Grapevine is a city and

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Dallas Dallas () is the List of municipalities in Texas, third largest city in Texas and the largest city in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, the List of metropolitan statistical areas, fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States at 7.5 ...

and

Fort Worth Fort Worth is the fifth-largest city in the U.S. state of Texas and the 13th-largest city in the United States. It is the county seat of Tarrant County, covering nearly into four other counties: Denton, Johnson, Parker, and Wise. According ...

located in northeast

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, with minor portions extending into

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and

Denton County Denton County is located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 906,422, making it the 7th-most populous county in Texas. The county seat is Denton. The county, which was named for John B. Denton, was establis ...

. The city is located in the

Mid-Cities The Mid-Cities is a suburban region filling the 30-mile (48 km) span between Dallas and Fort Worth. These communities include the cities of Arlington, Bedford, Colleyville, Coppell, Euless, Flower Mound, Grand Prairie, Grapevine, Haltom Ci ...

suburban region between Dallas and Fort Worth and includes a larger portion of

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than other cities. The city is adjacent to

Grapevine Lake Grapevine Lake is an American reservoir located in the North Texas region, approximately northwest of Dallas and northeast of Fort Worth. It was impounded in 1952 by the US Army Corps of Engineers when they dammed Denton Creek, a tributary of T ...

, a large reservoir impounded by the Army Corps of Engineers in 1952 that serves as a source of water and recreational area.

History

In October 1843, General

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and fellow Republic of Texas Commissioners camped at Tah-Wah-Karro Creek, also known as Grape Vine Springs, to meet with leaders of 10 Indian nations. This meeting culminated in the signing of a treaty of "peace, friendship, and commerce," which opened the area for homesteaders. The settlement that emerged was named Grape Vine due to its location on the appropriately-named Grape Vine Prairie near Grape Vine Springs, both names in homage to the wild grapes that grew in the area. Grapevine is the oldest settlement in Tarrant County, dating back to 1844 when Texas was a republic before statehood in 1845. The first recorded white settlement in what would become the modern city occurred in the late 1840s and early 1850s. General

Richard Montgomery Gano Richard Montgomery Gano (June 17, 1830 – March 27, 1913) was a physician, Protestant minister, and brigadier general in the army of the Confederate States during the American Civil War. Early life Richard Gano was born June 17, 1830 near Sprin ...

owned property near Grape Vine and helped organize the early settlement against

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raiding parties before leading his band of volunteers to battle in the

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. Growth during the 19th century was slow but steady; by 1890, Grape Vine had about 800 residents supported by such amenities as a newspaper, a

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, several

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s, a

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, and

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service. The settlement made continued gains early in the 20th century and on January 12, 1914, the post office altered the town's name to one word: Grapevine. On Easter Sunday, April 1, 1934,

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, an associate of

Bonnie Parker Bonnie Elizabeth Parker (October 1, 1910May 23, 1934) and Clyde Chestnut (Champion) Barrow (March 24, 1909May 23, 1934) were an American criminal couple who traveled the Central United States with their gang during the Great Depression. The co ...

and

Clyde Barrow Bonnie Elizabeth Parker (October 1, 1910May 23, 1934) and Clyde Chestnut (Champion) Barrow (March 24, 1909May 23, 1934) were an American criminal couple who traveled the Central United States with their gang during the Great Depression. The co ...

, killed two police officers, E.B. Wheeler and H.D. Murphy, during an altercation near Grapevine. A historical marker remains at the intersection of Dove Road and State Highway 114. Grapevine's population fell during the interwar period, as the economy stagnated, though the city was officially incorporated in 1936. Cotton was the primary crop for Grapevine until the early 20th century, when it was overtaken by

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farms that accounted for 25,000 acres. For several decades, until the early 1970s, the Rotary Club sign outside of town boasted Grapevine as the "Cantaloupe Capital of the World". Population growth and economic gains resumed to some extent in the decades after

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. The opening of Dallas–Fort Worth International Airport in 1974 spurred massive development. Grapevine depended heavily upon agricultural production prior to the mid-20th century, but transformed into a regional center of commerce because of its proximity to the airport's north entrance. In recent years, several

wineries A winery is a building or property that produces wine, or a business involved in the production of wine, such as a wine company. Some wine companies own many wineries. Besides wine making equipment, larger wineries may also feature warehouses, b ...

have opened in Grapevine, and the city has been active in maintaining its historic downtown corridor.

Geography

Grapevine is located at (32.935025, −97.085784). According to the

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, the city has a total area of , of which are land and are covered by water.

Demographics

2020 United States Census

As of the

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, there were 50,631 people, 21,838 households, and 13,887 families residing in the city.

2010 United States Census

As of the 2010 census, 46,334 people, 18,223 households, and 12,332 families were residing in the city. The

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was 1,451 people per square mile. The

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of the city was 81.1% White, 3.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 4.5% Asian, 8.0% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races.

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of any race were 18.0% of the population. Of the 18,223 households, 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a single householder with no spouse present, and 33.3% were not families. About 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49, and the average family size was 3.06. The age distribution in the city was 25.1% under 18, 74.9% over the age of 18, 5.6% from 20 to 24, 13.3% from 25 to 34, 24.7% from 35 to 49, 20.9% from 50 to 64, and 7.9% who were 65 or older. The median age was 37.5 years.

Recent estimates

According to a 2010 estimate, the median household income was $76,040, and the median family income was $93,587. Males had a median income of $66,378 versus $47,995 for females. The

per capita income Per capita income (PCI) or total income measures the average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. It is calculated by dividing the area's total income by its total population. Per capita i ...

was $38,304. About 5.2% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the

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, including 11.3% of those under age 18 and 5.5% of those age 65 or over. Data provided by the city's Economic Development Department shows a general upward trend in population, with an estimated population of 54,578 as of 2020. The median age in the city was estimated at 36 years old, with more than half of residents obtaining an Associate's Degree or higher. Median household income had also increased to $88,225.

Government

Municipal government

Grapevine uses a

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, consisting of an elected city council, composed of the mayor and six at-large councilmembers, with a city manager appointed by the council. The current city manager is Bruno Rumbelow. The government is a voluntary member of the

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Grapevine City Council

Politics

Grapevine, located in conservative Northeast Tarrant County, has voted

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in all elections.

Tarrant County Officials

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The city almost entirely lies within the boundaries of

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District 98 and

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Districts 9 and 12, with very small portions lying within Texas House Districts 63 and 115 and Texas Senate Districts 10 and 16.

Texas State Board of Education The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is the branch of the government of Texas responsible for public education in Texas in the United States.

The city almost entirely lies within the boundaries of Texas State Board of Education District 11, with a very small portion lying within District 14.

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Education

The

Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District (GCISD) is a public school district based in Grapevine, Texas, USA. The district serves most of the cities of Grapevine and Colleyville and includes small portions of Euless, Hurst, and Southla ...

serves most of the city. The district operates 11 elementary schools (prekindergarten through grade 5), four middle schools (grades 6–8), and two high schools (grades 9–12).

Colleyville Heritage High School Colleyville Heritage High School (CHHS) is a public secondary school in Colleyville, Texas in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The school is a part of the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District and serves freshmen through senior students i ...

and

Grapevine High School Grapevine High School is a public high school located in the far northeast portion of Tarrant County in the city of Grapevine, Texas (USA). It is part of the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District. Its attendance boundary includes ...

both draw students from different areas of Grapevine. Northwestern Grapevine lies inside

Carroll Independent School District The Carroll Independent School District (Carroll ISD) is an independent PK-12 school district founded in 1959 serving the majority of the city of Southlake, Texas, and portions of northwest Grapevine, far northern Colleyville, and eastern Westl ...

, while smaller portions are served by

Lewisville Independent School District Lewisville Independent School District (LISD) is a 127-square mile school district based in Lewisville, Texas ( USA) covering all of Lewisville, The Colony, Highland Village, Copper Canyon, and Double Oak as well as portions of Flower Mound ...

and

Coppell Independent School District The Coppell Independent School District is a school district based in Coppell, Texas ( USA). The district includes most of Coppell and small parts of Grapevine, Irving (including a portion of Valley Ranch), Dallas and Lewisville. In 2009, t ...

. The Faith Christian School, a private school, is also in Grapevine.

Economy

Grapevine's economy is largely centered around travel and tourism, although those sectors also promote strong growth in other areas such as entertainment, retail trade, and transportation. Travelers arriving to and departing from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport make up the majority of the city's visitors. The

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and

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are the two biggest hotels in Grapevine and among the biggest in the Metroplex. The hotels also have large convention centers and entertainment venues. In 2020
Coury Hospitality
launched Hotel Vin, a new boutique hotel attached to the recently finished

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station. Nearby

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Mall is a regional outlet shopping center with many amenities, including a movie theater. Embassy Suites Grapevine and the DFW Lakes Hilton complex also lay adjacent to Grapevine Mills and

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. In addition to these areas, Main Street in historic downtown Grapevine is a popular attraction. Public amenities like City Hall, the Grapevine Convention and Visitor's Bureau, the city library, public parks, and a recreation center are located on Main Street, nestled in between a wealth of small businesses. These include antique stores, restaurants, bars, theaters, and many specialty shops. The

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follows a historic route between Grapevine and the

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, departing from a station on South Main Street. The city is also the home of several

and tasting rooms to include Umbra Winery as well as the Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association. According to the City's 2018 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,City of Grapevine CAFR - Sept 30, 2018
/ref> the city's top employers are:

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, a national electronics retailer and one of the city's largest corporate employers, is headquartered in Grapevine. In April 2017, Kubota Corp. established a new U.S. headquarters in Grapevine, moving about 300 employees from California and spending $50 million. In 2020
The Trade Group
completed construction on their US headquarters near the Northern border of the city. The facility at 1639 West 23rd Street is on the property of DFW Airport and in Grapevine. Tenants include

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,North America
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, and the

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. Historically, Grapevine was the headquarters of a collection of now-defunct air carriers. In 1978 Braniff Place, the final world headquarters for

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, was built in what is now Grapevine, on the grounds of

. Following Braniff's 1982 bankruptcy, the structure is now known as Verizon Place. In the 1990s

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maintained its main offices in the city of Grapevine, as did

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for a time.

Transportation

Highways

Two grade-separated highways run through the city.

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s 114 and 121 trisect Grapevine south and slightly west of downtown. 121 runs from the south and 114 from the northwest. The highways intersect near Mustang Drive and William D. Tate Avenue and continue together towards the airport before splitting again at the north entrance of

. Grapevine's highways as of 2010 underwent a significant overhaul to improve traffic flow through the area.

Major Roads

I-635 (Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway) * Texas 26

SH 26 (Ira E. Woods Avenue) * Texas 114

SH 114 (Northwest Parkway) * Texas Business 114

Bus. SH 114 (Northwest Highway) * Texas 121

SH 121 *

SH 360 *

Spur 97 (International Parkway) * Texas FM 2499

FM 2499

Airports

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is the main provider of air service to Grapevine and the region, providing connections to places around the state, country, and abroad. DFW is the main hub for

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, though other major carriers maintain a large presence. Love Field in Dallas is relatively close to Grapevine.

Rail

The

provides service to and from Fort Worth along the former Cotton Belt Railroad right-of-way. The service acts more as a tourist attraction due to its slow speeds. However, the city's 50-year commitment to the

Trinity Metro Trinity Metro is a transit agency located in and serving the city of Fort Worth, Texas and its suburbs in surrounding Tarrant County, part of the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area. Since 1983, it was previously known officially as the Fort ...

and approval of a half-cent sales tax increase have paid dividends through the introduction of the

service to northeast Tarrant County since January 10, 2019. New train stations downtown and north of the airport are included in the plans, as is a connection to

Dallas Area Rapid Transit Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is a transit agency serving the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex of Texas. It operates buses, light rail, commuter rail, and high-occupancy vehicle lanes in Dallas and twelve of its suburbs. In , the system had ...

(DART) light-rail provides mass transit service to the eastern half of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. The closest connections to rail are the DFW airport, Terminal A, DART Rail station and the Hurst station for the

Trinity Rail Express The Trinity Railway Express (TRE) is a commuter rail line in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. It was established by an interlocal agreement between Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) and Trinity Metro. Each transit authority owns a 50% stake in ...

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passenger service is available in both downtown Dallas and Fort Worth.

Bus

The Convention and Visitor's Bureau operates the Grapevine Visitor's Shuttle between points of interest within the city. Additional information including stops and pricing can be found here.

Bicycle

The majority of Grapevine's transportation infrastructure is centered around the automobile, though amenities for bicycles can be found. A bicycle route runs along the length of Dove Road beginning at the intersection of Dove and North Main Street, connecting Grapevine and Southlake. Additionally, the Cotton Belt trail runs parallel to State Highway 26, from the Colleyville city limits to downtown Grapevine. The "Dallas Road" project will stretch over 1.5 miles to extend the Cotton Belt Tril with a 10-foot wide trail section along the north side of western Dallas road between William D Tate Avenue, or Ball Street, and Dooley Street. A 10-foot-wide trail will also be added along the east side of Dooley north from Dallas Road to the Dallas Area Rapid Transit right of way. A 12-foot-trail section will be added east from Dooley along the north side of the DART rail corridor to Texan Trail. This will provide a very wide cement trail from Colleyville to the far east side of Grapevine. Other bicycle paths can be found at the various city parks, most notably the trail from Parr Park to Bear Creek Park. Off-road trails are also available. Northshore Mountain Bike trail begins at Rockledge Park on the north side of Grapevine Lake and continues into Flower Mound along the shore. Mileage is 22.5 miles broken up into two major loops: East Loops, 1 – 4, which are 12.5 miles and the West Loops, 5 – 7. Horseshoe Trail begins at Catfish Lane, continues to Dove Road, and loops back to the trail head, for a total of 5.4 miles.

Running

Grapevine received the Runner Friendly Community designation from the Road Runners Club of America. Grapevine has approximately 24-miles of hike and bike trails that link parks, schools, and businesses. The hike and bike trails have mileage markers that also have GPS coordinates for location identification in case of emergencies. The city also has an indoor 1/8 mile walking/jogging track and several outdoor tracks that belong to the local school district. The city has joint-use agreement with the school district for the use of school facilities. The hike and bike trails in Grapevine include water fountains, community bathrooms or portable toilets, available parking, signs linking pedestrian networks, mile markers, walk lights at busy intersections, stop signs at residential intersections, and painted crosswalks. One trail in Grapevine links with four other communities, creating an additional 11-mile trail.

Media

*Grapevine is mentioned in the National Geographic Channel special,'' The Real Bonnie and Clyde''. The historical marker (at Dove Road and Highway 114) where Bonnie, Clyde, and Henry Methvin shot two Texas state troopers is shown. *An episode of true crime show ''

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'' is set in Grapevine. *Some scenes from the film ''

Tender Mercies ''Tender Mercies'' is a 1983 American drama film directed by Bruce Beresford. The screenplay by Horton Foote focuses on Mac Sledge, a recovering alcoholic country music singer who seeks to turn his life around through his relationship with a young ...

'' are also set in Grapevine. *''Miracle Dogs Too'' was filmed in Grapevine in 2006. *Portions of '' RoboCop'' were filmed at B&D Mills. *The Nat Geo Wild Series, "

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" is filmed at Texas Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital in Grapevine.

Notable people

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, actress, born in

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, she lived in Grapevine from age 4 to age 18 *

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, voice actor and ADR director affiliated with

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, film critic *

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, professional soccer player with

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, Boavista *

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, actress *

Wally Funk Mary Wallace Funk (born February 1, 1939) is an American aviator, commercial astronaut, and Goodwill Ambassador. She was the first female air safety investigator for the National Transportation Safety Board, the first female civilian flight in ...

, aviator, space tourist, and Goodwill Ambassador * Chip Gaines, TV personality *

Greg Garza Gregory "Greg" Martin Garza (born August 16, 1991) is an American former professional soccer player who played as a left-back. Club career Estoril Praia Garza spent several years with Sporting Clube de Portugal's under-19 team, but he was not ...

, professional soccer player with FC Cincinnati * Mckenna Grace, actress *

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, actress *

Norah Jones Norah Jones (born Geethali Norah Jones Shankar; March 30, 1979) is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. She has won several awards for her music and as of 2012, has sold more than 50 million records worldwide. ''Billboard'' named her the ...

, singer-songwriter and actress, born in

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, lived in Grapevine *

Nick Leckey Nicholas Nathan Leckey (born March 12, 1982) is a former American football Center (American football), center who played in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the sixth round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played c ...

, NFL center for the New Orleans Saints, St. Louis Rams, and the Arizona Cardinals *

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, singer/songwriter *

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, rapper and singer-songwriter * George McFarland, actor, Spanky of Our Gang/The Little Rascals *

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, lead singer of

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, professional soccer player with

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Places

Fellowship Church Fellowship Church (FC) is Baptist Evangelical multi-site megachurch located in Grapevine, Texas, a suburb of Fort Worth, that is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention. FC's lead pastor has been Ed Young since its opening in 1989. Hi ...

* Grapevine Mills Mall * Lake Grapevine * Great Wolf Lodge Grapevine * Historic Downtown * 9/11 Flight Crew Memorial * B & D Mills

Gallery

File:Grapevine Train Station by Raymond Lafourchette.jpg, The Train Station on Main Street File:Main Street Grapevine Texas by Raymond Lafourchette.jpg, Main Street File:Tarantula Train in Grapevine by Raymond Lafourchette.jpg, The Tarantula Train File:Grapevine Statue by Raymond Lafourchette.jpg, Statue in front of the train station File:Main Street, Grapevine, TX, Oct 2012.jpg, Looking north-west on Main Street File:Grapevine Bench with WiFi by StOo.jpg, Public bench advertising free municipal WiFi in Historic Downtown File:Grapevine Calaboose by StOo.jpg, The old calaboose (jail) built in 1909 File:Grapevine City Office.jpg, Grapevine City Hall on Main Street File:Grapevine City Hall entrance, Oct 2012.jpg, Front entrance to Grapevine City Hall File:Grapevine Nightwatchman, City Hall, Grapevine, TX, Oct 2012.jpg, The Nightwatchman statue atop City Hall File:Grapevine Water Tower from Main Street, Oct 2012.jpg, Grapevine Water Tower from Main Street File:Windmill on Main Street, Grapevine, TX, Oct 2012.jpg, Water-pumping windmill on Main Street File:Torian Log Cabin in Grapevine, TX, Oct 2012.jpg, The "Torian Log Cabin" on Main Street File:Wilhoites.jpg, The famous Willhoites Restaurant on Main Street. Formerly a garage; it is known for its live music.

Sister cities

Krems an der Donau Krems an der Donau () is a town of 23,992 inhabitants in Austria, in the federal state of Lower Austria. It is the fifth-largest city of Lower Austria and is approximately west of Vienna. Krems is a city with its own statute (or '' Statutarstad ...

, Austria (since 1999) *

Parras de la Fuente Parras de la Fuente () is a city located in the southern part of the Mexican state of Coahuila. The city serves as the municipal seat of the surrounding Parras Municipality, which has an area of 9,271.7 km2 (3,579.8 sq mi). At ...

, Mexico (since 1996) *

Linlithgow, West Lothian Linlithgow (; gd, Gleann Iucha, sco, Lithgae) is a town in West Lothian, Scotland. It was historically West Lothian's county town, reflected in the county's historical name of Linlithgowshire. An ancient town, it lies in the Central Belt on ...

, Scotland (since 2008)

Notes

External links

City of Grapevine Official Website

Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau

Brief history of Grapevine
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