 Grapevine, Texas Educational Tour
Grapevine, Texas, has developed into an exciting destination for student tours with attractions such as the Grapevine Vintage Railroad , an1896 Steam locomotive that connects Historic Grapevine with the Fort Worth Stockyards. There are several historic attractions in Grapevine. Nash Farm is a restored farmstead that reflects the life and times of the early farmers and settlers who established Grapevine. Educational tours are available there. Millican Blacksmith Shop is a replica of the original Grapevine Blacksmith Shop that was part of the Cotton Belt Railroad district. Demonstrations are available by Blacksmith Bill Stoddard. For expansive Grapevine beauty, try Austin Ranch, a dude ranch that sits on more than 90 spectacular acres of lush rolling hills with dense woods and a 10-acre lake.
For modern thrills in the area, you’ll love X-Drenaline , an outdoor paintball course, or Main Event, the latest in bowling, laser tag, video arcade games, and billiards. Game Works is another great place for your food, fun and entertainment fix.And Grapevine Mills is a state-of-the-art mega-shopping and entertainment center.
The arts are alive and well in Grapevine as well. Live Artisan Demonstrationsin Grapevine are performed by Archie St. Clair, the City of Grapevine’s artist-in-residence. You’ll find his bronze sculptures throughout the Grapevine Historic District. There’s a behind the scenes tour available at Grapevine Opry where you can also catch evening performances. Grapevine also offers several venues and festival opportunities where student performance groups can entertain.
Grapevine Excursions is a great way to experience the history of Grapevine on land and on the beautiful Lake Grapevine, the Duck Tours way! And for a place to stay that’s also activity-packed, you’ll love Great Wolf Lodge, a 98,000 sq. ft. indoor entertainment area featuring its own gigantic waterpark. All of this makes Grapevine, Texas, (in the Dallas/Ft.Worth area) a great place for your next customized tour.
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