Just 45 minutes north of downtown Dallas, McKinney pairs small-town charm with sophisticated amenities. Historic downtown offers over 100 shops to explore, including trendy boutiques, antique stores, and art galleries, along with the Collin County History Museum and Heritage Village at Chestnut Square, a preserved 2.5-acre village with buildings dating back to 1850. For dining and entertainment, District 121 offers a vibrant mix of restaurants and live events for the whole family, while the town square is home to upscale steakhouses, farm-to-table fare, and celebrated bakeries. McKinney has an impressive array of local wineries, breweries, and distilleries, including Lone Star Winery, Franconia Brewing Company, and 1845 Distilling Company. Outdoor pursuits abound at Towne Lake, which offers fishing, paddleboarding, kayaking, and canoeing, and at Erwin Park and Bonnie Wenk Park, both favored for hiking and biking trails. Adriatica, a 45-acre Croatian-inspired village, features an iconic bell tower, a lakeside chapel, and boutique shopping and dining. Golf enthusiasts will appreciate Oak Hollow Golf Course and Westridge Golf Course, while the new TKI Airport places private aviation minutes from home.