Things to do nearby: Grapevine highlights
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center sits on Lake Grapevine with indoor garden atriums, year-round lap pool and the seasonal Paradise Springs Water Park. From the resort you can walk to Lake Grapevine, take short drives to Historic Downtown Grapevine and nearby family attractions, or stay on-site for dining, spa and live entertainment.
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Pools, Paradise Springs Water Park and family water fun
Paradise Springs Water Park is the resort’s seasonal outdoor water complex — a reported 10-acre pool, lazy river and slides open typically from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Access to the water park is reserved for overnight resort guests.
The resort also offers year-round aquatic options: a 20-meter heated indoor lap pool near Relâche Spa (reported hours 5:00 am–9:00 pm) and separate outdoor hotel pools and a hot tub that operate on seasonally varying schedules. Pool rules, ticket allotments and hours can change, so check with the concierge on arrival.
- Paradise Springs: seasonal, guest-only water park with lazy river and slides
- Indoor 20-meter heated lap pool near Relâche Spa (open daily, early morning to evening)
- Outdoor pools and wheelchair-accessible pool; pool hours vary by season
| Pool | Notes |
|---|---|
| Paradise Springs Water Park | Seasonal (Memorial Day–Labor Day typical); guest access only |
| Indoor lap pool | Year-round, heated; near Relâche Spa |
| Outdoor hotel pools | Seasonal hours; check concierge |
Indoor garden atriums, lake views and on-site dining
Gaylord Texan’s four-and-a-half acres of indoor garden atriums and winding waterways sit under a glass roof and lead to lakeside views of Lake Grapevine. The atriums are a central place to walk, dine and relax without going outside.
Dining options on property cover a range of styles and hours — from Riverwalk Cantina (Tex‑Mex, open early to late) and Texan Station Sports Bar & Grill to Old Hickory Steakhouse and Zeppole. Casual grab-and-go coffee and sweets are available at Mission Plaza Marketplace Express and Cocoa Bean.
- Old Hickory Steakhouse — steakhouse, dinner service (Smart Casual)
- Zeppole — Italian dining (villa-style courtyard; hours vary)
- Riverwalk Cantina — Tex‑Mex, open daily from early morning to late night
- Mission Plaza Marketplace Express & Cocoa Bean — coffee and grab-and-go items
| Venue | Type | Typical service |
|---|---|---|
| Old Hickory Steakhouse | Steakhouse | Dinner (reservations recommended) |
| Zeppole | Italian | Dinner (hours vary by day) |
| Riverwalk Cantina | Tex‑Mex | Breakfast–Late night |
Nearby family attractions and things to do in Grapevine
A number of family-friendly attractions are within a short drive: Grapevine Mills Mall houses LEGOLAND Discovery Center, SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium and Peppa Pig; Great Wolf Lodge waterpark is close by for an alternate indoor/outdoor water day.
Historic Downtown Grapevine offers brick-lined streets, shops, tasting rooms on the Urban Wine Trail, and seasonal events such as GrapeFest in September and extensive Christmas programming in December.
- Grapevine Mills Mall — LEGOLAND Discovery Center, SEA LIFE, Peppa Pig (about 2.3–2.7 miles)
- Historic Downtown Grapevine — shops, restaurants, Grapevine Vintage Railroad (about 2.1 miles)
- Great Wolf Lodge Waterpark — roughly 1.5 miles from the resort
- Cowboys Golf Club — NFL-themed golf course near the resort (about 1.9 miles)
| Attraction | Travel time / Note |
|---|---|
| Historic Downtown Grapevine | About 2.1 miles; shops, dining, vintage railroad |
| Grapevine Mills (family attractions) | About 2.3–2.7 miles; indoor family venues |
| Great Wolf Lodge | About 1.5 miles; separate waterpark complex |
Relâche Spa & fitness options
Relâche Spa & Salon is the on-site full-service spa with reported facilities including 12 treatment rooms, two spa suites, a sauna and steam room — spa guests can access the resort lap pool and wet amenities as part of a visit. Spa hours reported in sources vary by day, so confirm current hours and booking requirements before arrival.
The resort’s 24-hour fitness center is outfitted with Technogym cardio equipment and includes locker rooms, a sauna and a steam room. Fitness facilities are available to all registered guests.
- Relâche Spa & Salon — full-service treatments, spa suites and wet amenities
- 24-hour fitness center — Technogym equipment, locker rooms, sauna/steam
- Spa and fitness hours and access policies can change; call ahead to reserve treatments
| Facility | Notes |
|---|---|
| Relâche Spa & Salon | Full-service spa; treatment reservations recommended |
| Fitness center | Open 24 hours for registered guests |
Meetings, events and nightlife on the lakefront
The resort provides extensive event space for meetings, conferences and weddings — notable venues include the Longhorn Exhibition Hall, Texas Ballroom and Grapevine Ballroom, plus smaller ballrooms like Yellow Rose and Tate. Event capacities and room dimensions vary widely; event planners should consult the resort’s event team for details.
Glass Cactus is the lakefront nightclub and event venue on property with outdoor patios and a large stage. Access to Glass Cactus is restricted to guests aged 21 and up for bar/club events.
- Longhorn Exhibition Hall — large column-free exhibit space
- Texas Ballroom, Grapevine Ballroom, Tate Ballroom — multiple configurable meeting spaces
- Glass Cactus — lakefront nightclub and event venue (21+ for nightclub access)
| Event space | Use / Capacity note |
|---|---|
| Longhorn Exhibition Hall | Divisible exhibit hall; very large capacities |
| Texas Ballroom | Largest ballroom on property; configurable for conferences |
| Glass Cactus | Nightclub and event space; 21+ restrictions for club access |
Getting around: airport, shuttles, parking and practical tips
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the nearest airport, about six miles from the resort; typical drive time is roughly 10–15 minutes. The hotel does not operate a complimentary airport shuttle — options include rideshare, taxi or paid shuttle services that may be available from the resort.
The resort charges a mandatory daily resort fee and parking fees (self-parking and valet) are listed on official pages; rates and inclusions can change, so confirm current fees at check-in. The property operates on a cashless basis for many dining and parking transactions.
- Nearest airport: DFW, approximately 6 miles / 10–15 minutes by car
- No complimentary airport shuttle; paid shuttles and rideshares commonly used
- Parking: self and valet available; confirm current rates and in/out privileges at check-in
- Resort fee is mandatory and typically covers small inclusions (details vary by date/source)
| Service | Practical note |
|---|---|
| Airport transfer | No complimentary shuttle; rideshare/taxi or paid shuttle options |
| Parking | Self and valet available; overnight in/out privileges reported |
| Resort fee | Mandatory daily fee; check front desk for exact inclusions |
