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2 Welcome! Located just 30 minutes north of Dallas and steeped in smalltown charm, McKinney is a world away from the big-city bustle. From our historic downtown district with upscale boutiques and galleries to pristine natural settings and lots of outdoor recreation, McKinney is rich in tradition with new reasons to visit every year. The city has a vivid and diverse spirit developed from the history that shaped it. McKinney was named for Collin McKinney, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Established in 1848, the city has grown from a cotton town to a vibrant modern city. Despite its growth, McKinney has retained its charming qualities and sense of community, a special heritage we can attribute to the pioneer spirit of the city s earliest settlers. One of our city s crown jewels is our historic downtown district, which is one of the oldest, most authentic and thriving in Texas. Historically the center of all commercial and social activity for Collin County, downtown McKinney continues to serve as a retail, dining, entertainment and business destination. Visitors from near and far relish the sense of place and authenticity McKinney offers. McKinney is home to plentiful parks and scenic rolling hills, as well as world-class amenities and unique venues. Come explore everything McKinney has to offer. Whether visiting McKinney for a day, weekend, or lifetime, it s all here! Annual Favorites KREWE OF BARKUS February/March. Have a howling good time at this canine Mardi Gras parade and costume contest. ARTS IN BLOOM April. Stroll along colorful sidewalks and shops as artists fill downtown with art, music and dance. BIKE THE BRICKS May. Cyclists take to the bricks and tight turns of downtown in continuous criterium races. SMILES CHARITY CONCERT May. Concert and fireworks show raises money to help build homes for disabled veterans and their families. MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE May. Historic Pecan Grove Cemetery remembers our troops with music, Honor Guard and war reenactments. KILLIS MELTON ICE CREAM CRANK-OFF June. Contestants churn out exotic fl avors of homemade ice cream at Chestnut Square. RED, WHITE AND BOOM! July. Celebrate the Fourth with a hometown parade, live entertainment and fireworks show. DINOSAURS LIVE! September. Encounter life-size animatronic dinosaurs along the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary s nature trails. OKTOBERFEST September. Tap the keg, tune your yodel and enjoy three days of familyfriendly authentic German fun in HALLOWEEN AT THE HEARD October. Wander the haunted forest, trick-or-treat down the nature trail and catch a movie in the outdoor amphitheater. SCARE ON THE SQUARE October. Streets are closed as little ghosts and goblins safely trick-ortreat among downtown shops and boutiques. LEGENDS OF MCKINNEY GHOST WALK October. Storytellers share spooky history and hauntings of sites around Chestnut Square Historic Village and HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS November. Downtown transforms into a winter wonderland of shopping and entertainment Thanksgiving weekend. HOLIDAY PARADE OF LIGHTS December. This parade features festive lighted floats as well as a special visit from Santa Claus. HOLIDAY TOUR OF HOMES December. Tour historic homes decked out for the holidays and hear the sounds of Christmas carolers throughout Chestnut Square. HOLIDAY TRAIL OF LIGHTS December. Bundle up and see holiday décor and lights synchronized to holiday music along the scenic Heard nature trails. For a community calendar of events, visit VisitMcKinney.com/Calendar

3 VIRGINIA PKWY. CUSTER RD STONEBRIDGE DR. 380 RIDGE RD. COLLIN McKINNEY PKWY. ALMA RD. Hotels & Motels LAKE FOREST DR. VIRGINIA PKWY. ELDORADO PKWY. STACY RD. 1 AMERICA S BEST VALUE INN 4 20 W. University Dr. (U.S. 380) or D F G 8 McKINNEY RANCH PKWY. SAM RAYBURN TOLLWAY 121 MAP NOT TO SCALE UNIVERSITY DR. HARDIN BLVD. VIRGINIA ST. 2 BEST WESTERN INN & SUITES THE GRAND HOTEL & BALLROOM Wilson Creek Blvd. 114 W. Louisiana St or COMFORT SUITES N. Central Expwy. (U.S. 7) or CHOICE 7 DAYS INN 2104 N. Central Expwy. (U.S. 7) or 800-DAYS-INN HAMPTON INN 2008 N. Central Expwy. (U.S. 7) E 7 LOUISIANA ST. CENTRAL EXPWY BLOOMDALE RD. WILMETH RD VISITORS CENTER A B A B C D E F G H McDONALD ST. 9 INDUSTRIAL BLVD. C MCKINNEY NATIONAL AIRPORT COUNTRY CLUB RD. POINTS OF INTEREST Historic Downtown District Chestnut Square Historic Village Historic Pecan Grove Cemetery Adriatica Croatian Village Third Monday Trade Day Flea Market Crape Myrtle Trails World Collection Park Veterans Memorial Park of McKinney Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary H McKinney Visitors Center HOLIDAY INN HOTEL & SUITES 3220 Craig Dr or 888-HOLIDAY LAQUINTA INN & SUITES 601 Henneman Way or 800-SLEEPLQ MCKINNEY INN 1431 N. Tennessee St MOTEL White Ave or 800-4MOTEL6 QUALITY INN 1300 N. Central Expwy. (U.S. 7) REGENCY INN 91 S. Central Expwy. (U.S. 7) SHERATON HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER 1900 Gateway Blvd SUPER 8 MOTEL 910 N. Central Expwy. (U.S. 7) or TOWNEPLACE SUITES BY MARRIOTT 1832 Marketplace Dr VALUE PLACE 3401 N. Central Expwy. (U.S. 7) Bed & Breakfasts THE BINGHAM HOUSE 800 S. Chestnut St COTTAGES AT STONEBRIDGE RANCH 7003 Beacon Hill Rd DOWELL HOUSE 1104 S. Tennessee St MCKINNEY BED & BREAKFAST 406 S. Parker St RED GATE INN 811 N. Church St THE SOUTHERN CHIC RETREAT 703 S. Tennessee St

4 Things to do & see HISTORIC DOWNTOWN DISTRICT Visit one of the oldest thriving historic districts in Texas with unique homes, museums, boutiques, galleries and restaurants. Self-guided tour brochure available at McKinney Visitors Center. MCKINNEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER View a play, musical, concert or comedy act in the theater of the historic Collin County Courthouse in SECOND SATURDAY ON THE SQUARE Explore art galleries, listen to local musical talent and taste cuisine from the area s best eateries as downtown stays open late. COLLIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM Explore a historic 1912 post office with artifacts, art, and photographs documenting the history of North Texas. HEARD-CRAIG HOUSE Discover this historic mansion s antiques collection and gardens then relax at afternoon tea. CHESTNUT SQUARE HISTORIC VILLAGE Experience life in the 180s with this collection of historic houses and buildings. Tours offered. FARMERS MARKET Shop for local meat, honey, produce and dairy in the quaint setting of the farmers market in Chestnut Square. PECAN GROVE CEMETERY Honor veterans of the Texas Revolution, Mexican War and Civil War, and every war thereafter. HEARD NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM & WILDLIFE SANCTUARY Explore nature trails on your own or with a guide, sit in on educational programs or tour the miniature Pioneer Village. SECOND SATURDAY BIRD WALKS Take a guided bird walk while learning bird spotting and identification techniques along the Heard nature trails September through May. ADRIATICA CROATIAN VILLAGE Walk the cobblestone streets of a quaint European village with bell tower, island chapel and unique shops and restaurants. THIRD MONDAY TRADE DAYS FLEA MARKET Shop for hidden treasures and unique gifts at the oldest and largest continually operating flea market in North Texas. COLLIN COUNTY FARM MUSEUM AT MYERS PARK Journey back in time to the early settlements and visit a blacksmith shop, granary store and the confi nement house. CRAPE MYRTLE TRAILS WORLD COLLECTION PARK Take in the natural beauty of this park that contains at least one sample of every existing variety of Crape Myrtle. VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK OF MCKINNEY Remember those in Collin County who sacrificed their lives to defend our freedom at the Wall of Honor and fountain. Breweries, Wineries & Wine Rooms FRANCONIA BREWING COMPANY Make new friends at this local brewery known for its Bavarian-style beers. Tours with tastings offered on Saturdays. TUPPS BREWERY Drink up at this microbrewery located at the historic Cotton Mill. Tours with tastings and live entertainment on Saturdays. MITAS HILL VINEYARD & WINERY A family-owned vineyard, winery and events destination. Tours and tastings offered Saturday-Sunday. WALES MANOR WINERY & VINEYARDS Specializes in cabernet sauvignon reserve and rosé wines. Tastings offered Saturday-Sunday; concerts held monthly Spring-Fall. LANDON WINERY Savor award-winning wine from Texas and surrounding areas right on the historic downtown square. LONE STAR CELLARS Regional boutique winery outpost with a tasting room, retail and weekend music in ZIN ZEN WINE BISTRO Wine bar offering New American bites and brunch in warm, sofadriven decor with a patio and live tunes in Adriatica. For more details on attractions and tours, visit VisitMcKinney.com/Guide

5 McKinney Convention & Visitors Bureau 200 W. Virginia St. McKinney, TX VisitMcKinney.com/Guide GPS Coordinates: Getting here McKinney, Texas is located just 30 miles north of Dallas at the junction of U.S. 7 and S.H. 121 and is conveniently located near DFW International and Love Field Airports. McKinney is also home to the McKinney National Airport, a business aviation facility.