- Our list of the best things to do in McKinney, Texas, features the top 252 nearby activities — including 81 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- McKinney, TX has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Sports & Fitness, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 21 things to do within the city of McKinney, TX , followed by 232 popular activities in nearby cities, including Frisco, Plano, Richardson, Garland, Carrollton, Allen, Lewisville, Rockwall, The Colony, Wylie, Farmers Branch, Rowlett, Coppell, Dallas, Jefferson, Denton and Sherman
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Kids in grades 1–8 learn STEM principals during camps that have them coding video games, building robots, and honing math skills
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In the stores on McKinney Main Street, shoppers can visit local art galleries, often listen to local and regional musicians, and eat regional food in historic food. On the second Saturday of each month, merchants stay open late and often plan special events.
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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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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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The first burials at the 57-acre Pecan Grove Memorial Cemetery occurred in the mid-1800s. The cemetery is also home to a recreated Settlers Hall that can be rented for community meetings and weddings.
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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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Lone Star Wine Cellars is actually situated within the Old Ritz Theatre Building in historic downtown. Tasting packages or individual glasses can be purchased within the tasting room, and special events are frequently held at the venue.
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Located in a restored 1900 building, the Landon Winery offers barrel tours of their winery. Shoppers can also buy wines that can be shipped to most states, and make personalized wine labels.
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Franconia Brewing Company has a heritage that dates back to the 1800s. Specializing in Bavarian beers, visitors can take a tour of the brewery to learn about the brewing process before sampling a variety of the delicious flavors available.
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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.