Guest: Elizabeth Schrack
Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau
📍 Grapevine, Texas
Right between Dallas and Fort Worth sits a destination that blends small-town charm with big personality. Think historic Main Street, wine tastings, festivals, and a calendar that always seems to have something going on.
In this episode of Destination Diaries, Dannelle connects with Elizabeth Schrack to explore why Grapevine, Texas is more than just a stop—it's a destination built around experiences, events, and a deep sense of place.
This is where Texas history meets a really good glass of wine.
This isn't about passing through.
It's about showing up for the experience.
Here's what makes this destination so compelling:
🍷 Urban Wine Trail & tasting rooms
🚂 Historic railroad experiences
🎄 One of the most festive Christmas towns in the U.S.
🛍️ Walkable Main Street shopping
🎉 Year-round festivals and events
🏛️ Deep Texas heritage and storytelling
Grapevine isn't built for convenience—it's built for connection and celebration.
✔️ How Grapevine became a destination in its own right
✔️ The role of festivals and events in shaping travel
✔️ Why wine culture thrives here
✔️ What first-time visitors shouldn't miss
✔️ How to build a weekend around Grapevine
It's a place where energy and tradition meet—and visitors feel it.
🌐 Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau
https://www.grapevinetexasusa.com
📍 Location: Grapevine, Texas
📧 Contact: Elizabeth Schrack
eschrack@grapevinetexasusa.com
Dannelle shares stories, food finds, and destination insights across her platforms—highlighting places that blend culture, history, and experience. Grapevine, Texas: A Town That Surprised Me in Every Way
Knowing your travel theme makes conversations with destinations like Grapevine more meaningful.
Are you drawn to:
Food & drink?
Festivals?
History?
Walkable downtowns?
When you know your theme, planning becomes easier—and your travel becomes more personal.
Not sure what your travel theme is?
🎧 Start here:
What is Your Travel Theme?
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Host & Producer: Dannelle Gay – The Traveling Cheesehead
Production: Andrew Gay
