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BY HANNAH JOHNSON & CODY THORN
Meow Wolf brings another entertainment option to Grapevine
Views from inside
Visitors to Grapevine Mills now have the option to experience an immersive, interactive art exhibit. “The Real Unreal,” is a tactile and storied art experience located in the former space of Bed, Bath & Beyond. It is the fourth permanent exhibit in the U.S. for arts and entertainment company Meow Wolf. The 30,000-square-foot exhibition o cially opened its doors to guests July 14 after about four years in the making. In addition to Meow Wolf, the mall also o ers destinations such as Legoland Discovery Center, Sea Life Grapevine Aquarium, and Round1 Bowling and Entertainment. Meanwhile, the city is host to resort attractions such as Great Wolf Lodge and Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center. It will soon boast Stand Rock Resort and Water Park which is slated to come to Grapevine, with a planned opening in 2026. Foot tra c inside Grapevine Mills jumped up to its busiest level this year after Meow Wolf opened, according to data from Placer.ai, a company that tracks consumer foot tra c for retail and real estate companies using mobile device data. “We have very deliberate and purposeful leasing,” said Trudy Creswell, director of Marketing and Business Development for Simon Property Group. “We look for what the community wants and what is the best mix so we have a variety.”
Meow Wolf is represented by cats and wolves throughout the exhibit.
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A visitor views an art exhibit at the Meow Wolf “The Real Unreal” location in Grapevine.
Meow Wolf’s ‘The Real Unreal’ tells the story of the Fuqua family’s adventure into the world.
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Meow Wolf is an example of how Grapevine Mills has evolved over the past 25 years because mall o cials listen to what the shopper wants, said Trudy Creswell, the director of marketing and business development for Simon Property Group.
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