By Eric Miller
One of the stops on the
Grapevine Visitors Shuttle is the
Grapevine Antique Mall. As a visitor, you might not be able to take furniture home with you, but the mall is filled with paintings, porcelain, glass, clothing and collectibles that can all easily stow away in your trunk or carry-on. And if you're like me, you would rather bring home gifts a little less typical than the ordinary t-shirt and mug.
The Grapevine Antique Mall is a good place to look for an out-of-the-ordinary souvenier. My friend was visiting from California and we stopped into the Grapevine Antique Mall. He picked up a small painting for his condo that will remind him of his trip to Texas and never get relegated to the back of the cupboard. It's the kind of item you know you're going to buy when you see it — a much easier decision than trying to figure out which refrigerator magnet you prefer. And if a real Texas souvenier is what you're after, never fear because you'll find plenty of Lone Star State antiques in the mall, such as an old Texas state flag.
It's not uncommon to hear the sound of guitar strumming in this antiques mall. Just one of the things that makes Grapevine Antique Mall a must-see on your visit is the collection of more than 150 guitars and amplifiers on the second floor. All are available for purchase, and you'll often hear visitors testing out the wares.
Bright, spacious and well decorated, 120 dealers and 20,000 square feet of shopping mean you won't want to leave Grapevine without stopping in.
Grapevine Antique Mall: 1621 W. Northwest Highway, Grapevine, TX. 817-329-2124. www.grapevineantiquemall.com. Click here for shuttle information.