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Music Annual Wel come! Favorites Located just 30 minutes north of and steeped in small- town charm, McKinney is a world away from the big-city bustle. KREWE OF BARKUS From our historic downtown district with upscale boutiques February/March. Have a howling and galleries to pristine natural settings and lots of outdoor good time at this canine Mardi Gras parade and costume contest. recreation, McKinney is rich in tradition with new reasons to visit every year. ARTS IN BLOOM April. Stroll along colorful sidewalks and shops as artists fi ll downtown HALLOWEEN The city has a vivid and diverse spirit with art, music and dance. AT THE HEARD developed from the history that October. Wander the haunted forest, shaped it. McKinney was named BIKE THE BRICKS trick-or-treat down the nature trail May. Cyclists take to the bricks and catch a movie in the outdoor for Collin McKinney, a signer and tight turns of downtown in amphitheater. of the Declaration of continuous criterium races. Independence. Established in SCARE ON THE SQUARE October. Streets are closed as little 1848, the city has grown from a SMILES CHARITY CONCERT May. Concert and fi reworks show ghosts and goblins safely trick-or- cotton town to a vibrant modern raises money to help build homes for treat among downtown shops and city. Despite its growth, McKinney disabled veterans and their families. boutiques. has retained its charming qualities MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE LEGENDS OF MCKINNEY and sense of community, a special May. Historic Pecan Grove Cemetery GHOST WALK heritage we can attribute to the pioneer remembers our troops with music, October. Storytellers share spooky spirit of the city’s earliest settlers. Honor Guard and war reenactments. history and hauntings of sites around Chestnut Square Historic KILLIS MELTON ICE CREAM Village and downtown. One of our city’s crown jewels is our historic downtown district, which CRANK-OFF is one of the oldest, most authentic and thriving in Texas. Historically June. Contestants churn out exotic HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS fl avors of homemade ice cream November. Downtown transforms the center of all commercial and social activity for Collin at Chestnut Square. into a winter wonderland of County, downtown McKinney continues shopping and entertainment to serve as a retail, dining, RED, WHITE AND BOOM! Thanksgiving weekend.

entertainment and business July. Celebrate the Fourth with a hometown parade, live HOLIDAY PARADE OF LIGHTS destination. Visitors from near entertainment and fi reworks show. December. This parade features and far relish the sense of festive lighted fl oats as well as a special visit from Santa Claus. place and authenticity DINOSAURS LIVE! September. Encounter life-size McKinney offers. animatronic dinosaurs along the HOLIDAY TOUR OF HOMES Heard Natural Science Museum & December. Tour historic homes McKinney is home to Wildlife Sanctuary’s nature trails. decked out for the holidays and hear the sounds of Christmas carolers plentiful parks and scenic OKTOBERFEST throughout Chestnut Square. rolling hills, as well as September. Tap the keg, tune your world-class amenities and yodel and enjoy three days of family- HOLIDAY TRAIL OF LIGHTS December. Bundle up and unique venues. Come explore friendly authentic German fun in downtown. see holiday décor and lights everything McKinney has to synchronized to holiday music along offer. Whether visiting McKinney the scenic Heard nature trails. for a day, weekend, or lifetime, it’s all here! For a community calendar of events, visit VisitMcKinney.com/Calendar 9 MCKINNEY INN 1431 N. Tennessee St. 972-542-4469 BLOOMDALE RD. 75 10 MOTEL 6 2125 White Ave. WILMETH RD. 972-542-8600 or 800-4MOTEL6 16 4 11 QUALITY INN 1300 N. Central Expwy. (U.S. 75) E 6 972-542-9471 380 UNIVERSITY DR. 9 1 12 REGENCY INN 21 951 S. Central Expwy. (U.S. 75) 3 10 5 972-547-4500 PKWY. 11 14 LAKE FOREST DR. LAKE FOREST VIRGINIA ST. VISITORS 13 CENTER A SHERATON HOTEL & CONFERENCE 5 CENTER VIRGINIA PKWY. LOUISIANA ST. D B 1900 Gateway Blvd. 2 20 22 17 McDONALD ST. 972- 549-4000 18 12 19 14 SUPER 8 MOTEL 910 N. Central Expwy. (U.S. 75) INDUSTRIAL BLVD. 972-548-8880 or 800-800-8000 RIDGE RD. CENTRAL EXPWY. HARDIN BLVD. MCKINNEY CUSTER RD. CUSTER STONEBRIDGE DR. 15 C ELDORADO PKWY. NATIONAL 15 TOWNEPLACE SUITES BY MARRIOTT AIRPORT 1832 Marketplace Dr. 7 214-726-9030 16 VALUE PLACE 13 2478 3401 N. Central Expwy. (U.S. 75) McKINNEY RANCH PKWY. H 214-504-9353 F 5 COUNTRY CLUB RD.

STACY RD. 121 POINTS OF INTEREST COLLIN McKINNEY PKWY. Historic Downtown Bed & Breakfasts 75 A District 17 THE BINGHAM HOUSE 8 Chestnut Square G B Historic Village 800 S. Chestnut St. 972-529-1883 SAM RAYBURN TOLLWAY Historic Pecan Grove ALMA RD. C Cemetery Adriatica Croatian COTTAGES AT STONEBRIDGE RANCH D 18 Village 7003 Beacon Hill Rd. Third Monday Trade Day 972-529-5993 E Flea Market MAP NOT TO SCALE Crape Myrtle Trails F World Collection Park 19 DOWELL HOUSE Veterans Memorial Park 1104 S. Tennessee St. G of McKinney 972-562-2456 Hotels & Motels Heard Natural Science H Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary MCKINNEY BED & BREAKFAST 1 AMERICA’S BEST VALUE INN 4 DAYS INN 20 205 W. University Dr. (U.S. 380) 2104 N. Central Expwy. (U.S. 75) McKinney Visitors Center 406 S. Parker St. 972-540-0700 or 888-315-2378 972-548-8888 or 800-DAYS-INN 214-808-6727

2 BEST WESTERN INN & SUITES 5 THE GRAND HOTEL & BALLROOM 7 HOLIDAY INN HOTEL & SUITES 21 RED GATE INN 480 Wilson Creek Blvd. 114 W. Louisiana St. 3220 Craig Dr. 811 N. Church St. 972-548-3000 or 800-937-8376 214-726-9250 469-952-2044 or 888-HOLIDAY 214-505-6800

3 COMFORT SUITES 6 HAMPTON INN 8 LAQUINTA INN & SUITES 22 THE SOUTHERN CHIC RETREAT 1590 N. Central Expwy. (U.S. 75) 2008 N. Central Expwy. (U.S. 75) 6501 Henneman Way 703 S. Tennessee St. 972-548-9595 or 800-4-CHOICE 800-230-4134 972-908-2370 or 800-SLEEPLQ 214-973-5793 Things to do & see HISTORIC DOWNTOWN DISTRICT ADRIATICA CROATIAN VILLAGE Visit one of the oldest thriving Walk the cobblestone streets of a historic districts in Texas with quaint European village with bell unique homes, museums, tower, island chapel and unique boutiques, galleries and shops and restaurants. restaurants. Self-guided tour brochure available at McKinney THIRD MONDAY TRADE DAYS Visitors Center. FLEA MARKET Shop for hidden treasures and Breweries, Wineries MCKINNEY PERFORMING unique gifts at the oldest and ARTS CENTER largest continually operating fl ea & Wine Rooms market in . View a play, musical, concert or FRANCONIA BREWING COMPANY comedy act in the theater of the COLLIN COUNTY FARM MUSEUM Make new friends at this local historic Collin County Courthouse in brewery known for its Bavarian-style downtown. AT MYERS PARK Journey back in time to the early beers. Tours with tastings offered on Saturdays. SECOND SATURDAY ON CHESTNUT settlements and visit a blacksmith SQUARE HISTORIC VILLAGE shop, granary store and the THE SQUARE TUPPS BREWERY Experience life in the 1850s with confi nement house. Explore art galleries, listen to local Drink up at this microbrewery this collection of historic houses musical talent and taste cuisine located at the historic Cotton and buildings. Tours offered. CRAPE MYRTLE TRAILS WORLD from the area’s best eateries as Mill. Tours with tastings and live downtown stays open late. COLLECTION PARK FARMERS MARKET Take in the natural beauty of this entertainment on Saturdays. park that contains at least one COLLIN COUNTY HISTORICAL Shop for local meat, honey, produce MITAS HILL VINEYARD & WINERY and dairy in the quaint setting of sample of every existing variety of SOCIETY MUSEUM A family-owned vineyard, winery the farmers market in Chestnut Crape Myrtle. Explore a historic 1912 post offi ce and events destination. Tours and Square. with artifacts, art, and photographs tastings offered Saturday-Sunday. documenting the history of North VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK OF Texas. PECAN GROVE CEMETERY MCKINNEY Remember those in Collin County WALES MANOR WINERY & Honor veterans of the Texas VINEYARDS Revolution, Mexican War and Civil who sacrifi ced their lives to defend HEARD-CRAIG HOUSE Specializes in cabernet sauvignon Discover this historic mansion’s War, and every war thereafter. our freedom at the Wall of Honor and fountain. reserve and rosé wines. Tastings antiques collection and gardens offered Saturday-Sunday; concerts then relax at afternoon tea. HEARD NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM & WILDLIFE held monthly Spring-Fall. SANCTUARY LANDON WINERY Explore nature trails on your own or Savor award-winning wine from with a guide, sit in on educational Texas and surrounding areas right programs or tour the miniature on the historic downtown square. Pioneer Village.

SECOND SATURDAY LONE STAR CELLARS BIRD WALKS Regional boutique winery outpost with a tasting room, Take a guided bird retail and weekend music in walk while learning downtown. bird spotting

and identifi cation ZIN ZEN WINE BISTRO techniques along Wine bar offering New American the Heard nature bites and brunch in warm, sofa- trails September driven decor with a patio and live through May. tunes in Adriatica. For more details on attractions and tours, visit VisitMcKinney.com/Guide McKinney Convention & Visitors Bureau 200 W. Virginia St. • McKinney, TX 75069

888-649-8499 • VisitMcKinney.com/Guide

Getting here McKinney, Texas is located just 30 miles north of Dallas at the junction of U.S. 75 and S.H. 121 and is conveniently located near DFW International and Love GPS Field Airports. McKinney Coordinates: is also home to the 33.198168 McKinney National Airport, -96.61675 a business aviation facility.