Welcome, y’all
Everything’s bigger in Texas
That includes the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex with its many cities and neighborhoods, each with its own unique flavor. For Rec CAMP 2025, we’ll use one of DFW’s most charming small cities for our home base:
Grapevine, Texas.
Accommodations
Rec CAMP does not have a block with any hotel, so choose whatever option is best for you! Keep in mind that the tour bus will start and end each day at the Embassy Suites Grapevine DFW Airport North.
We start bright and early on Tuesday and end at noon on Thursday, so we strongly recommend checking in on the evening of Monday, April 7 and checking out on Thursday, April 10. View the schedule for details.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Grapevine DFW Airport North
📍 2401 Bass Pro Drive
Grapevine, Texas 76051
Host Hotel: Tour bus starts and ends here each day
Starting at $226 per night
Complimentary shuttle to and from DFW airport by request
Complimentary made-to-order breakfast (6-9am, M-F)
Complimentary happy hour (5:30-7pm, M-Su)
Parking on-site: $20/day
Fitness center & indoor pool
Residence Inn DFW Airport North/Grapevine
📍 2020 State Highway 26
Grapevine, Texas 76051
Starting at $134 per night
Complimentary shuttle to/from DFW airport and within any 5-mile radius by request
Complimentary hot breakfast (6:30-9:30am, M-F)
Complimentary on-site parking
Fitness center & outdoor pool
GETTING HERE
If you’re coming from outside of DFW, we recommend flying into the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), though you may also choose to fly into Dallas Love Field (DAL). Both of our recommended hotels (above) offer complimentary airport shuttles, but only to/from DFW Airport.
If you’re driving in from nearby, plan to park at or nearby the Embassy Suites as this is where our tour bus will start and end each day. Please note that parking at the Embassy Suites is a $20 fee per day.
When to Arrive and Depart
When you arrive and depart is totally up to you, but please keep in mind you must attend the entire conference from 9am on Tuesday until 12pm (noon) on Thursday if you are planning to earn CEUs by attending Rec CAMP.
We strongly recommend arriving on Monday, April 7 to ensure you’re prepared for our early start on Tuesday morning, avoiding any travel- or weather-related delays.
Schedule at a glance:
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8:00-9:00am
Conference check-in at hotel & bus departure9:00am-8:30pm
Education sessions, tours, and networking dinner -
8am-5pm
Education sessions & tours -
8am-12pm
Education workshop & closing ceremony
Things to do in Grapevine
Take it from our staff — the people who live and work here!
Where to Eat & Drink
Harvest Hall
Step inside Grapevine’s iconic clocktower and you’ll find an impressive food hall & entertainment hot spot.
Zanavia says: “Lots of good eats and drinks!”
ZANAVIA RECOMMENDS
Dimassi’s
Mediterranean Buffet
Walking distance from our host hotel, Embassy Suites.
Jenna says: “So fresh, so many choices!”
JENNA RECOMMENDS
Mason and Dixie
Southern comfort food meets cajun creole in a charming location on Main Street.
Melissa says: “Nice happy hour and good food!”
MELISSA RECOMMENDS
Chez Fabien
Traditional French dishes with a creative, local, and seasonal twist on Grapevine’s Main Street.
JENNA RECOMMENDS
Weinberger’s Deli
Chicago-style deli serving up meaty sandwiches and subs.
Keith says: “Try the Wallstreeter sandwich!”
KEITH RECOMMENDS
1845 Taste Texas
Melissa says: “A short 10-minute drive across the dam to 1845 Taste Texas in Flower Mound is worth a trip. Great food, highly recommend the smoked prime rib!”
MELISSA RECOMMENDS
What to Do
Main Street
Many of our recommendations are located on historic Main Street in downtown Grapevine — for good reason! You could easily spend a whole afternoon there.
Zanavia says: “So many local shops, restaurants, and boutique stores!”
Cheyenne says: “Be sure to stop by Farmers Market of Grapevine on Main Street! Despite what the name implies, it’s a small indoor grocer open all day with a great selection of grab-n-go drinks and snacks.”
ZANAVIA RECOMMENDS
Vetro Glassblowing
Studio & Fine Art Gallery
Melissa says: “If time permits, take a trip to Vetro Glassblowing Studio. They offer various hand-blown glass items for sale, from vases to jewelry.”
MELISSA RECOMMENDS
Meow Wolf
Grapevine
Cheyenne says: “An immersive art experience with a story to discover. Try every door — you never know what’s on the other side!”
CHEYENNE RECOMMENDS
