GRAPEVINE

Population 31,510

Altitude 650

General

Prior to settlement in 1850, this well-watered location on the blackland prairie was the site of important negotiations with the Indians including a treaty signed here by Sam Houston in 1849. The population was 1,813 in 1950; growth parallels that of most metroplex cities, and location of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport here has stimulated growth.

Much of Main street is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. A walking map tour of the historic renovated downtown area is available at convention and visitors bureau in re-created Wallis Hotel building. The original 1891 hotel was near railroad depot; closed in 1926, the building was demolished in the 1930s. Open Mon. - Fri. from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. One Liberty Park Plaza.

DALLAS /FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

GRAPEVINE HERITAGE CENTER

GRAPEVINE HISTORICAL MUSEUM

GRAPEVINE OPRY

Attractions

• DALLAS /FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - One of the world's largest airports with over 2,000 scheduled domestic and international flights daily. Group tours are available through D/FW Airport Public Relations Office.

• GRAPEVINE HERITAGE CENTER - Originally the site of Cotton Belt Railroad depot and cotton docks. Three-acre site is being developed as heritage education center. The brick building houses artisans who demonstrate and teach their craft. Gifts and custom orders available. 701 S. Main.

• GRAPEVINE HISTORICAL MUSEUM - Housed in restored railroad depot. Built in 1901, the depot served the city as a railroad station until abandoned by the railroad and moved off the site in 1973. The Grapevine Heritage Foundation purchased this building, its original site, and moved it back. Museum displays local and pioneer history exhibits. Open Fri. - Sun. form 1 to 5 p.m. 707 S. Main Street.

• GRAPEVINE OPRY - Showcase of country and Western entertainment in historic Palace Theatre. There's a foot-stompin', hand-clappin' family-style show every Fri. and Sat. night featuring local, regional, and national artist. 308 S. Main Street. Admission.

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