5 Star Places To Visit in McKinney, Texas, United States (12)

1. 5.0 North Texas Escape Rooms (191 reviews)
   - We got out!
   Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Escape Games
   
   
   We have 5 room and 7 games, 2 of which are designed for kids. We are the first in DFW that have a game specifically designed for kids and families! That makes NTER the perfect choice for your next birthday party, team building event, church group event, bachelorette party, or weekend outing. Can you escape?? See more..
   
2. 5.0 Mom & Popcorn (120 reviews)
   - Ask for free sample!
   Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Speciality & Gift Shops
   
   
   Mom and Popcorn takes you back to the good ol' days with Gourmet Popcorn, Nostalgic Candy, Homemade Fudge, Retro Sodas and Tin Lunch Boxes. See more..
   
3. 5.0 Heard-Craig Center for the Arts (25 reviews)
   - Very nice
   Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Historic Sites • Art Museums
   
   
   The Heard-Craig Center is located in a beautifully-preserved historic home built in 1900. The Center is the home to 20 McKinney Arts organizations. Each organization has a monthly education program. The Heard-Craig Center holds Quarterly Teas in the Main House and is available to be booked for Private Teas, Bride and Attendant Teas, Wedding Photos, Garden Weddings up to 200, and wedding/birthday/anniversary parties. The Center holds Granddaughter Teas, Ballet Teas, and other events that compliment the exhibits, museum artifacts, and art collection. See more..
   
4. 5.0 Pecan Grove Memorial Cemetery (17 reviews)
   - Beautiful Cemetery - Lots of History
   Cemeteries
   
   
   McKinney is very proud of this cemetery and for good reason. It's very old with lots of beautiful headstones, the kind they used to make. The gates are open for visitors during the daytime and its a great place for people who love history (and cemeteries) and statuary art. The roads throughout are good and there are lots of mature trees. Every May there is a Memorial Day celebration early in the day. Year before last they had a couple of Texas senators speak. The Boy Scouts run a luncheon after the event and there is free water and limited seating. The McKinney mounted police are usually there as well as a lot of people in different types of uniforms. I would suggest bringing your own chairs just in case and the seating is generally out in the open so shade hats and possibly sun screen would not be a bad idea. This is a good, family friendly event to attend if you will be in the area over Memorial Day. See more..
   
5. 5.0 Antique Company Mall (13 reviews)
   - Lots of variety!
   Spent 1-2 hours Antique Shops
   
   
   Loved this low key antique mall -- my husband and I each found something we couldn't live without. Good prices too!! See more..
   
6. 5.0 Bonnie Wenk Park (5 reviews)
   - Great park for family gathering or morning walk
   Parks • Playgrounds
   
   
   This park has so many unique trails that you could easily walk for 1-2 hrs and not cover it all. As with most of McKinney you will go through lots of creeks, greenbelts and small parks. Most of McKinney parks connect so you get to see several different Waters, playgrounds, and landscaping. There are several advanced playgrounds including zip lines and unique chair swings and most of the equipments are all kids friendly. There’s also a full, advanced outdoor gym in the center of the park and a stage that is used by locals for yoga, group exercise, and business meetings. Very bike friendly with tons of long and not crowded trails. It’s also pet friendly with a huge dog park attached to it. If they had 2-3 food trucks or food stands this would be a top 5 park in DFW. There’s a neighborhood Walmart and a street taco shop next to the park. See more..
   
7. 5.0 McKinney Repertory Theatre (4 reviews)
   - Fun Entertainment
   Theaters
   My family of four (two adults, two adult children) spent a Friday evening watching the amazing amateur performances of McKinney locals to the live comedy play called "Drinking Habits". The theatre was nicely equipped and well managed. If you just want a nice, relaxing way to spend an evening in McKinney, I would highly suggest taking in a performance at this theatre. Just good old fashioned fun! See more..
   
8. 5.0 Gabe Nesbitt Community Park (3 reviews)
   - Nice park
   Parks
   Nice park for softball, baseball, tennis, skate boarding, and swimming. Maintained well! Small play ground area! See more..
   
9. 5.0 John & Judy Gay Public Library (2 reviews)
   - Super Personal
   Libraries
   I cannot say enough things of this library and their staff. I am a senior citizen and needed help uploading things to a computer. The sweet gal that helped me could not do enough. She was patient, kind, smart, efficient and spent a lot of time helping me. I did not catch her name but it started with a R. Thank you, thank you, thank you. See more..
   
10. 5.0 Mckinney Skate Park (2 reviews)
    - The photo perfect park
    Parks
    This is just a lovely park to visit and relax or exercise. It does ever seem over crowded and seems to always have a breeze for you. See more..
    
11. 5.0 The Cove (2 reviews)
    - Watch for Exhibits
    Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries
    I have been to a couple of exhibits at The Cove, and I have enjoyed them thoroughly. Often, the featured artist is there to answer questions and sometimes do a short presentation. There is not an exhibit every weekend, so it is best to check out their website for dates and times. The gallery is not large, so it makes for an intimate setting for viewings and presentations. I am so delighted this is an addition to McKinney! See more..
    
12. 5.0 Garrett Art Gallery (1 review)
    - Now Closed!!!
    Art Galleries
    This was a wonderful gallery showcasing local artists. It closed in 2013 or 14. Look for some of the same artists over on Louisiana Street at The LAST Art Gallery. See more..