2026 Governor’s Conference on Tourism and Outdoor Recreation to Feature Pitch Competition

Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism will host an Outdoor Recreation Pitch Competition and Dinner during the 52nd annual Governor’s Conference on Tourism and Outdoor Recreation. The event will be led by the Arkansas Office of Outdoor Recreation in partnership with Startup Junkie and the University of Arkansas Office of Entrepreneurship & […]
Pati Brown named Tourism Person of the Year; Beatles at the Ridge honored as Tourism Attraction of the Year

Arkansas Tourism announced the winners of the 2026 Henry Awards during a special banquet at the 52nd annual Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism and Outdoor Recreation in Little Rock on Feb. 24. The Henry Awards honor the very best of Arkansas’ tourism community, recognizing the individuals, organizations, and attractions whose leadership and vision leave a lasting […]
CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK’S DAY IN GRAPEVINE
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS (February 26, 2026) – St. Patrick’s Day is around the corner and Grapevine is agreat place to celebrate. From tried-and-true Irish traditions to unique experiences, there are multipleways to enjoy the festivities. Here are a few opportunities to explore St. Patrick’s Day in Grapevine: Create a Whiskey or Beer Glass – Vetro Glassblowing […]
GRAPEVINE: THE ULTIMATE SPRING BREAKFAMILY ROAD TRIP DESTINATION
GRAPEVINE, Texas (February 24, 2026) – Experience a family-friendly Spring Break getaway inGrapevine! From arts & crafts to arcades, dinosaurs to trains and so much more, it’s easy to keep thekids busy during their time off. DINOSAURSPrehistoric Park Meadowmere Park & CampgroundLearn about Grapevine’s prehistoric past while roaming a walk-through exhibition of animatronicdinosaurs. Dig into […]
TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR THE 34TH ANNUAL SPRING WINE TRAIL
Enjoy new vintage wine tastings on the Original Urban Wine Trail in Grapevine GRAPEVINE, TEXAS (February 19, 2026) – Sip, savor and stroll through one of North Texas’ mostanticipated wine traditions. Raise a glass to fine wine and inspiring art at the 34th Annual Spring WineTrail presented by Park Place Lexus and Land Rover Grapevine. […]
Grand Hyatt DFW Airport Announces Completion of $34 Million Hotel Transformation
Premier Hotel in Terminal D at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport renovates with Luxurious Guest Rooms, Acclaimed Restaurant, and Expansive Meeting and Event Spaces Dallas Fort Worth, Texas (February 11, 2026) – Grand Hyatt DFW Airport, the premier hotel conveniently located inside Terminal D at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), announces the completion […]
Lincoln Amphitheatre Announces 39th Season Following Record-Setting Year
The Lincoln Amphitheatre today announced the majority of its 2026 performance season, marking the venue’s 39th year of live entertainment in the heart of Abraham Lincoln’s boyhood home. The announcement follows a landmark 2025 season — the first after a major infrastructure and seating expansion — that delivered the highest attendance and revenue totals in […]
GRAPEVINE VINTAGE RAILROAD ANNOUNCES 2026 SEASON OPENER!
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS (February 2, 2026) – Grapevine Vintage Railroad is pleased to announce its return tothe tracks and the Season Opener Weekend on Saturday, February 21 and Sunday, February 22. Each year after Santa’s North Pole Express®, Grapevine Vintage Railroad takes a six-week pause formaintenance and enhancements. This season begins with an exciting upgrade as […]
DINOSAURS ROAR BACK TO LIFEAT GRAPEVINE’S PREHISTORIC PARK!
[GRAPEVINE, TEXAS] February 6, 2026 — Grapevine will once again be home to animatronicdinosaurs like the dinosaurs that used to roam through Grapevine thousands of years ago. Withthe Grapevine Lake backdrop, this is the perfect (and very fitting) setting for attendees to learnabout Grapevine’s prehistoric past while roaming a walk-through exhibition of animatronicdinosaurs.Dig into the […]
The Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau Hosts Free America250Traveling Exhibit in Celebration of Nation’s Semiquincentennial
Grapevine, TX – The Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau invites the public to view a new temporaryexhibit, Texas America250, on loan from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC)through Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Highlighting historically significant Texas Treasures from TSLAC’s collections, Texas America250 will beloaned to local public libraries, schools and other community organizations […]