Things to do in McKinney
Food scene
Address: 202 S Chestnut St.
McKinney has one of the oldest, most lovingly preserved, and largest historic districts in Texas. The downtown historic district draws people from all 50 states and more thyat 85 countries to its nostalgic setting and its more than 120 unique shops including art galleries, furniture stores, antiques, gifts, and home decor shops, and apparel and accessory boutiques, and other specialty shops! Almost two dozen eateries in and around the historic downtown offer some of the best culinary experiences in North Texas with many of them sourcing their ingredients from local farmers. Stroll the square and see a show, taste a new wine, enjoy the live music, or just find a spot on a restaurant or winery patio and people watch!
Good for adults and children
(2 min drive, 6 min walk)
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Söguþétt McKinney miðbærsins
111 S Chestnut StAddress: 202 S Chestnut St.
McKinney has one of the oldest, most lovingly preserved, and largest historic districts in Texas. The downtown historic district draws people from all 50 states and more thyat 85 countries to its nostalgic setting and its more than 120 unique shops including art galleries, furniture stores, antiques, gifts, and home decor shops, and apparel and accessory boutiques, and other specialty shops! Almost two dozen eateries in and around the historic downtown offer some of the best culinary experiences in North Texas with many of them sourcing their ingredients from local farmers. Stroll the square and see a show, taste a new wine, enjoy the live music, or just find a spot on a restaurant or winery patio and people watch!
Good for adults and children
(2 min drive, 6 min walk)
Address: 721 Anderson Street
Great spot for true beer lovers! They have different kinds of beer, brewery tours, LIVE music, food and much more! Check their website for special events.
(6 min drive)
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TUPPS Brewery
402 Anderson StAddress: 721 Anderson Street
Great spot for true beer lovers! They have different kinds of beer, brewery tours, LIVE music, food and much more! Check their website for special events.
(6 min drive)
Address: 101 N Kentucky Street
Great spot for wine lovers! Enjoy wine tastings at the bar, wine by the glass, wine by the bottle or take a bottle home with you. McKinney offers a great patio, live music on Friday and Saturday nights, cheese boards, and an indoor tuscan atmosphere. Stop by for an afternoon break or enjoy a cool evening on the patio under the stars!
(4 min drive)
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Landon Winery
101 N Kentucky StAddress: 101 N Kentucky Street
Great spot for wine lovers! Enjoy wine tastings at the bar, wine by the glass, wine by the bottle or take a bottle home with you. McKinney offers a great patio, live music on Friday and Saturday nights, cheese boards, and an indoor tuscan atmosphere. Stop by for an afternoon break or enjoy a cool evening on the patio under the stars!
(4 min drive)
Sightseeing
Address: 300 E Virginia St.
The museum is located in the historic 1911 Post Office building. It's a great place to discover historical artifacts, photographs, documents, diaries, manuscripts, maps, archival newspapers, and land records. Collin County History Museum makes learning a fun experience and provides valuable research information for genealogists, historians, authors, teachers and students.
Good for adults and children
(4 min drive, 12 min walk)
Collin County History Museum
300 East Virginia StreetAddress: 300 E Virginia St.
The museum is located in the historic 1911 Post Office building. It's a great place to discover historical artifacts, photographs, documents, diaries, manuscripts, maps, archival newspapers, and land records. Collin County History Museum makes learning a fun experience and provides valuable research information for genealogists, historians, authors, teachers and students.
Good for adults and children
(4 min drive, 12 min walk)
Address: 1 Nature Pl.
Founded in 1967, the Heard is a private 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and consists of a 289 acre nature preserve and a natural science museum and exists to bring nature and people together to discover, enjoy, experience, restore, and preserve our priceless environment. They have a lot to offer: ropes course, birding, scouting, canoeing, dinosaur exhibition and a lot more! Please check their website for more information on current events.
Great adventure for adults and children
(11 min drive)
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Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
1 Nature PlAddress: 1 Nature Pl.
Founded in 1967, the Heard is a private 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and consists of a 289 acre nature preserve and a natural science museum and exists to bring nature and people together to discover, enjoy, experience, restore, and preserve our priceless environment. They have a lot to offer: ropes course, birding, scouting, canoeing, dinosaur exhibition and a lot more! Please check their website for more information on current events.
Great adventure for adults and children
(11 min drive)
Address: 3005 N McDonald Street
Located in the heart of McKinney, Texas, The City of McKinney’s Oak Hollow Golf Course is a beautiful par 70 championship design by Maury Miller that is both challenging to the average golfer and forgiving to the newcomer. Good for all ages and levels. Beautiful place to spend your day with family and friends!
Good for adults and children
(4 min drive)
Oak Hollow Golf Course
3005 N McDonald StAddress: 3005 N McDonald Street
Located in the heart of McKinney, Texas, The City of McKinney’s Oak Hollow Golf Course is a beautiful par 70 championship design by Maury Miller that is both challenging to the average golfer and forgiving to the newcomer. Good for all ages and levels. Beautiful place to spend your day with family and friends!
Good for adults and children
(4 min drive)
Address: 6602 N Mediterranean Drive
Piece of Europe in the heart of McKinney! This place is a MUST see. It's a walking adventure. If you like an afternoon walk, you will definitely enjoy it. You can walk around the village and finish it by having lunch at one of the few spots that they have. This place is one of a kind. The views are amazing! Relaxing atmosphere and also great place to take pictures!!! One of my favorite spots).
Great place for adults and children
(15 min drive, but it's so worth it!)
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Adriatica Village
6602 Mediterranean DrAddress: 6602 N Mediterranean Drive
Piece of Europe in the heart of McKinney! This place is a MUST see. It's a walking adventure. If you like an afternoon walk, you will definitely enjoy it. You can walk around the village and finish it by having lunch at one of the few spots that they have. This place is one of a kind. The views are amazing! Relaxing atmosphere and also great place to take pictures!!! One of my favorite spots).
Great place for adults and children
(15 min drive, but it's so worth it!)
Address: 213 East Virginia Street
This place is a gem! When you walk around it makes you feel that you leave in a different century. And you begin to wonder who those things belonged to and what is their story… They decorate the shop for the holidays and it gives a special touch of magic. This place has something for everyone, find what this place has for you!
Good for adults and children
(2 min drive, 10 min walk)
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Antique Company Mall
213 E Virginia StAddress: 213 East Virginia Street
This place is a gem! When you walk around it makes you feel that you leave in a different century. And you begin to wonder who those things belonged to and what is their story… They decorate the shop for the holidays and it gives a special touch of magic. This place has something for everyone, find what this place has for you!
Good for adults and children
(2 min drive, 10 min walk)
Address: 205 W Hunt Street
The Heard-Craig Center is located in a beautifully-preserved historic home built in 1900. The Center is the home to 20 McKinney Arts organizations. Each organization has a monthly education program. The Heard-Craig Center holds Quarterly Teas in the Main House and is available to be booked for Private Teas, Bride and Attendant Teas, Wedding Photos, Garden Weddings up to 200, and wedding/birthday/anniversary parties. The Center holds Granddaughter Teas, Ballet Teas, and other events that complement the exhibits, museum artifacts, and art collection.
Great place for adults and children
(2 min drive, 10 min walk)
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Heard-Craig Center for the Arts
205 W Hunt StAddress: 205 W Hunt Street
The Heard-Craig Center is located in a beautifully-preserved historic home built in 1900. The Center is the home to 20 McKinney Arts organizations. Each organization has a monthly education program. The Heard-Craig Center holds Quarterly Teas in the Main House and is available to be booked for Private Teas, Bride and Attendant Teas, Wedding Photos, Garden Weddings up to 200, and wedding/birthday/anniversary parties. The Center holds Granddaughter Teas, Ballet Teas, and other events that complement the exhibits, museum artifacts, and art collection.
Great place for adults and children
(2 min drive, 10 min walk)
Address: 212 McMakin Street (Cottonwood Park)
Unique by nature speaks to McKinney’s inherent uniqueness: our historic downtown, cultural diversity, charming neighborhoods and our business-friendly environment. It also encompasses our natural assets: our rolling hills. parks, streams and lakes. The city continues to attract new residents and businesses while receiving high marks for maintaining our strong quality of life. Our brand is a commitment to make decisions that will protect McKinney’s essence - the personality of our community. Look for our traveling letters at Cottonwood Park, snap a photo, and tag #IAMUNIQUEBYNATURE! What makes you unique by nature? Share your story with us!
(6 min drive)
Cottonwood Creek Trail
Cottonwood Creek TrailAddress: 212 McMakin Street (Cottonwood Park)
Unique by nature speaks to McKinney’s inherent uniqueness: our historic downtown, cultural diversity, charming neighborhoods and our business-friendly environment. It also encompasses our natural assets: our rolling hills. parks, streams and lakes. The city continues to attract new residents and businesses while receiving high marks for maintaining our strong quality of life. Our brand is a commitment to make decisions that will protect McKinney’s essence - the personality of our community. Look for our traveling letters at Cottonwood Park, snap a photo, and tag #IAMUNIQUEBYNATURE! What makes you unique by nature? Share your story with us!
(6 min drive)