McKinney, Texas travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

McKinney is a city in the Blackland Prairie region of Texas.

2 sights · 2 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 2 places to stay

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Best things about McKinney

Chestnut Square Historic Park

Seven restored homes built in the 1850s. Tours available for a small fee.

North Texas History Center

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Feb–May, Oct–Nov. Summer highs reach about 97°F; winter lows dip to about 38°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Oct and May. (climate data from nearby Dallas)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
DAL Dallas Love Field, Dallas — 28 mi away (major hub). Directions
DFW Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas-Fort Worth — 32 mi away (major hub). Directions

A great place to get in would be from Dallas. Two major highways connect McKinney: US Route 75 and Sam Rayburn Tollway.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Chestnut Square Historic Park
Lunch Culver's
Afternoon North Texas History Center
Dinner El Fenix Mexican Restaurant
Evening Londoner

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

Get in

By car

A great place to get in would be from Dallas. Two major highways connect McKinney: US Route 75 and Sam Rayburn Tollway.

Get around

Unfortunately, no major taxicab services or buses serve McKinney. McKinney does not have any agreement with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), and their senior bus service, CCART, shut down due to budget issues around June 2013. The best option would be to use a car.