If you haven't had a chance to visit the Heard-Craig Center for the Arts, it truly is a must-visit when in McKinney. Executive Director Karen Zupanic shared a recent blog post with us. An excerpt of it is below: A few years ago, the City of McKinney was voted the "Best Place to Live in America" by…
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It may not feel like fall just yet. This is Texas, after all. But that doesn’t stop fall from rolling in … and it brings with it a lot of fun activities for all ages! We’ve included some of the most popular fall events - and a couple of new ones, too - in September and October and will continue to…
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Every week, people stop in at our Visitors Center to ask for relocation information. We hear that they were drawn to the area because of our downtown, our parks, the general quality of life they can find here, and such. And many of them – many of whom are recently retired – plan to move to this area…
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There’s no doubt about the fact that McKinney people love their dogs! Whether taking them to the dog park, celebrating them at a festival that's just for them, taking them for walks on the many miles of nature trails throughout town, enjoying dinner on a dog-friendly patio, or buying them treats at…
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McKinney is an active destination for cycling, steadily gaining in popularity here since Cadence Cyclery opened its doors in Downtown McKinney 10 years ago. Now, in what happens to coincide with that 10th anniversary in July, Cadence Cyclery has moved its bicycle shop and coffee house, Wattage…
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As summer vacation time comes to a close, thoughts turn to the kids going back to school and fun activities for the family close to home. Below are five ideas for outdoor fun that are close to home so you can enjoy the final days of summer vacation before kids go back to class. 1.) Plan a…
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Visit McKinney is once again hosting free historic walking tours, offering them on the second Tuesday and fourth Saturday each month. Walking tours of McKinney’s historic downtown help give residents and visitors a small look into the history that shaped this growing city. “McKinney’s downtown…
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Want to plan the perfect day, weekend, or other length of stay in McKinney? It's easy with the "Plan Your Trip" tool; just look for the butterfly button on the right side of any page on our website. Designed with our partners at Visit Widget several years ago and updated to complement our new…
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Recently, influencer/blogger Kika Carvalho (a.k.a. @TheRealKika) and her boyfriend spent a weekend exploring McKinney. She wrote about their experiences in her latest blog post where she shared about the incredible local cuisine they enjoyed, their private ballroom dance lesson, and other fun in…
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Patio dining options abound throughout McKinney, offering all sorts of great places for people watching and enjoying the scenery when the weather is nice. Whether it's sidewalk dining, overlooking a lake, or even eating and playing in a backyard setting, McKinney has so many great options from which…
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