4 Star Places To Visit in McKinney, Texas, United States (18)

1. 4.5 Historic Downtown McKinney (730 reviews)
   - Great way to enjoy a your weekend.
   Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
   Whether it is Cadillac Pizza on Friday night or Saturday morning breakfast at Spoons, you will really enjoy the small town atmosphere of Downtown McKinney. On Friday night we had drinks and pizza at Cadillac Pizza before visiting the Improve Comedy club to finish the evening. We stayed in a local B&B and then had an excellent breakfast at Spoons Dinner before shopping multiple stores including an afternoon snack at "Mom and Pops" old fashioned candy store. We then finished our trip with drinks and seafood at Bayou Jacks Cajun Grill on Saturday night. See more..
   
2. 4.5 Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary (230 reviews)
   - A hidden gem in McKinney!
   Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Science Museums
   
   
   Nature Reserve, garden, hiking trails and nature center provides an escape to nature. See more..
   
3. 4.0 Landon Winery (114 reviews)
   - Great place for wine!
   Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Wineries & Vineyards
   
   
   Landon Winery is a Texas winery that has two locations where wines can be sampled; historic downtown McKinney, Texas and historic downtown Greenville, Texas both of which are close to Dallas and Fort Worth. Our goal is to run a winery known for crafting award-winning Texas wines. Watch us make our wines at either location. We have produced many internationally recognized award winning wines. We source our Texas grapes from vineyards in the Texas high plains south of Lubbock and even some grapes from outside of Texas.Enjoy wine tastings at the bar, wine by the glass, wine by the bottle or take a bottle home with you. McKinney offers a great patio, live music on Friday and Saturday nights, cheeseboards, and an indoor tuscan atmosphere. Stop by for an afternoon break or enjoy a cool evening on the patio under the stars. See more..
   
4. 4.5 Chestnut Square Historic Village (93 reviews)
   - multiple house tour is worth a Saturday morning stop
   Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Neighborhoods
   
   
   I went for the Saturday historic house tour, but appreciate the community feel of the farmer's market - I would probably make this a semi-regular stop if I lived in the area / has a small town feel. The tour itself is fine, but not really in depth. Our guide was enthusiastic but somewhat limited beyond what she'd read, declarations to the contrary. It's nice to see these places preserved and the upkeep must be expensive given what I'd imagine revenue is, so you really can't fault what I would imagine must be the volunteer staff. Good of the town to assist in saving this and adding some flavor to the community. On balance it's worth a stop, and even a drive out of your way for something to day Saturday a.m. See more..
   
5. 4.5 Dog Park at Bonnie Wenk (74 reviews)
   - Great dog park
   Spent < 1 hour Parks
   
   
   The Dog Park at Bonne Wenk is located right off of Virginia parkway and Hardin road in Mckinney Texas. The park has several sections to help your dog get acclimated to its surroundings. There is a section for small dogs, large dogs and a general large area for all dogs. As you enter the park, there is a central section equipped with multiple water fountains for your dog to play. On my last visit they had also added 3 kiddie pools. My lab loved it. There are lots of water stations and poop bags in each area. If the dog park is too much for your dog, you can always walk them along the trails outside of the dog park. See more..
   
6. 4.5 McKinney Performing Arts Center (58 reviews)
   - History and Entertainment combined
   Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Government Buildings
   
   
   Enjoy Our Multi-Purpose Facility McKinney Performing Arts Center (MPAC) is a multi-purpose facility available for your special event or meeting. With a variety of rooms for rent at a flexible cost, it’s sure to make your next event historic. 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 at the Emerson Ticket Office. MPAC is in the center of the historic district with a variety of restaurants and boutique shops that make it the perfect destination that is unique by nature! Our Mission The McKinney Performing Arts Center is dedicated to providing the community with a unique and professional venue in which cultural, artistic and educational opportunities are nurtured in a supportive environment. See more..
   
7. 4.5 Tupps Brewery (48 reviews)
   - What you hope a brewery would be.
   Spent 2-3 hours Breweries
   
   
   Exceptionally great place in a fun area. Obviously lots to choose from in regards to beers. Great and knowledgeable staff takes care of getting you the kind of beer you want. Open-air but with a roof, some fans...it was a pretty warm day but very comfortable inside. Had a guy singing and playing guitar who was good. A little loud for us, but we're old, so take that into consideration. A little difficult to be heard across the table as we talked but not anything awful. Would come back here...WILL come back here for sure. See more..
   
8. 4.5 Lone Star Wine Cellars (44 reviews)
   - Comfortable and friendly
   Tuesday: 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM Wineries & Vineyards
   
   
   Well kept tasting room. Small and intimate bar. High tops strategically placed, private room for large parties and small outdoor patio with misters and speakers. Super friendly staff dedicated to making their customers feel at home. Good conversation and knowledgeable about the wine they serve. We felt like we were sitting around chatting with friends. Live local music on a regular basis adds a bit of character to the experience. The only downside for us is that they don’t grow they own grapes so their wines are really from other vineyards. As a personal touch, their wines are named after their ranch animals, with a story and photo for each animal. They are pretty proud of their wine creations and it shows in their pricing. Wines are good but have had just as good for more reasonable pricing at other local vineyards where they harvest and use their own grapes. We didn’t have any food but what was served to others looked appetizing. We enjoyed our time there for a glass of wine. See more..
   
9. 4.5 Erwin Park Hike & Bike Trail (40 reviews)
   - One of my favorites!
   Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Biking Trails
   
   
   I hate for the secret to get out, but i bet it's too late for that anyway. This bike trail is one of my all-time favorites. They have really done alot of work and maintenance on this trail the last couple of years, and it is in phenomenal shape. When we were there a few weeks ago, it looked like they were putting in a newer bigger pump track too. Love Erwin Park! See more..
   
10. 4.5 Towne Lake Recreation Area (39 reviews)
    - Fabulous Park
    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sports Complexes
    
    
    Love this park. It has a nice jogging/walking trail around the lake. It is wide enough to make a lap or two. It also has sand volleyball field, playground, and grill areas. There is a small food stall where you can buy snacks. During Summer time, they have a paddle boat swans to use for a small fee. You'll see lots of ducks and geese in the lake area. We found a goose egg one time! The park is located next to Movies 14 and Senior Recreation Center in Mckinney. It is adjacent to a small meadow/trail that you can explore. See more..
    
11. 4.5 Franconia Brewing Company (31 reviews)
    - Humble tour, great brew!
    Breweries
    
    
    We did the 2 hour tour of Franconia Brewing Co in McKinney one Saturday morning. It’s a great value cause for $10 you get the tour AND coupons for 3 pints of beer. They just added the Tap room in December so you can try several different brews, some not found very often. They set up benches where you can just hang out or you can get with the brew Meister’s and ask away. Oh, and you can purchase Franconia glasses or mugs for very cheap as well! See more..
    
12. 4.5 Myers Park and Event Center (21 reviews)
    - Beautiful place
    Parks
    
    
    Wonderful test gardens. Great venue for garden shows or meetings. We really enjoyed walking around and looking at the beautiful scenery. See more..
    
13. 4.0 Collin County History Museum (17 reviews)
    - Pick up a bit of town history
    Tuesday: Speciality Museums
    
    
    If you are going to McKinney, this small museum with a wealth of personality is a place to stop. One (or more) of the numerous displays is bound to appeal to you or those in your group to maintain everyone’s interest. The displays give you a great sense of where you are and what McKinney grew from with a good balance of descriptive text and artifacts. We thoroughly enjoyed the “then vs now” interactive displays using the iPad provided. The staff are warm, knowledgeable, and welcoming. See more..
    
14. 4.0 Wales Manor Vineyard & Winery (11 reviews)
    - Best Winery in Texas
    Tuesday: Wineries & Vineyards
    
    
    You want to have a good time then go to the best winery in Texas, you got its Wales Manor Vineyard & Winery. Trust me great concerts with artists like Jon Christopher Davis, Brave Combo and many more. Best blueberry Merlot that I have drunk. Beautiful place. See more..
    
15. 4.5 LAST Art Gallery (9 reviews)
    - Original and wonderful art - Affordable!
    Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Art Galleries
    
    
    LAST Art Gallery opened in downtown McKinney, Texas in 2014. Founded by Gail Delger, award winning artist and advocate for creativity, our mission is to showcase works from talented area artists ranging from the traditional to the eclectic. In 2019, the gallery has become a Co-Op gallery of almost 50 artists. Many of the original artists show their work here still but numerous new artists have been juried in as well. If you’re searching for the perfect piece to adorn your walls or yourself, you may just find it at LAST! See more..
    
16. 4.5 Adriatica Village (9 reviews)
    - Nice place to hangout for couple of hrs
    Hiking Trails
    
    
    This place is not fully done yet but it’s in a perfect location if you’re in the mood to just have 1-2 hrs of relaxing walk! There are 7 places to eat so far which all are unique and great as well as handful of shops. A beautiful European style fountain, chapel, and bell tower are just a few unique sites to stop and take pictures. My favorite however is walking through the neighborhood and the board walk area and actually walk around the chapel with sidewalks for public to use on one side of the lake. See more..
    
17. 4.5 Veterans Memorial Park (7 reviews)
    - Still looks great.
    Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
    
    
    The place looks great and they are still nicely welcoming . The location of its establishment is friendly. See more..
    
18. 4.0 Pickers Paradise (1 review)
    - Peach farm weekend
    Spent 1-2 hours Antique Shops
    
    
    Good selection of breakable and furniture that was more of the vintage variety instead of antiques range. Good to see unfinished furniture that's not covered in Paint. Good stop for collectors and gift giving ideas. See more..