Chestnut Square Historic Village

(1 review)

9.3 mi

I give this old bridge 5 stars since it's been standing better than 100 years! With the North Texas…read moresprawl running amuck this old bridge that use to serve the T&HC railroad as far back as 1872! You'd think by now a Starbucks would of sprang up where it now sits but there it is. Standing like a big F you to all that clammering over growth. It's a bit snaky and don't go two steppin across blindfolded or you'll def fall through the rotted ties. But ain't it grand to imagine those billowing iron horses rumbling across it?!?!!!! It's freaking beautiful no matter what condition it's in. Time forgotten time piece. If you go there notice the bridge line closer to the 75 service road. That line was the Texas Electric Railway. It was built AFTER the bigger bridge and it went out of service around 1948. Dart bought the line just to the south.

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The Rose Gardens of Farmers Branch

4.7

(19 reviews)

24.7 mi

Cute garden that's well kept and taken care of! Nice for a short walk around or picnic day!read more

If I had to describe the Rose Garden of Farmers Branch in one word, I'd use "lovely". I came here…read morefor the first time on Saturday and I must admit, I thought that this was going to be a much larger rose garden, however it is still very nice and well done, especially for the free free as part of a community park. Whoever thought of making this garden in the Parks and Recreation department deserves a round of applause. C'mon on out Leslie Knope! The garden is very charming and will make you feel like you just fell down the rabbit hole in Alice in Wonderland. It provides the perfect locale for a small photo shoot, picnic, or small garden party. I came here in early April which unfortunately is either too early or too late in the season as many of the rose bushes weren't in bloom. I definitely want to keep tabs to see when the best time would be to come to see it in full bloom. Aside from the Rose Garden, this park also has a nice pond/canal, a large playground, and a short trail that offers lots of secluded picnic tables along the way. I'm certainly no expert about parks, but there are certain parks that you go to for different things. Some parks are great for cookouts, some are great for exercise or walking, and some are excellent for festivals or large events like concerts. This park is superb for picnics. There are so many quaint areas here that are ideal for getting out the picnic blanket and basket. Or if you just want to spend your lunch break eating outside with a good book, there are plenty of picnic tables to choose from that provide the serenity that you're seeking.

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World War II POW Camp

3.5

6.1 mi

Beautiful park. I love the dog park and take my dogs often. It's very clean and plenty of room for…read moreparking. It's a little hidden gem for sure.

The city is growing the park consistently for the past few years. There is a full size soccer…read morefield, baseball diamonds, walking trail that is a half mile distance, a park, basketball courts etc etc. Great place to shoot photos too!!!

Covered picnic area

One of Four Ball fields

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Basketball court

Collin County History Museum

4.8

(8 reviews)

0.2 mi

Great and educational! Small and great space for an entertaining day!…read more They provided you with an iPad to learn about everything

Absolutely loved our visit to the museum! My husband was born and raised in McKinney and it was…read morehis birthday so what better way to celebrate than to go reminisce about his/our history. Actually got to spend some time with the director, she was so sweet and was interested in our stories. If you have questions or want to just learn more about the area please stop by.

New exhibit for 2023! Free admission on Thursdays/Fridays/Saturdays.

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Bonnie and Clyde Movie Set

4.6

(5 reviews)

15.5 mi

Some interesting history in addition to being part of that old movie set. It is actually an antique…read morestore now and the lady that runs the place is really nice. She has some very nice stuff as well, so I recommend checking it out if you are going to see the place anyway. :)

Good little history lesson/adventure. Store was not openwhen we were there, but not sure kids would…read moreenjoy. They enjoyed learning the history of Lavon and Bonnie & Clyde.

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Historic Downtown McKinney

4.5

(56 reviews)

0.2 mi

I love Historic Downtown McKinney. We come often for food, bevvies, shopping, comedy/clubs, events,…read moreand holiday activities. They have done a superb job revitalizing especially post-COVID. They understand their identity and have poured into the locale with a solid unifying theme. My only complaint is the lack of planning in parking. With the increase in businesses and activities, they should have planned for more parking especially garages. Parking is a HUGE challenge almost Californian level. Nonetheless we return over and over. It's just a great location.

Attended the Arts in Bloom festival in downtown McKinney and I was impressed!…read more Downtown McKinney reminds me of a, much smaller scaled of course, downtown Fort Worth so I felt right at home! Small local shops, tons of eateries and plenty of space to roam about. The festival layout was well thought out and extended down every main street. Loved supporting the local wineries and trying yummy wine. Definitely an area I'd return to for another festival, or lunch/dinner if I'm in the area.

2023 McKinney Holiday Fest - photo station inside this VW van

Pie shop

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Feed store looks exactly like when I was 5!

Cowtown Segway Adventures

4.8

(76 reviews)

51.6 mi

One of the best Segway tours I've ever had! Tim was an incredible guide--friendly, knowledgeable,…read moreand genuinely fun to be around. When I showed up and found the place closed, I called to check, and Tim kindly agreed to give me a tour even though I was the only guest. He made sure I felt comfortable throughout and kept the experience engaging with local history and stories. We cruised around the Trinity Garden, which ended up being one of my favorite parts. On top of that, he shared fantastic restaurant recommendations. It felt more like exploring the city with a friend than a formal tour. Huge thanks to Tim for making it such a memorable experience. I'd absolutely recommend this to anyone looking for something unique and enjoyable!

One of the coolest things to do in Fort Worth Texas. We planned the Segway tour a couple of weeks…read morein advance. This was my first time trying the segways. It's actually so easy to learn. I spent about 10 mins trying all the different things our tour guide asked me to practice. I pickled it up very easily. Everyone did so as well. Anyone can ride segways. I wish we had more segways all over the country. Tour started off in the downtown Fort Worth area. We stopped at many historic destinations along the way. Tour guide was very funny and very knowledgeable. My favorite part was by the riverside. Absolutely gorgeous weather to ride Segways and made our trip even more memorable with lots of great pics. Our tour guide took some incredible pics of us. Highly recommend this experience if you're trying to do something cool and fun.

Bella & Larry enjoyed the tour too!

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Fun on the street!

The Flower Mound

3.2

(6 reviews)

29.0 mi

I've had friends living in Flower Mound for quite some time. Until recently I did not know there is…read moreactually an actual "flower mound", cleverly identified as "The Flower Mound". I suppose under the right conditions it could be pretty, but in winter, it is not. It is all brown and dry. I did walk up and down, twice. It's not much of a walk. It was a nice diversion. It's also free. Bottom line: I've now been to The Mound.

att at this location damage my iPhone 16 ProMax that i return for my upgrade and charge me$611.00…read morebe careful customers they are set criminal ripping off their customers for financial gains

Rules. This was a neighborhood accessible gate.

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I was told, in the past, three crosses were place atop for Christmas.

Richardson

4.6

(5 reviews)

17.7 mi

One of the nicer sub-cities of Dallas, depending on the part. Among other attractions,, there's…read moregoat yoga and some fairly good restaurants.

I love this city. I…read morelove that there is *real* diversity. Within a mile of my house I can get Korean, Vietnamese, Japanese, Chinese, North African, Indian, Russian, Persian, Arabic groceries and restaurant meals. I am sure I am forgetting many right now. The wife and I love it so much we bought our first-and-only house here. How's that for a recommendation?

Caddo Trail

4.5

12.3 mi

Trail is beautiful and in a safe neighborhood, it is difficult to keep up with the turns to follow…read morethe path as there are little to know signs to see where you're going

Great trail to get a few miles in. Medium traffic. Nice views. Easy access and adequate parkingread more

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Galaxy Theatres Grandscape

3.6

(90 reviews)

16.6 mi

I purchased my ticket online. The evening ticket was about $13.50. It was quick and easy, and…read moreyou're able to pick your seats. You just walk right in and pull out the QR code that they can scan before going inside the theater. Inside the movie theater was pretty clean, and the seats were very comfortable. They reclined back pretty far which was nice!

I frequent Galaxy more than other theaters due to proximity but I genuinely do enjoy coming here…read more Galaxy is located in bustling Grandscape right next to the ferris wheel. The times I visit, the theaters are clean and customer service is good. I always buy my tickets online which is a seamless process. I can't comment on the food cause I've never had it but no complaints other than the price on the concession snacks. I especially love the photobooth, me and my sister take a photo every time we come, it's a solid theater I'd recommend

The massive popcorn my neighbor got, the picture doesn't do it justice. $11 + a refill is amazing deal for popcorn lovers.

Auditorium 2 interior

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Have places for people with wheelchairs to sit and their friends can be by them, which I thought was a great idea

Flix Brewhouse - Frisco

3.7

(271 reviews)

16.3 mi

FLIX is great! Movie…read moretickets and concessions still cost approximately one mortgage payment and a small blood sacrifice, but honestly? Worth it. Their pricing is competitive with all other surrounding theaters. Service is usually great, the food is surprisingly solid for a theater, and the theaters themselves are generally clean. The restrooms, however, always seem like they just survived the final battle scene of an action movie. This is still our go-to place. I love the rewards app, although I do feel like I should earn free popcorn slightly faster considering how much I've personally contributed to their economy. Best part: the throwback movie runs from the 70s-90s. There's something magical about watching your kids experience older movies on the big screen while enjoying a locally brewed beer.

Honestly, where else can you grab dinner in the diner, order drinks from a full bar, and watch a…read moremovie without ever leaving your seat and get full service there as well? The concept alone had me intrigued. It's a fun idea and would make a great spot for a date night or an evening out with friends. My family and I came to see The Odyssey, settled into our reserved seats, and hit the service button. Unfortunately, that's where things started to go downhill. When we checked in, we were told that new signup members receive a free popcorn. My husband and I both signed up, so our plan was simple: order three popcorns, split the check, use our two free popcorns, and pay for the third. Easy enough... or so we thought. We arrived during the previews, but by the time our popcorn finally arrived, we were already about 15 minutes into the movie. At that point, I honestly could've walked to the concession stand and been back much faster. To make matters worse, the popcorn wasn't the warm, buttery movie theater popcorn you look forward to--it was cold. My son ordered jalapeños with his popcorn but was brought pickles instead... and then charged for them. The popcorn is advertised as bottomless, but getting the refill was somehow even slower than the first order. One person in our group never received theirs until we pressed the service button again. Thankfully, a different server noticed the delay, apologized, and brought it out quickly after realizing it had been sitting in the queue for quite some time. The billing wasn't correct either. We were initially charged for two popcorns, charged for the pickles we never ordered, and only one of our free popcorn rewards was applied. Now, I don't usually complain because I know restaurants and theaters get busy, but when there's an automatic 18% service charge, I do expect timely service and accurate orders. The bright spot of our visit was Connor, the manager. Once he was made aware of everything, he listened without being defensive, and immediately made it right. He honored both free popcorn memberships and even comped the third popcorn that I had every intention of paying for. He absolutely didn't have to do that, and I genuinely appreciated both his professionalism and kindness. He turned what could have been a much more frustrating experience into one where we at least left feeling heard. Would I come back? Maybe... but probably for dinner rather than the full dine-in movie experience. The concept has so much potential, but the in-theater service needs significant improvement. If they can tighten up the timing and communication between the kitchen and servers, I think this place could be something special. For now, I'd give high marks to Connor for exceptional customer service--but the overall movie dining experience still has quite a bit of room to grow.

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The Real Unreal - Meow Wolf

Meow Wolf in Grapevine was SO much fun! I honestly wasn't sure what to expect, but I had a blast…read moreexploring all of the different rooms and interactive exhibits. There's so much to see, and I spent about two hours walking around, taking pictures, and discovering all the little details. It's definitely one of those places where you'll want to take your time because there's always something new to look at. One tip: wear comfortable clothing or athletic gear! There is quite a bit of bending, climbing, and moving around as you explore, so you'll want to be dressed for it. They also have a cute gift shop, mocktail bar, and café, so you can grab a drink or bite before or after exploring. If you're in the Grapevine area or visiting Grapevine Mills, definitely add Meow Wolf to your list! It's fun, unique, super photogenic, and a great experience whether you're going with friends or exploring on your own.

Very interesting! We went here while on vacation and took the kids. It was a fun way to spend two…read morehours exploring the non-scary haunted house. There are doors that lead to mysterious passageways, all kinds of colorful artwork, and interesting Alice in Wonderland style settings. Parking was easy. I thought the price was reasonable, given the fact that it provided about two hours of entertainment. My two complaints are that I would've preferred they not dabble in politics and I also found the story hard to follow. You are supposed to solve this mystery, and I was not able to make heads or tails of it. Perhaps that would've been easier with the app.

The rooms of the house are perfectly recreated to take u back.

Cool fridge room

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Camper van kitchen

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4.5

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I love Historic Downtown McKinney. We come often for food, bevvies, shopping, comedy/clubs, events,…read moreand holiday activities. They have done a superb job revitalizing especially post-COVID. They understand their identity and have poured into the locale with a solid unifying theme. My only complaint is the lack of planning in parking. With the increase in businesses and activities, they should have planned for more parking especially garages. Parking is a HUGE challenge almost Californian level. Nonetheless we return over and over. It's just a great location.

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Allen Heritage Village

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I would have never found this site if if wasn't for a friend giving me a historical tour of allen,…read moretx. I was very impressed and in awe of the buildings. I didn't get an opportunity to speak to any of the volunteers today but I did walk through the area while my friend explained the history she knew about (the homes and the outhouses). What was really beautiful was the stained glass in the church's windows. If you have a chance to visit this historic area, please do.

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World War II POW Camp

3.5

Beautiful park. I love the dog park and take my dogs often. It's very clean and plenty of room for…read moreparking. It's a little hidden gem for sure.

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4.6

(19 reviews)

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A great discovery for a family outing! The Interurban Railway Museum (free admission) is Plano's…read moreoriginal depot from 1908 and housed a power substation to keep a network of electric powered railcars moving Texans until 1948. Inside the museum are exhibits that teach about electricity, facts about the Railway system, and fascinating pieces of Plano history. Plenty of buttons to push and things to do for kids (and adults). The staff is super friendly and happy to show you around and give you a personal tour of the historic railway car outside. There's even a weekly story time for kids every Friday at 11 am. Located in old Plano at the Eastern border of Haggard Park (near the DART station). A hidden gem!

Wales Manor Winery & Vineyard

3.1

(7 reviews)

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The husband and I managed to finally make it to Wales Manor for their last Music Under the Stars…read morefor 2009. I'm so glad we went, had a great time and will be regulars when they start up again next year. I also have tons of tips for first timers. First, CR 408 is really, really, really easy to miss (especially in the dark). Aggravate the locals and drive really slow or you will miss the turn. There was no attendent at parking (which is on the grassy area between the rows of grapevines and before the house) . We weren't sure initially that that was where we were supposed to park but it is and if you overshoot it, turning around (in the dark) is kind of a feat. They say to get there around 6:30 to get a table. I would second this and say also that you want to get the bottles you are going to want before it gets really crowded. They have a menu of wines available but people can sample before purchasing so the line can move really slowly (like 15 to 20 minutes). If you are going to get there later, definitely bring lawn chairs. The sound is really good but the least obstructed views of the band go very fast. The web site recommends bringing a picnic basket/food and that really is a good idea as you are sitting and relaxing, listening to good music ... it is a natural to want some kind of little snack to go along with it. Altogether great, great time!

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Plano Veterans Memorial Park

4.3

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