Things To Do
Hey yโall! We hope you enjoy your stay in Texas.
Here are just a few highlights of tastes and places you can try while in McKinney and in the Dallas/Fort Worth area!
McKinney, TX
McKinney has one of the oldest thriving historic downtowns in Texas. The downtown commercial district offers more than 120 unique shops and over two dozen restaurants. For more information on visiting McKinney and its downtown area, click on the button to โVisit McKinney.โ
Dallas and Fort Worth, TX
Additionally, the DFW metroplex is a rich landscape of cultural, entertainment, and shopping destinations.
Everything from history museums and beautiful gardens to brisket-serving gas stations and ferris-wheel-containing (AND adjacent) outdoor stores the size of small airports, your visit and adventure wonโt easily disappoint!
Hutchinโs BBQ
The best BBQ McKinney has to offer, voted #1 in DFW in 2025. Premium pricing, but highly recommended.
1301 N Tennessee St, McKinney, TX 75069
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www.hutchinsbbq.com
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Rudyโs Country Store and Bar-B-Q
While an online search of the area can yield many results for great local Texas BBQ, Rudyโs in Allen is the mainstay site of Reformed Baptist Church of McKinneyโs menโs bible studies every week on Thursdays at noon and Saturdays at 8:30am. A great representation of Texas fare at a calmer price point.
1790 N Central Expy, Allen, TX 75002
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www.rudysbbq.com
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Buc-eeโs Melissa
Gigantic gas station/BBQ spot/dessert factory/convenience store/gift shop/restroom temple with all the Texas flair they know youโd be looking for. Weโre not going to bind your conscience by saying you have to go, but โฆ you gotta go.
1550 Central Expy, Melissa, TX 75454
Location (15 minutes from Parkway Church)
www.buc-ees.com
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Scheels
In this outdoor apparel store are a ferris wheel (besides the other one outside), an aquarium, photo ops celebrating Texas and American athletics, a shooting gallery, mini-bowling, an arcade, a cafe/lunch spot, and a bunch of other stuff. Might be up your alley.
4450 Destination Dr, The Colony, TX 75056
Location (25 minutes from Parkway Church)
www.scheels.com
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Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
Looking to see afresh the beauty of Godโs creation away from all the bustle? This 289-acre nature preserve and museum has a plethora of trails, gardens, and exhibits. Perfect for families!
1 Nature Pl, McKinney, TX 75069
Location (15 minutes from Parkway Church)
www.heardmuseum.org
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National Videogame Museum
The only museum in America devoted to the history of video games and the video game industry. Includes interactive exhibits and a retro arcade. (Closed on Mondays)
8004 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75034
Location (20 minutes from Parkway Church)
www.nvmusa.org
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Museum of the American Railroad (โTrainTopiaโ)
A railroad museum with more than 70 pieces of steam, diesel, passenger, and freight railroad equipment sitting on 15 acres, making it one of the largest historic rail collections in the US. Guided tours are available Wednesday-Saturday (Be sure to check out the museumโs โThings to know and considerโ before purchasing tickets to plan ahead!)
8004 N. Dallas Pkwy Suite 400, Frisco, TX 75034
Location (20 minutes from Parkway Church)
www.historictrains.org
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The Frontiers of Flight Museum
An aerospace museum featuring an extensive collection of aviation history artifacts and vehicles, and focusing on the history of aviation and space exploration with an emphasis on the role of the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
6911 Lemmon Ave, Dallas, TX 75209
Location (40 minutes from Parkway Church)
www.flightmuseum.com
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The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
A museum located on the sixth floor of the Dallas County Administration Building, the museum examines the life and times of President John F. Kennedy, as well as his assassination, and legacy, and the life of Lee Harvey Oswald, as well as the various conspiracy theories surrounding the assassination.
411 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75202
Location (40 minutes from Parkway Church)
www.jfk.org
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Fort Worth Water Gardens
An urban park located on the south end of downtown Fort Worth, featuring bold geometry, lush landscaping, and captivating water features. Includes three main pools providing a unique sensory experience. (Not for swimming/wading)
1502 Commerce St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Location (1 hour from Parkway Church)
www.fortworth.com/things-to-do/attractions/fort-worth-water-gardens
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Fort Worth Stockyards
A historic Fort Worth district that delivers an Old West experience. Besides shopping, restaurants, and museums, you can catch one of the twice-daily cattle drives or a rodeo show at the Cowtown Coliseum.
131 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Location (1 hour from Parkway Church)
www.fortworthstockyards.org
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