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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Making the move to a new city can result in a rollercoaster of emotions at times. Families move for a variety of reasons, whether it’s for a job relocation or simply trying to find a refreshingly new area in which to reside. It’s essential to be as prepared as possible and understanding your new…
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(Updated April 12, 2023) One thing everyone does when they visit a destination is to snap photos to both take home memories and share the fun they had with friends and family. Natural draws for photo backdrops are murals, and McKinney's mural collection is growing by leaps and bounds, with more…
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(Updated March 2023) Film tourism, also known as film-induced tourism, "explores the effects that film and TV productions have on the travel decisions made when potential tourists plan their upcoming holiday or visit to a destination," according to the Tourism Tattler. Here at Visit McKinney, we…
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The Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary offers a wide variety of programs for groups. While there is a steady offering of prescheduled programs to choose from, the Heard also offers many programs that are both customizable to your group's needs and available by reservation. Special…
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Antique tractors, a Ford Model T, family activities, and more are all yours to see and experience about at the Collin County Farm Museum, a hidden gem of a place that is a fun spot for all ages! Best of all, when going during public hours (Wednesdays from 1-7 p.m.), admission is FREE! What awaits…
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Let's face it - summer weather in Texas is hot. There's no doubt about that fact. And while we all love spending time indoors, enjoying the air conditioning and indoor activities, there are still plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors here in McKinney in July and August. Of course, taking a walk, run…
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NOTE: Here at Visit McKinney, we always love meeting our guests who stop in to take part in our free historic walking tours, a fun program we offer in partnership with the City of McKinney Historic Preservation Office. Needless to say, we were thrilled to see that one of our recent tour attendees…
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(Guest blog republished from CheckOutDFW.com with permission.) If you love vinyl records and music with an edge, you're in for a treat at Red Zeppelin Records. The downtown McKinney shop, which opened in 2020, is the creation of Katie Scott, who also owns The Groovy Coop in McKinney. During COVID…
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Do you love great food? Do you enjoy watching cooking competitions on television? Did you know you can become a certified F ood Sport competition judge? And the best part is that you can gain that certification right here in McKinney! Becoming a World Food Judge Donna Collins, owner of The Jelly…
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