Grapevine, Texas, is a city of about 47,000 in the center of the Dallas Fort Worth region. It is home to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. The city was named for the wild mustang grapes that are widespread in the area. Several large wineries have opened up in Grapevine and the city has continued to maintain its historic downtown. Grapevine Lake, a large reservoir built in 1952, is adjacent to the city. Grapevine is known for a sophisticated charm and plenty of great shopping, dining and wine tasting. The city website is www.ci.grapevine.tx.us.

The city of Grapevine is a fairly well off and family-friendly place. The median income for households is about $73,000. The average estimated Grapevine home value in 2005 was $188,318. If you are thinking of purchasing Grapevine real estate now may be the opportune time. Forty-two percent of households have children under the age of 18 living with them, and 59% are married couples living together. The majority of Grapevine is serviced by the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District, though some parts are also served by Carroll and Coppell Independent School Districts. Grapevine High School has been awarded the National Blue Ribbon and named a New American High School, both prestigious honors. In 2005, it was also ranked by Newsweek as the 100-th best high school in the United States.

There are many entertainment opportunities in Grapevine. One major attraction is the large number of festivals that the city has throughout the year. Some of these include Grapefest, a wine-tasting festival and classic car show, the Butterfly Flutterby, Main Street Days and the annual Wine and Gallery Trail Tour. Grapevine also offers many shopping attractions. The city has a number of booming retail centers, all of which are close to local hotels for visitors. The Grapevine Towne Center and Grapevine Commons are a couple large shopping centers with numerous stores. The historic downtown district is home to over 100 lovingly restored shops, boutiques and antique stores. The Grapevine Mills Mall has a theater, a Gameworks, skate park and over 1.6 million square feet and 180 stores to roam among.

Another entertainment option is the Grapevine Steam Railroad, which travels along the historic Cotton Belt Route from Grapevine to the Fort Worth Stockyards. The Grapevine Opry, one of the premier live country music shows anywhere, is also a popular choice. And of course, there are many tours of the wine vineyards and wineries in the area. Some of the best wineries, many of which allow tasting, as D’Vine Wine of Texas, Cross Timers Winery, Delaney Vineyards, Su Vino Winery and La Buena Vida Vineyards.

When it comes to recreation, Grapevine also has plenty to offer. There is a Community Activities Center, which specializes in programs for all ages; an aquatics center; and the Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park for flora lovers. Not to be forgotten is Grapevine Lake, which provides camping, windsurfing, sailing and other water activities. The Grapevine area also has some fantastic golf courses, such as Cowboys Golf Club and the Grapevine Golf Course. Consider buying Grapevine homes for sale or even consider real estate in many of its surrounding communities.