Guidebook for McKinney
Shopping
McKinney Farmers Market has vendors offering a variety of local, foods and arts & crafts.
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Historic McKinney Farmers Market
315 S Chestnut StMcKinney Farmers Market has vendors offering a variety of local, foods and arts & crafts.
Arts & Culture
The theater in the historic Collin County Courthouse seats 427 for live entertainment including off-Broadway, comedy, theater and concerts. Tickets are available online or by phone
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McKinney Performing Arts Center
111 N Tennessee StThe theater in the historic Collin County Courthouse seats 427 for live entertainment including off-Broadway, comedy, theater and concerts. Tickets are available online or by phone
Food Scene
With the warmth of a cottage, and the casual appeal of the family den, Snug on the Square is a laid-back coffee and sandwich shop that’s the perfect spot to meet old friends or make new ones.
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Snug On The Square
109 N Kentucky StWith the warmth of a cottage, and the casual appeal of the family den, Snug on the Square is a laid-back coffee and sandwich shop that’s the perfect spot to meet old friends or make new ones.
Probably the most popular place to eat on The Square - and my favorite place to enjoy brunch. But be sure to get there early or you'll have to wait a bit - it's THAT good!!!
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Spoons Cafe
100 E Louisiana StProbably the most popular place to eat on The Square - and my favorite place to enjoy brunch. But be sure to get there early or you'll have to wait a bit - it's THAT good!!!
Irish pub located upstairs from the main restaurant -- the bar has billiard a table & dartboards and true Irish food is served. A nice, cozy hole in the wall type bar.
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The Celt Irish Pub
100 N Tennessee StIrish pub located upstairs from the main restaurant -- the bar has billiard a table & dartboards and true Irish food is served. A nice, cozy hole in the wall type bar.
Texas Monthly magazine rated this place as one of The Top 50 BBQ Joints in Texas!
Last June, after a one-alarm blaze left their pit room in shambles and their business on hold, the father-son team of Roy and Tim Hutchins began to rebuild. They documented the process on Facebook, offering reports from the construction site and musing about the psyche of the Texas barbecue purveyor (“A brisket sandwich was the very first thing I thought of when I woke up,” read one 6:34 a.m. post in early October). Finally, on November 15, they joyously proclaimed, “It’s go time!” and were back in business. This bit of news was “liked” by nearly 300 people. Count us among them. We rolled up to the barnlike joint (red-clapboard exterior, wood-paneled interior, parking lot full of pickups and SUVs) in February. The brisket—smoked for up to seventeen hours—was fatty nirvana, melt-in-your-mouth tender and haloed by a rosy smoke ring and a golden mantle of that blessed f-word (it could have stood an additional spanking of salt, though, and just a puff more of true smoke flavor). The St. Louis–cut ribs sported a sweet-but-not-too-sweet char and pulled nicely from the bone, and the sausage packed good flavor and a hint of unexpected heat. Sides were above par (particularly the broccoli slaw and dill-spiked potato salad), and the deep-auburn sauce earned our respect for its high pepper quotient.
1301 N. Tennessee, 972-548-2629. Open Sun–Thur 11–9, Fri & Sat 11–9:30. hutchinsbbq.net
- See more at: http://www.texasmonthly.com/list/the-50-best-bbq-joints-in-the-world/hutchins-bbq/#sthash.UjhZSZ10.dpuf
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Hutchins BBQ
1301 N Tennessee StTexas Monthly magazine rated this place as one of The Top 50 BBQ Joints in Texas!
Last June, after a one-alarm blaze left their pit room in shambles and their business on hold, the father-son team of Roy and Tim Hutchins began to rebuild. They documented the process on Facebook, offering reports from the construction site and musing about the psyche of the Texas barbecue purveyor (“A brisket sandwich was the very first thing I thought of when I woke up,” read one 6:34 a.m. post in early October). Finally, on November 15, they joyously proclaimed, “It’s go time!” and were back in business. This bit of news was “liked” by nearly 300 people. Count us among them. We rolled up to the barnlike joint (red-clapboard exterior, wood-paneled interior, parking lot full of pickups and SUVs) in February. The brisket—smoked for up to seventeen hours—was fatty nirvana, melt-in-your-mouth tender and haloed by a rosy smoke ring and a golden mantle of that blessed f-word (it could have stood an additional spanking of salt, though, and just a puff more of true smoke flavor). The St. Louis–cut ribs sported a sweet-but-not-too-sweet char and pulled nicely from the bone, and the sausage packed good flavor and a hint of unexpected heat. Sides were above par (particularly the broccoli slaw and dill-spiked potato salad), and the deep-auburn sauce earned our respect for its high pepper quotient.
1301 N. Tennessee, 972-548-2629. Open Sun–Thur 11–9, Fri & Sat 11–9:30. hutchinsbbq.net
- See more at: http://www.texasmonthly.com/list/the-50-best-bbq-joints-in-the-world/hutchins-bbq/#sthash.UjhZSZ10.dpuf
Everything Else
Along w/ your hamburger I recommend the sweet potato fries served with garlic aioli sauce. The "wall of beer" includes 30 craft beers on tap (as well as a fully stocked bar). Desserts are TO DIE FOR!
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Square Burger
115 N Kentucky StAlong w/ your hamburger I recommend the sweet potato fries served with garlic aioli sauce. The "wall of beer" includes 30 craft beers on tap (as well as a fully stocked bar). Desserts are TO DIE FOR!
Drinks & Nightlife
Local watering hole with a bar that runs the length of the restaurant. Belly up and enjoy a cool one. Full menu served -- I recommend the Tomato Basil Soup.
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Visit McKinney
204 W Virginia StLocal watering hole with a bar that runs the length of the restaurant. Belly up and enjoy a cool one. Full menu served -- I recommend the Tomato Basil Soup.
Local favorite, Franconia Brewery, gives tours of their brewery every Saturday at 11 am. Cost is $5 and you’ll learn how they brew the good stuff right here in McKinney and even get to try some samples.
Franconia is located at 495 McKinney Parkway. You can get a little more information on their website.
http://franconiabrewing.com/Franconia/
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Franconia Brewing Company
495 McKinney PkwyLocal favorite, Franconia Brewery, gives tours of their brewery every Saturday at 11 am. Cost is $5 and you’ll learn how they brew the good stuff right here in McKinney and even get to try some samples.
Franconia is located at 495 McKinney Parkway. You can get a little more information on their website.
http://franconiabrewing.com/Franconia/
Located in Northeast McKinney, the Vineyard offers tours of their winemaking facility and their beautiful vineyard, followed by a stop in their tasting room.
It’s a beautiful venue for weddings and events, but there’s no reason to wait for party to enjoy the scenic location and handcrafted wine. Head on out and take a tour.
Wales Manor
4488 Co Rd 408 Located in Northeast McKinney, the Vineyard offers tours of their winemaking facility and their beautiful vineyard, followed by a stop in their tasting room.
It’s a beautiful venue for weddings and events, but there’s no reason to wait for party to enjoy the scenic location and handcrafted wine. Head on out and take a tour.
Mitas Hill Vineyard
2300 Vineyard Hill Lanehttps://www.mitashill.com/
Entertainment & Activities
Enjoy undisturbed nature at McKinney’s own Heard Natural History Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary. At the Heard, you can get a different perspective on the sanctuary’s owls, coyotes and other animals by enjoying one of their night hikes. But if the dark sounds a little too spooky, then don’t miss a daytime visit to the Heard when you can enjoy a variety of hikes while looking for wildlife and observing all of the native greenery.
If you like to push your physical limits, then try out the High and Low Elements Ropes Course with a rock climb up a 110-foot tree, Team Power Pole and a 500-foot Zip Line. The ropes course is available for group and team building events, and the Heard offers adventure days if you want to participate individually. Visit HeardMuseum.org to sign up for your night hike or to learn more about team or individual participation in the ropes course.
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Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
1 Nature PlEnjoy undisturbed nature at McKinney’s own Heard Natural History Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary. At the Heard, you can get a different perspective on the sanctuary’s owls, coyotes and other animals by enjoying one of their night hikes. But if the dark sounds a little too spooky, then don’t miss a daytime visit to the Heard when you can enjoy a variety of hikes while looking for wildlife and observing all of the native greenery.
If you like to push your physical limits, then try out the High and Low Elements Ropes Course with a rock climb up a 110-foot tree, Team Power Pole and a 500-foot Zip Line. The ropes course is available for group and team building events, and the Heard offers adventure days if you want to participate individually. Visit HeardMuseum.org to sign up for your night hike or to learn more about team or individual participation in the ropes course.
Parks & Nature
DOG PARK at Bonnie Wenk Park
McKinney's Very Own Park for Our Canine Friends
Unleash the Fun!
This is a beautiful two-acre, fenced, off-leash park.
•Splash pad for dogs
•Separate areas for big and small dogs
•Shaded pavilion
•Well-lit location
Location
2996 W. Virginia Pkwy.
Northeast of Hardin at Virginia Pkwy.
Hours
Open daily dawn to 11 p.m.
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Πάρκο Bonnie Wenk
2996 Virginia PkwyDOG PARK at Bonnie Wenk Park
McKinney's Very Own Park for Our Canine Friends
Unleash the Fun!
This is a beautiful two-acre, fenced, off-leash park.
•Splash pad for dogs
•Separate areas for big and small dogs
•Shaded pavilion
•Well-lit location
Location
2996 W. Virginia Pkwy.
Northeast of Hardin at Virginia Pkwy.
Hours
Open daily dawn to 11 p.m.
About the Recreation Area
Location - 1405 Wilson Creek Pkwy. •108 acres
•Neighborhood park across from McKinney High School
•2 picnic shelters with electrical outlets
•2 sand volleyball courts
•9 horseshoe pitching courts
•2 barrier-free play structures
•Fishing pier
•Paddleboats and dock - Patty Young concession
•2 concession / restroom facilities
•22-acre lake with two fountains
•1.2 mile lighted hike and bike trail
•"Memories" bronze statue
•18-hole disk golf course
•3 parking areas with 16, 40 and 332 parking spaces
Reservations are required to reserve pavilions. •To make a reservation, call 972-547-2690.
•For paddle boat rentals and concessions, call 972-542-4865
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Περιοχή αναψυχής της λίμνης Towne
1405 Wilson Creek PkwyAbout the Recreation Area
Location - 1405 Wilson Creek Pkwy. •108 acres
•Neighborhood park across from McKinney High School
•2 picnic shelters with electrical outlets
•2 sand volleyball courts
•9 horseshoe pitching courts
•2 barrier-free play structures
•Fishing pier
•Paddleboats and dock - Patty Young concession
•2 concession / restroom facilities
•22-acre lake with two fountains
•1.2 mile lighted hike and bike trail
•"Memories" bronze statue
•18-hole disk golf course
•3 parking areas with 16, 40 and 332 parking spaces
Reservations are required to reserve pavilions. •To make a reservation, call 972-547-2690.
•For paddle boat rentals and concessions, call 972-542-4865