Updated: March 4, 2024 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 –…
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With its sprawling 289 acres, the Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary offers plenty to do and see including various indoor and outdoor exhibits, gardens, and over five miles of hiking trails that go through various habitats in the nature preserve. Below are five must-do activities at…
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McKinney is a popular destination for a romantic getaway, and whether it's Valentine's Day or just any day of the year, we've gathered some suggestions of "date-worthy" ideas for your next romantic outing! Wine Tastings and Tasty Eats: Among all the great restaurants in Downtown McKinney, you'll…
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Each February, Black History Month gives everyone an opportunity to celebrate the history, experience, and culture of Black Americans. This February, the McKinney Black History Month program offers a plethora of opportunities for local communities to celebrate African Americans' journeys, voices…
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In November 2022, we embarked on a journey to make the experience even better for guests at our Visitors Center and store as well as our offices. It took almost a year to complete, but it was well worth the wait! Stop by the next time you're in Downtown McKinney to check it out for yourself. We'd…
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The past couple of summers have been banner years for crape myrtles, especially in our own World Collection Park of the Crape Myrtle Trails of McKinney. The seven-acre park opened in June 2011 in McKinney's Craig Ranch area and includes all known species and varieties of crape myrtles in the world…
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On July 6, 2023, a large group of McKinney residents gathered in Historic Downtown McKinney to take part in an exciting couple of hours of showing their community pride for a national TV audience. Good Morning America and John Quiñones were here to feature Downtown McKinney as part of their Main…
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Whether you live here or merely need a professional, business-oriented place to work while visiting town, McKinney offers a variety of options for small or start-up businesses looking to establish a presence in this vibrant city. One popular and cost-effective solution is office-sharing (also known…
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Each year, the April issue of Texas Town & City Magazine, a publication of the Texas Municipal League with an audience of city leaders across the Lone Star State, focuses on tourism projects, initiatives, and events in which destination marketing organizations (like Visit McKinney) are involved…
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This blog post was pulled from a recent press release provided by our wonderful McKinney Repertory Theatre, the community theater troupe that has called McKinney home for 20 years! We're so excited for them as they prepare to enter their milestone season, we just had to help them spread the word…
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