Interesting Places

Historic Downtown Grapevine - Public art? Check. A historic train? Check. Boutique shopping? Check. Restaurants? Check, check. Historic Downtown Grapevine has it all. Anchored by Main Street, this walkable, preserved historic area is home to winery tasting rooms, the Grapevine Vintage Railroad, the Palace Arts Center, the Grapevine Glockenspiel Clock Tower, one-of-a-kind shops, live entertainment venues, restaurants, and art galleries.

Lake Grapevine - With a sprawling 8,000 acres, Lake Grapevine is a center for boating, water-skiing, windsurfing, fishing and camping. With a beautiful rolling shoreline and more than nine miles of wilderness trails, Lake Grapevine is one of the finest hiking and biking destinations in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

LEGOLAND Discovery Center - LEGOLAND® Discovery Center is the ultimate indoor LEGO® Playground experience full of amazing play, creativity and building fun designed for families with kids aged 3-10 years. Come explore and immerse yourself in the world of LEGO adventures on our interactive rides: Merlin's Apprentice, Kingdom Quest and LEGO City Forest Ranger Pursuit.

SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium - Dive into an amazing underwater world! Take a fascinating journey from the coast to the ocean depths through 16 themed zones. Don't miss the amazing 360° view from the sea bed in our Ocean Tunnel. Climb through mangrove roots and traverse through mist to come face-to-face with the world's largest species of snake in Rainforest Adventure! Get up close to thousands of amazing creatures including graceful rays, mysterious jellyfish and majestic sea turtles.

Grapevine Mills Mall - Boasting 180 stores in a 1.8 million-square-foot space, this Texas-sized attraction is not only a shopper's dream, it's also a destination for visitors of all ages. 

American Airlines Center - The American Airlines Center is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in the Victory Park neighborhood in downtown Dallas, Texas. The arena serves as the home of the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association and the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League. The arena is also used for concerts and other live entertainment. Click on the link to view upcoming events at the American Airlines Center.

Victory Park - Victory Park is the entertainment epicenter of Dallas, boasting streets lined with restaurants, bars and local shops that surround the American Airlines Center. The district offers a contemporary atmosphere with high-end dining and beverage locales, escape rooms, sports bars and sidewalk cafes, attracting young professionals with a focus on connectivity and community.

Perot Museum of Nature and Science - The Perot Museum of Nature and Science is a natural history and science museum in Dallas, Texas in Victory Park. 

Deep Ellum - The lively Deep Ellum entertainment district is known for its vibrant street murals, quirky art galleries and long-time concert venues for indie and blues. Brewpubs, cocktail bars and Tex-Mex eateries draw a boisterous crowd on weekends, while edgy, experimental drama dominates the program at the time-tested Undermain Theatre, in a warehouse basement. The Deep Ellum Brewing Company offers tours, tastings and events.

John F. Kennedy (JFK) Memorial Plaza - The John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial is a monument to United States President John Fitzgerald Kennedy in the West End Historic District of downtown Dallas, Texas (USA) erected in 1970, and designed by noted architect Philip Johnson.  The nearby Sixth Floor Museum chronicles the assassination and legacy of President John F. Kennedy.

South Dallas/Fair Park - Fair Park is home to five museums and ten performance and sporting venues that include the Music Hall, Dos Equis Pavilion, Band Shell, Texas Discovery Gardens and the Cotton Bowl Stadium. 

House of Blues - Rock- & blues-themed chain with Southern dishes such as po' boys & jambalaya, plus live music.

Reunion Tower - Reunion Tower is a 561 ft observation tower in Dallas, Texas, United States and one of the city's most recognizable landmarks.

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden - The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is a 66-acre botanical garden located in East Dallas, Texas.  The garden houses the Meyer's Children Adventure Garden offering indoor & outdoor exhibits focused on nature.

Stockyard Station - Located in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards, Stockyards Station exemplifies Texas by providing an exciting blend of old and new with historic walking tours and over 20 unique shops. Whether it's BBQ, beef jerky or the perfect pair of boots, you'll have plenty of options to choose from. Dine, discover and delight in the offerings at the Fort Worth Stockyards!

Billy Bob's Texas - Located in Stockyard Station, Billy Bob's Texas is the world's largest honky-tonk. This place is huge (three acres!), with its own indoor rodeo arena for professional bull riding, a Texas-size dance floor, dozens of bar stations, plus restaurants, arcade games, a Wall of Fame with celebrity handprints, and a general store. It is also an amazing 10-time winner of country music’s “Club of the Year.” Be sure to check the concert schedule on the Billy Bob’s Web site – your favorite performer just might be in town! 

Rodeo at Cowtown Coliseum - Located in Stockyard Station, Cowtown Coliseum is a 3,418-seat arena in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. It hosts weekly rodeos. It also hosted local sporting events and concerts. 

American Airlines' CR Smith Museum - The CR Smith Museum preserves the history of American Airlines and explains what it takes to run the airline, as told through the perspective of the team members who work there. Through its activities, the museum serves schools, the general public and American Airlines team members. The Museum is committed to education, with a focus on hands-on, interactive learning.

Fort Worth Water Garden - The Fort Worth Water Gardens is a beautiful and refreshing oasis adjacent to the Fort Worth Convention Center. Designed by Philip Johnson, the Fort Worth Water Gardens is an architectural and engineering marvel to be enjoyed any time of the year. Visitors can experience a variety of water features as they wander through this relaxing urban park.

St Patrick Cathedral - St. Patrick Cathedral is the cathedral of the Catholic Church located in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. It is a parish of the Diocese of Fort Worth and the seat of its bishop. Construction of St. Patrick's church began in 1888, and it was dedicated in 1892.  Daily weekday Mass: Monday-Friday | 12:05pm.

Sundance Square - Sundance Square fuses historical western architecture with modern design across its walkable 37-square-block downtown campus of shopping, restaurants, art galleries, entertainment, professional offices and residential living. Its plaza is rated as one of the nation’s top outdoor gathering spots and is referred to as the "living room of Fort Worth.” Visitors to Sundance Square are encouraged to explore its murals, whimsical water fountains, courtyards, one of a kind local shops, great food, live music/theater productions, the Sid Richardson Western Art Museum, and the visually stunning and acoustically perfect Bass Performance Hall. 

Japanese Garden - The Fort Worth Japanese Garden is a 7.5-acre Japanese Garden within the 120-acre Fort Worth Botanic Garden. The garden was built in 1973 and many of the plants and construction materials were donated by Fort Worth's sister city Nagaoka, Japan.

Various attractions in Fort Worth

Various attractions in Irving - Conveniently nestled between Dallas and Ft. Worth and adjacent to DFW International Airport, Irving is part of a larger area known as the DFW Metroplex. Attractions include Mandalay Canals, Toyota Music Factory, the Las Colinas Flower Clock, shopping districts, golf courses, museums, trails, music, sports and many more!

AT&T Stadium - AT&T Stadium is a retractable-roof stadium in Arlington, Texas, United States. It serves as the home of the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League.  It is also used as a venue for concerts and other events.

Chocktaw Stadium - Home to the Texas Rangers for 25 plus years, Arlington, Texas has a love for baseball and events as big as the Lone Star State. One look at Choctaw Stadium proves it. This former home to the Texas Rangers ball club, since 1994, is a 270-acre multi-purpose complex with over 48,000 open-air seats that has played host to two World Series games and the 1995 All-Star Game.

Six Flags over Texas - Six Flags Over Texas is a 212-acre amusement park, in Arlington, Texas, east of Fort Worth and west of Dallas. It is the first amusement park in the Six Flags chain, and features themed areas and attractions.

International Bowling Museum & Hall of Fame - Visit the International Bowling Museum & Hall of Fame in Arlington to learn about bowling history through interactive exhibits & explore all things bowling.

Various attractions in Arlington

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