How to Ride the Tarantula Train in Grapevine, Texas
The Tarantula Train is a vintage steam engine. The train travels along the historic cotton belt route between Grapevine and Fort Worth, Texas. Take a ride on the Tarantula for an exciting step back in history and watch the Old West come alive.
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Instructions
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Purchase tickets for the Tarantula by calling (817) 410-3123 or visiting the Grapevine Vintage Railroad website. Purchase tickets in advance for guaranteed reservations.
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Drive to the train depot at 709 South Main Street, Grapevine, Texas. Park at the train depot.
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Arrive at the train depot early. The train will not wait for late passengers. Board the train as directed.
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Sit back and relax as you enjoy the hour and a half ride to the Fort Worth Stock yards. Purchase drinks and snacks from the on board concessions.
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Get off of the train at the Stockyards. Get the time for the train departure from the Stockyards.
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Spend time at the Stockyards. Catch an Old West show, eat at a restaurant and watch the longhorn cattle drive down Main Street.
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Board the train for the return trip to the Cotton Belt Depot. Gather all of your packages and belongings before disembarking the train.
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Tips & Warnings
Ride the Tarantula in December for a Polar Express run.
Look for special events like staged train robberies.
Eat at Risky's Barbeque in the Stockyards.
Tickets sell out quickly on holidays.
