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    Explore Grapevine

    Sip, shop, and explore your way through summer adventures in Grapevine

    CultureMap Create
    Jul 22, 2026 | 2:00 pm

    Looking for a summer getaway that packs big adventures into a charming location? Grapevine checks every box. Nestled along the shores of Lake Grapevine and just minutes from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, this vintage Texas destination offers award-winning wining and dining, shopping, family attractions, and unforgettable entertainment.

    It's ideal for a couples' escape, a family vacation, or a day trip.

    Raise a glass
    For adults, summer begins on Historic Main Street. The Urban Wine Trail features nine award-winning winery tasting rooms, each offering its own personality and seasonal events. Sip rosé at Messina Hof's Pretty in Pink Rosé Soirée, brunch with Mimosa Mania Sundays at Landon Winery, or test your knowledge during trivia nights at Red Dirt Cellars.

    When it's time to explore, Historic Main Street beckons visitors to browse boutiques, art galleries, cafés, and bistros while enjoying live music every day of the week.

    As evening arrives, patio hopping becomes the perfect summer pastime. Grab a craft beer at Hop & Sting Brewery near Main Street, cool off with a famous margarita at Esparza's Restaurante Mexicano, or head to Harvest Hall for cocktails and live entertainment at Third Rail Bar.

    Looking for something more mysterious to end the night? Grapevine hides a few secrets and speakeasies. Slip through the phone booth entrance to Magnum at Hotel Vin, descend into Cave Society's underground wine cave, or unwind with handcrafted cocktails beneath the Gaylord Texan Resort at Dusk.

    Summer fun around every corner
    When temperatures climb, Grapevine offers plenty of cool summer fun. It's home to Great Wolf Lodge, North Texas' largest indoor water park, complete with thrilling slides, wave pools, lazy rivers, and Summer Camp-In activities.

    Paradise Springs Water Park at Gaylord Texan Resort brings resort-style fun with waterslides, a 600-foot lazy river, pool parties, scavenger hunts, and seasonal entertainment.

    Or, head to Lake Grapevine to tackle the floating obstacle course at WhoaZone, complete with giant slides and trampolines.

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    Experience Grapevine this summer.

    Even more to explore
    In Grapevine, there's even more to explore. Hop on board the Grapevine Vintage Railroad; step back in time with a tour of the Historic Nash Farm; or explore the Settlement to City Museums, where preserved 19th-century buildings bring Grapevine's heritage to life.

    Grapevine Mills is another must-visit destination for all ages, combining premium shopping with premier attractions. Highlights include Meow Wolf: The Real Unreal, Round1 Bowling and Entertainment, and SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium, plus LEGOLAND Discovery Center, Bubble Planet, PEPPA PIG World of Play, and the new Dig World construction-themed adventure park.

    Stay awhile
    With more than 20 hotels, including the boutique Hotel Vin and the luxurious Gaylord Texan Resort, Grapevine makes it easy to turn a day trip into a weekend getaway.

    From wine tastings and hidden speakeasies to big adventures and historic charm, Grapevine awaits for your next summer escape. To plan your Grapevine getaway, visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com.

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    sip and ship

    Southwest’s checked-wine program lands at Houston's Hobby Airport

    John Egan
    Nov 3, 2026 | 4:00 pm
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    Sip and Ship enables flyers to check one case of vino for free on flights from participating airports.

    Lovers of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Pinot Noir may want to raise a glass for Southwest Airlines.

    On Monday, November 2, Dallas-based Southwest expanded its Sip and Ship program to Houston's Hobby Airport and three other Texas airports, enabling travelers to check qualifying bottles of wine at no extra cost.

    The program already served 19 airports in California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Now, Sip and Ship enables flyers to check one case of vino for free on flights from 23 U.S. participating airports. To ship more than one case, a traveler must pay a checked-bag fee.

    In addition to Hobby Airport, Southwest added Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, Dallas Love Field, and San Antonio International Airport to Sip and Ship.

    A Southwest spokesperson said the airline introduced the program at the four Texas airports “following an overwhelming response from Texas wine lovers and growers.”

    With the Texas airports included, Sip and Ship allows travelers to transport vino from wine regions in five states. This means a passenger could pack a case of Cabernet Sauvignon from Northern California’s Napa Valley, Pinot Noir from Oregon’s Willamette Valley, or dry Rosé from the Texas Hill Country.

    So, how does the program work?

    Southwest says a traveler can ship one packaged case of wine — up to 12 bottles — weighing 50 pounds or less and adhering to size limits (up to 62 inches, counting length, width and height).

    The container holding the vino must be a single box or a special wine suitcase.

    Additional leak-proof packaging is required to prevent breakage. This includes packing materials such as Styrofoam, molded foam inserts, cardboard liners, bubble wrap, and extra padding for glass bottles. The airline sells padded wine bags for $5 per bottle.

    Then, a Southwest agent at the check-in counter inspects the case to ensure it’s properly packed, and seals and labels the wine box or suitcase.

    Once passengers arrive at their destination, they can pick up the case at baggage claim or the area for oversized baggage.

    To take advantage of Sip and Ship, travelers must be departing from one of the program’s 23 airports, be traveling within the U.S., and be at least 21 years old. The program applies to connecting flights as long as the person is flying within the U.S.

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