Roth Family: Our trip to Dallas - Grapevine - Fort Worth (February 2016)

I have decided to keep our memories in a virtual blog. This way we can share it with friends and family and show to Katrina when she gets older.

On February 10th (taking advantage of a couple of days off school) we traveled to Dallas. We left at 6 pm and since our arrival was scheduled for 11 pm we decided to stay 1 night in Grapevine and the rest of the time in Fort worth. We did not have a clue of what to do here or where to go; but the recommendation from a fellow traveler last year indicating "If you ever have a long layover at the Dallas airport, you should go check out Grapevine TX"

Arriving ~ Dallas Airport 02-10-2016

It was late and cold so Katrina got to wear PJ's

Late Night dinner:

Prior to checking in we stopped at Steak & Shakes near the Hotel. We were exhausted, but hungry.

Grapevine:
The first day we went to Grapevine and visited the Visitor center to get an idea of what the town was all about. We visited:

1. The three museums behind the visitors center. Admission is free

a. Grapevine historical museum: All items were donated by Grapevine residents.

Museum is located: 206 W. Hudgins St.

b. Grapevine cotton Ginners museum

c. Donald Schoolhouse

2. At noon we watched the would-be train robbers. Don't miss the 127th foot-high clock tower Glockenspiel featuring the two lager-than-life, 9-foot tall Would Be Train Robbers, Nat Barrett and Willy Majors, who emerge for a quick performance. They also appear at 3, 6 and 9 pm daily.

3. Across from the Clock tower you can find a few interesting attractions.

a. The vintage railroad: Unfortunately this attraction was closed when we visited. More information can be found here: www.gvrr.com

b. The model train exhibit: Also closed while we visited town. More information can be found here: www.lonestarhirailers.com

c. The Glass store: Not sure of the name; but across the street from the vintage railroad you can find a cool little art store with all items made of glass.