The Grapevine Wine Trail links several tasting rooms within easy walking distance of historic Main Street.
- Stroll Main Street's boutiques, galleries, and restaurants
- Sample local vintages along the walkable wine trail
- Shop the massive Grapevine Mills outlet mall
- Visit the Gaylord Texan Resort and its seasonal events
The city hosts festivals throughout the year, and the Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau keeps a full calendar of seasonal happenings. From spring wine festivals to elaborate winter light displays, there is almost always something to do. It is an easy day trip that blends history, food, and family-friendly fun in one place.
Families love Grapevine for its variety. The Gaylord Texan Resort hosts large seasonal celebrations, while the SEA LIFE aquarium and LEGOLAND Discovery Center inside Grapevine Mills keep younger visitors entertained. There is enough to fill a full day no matter who you bring along.
Food lovers will find more than just wine. Main Street is dotted with restaurants, bakeries, and tasting rooms, and the district stays lively into the evening. Whether you come for a relaxed lunch or a full night out, the walkable layout makes it easy to wander from one spot to the next without ever moving your car.
Getting to Grapevine in Style with Purple Heart Limo
Grapevine sits just minutes from DFW International Airport, between Dallas and Fort Worth, which makes it an easy destination for a day out — as long as someone isn't stuck behind the wheel.
Purple Heart Limo takes care of the driving so your whole group can relax. Our wine-trail and day-trip packages are perfect for tasting your way along Main Street, and we offer flat-rate pricing with no surge charges.
Choose from our Cadillac CT5, Mercedes S-Class, GMC Yukon, Cadillac Escalade, or Sprinter Van for larger parties. We serve all of Dallas-Fort Worth with flat-rate pricing, real-time flight tracking, and professional chauffeurs who know the area well.
From a relaxed wine-trail afternoon to a special celebration at one of the resorts, we make getting to Grapevine effortless. Reserve your ride on our booking page or call us anytime at (833) 740-0700.
Getting Around DFW in Style
Dallas-Fort Worth was built around the car, but that does not mean you have to drive it yourself. From AT&T Stadium to the Fort Worth Stockyards, professional chauffeur service means you arrive focused on the experience, not the parking situation.
Purple Heart Limo serves all of DFW with flat-rate pricing, no surge, real-time flight tracking, and a fleet that includes the Cadillac CT5 sedan, Mercedes S-Class, GMC Yukon Denali, Cadillac Escalade, and Sprinter Van for groups.
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Grapevine Wine Trail limo package from $195 for three hours. Full afternoon packages available.
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