Things To Do

Food/Drink

Mi Cocina

A fun and classic Dallas Mexican restaurant in the fun Waters Creek Area. Located only 1.5 mile from our room block at the Hyatt place Allen, this place is sure to be a hit!

Armor Brewing Co

This is a local favorite for us! With a fun family-friendly atmosphere and great food and beverage, this place is sure to be a hit!

The Yard McKinney TX

A popular, casual restaurant and beer garden located in historic downtown McKinney. Known for its backyard atmosphere and family-friendly environment this place is always a blast.

Fairview Farmers

A popular brunch restaurant in Fairview, Tx, known for its vibrant atmosphere and diverse menu.

Chicken N Pickle- Allen

Indoor/outdoor entertainment complex at The Farm in Allen, featuring a chef-driven restaurant, sports bar, and 8 pickleball courts.

District 121

Modern dining and entertainment destination featuring restaurants, bars, and a central outdoor lawn with a stage for live music and events.

The HUB

A large, family-friendly entertainment venue with a food hall, multiple restaurants, bars, and a big outdoor screen for watching sports and movies.

Legacy Hall

A fun dinning food hall and entertainment venue. Check out their website to see if there is any live music and all of the fun food offerings!

HTeaO - Allen (Greenville & Main)

A specialty tea shop that offers over 25 flavors of fresh-brewed sweetened and unsweetened iced tea, coffee, and grab-and-go snacks. Extra bonus info: we loved this in Lubbock, it is even sold at some TTU sporting events. We love it!

Parks and trails

Celebration Park

Have littles? Consider checking out one of the many parks Allen has to offer. Celebration Park is one of the largest in Allen, featuring both a playground, splashpad, and a 1.5 mile loop!

Cotton Wood Creek Trail

Hit the trails at the cotton wood creek trail head and learn some about the Allen historic water station

Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve

This may be a little further away, but here you can enjoy miles of sidewalk and dirt trails.

Activities/Shopping

Historic McKinney Farmers Market at Chestnut Square

If you are planning to stay around a little longer on Saturday morning, the McKinney farmers market is a fun place to go every Saturday!

Historic Downtown McKinney

Explore the cute and fun downtown McKinney!

Topgolf Allen

Grab some clubs and hit a few golf balls!

PopStroke

A bit further, but a fun put put style golf course the whole family can enjoy!

PINSTACK

A fun place to go knock over some pins and spend time with everyone. This is an activity that we love to go do!

IPIC Theaters

A fun dine in movie theater experience in the Fairview shopping center.

Watters Creek Village

A mix use shopping center filled with lots of places to shop, eat, and enjoy time outside.

Allen Public Library

Looking to beat the heat with your littles? Check out the newly renovated Allen public library.

The Courses at Watters Creek

A fun golf course featuring an 18-hole course, the 9-hole "features" course, and the fun 6-hole "Players" course.

Play Street Museum - Allen

For the littles, book a play time and beat the heat at this interactive play area! It is sure to be a blast!