By Eric Miller
Few towns go to such an extent to decorate for the holidays like Grapevine. Dozens of volunteers spend untold hours working to make Main Street the pride of the Christmas Capitol of Texas. Moving into the peak week of the holiday season, there is still time to make your way to Grapevine and make your holiday experience complete.
One popular feature is the 49 Nights of Twinkling Lights, a nightly, 25-minute synchronized light display that runs on the hour and half-hour starting at 6 p.m, with the last show starting at 11 p.m. The show can be seen at the Town Square Gazebo, 325 S. Main St.
You may also want to take in some of the best live holiday music in North Texas at the Grapevine Opry. This is a great New Year's Eve activity. Shows are $25 and begin at 7:30 p.m.
To make the enjoyment more affordable, area hotels are offering special rates:
The Gaylord Texan is offering packages beginning at $199, which includes the opportunity to take in the many holiday-themed events at the resort including ICE! featuring DreamWorks’ Shrek the Halls and Gingerbread Decorating with Gingy.
The Hyatt Regency DFW offers 15 percent holiday events rate discount. The hotel offers special displays including a holiday gingerbread replica of the hotel, Terminal C, DFW Airport control tower and Skylink, the high-speed train located inside security, created by Executive Chef Mark Rowston and his culinary team.
Several other area hotels also offer holiday discounts inclucing the Baymont Inn, Hampton Inn Grapevine, Hilton Garden Inn, Hyatt Place Dallas/Grapevine, Residence Inn and Super 8 Hotel. A complete list is available here.