MAY 2, 2026
BLAINE & REMINGTON
WHAT TO DO & WHERE TO EAT
DOWNTOWN MCKINNEY
Blaine and Remy often come here for Friday night drinks with friends, Saturday afternoon shopping, and various events, live music, and holidays the square hosts. The area boasts over 100 businesses, including art galleries, furniture stores, antique shops, gifts and home décor shops, clothing boutiques, and over two dozen eateries and restaurants. Many of the shops are housed within charming historic buildings.
Look out for the unique "Tiny Doors" art installation present on many of the shops near their own front door. There are more than 75 tiny doors as you explore McKinney's Downtown Cultural District.
THE YARD
Situated in the heart of downtown McKinney and nestled under the towering canopy of old oaks. We love to come here to watch a game, hang out with friends, and have one of their craft cocktails or a cold beer (for Remy!). Try the chicken fingers—Blaine's favorite and Remy surprisingly agrees!
TUPPS BREWERY
Tupps is a family business that started with making craft beer in the family's garage in 2009. They have excellent craft beers and an extensive space that offers ​an experience for beer lovers and the whole family. The Grain Room restaurant and taproom is a place for people to gather, relax, eat, drink, listen to live music, and enjoy!​
THE HUB - ALLEN
One of our favorite places to hangout on the weekends! The Hub is a three-acre open-air venue with an indoor air-conditioned dining hall with an outdoor space that hosts live music, outdoor movies, and sports watch parties. There is a full bar and 6 different restaurants for grab-and-go ordering.
THE HEARD NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM AND WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
The Heard Museum hopes to connect visitors with nature in hopes of inspiring, within each person, a deeper appreciation for the environment. Since 1967, the Heard has been dedicated to carrying out this vision through providing a variety of events and programs in their 289-acre nature preserve and museum.​
SHOPPING
WHERE TO SHOP
Shops at Legacy East - Plano
Legacy West - Plano
Waters Creek Village - Allen
Allen Premium Outlets - Allen
Stonebriar Mall - Frisco
WHERE TO STAY
The venue is in Anna, TX, about 15 miles north of McKinney. There are no hotels in Anna that we would recommend. We would suggest staying in McKinney or Allen in a hotel or AirBnB.