The best resort in Grapevine, Texas is also one of the best places to stay in the entire Lone Star State: the eponymous Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center. Nestled on the pristine Lake Grapevine, this sprawling hotel features tons of year-round activities for the whole family, including a waterpark, multiple restaurants, and perhaps the most epic Christmas celebration Texas has to offer. Plus, it's close to numerous popular attractions such as the Grapevine Vintage Railroad, Meow Wolf, LEGOLAND Discovery Center, and SEA LIFE Aquarium.
Located in Grapevine, the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center is basically a city within a city. Tucked away on the shores of the beautiful Lake Grapevine, this incredible hotel is the ultimate destination for a family getaway.
Indoor garden atriums feature meandering walkways, lush greenery, trickling waterfalls, and vibrant flowers. This isn't just a hotel - it's paradise on earth (in my opinion, at least).
There are nearly 2,000 guest rooms here, so rest assured you'll find the perfect home away from home.
Whether you opt for a standard room (with or without an atrium view) or a snazzy suite, prepare to settle in for a peaceful night's rest...
...for the small amount of time you'll spend in the room, that is. The resort is so jam-packed with family-friendly activities, you won't have much time for sleep!
The 10-acre Paradise Springs Water Park is exclusive to resort guests and features a 600-foot-long lazy river, a lagoon, hot tubs, and even an aquatic zipline!
Thanks to the hotel's four award-winning onsite eateries, you won't even have to leave for meals.
From comforting Italian-American cuisine at Zeppole (pictured) to scrumptious Tex-Mex from the Riverwalk Cantina, there's a bite for everyone.
Adults can enjoy several amazing bars, including the Texas Station Sports Bar & Grill (perfect for watching the big game!) and the iconic Glass Cactus: a restaurant, bar, and entertainment venue situated directly on Lake Grapevine.
The Gaylord Texan is the place to be for holidays - especially Christmas. While the resort does host celebrations for Halloween, Easter, and several other holidays, it goes absolutely all out for the most wonderful time of the year.
Grapevine is the Christmas Capital of Texas, after all, and most of the action happens right here.
The hotel offers dozens of festive activities, from a whimsical wonderland filled with ice sculptures to gingerbread house decorating classes and so much more.
If you do find some time to leave the hotel, you simply must take a ride on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad. The whole family will have a blast riding the rails on an authentic, 1920s Victorian coach.
Lake Grapevine is a nature lover's bliss. The 8,000-acre oasis is a haven for water recreation, from fishing to windsurfing to chartered boat cruises.
There are also over nine miles of wilderness trails surrounding the lake.
The Grapevine Mills is home to several bucket-list-worthy attractions, including Meow Wolf's The Real Unreal. This trippy, walk-through art installation will have you questioning reality - and loving every minute of it.
Also in Grapevine Mills is the LEGOLAND Discovery Center Dallas/Fort Worth. With Lego-themed rides, a 4D cinema, and so much more, families always have a great time here.
Right next door to LEGOLAND, SEA LIFE Aquarium Grapevine Mills is home to Texas' only 360-degree ocean tunnel. You can't miss it!
Combo tickets are available for LEGOLAND and SEA LIFE if you're interested in both.
Visit Marriott for more information about the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, including current nightly rates and availability. You can also check out the Christmas at Gaylord Texan website to learn more about the holiday festivities.
Have you ever stayed at the Gaylord Texan? If so, do you think it's the best resort in Grapevine, Texas? Tell us your thoughts in the comments!
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