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Collin County Travel and Tourism Guide
Athena C.
5/11/26
Plan your visit to Collin County TX — top attractions, hotels, dining, events, and tourism highlights in Frisco, Plano, McKinney, and Allen.

Your complete visitor's guide to attractions, lodging, dining, and experiences across Collin County, Texas.
Collin County has emerged as one of the premier travel destinations in Texas. No longer just a bedroom community for Dallas, the county now boasts world-class golf, professional sports, a thriving arts and culture scene, nationally recognized dining, and some of the most distinctive historic small-town experiences in North Texas. Whether you're visiting for a weekend or planning a longer stay, this Collin County travel and tourism guide covers everything you need.
Top Attractions
PGA Frisco
PGA Frisco is the county's flagship attraction — the national headquarters of the PGA of America and home to two championship golf courses, a luxury resort, and a world-class practice facility. It has transformed Frisco into a major golf tourism destination.
Play Fields Ranch East and West — two championship public courses
Stay at Omni PGA Frisco Resort for a complete destination golf experience
Attend PGA championship events and professional tournaments
The Star and Toyota Stadium — Frisco
The Star is the Dallas Cowboys' world headquarters, and Toyota Stadium is home to FC Dallas and one of North Texas's top entertainment venues. Together they anchor Frisco's entertainment district.
Cowboys training camp and facility tours
FC Dallas MLS matches at Toyota Stadium
Ford Center events — concerts, youth sports, and entertainment
Frisco RoughRiders baseball at adjacent Dr Pepper Ballpark
Historic Downtown McKinney
McKinney's Historic Square is one of the most visited small-town downtown destinations in Texas. The combination of 19th-century architecture, locally owned shops, restaurants, and a vibrant arts scene makes it a top day-trip and weekend destination.
Independent boutiques, antique shops, and galleries
Chef-owned and locally operated restaurants and cafes
Year-round festivals and community events on the Square
Collin County History Museum and local cultural resources
Legacy West — Plano
Legacy West is a world-class walkable lifestyle district in West Plano featuring luxury retail, nationally acclaimed dining, and a distinctive architectural environment that draws visitors from across the DFW area.
Designer and luxury retail shopping
Award-winning dining and bar concepts
Regular events, pop-up markets, and community programming
Hotels and Lodging
Luxury and Upscale Hotels
Omni PGA Frisco Resort: The premier luxury golf resort in North Texas — destination-level accommodation
The Westin Stonebriar (Frisco): Full-service upscale hotel near Stonebriar Centre
Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt full-service properties along the Legacy corridor in Plano
Mid-Range and Business Hotels
Courtyard, Residence Inn, and Hilton Garden Inn properties in Frisco, Plano, McKinney, and Allen
Extended stay options near Legacy West and major corporate campuses in Plano
Boutique and independent hotel properties in and near historic McKinney
Collin County Events Calendar Highlights
Frisco Fest: Annual community festival — music, arts, and local vendors
McKinney Oktoberfest and holiday market events on the Historic Square
FC Dallas home match season (March through October)
PGA of America championship events at PGA Frisco
Heard Natural Science Museum seasonal programming and nature events
Allen USA Celebration: One of the most attended July 4th fireworks events in North Texas
Day Trip Itineraries
Art and Culture Day: Historic McKinney Square → Heard Museum → downtown McKinney dining → evening on the Square
Sports and Entertainment: PGA Frisco round → The Star tour → FC Dallas match → Frisco dining
Shopping and Dining: Legacy West → Stonebriar Centre → Preston Road boutiques → upscale dinner
Family Adventure: Crayola Experience Plano → Arbor Hills Nature Preserve → McKinney family dining
Getting to Collin County
DFW International Airport: 25–35 minutes from most Collin County cities via Dallas North Tollway or TX-121
Dallas Love Field: 35–45 minutes via US-75 or the tollway
DART Rail (Red and Orange lines): Service into Plano and Allen from Dallas
Major highways: Dallas North Tollway, US-75, Sam Rayburn Tollway (121), and US-380
Additional Resources
Helpful Links
Visit Frisco TX (visitfrisco.com)
Visit McKinney (visitmckinney.com)
Visit Plano (visitplano.com)
PGA Frisco (pgafrisco.com)
The Star — Dallas Cowboys HQ (atandtstadium.com/the-star)
FC Dallas / Toyota Stadium (fcdallas.com)
Frisco RoughRiders (milb.com/frisco)
For more travel and tourism coverage across Collin County, visit NorthTexasWeekly.com — your local guide to the best of North Texas.







