Enjoy Quaint Living in McKinney New Homes for Sale

Thirty miles north of Dallas sits McKinney, Texas, a quaint little town that makes you feel far removed from the suburban sprawl of the Dallas-Fort Worth area. In 2008, McKinney ranked No. 14 on Money magazine’s list of the 100 best places to live. The city’s public schools are top-notch, making it a big draw for families interested in McKinney new homes for sale.

The city has a historic downtown area with more than 100 shops and restaurants as well as art galleries and antiques stores. One of the highlights of the downtown area is the old Collin County Courthouse, which reopened in 2006 as the McKinney Performing Arts Center, home to performances, lectures and other events.

The city also offers a multitude of outdoor recreation opportunities in its parks and at the Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary. Baseball enthusiasts will love McKinney for its annual Mickey Mantle baseball tournament. McKinney is also home to Tournament Players Club at Craig Ranch, a PGA-owned golf facility.