New Road Trip Itinerary, World Cup Action & GrapeFest®

Located just minutes from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Grapevine, Texas continues to evolve with new visitor experiences, major events and fresh travel inspiration. From a newly refreshed road trip itinerary spanning four states to World Cup excitement and the upcoming 40th anniversary of GrapeFest®, there is plenty happening in Grapevine, Texas.

NEW ITINERARY: MUSIC & OUTLAWS

Follow the music, culture and outlaw legends that helped shape the American South with the newly refreshed Music & Outlaws Tour. Created in partnership with Grapevine, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Memphis and Nashville, this self-drive itinerary showcases iconic music destinations, Route 66 attractions, Native American cultural experiences and legendary landmarks across four states. Download the full itinerary.

Highlights Include:

• Grapevine's Historic Main Street, Urban Wine Trail and Grapevine Vintage Railroad.

• Oklahoma's Route 66 attractions, Native American cultural experiences and legendary music heritage.

• Arkansas outdoor adventures, historic sites and vibrant arts scene.

• Memphis icons including Beale Street, Sun Studio and Graceland.

• Nashville favourites including Music Row, the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame.

For additional itinerary ideas, destination updates and travel inspiration, visit Grapevine'stravel trade resource hubor contact the Grapevine team.

WORLD CUP EXCITEMENT & DISCOVERING GRAPEVINE

With nine World Cup matches taking place in the Dallas-Fort Worth region this summer, Grapevine is welcoming visitors from around the globe.

Located just minutes from DFW and a short 15-minute drive from the stadium, Grapevine offers visitors easy access to the action while providing a convenient base to experience North Texas. With more than 20 hotels, complimentary visitor transportation and a walkable Historic Main Street District, visitors can spend less time commuting and more time exploring.

While football fans may arrive for the matches, Grapevine offers plenty of reasons to extend a stay:

• Urban Wine Trail – Explore nine winery tasting rooms along Historic Main Street, with seasonal events, wine tastings and live entertainment.

• Historic Main Street – Browse boutiques, galleries, restaurants and live music venues in one of North Texas' most charming downtown districts.

• Live Music Seven Nights a Week – Enjoy everything from country and blues to tribute acts and local performers throughout the destination.

• Lake Grapevine – Enjoy paddleboarding, hiking, biking trails and family-friendly fun at WhoaZone, the floating obstacle course on the lake.

• Hidden Gems – Discover Grapevine's unique speakeasy experiences, including Magnum at Hotel Vin, Cave Society's underground wine cave and Dusk at Gaylord Texan Resort.

• Upcoming Events – Highlights over the coming months include the Disco Wine Train, seasonal winery events, outdoor concerts and GrapeFest® in September.

LOOKING AHEAD: GRAPEFEST® 2026

Returning September 17, 18, 19 and 20, GrapeFest® celebrates its 40th anniversary as the largest wine festival in the Southwest and one of Grapevine's signature annual events.

The four-day festival brings together winery tasting experiences, live entertainment, festival food and the famous GrapeStomp competition, transforming Historic Main Street into a celebration of Texas wine and culture.

Visitors can enjoy wines from Texas and around the world, live entertainment across multiple stages and one of the most anticipated weekends on the Grapevine events calendar.

Travel Trade Resources

Looking for additional itinerary ideas, images, brochures or planning tools? Visit Grapevine's travel trade resource hub: grapevinetexasusa.com/travel-trade