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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Whether it's Father's Day Weekend or any time of the year, there is plenty of fun to be had in McKinney with your dad, granddad, or other important man in your life. Places to Go with Dad Arcade 92 - Challenge your dad to a game of Asteroids or Guitar Hero in downtown McKinney's vintage arcade…
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It's Time for Summer Camp in McKinney! The kids are out of school, and there is plenty for them to do to avoid boredom! After all, it's time for summer camp! There are so many great options available, something for all interests all summer long. Check out: the Prairie Adventure Camps at Chestnut…
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We love this blog from our friends Michelle and Marty (That Texas Couple) so we just had to share excerpts of it here in our blog. Check out all the fun they had and the great food and drinks they enjoyed while in McKinney in late March. You can find more photos on their social media accounts…
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'Where is the Benji House?' This is a question we hear often at the McKinney Visitors Center as people inquire about the filming location that put McKinney on the Texas Film Commission’s Classic Film Trail. Benji , the classic movie shot in McKinney in 1973-74, included quite a bit of filming in a…
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McKinney has always, or at least for as long as we can remember, been a very welcoming and active city for musicians with many venues for live music, music schools, and even some high-quality music stores. It only made sense for Visit McKinney to pursue an official Texas Music Friendly Community…
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