- TripBuzz found 214 things to do with kids in or near McKinney, Texas, including 202 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Frisco, Plano, Richardson and Garland.
- From Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary to Towne Lake Recreation Area, the McKinney area offers 91 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Bike Paths, Family Fun Center and Theaters.
- Only a 30 minute drive north of Dallas, McKinney, TX has a population of over 150,000 people, making it one of the fastest growing cities in the nation. There are plenty of things to see and do in McKinney, including seeing a show at the McKinney Performing Arts Center, touring Chestnut Square Historic Village, and admiring nature at the Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Authentic Mexican regional cuisine prepared on a grill that uses specially sourced wood from Argentina
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One Nature Place, McKinney, TX 75069
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The 289-acre Head Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary is divided into three parts, a tall grass prairie, bottomland hardwood, and limestone escarpment, and visitors can see all on the 6.5-mile nature trail. The museum also has a native plant garden, and science exhibits.
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1405 Wilson Creek Parkway, McKinney, TX 75069
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The community-owned and locally-maintained Towne Lake Recreation Area is spread over a rather large area that includes a 22-acre lake. Amenities of the park include lit hiking and biking trails, restrooms, concession services, paddle boat rentals, a fishing pier, and nine horseshoe courts.
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The Erwin Park Hike and Bike Trail is a 8.8 mile mountain biking trail through Erwin Park. The park encompasses 212-acres of natural woods, 3 picnic pavilions, restrooms, and a fishing area.
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A 14-screen movie theater, Cinemark Movies 14 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers self-service and mobile ticketing, a game room and a concession area with food and drinks.
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Cinemark Movies 14 offers first run movies. The theater has the latest in 3D movie screens, along with assistive listening devices and captioning systems to help the visually impaired and hearing impaired.
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Collin County History Museum displays the history of Collin County. The museum houses a collection of memorabilia including postcards and photographs. They are open for research needs. They are also open to the public during exhibitions.
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Also known as Katherine B. Winniford Park, Winniford Park spans 16 acres. The park includes a picnic shelter, a fishing pond, a hiking and biking trail, open green space, and playgrounds.
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The Mom and PopCORN company offers over 48 different flavors of popcorn in a bag or as a popcorn ball. Some favorites include pizza, caramel espresso, white chocolate, buffalo wild wings.
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315 S. Chestnut Street, McKinney, TX 75069
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The Chestnut Square Historic Village is a collection of six historic homes, a replica one-room school house, a blacksmith shop, a smoke house, a chapel, and a reception garden. Visitors can rent the facilities for special occasions or take a trolley tour.
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Managed and owned by Collins County, Myers Park & Event Center is used for both indoor and outdoor affairs. Geared toward the youth, it is especially popular with schools, churches and scouting groups.