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VISITOR’S GUIDE
A C C O M M O D AT I O N S • E V E N T S
DINING • SHOPPING
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EVENTS
IT’S ALWAYS HAPPENING HERE.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 Events
4 Shopping
5 Activities
6 Sports
7 Outdoors
8 Dining
WELCOME TO ALLEN 10 Locator Map
Nestled among scenic trails and one of Dallas’
major thoroughfares, a destination filled with 12 Accommodations CONCERTS AND SHOWS TRADE SHOWS &
options and opportunity lies waiting. With ALLEN EVENT CENTER CONVENTIONS
numerous one-of-a-kind restaurants, premier 13 Meeting Venues 200 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 1350
WATTERS CREEK CONVENTION CENTER
972.678.4646 • AllenEventCenter.com
shopping, world-class entertainment, and a From Disney On Ice to concerts, be sure to find out what’s Within Allen’s first 4 star, full service hotel, lies a 40,000 sq.
variety of hotels with ample meeting space, coming next to the arena. Performances have included
14 The Arts ft. convention center. Plan big and dream bigger about all the
we quite literally have anything you want and Twenty One Pilots, Meghan Trainor, Counting Crows, possibilities that you can accomplish in this center. Divide the
Riverdance, Scooby Doo, The Brian Setzer Orchestra, Hall space up or leave it as is for a spectacular event!
everything you need — all in Allen.
and Oates, Boston, and The Doobie Brothers. Best of all,
15 History
parking is always free!
Around here, our restaurants are as ALLEN EVENT CENTER
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welcoming as our residents. Our parks are 16 Indulgences ALLEN ARTS ALLIANCE Allen Event Center hosts numerous conventions, trade shows
relaxing yet playful and our hotels whisk 102 S. Allen Drive and consumer shows such as the annual Collin County Home
visitors away on a nightly journey. We’re 972.727.7272 • AllenArtsAlliance.org and Garden Shows, Allen Bridal Show and many more. Check
17 Antiques & Boutiques Enjoy dance and musical performances, live theater, out our calendar to see upcoming events!
easily accessible and once you get here, it’s
exhibits featuring internationally acclaimed guest artists,
even harder to leave. We have more than and the annual Allen Arts Festival. Check out page 14 for
enough to fill up your itinerary while always 18 Sample Itineraries more info on the arts in Allen. SEASONAL EVENTS
making sure there are places to unwind.
SUMMER SOUNDS MARKET STREET ALLEN USA
Convenient, vibrant and friendly, Joe Farmer Recreation Center Amphitheater CELEBRATION
1201 E. Bethany Drive
we deliver the inviting feel and big city Celebration Park
options without the hassle - because
CONNECT WITH US AllenParks.org
Allen’s annual free concert series runs every Monday at
701 Angel Parkway • AllenUSA.org
This is one of the largest and most spectacular Independence
whatever you’re looking for, it’s right here. 7 p.m. from mid-May through the end of June. Concerts Day events in North Texas. Held the last Saturday in June, the
range from classic rock to top hits.
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free admission includes top-notch concert entertainment on
two stages and a heart-pounding fireworks show. The Kid
CONCERTS BY THE CREEK Zone is full of activities, and the Food Zone offers some of
Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm the best event and fair food around.
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970 Garden Park Drive
#VisitAllen WattersCreek.com HOLIDAY EVENTS
The free outdoor concert series is held on The Green of VisitAllenTexas.com/EventCalendar
Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm. The series runs every December in Allen offers a variety of holiday traditions. From
Saturday at 7 p.m. in the spring from April through the end visits with Santa and Christmas tree-lighting ceremonies
of June, and in the fall from September through October. to horse-drawn carriage rides, we’ve got something for
everyone. Of course, no holiday season would be complete
without a performance of The Nutcracker. Visit our online
calendar for a complete listing of events.
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SHOPPING ACTIVITIES
JUST A LITTLE RETAIL THERAPY. THESE SHOULD KEEP YOU BUSY.
ALLEN PREMIUM OUTLETS, A SIMON CENTER TOPGOLF PINSTACK
820 W. Stacy Road 1500 Andrews Parkway 635 N. Central Expressway
972.678.7000 • PremiumOutlets.com/Allen 469.675.9730 • Topgolf.com/Allen 972.869.2695 • PinstackBowl.com
Following a recent expansion, Allen Premium Outlets is now At this modern driving range, golf balls are PINSTACK is a unique dining and entertainment
home to some 130 outlet stores and specialty retailers. Find embedded with computer chips, and players earn destination featuring a full-service restaurant
impressive savings at stores like Ann Taylor Factory Store, points by aiming for various targets. With multiple offering a chef-inspired menu, state-of-the-art
Banana Republic*, BCBGMAXAZRIA, Brooks Brothers*, games, great food, drinks and flat screens, it’s the bowling lanes, VIP bowling areas, a two-level laser
Calvin Klein, Coach, Cole Haan, Fossil, Gap*, Guess Factory place for golfers of all handicaps. tag arena, a rock climbing wall, a high-ropes course
Store, J.Crew Factory Store, Kate Spade New York, Michael and video games.
Kors, Nike Factory Store, Polo Ralph Lauren, The North Face,
Toms, Tory Burch and Under Armour. Groups of 10 or more HYDROUS WAKEPARK
can book a tour online to receive free VIP Savings Passports. Allen Station Park • 580 N. Cedar Drive DON RODENBAUGH NATATORIUM
(*Denotes a Factory Store.) 214.390.3088 • HydrousWakeParks.com 110 E. Rivercrest Boulevard
With a full state-of-the-art cable system, two 214.509.4770 • AllenParks.org
beginner systems, a pro shop and shaded beach The Natatorium has splashy indoor entertainment
WATTERS CREEK AT MONTGOMERY FARM areas, Hydrous Wakepark is the best cable with more than 13,000 square feet of aquatic fun,
N. Central Expressway and Bethany Drive wakeboarding facility to get your shred on. including a flume slide and lazy river. Enjoy
972.747.8000 • WattersCreek.com Hydrous features UNIT rails and kickers imported year-round family fun for swimming, birthday
Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm is a unique, resort-style, from Germany. parties, rock climbing and more.
mixed-use development, with a large, creekside village
green, interactive public art and a variety of retail shops
like Kendra Scott, Francesca’s, Willa Boutique and Blue JB’S ALLEN BOWL ALLEN COMMUNITY ICE RINK
House Too. Plus, you’ll find a great selection of restaurants 1011 S. Greenville Avenue 200 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 1350
featuring al fresco dining with water views, such as The Blue 972.727.9108 • JBsAllenBowl.com 972.912.1097 • AllenParks.org
Fish and The Cheesecake Factory. JB’s Allen Bowl is a great place to have fun times The Community Ice Rink is a full-size ice surface
with family and friends. With plenty of bumper lanes in Allen Event Center that offers various programs
and a cosmic bowling experience, you’ll find fun for and open skate times. It is available for rentals and
CABELA’S all ages. has a spectator seating capacity of 300+.
1 Cabela Drive
214.383.0502 • Cabelas.com/Allen
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Cabela’s expansive store features a two-story Conservation
Mountain, a 13,170-gallon aquarium, five raised wildlife 2031 W. McDermott Drive 921 Sam Rayburn Tollway
dioramas, the Quick Café, a world-class Gun Library, and 469-854-6000 • jwentertainment.com/ 214.383.9712 • Cinemark.com/Theatre-370
hundreds of wild game trophies displayed in Cabela’s location/allen/ Upgrade your movie-going experience. Watch
trademark, bring-the-outdoors-indoors showroom. You’ll find Jumping World provides premier indoor movies in XD and Luxury Lounger recliner seating.
all the best in hunting, camping and outdoor gear. entertainment and hassle-free birthday party Or grab a cocktail in the cinema lobby bar. This
TAX-FREE SHOPPING services for the whole family through a wide
variety of attractions; we are more than just a
16-screen multiplex marks a new golden age for the
silver screen.
THE VILLAGE AT ALLEN for international visitors trampoline park!
N. Central Expressway and E. Stacy Road
972.678.4939 • TheVillageShopping.com If you’re visiting us from another country,
The Village at Allen is a premier shopping, dining and don’t worry about overspending. From
entertainment destination in North Texas. You’ll find Allen Premium Outlets to Watters Creek at
everything from big box retailers like Target, Best Buy, Montgomery Farm to The Village at Allen,
TJMaxx and Home Goods to unique, one-of-a-kind specialty there are more than 70 tax-free stores
stores like Allen Village Jewelers. At the center of The Village
where you can browse, shop and save.
at Allen is The Grove, which features a park and an outdoor
fireplace with comfortable seating.
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LONE STAR MERCANTILE for more information.
976 Village Green Drive, Allen, TX 75013
972.332.8744 • lsmercantile.com
Lone Star Mercantile is a family owned and operated
business. Offering a wide selection of quality products
from over 250 local vendors, it’s more than shopping, it’s
an experience.
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SPORTS OUTDOORS
WE’VE GOT GAME! DO WHAT COMES NATURALLY.
ALLEN AMERICANS HOCKEY D-BAT
Allen Event Center* 505 Century Parkway, Ste. 150
972.912.1000 214.383.4489
AllenAmericans.com DBatAllen.com
The Allen Americans, the San Jose Come swing a bat in the air conditioning at this
Sharks’ Eastern Central Hockey 26,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art baseball and
League affiliate, play hard and deliver softball training facility.
championship action on ice at home
at Allen Event Center.
THE COURSES AT WATTERS CREEK
7201 Chase Oaks Boulevard
DALLAS SIDEKICKS SOCCER 214.509.GOLF (4653)
Allen Event Center* WattersCreekGolf.com
469.200.4625 The Courses at Watters Creek features 33 holes on
DallasSidekicks.com multiple courses designed for players of all abilities.
Come cheer on the Dallas Sidekicks, While the 18-hole course still appeals to traditional
Professional Arena Soccer League golfers, the lighted driving range, family-friendly
members. The Dallas Sidekicks are six-hole course, quick nine-hole course and special
ready to get #BackToGreatness! programming are perfect for women, juniors,
One of the most iconic franchises families, and golfers on a tight schedule. Located
70+ MILES OF HIKE/BIKE TRAILS KIDMANIA PLAYGROUND AND
in indoor soccer, the Sidekicks were conveniently at U.S. 75 and Legacy on the Plano/ Allen has more than 70 miles of paved hike and bike SPRAYGROUND
founded in 1984 and have won four Allen border, this is one of the region’s premier trails with several segments of trails developed to Celebration Park
indoor championships during their golf destinations. provide art, history, and engaging experiences such 701 Angel Parkway
history. Be a part of the action and as Cottonwood Creek Trail and Historic Water 214.509.4700 • AllenParks.org
shout for the Sidekicks in their quest Station Trail. Celebration Park is specially designed for family
THE GOLF CLUB AT TWIN CREEKS
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for another title! fun with pavilions, picnic tables, sports fields and a
501 Twin Creeks Drive CONNEMARA CONSERVANCY hike-and-bike trail. Every day (except Wednesdays)
972.390.8888 Across the street from 300 Tatum Road between May 1 and October 31, water jets at the
*Parking is ALWAYS FREE at TwinCreeksGolf.com 214.351.0990 • ConnemaraConservancy.org Sprayground provide water fun for children ages 2 to
Allen Event Center! The Golf Club at Twin Creeks offers an award- Allen is the proud home of the Connemara 12. Covering more than one acre, KidMania is one of
winning golf course that winds its way around two Conservancy. The Conservancy is open to the the largest accessible playgrounds in Texas.
natural, free-flowing, tree-lined creeks. Known for public for scheduled nature walks and programs
its peaceful setting and as one of the most naturally throughout the year.
preserved golf courses in Texas, Twin Creeks has
become a local favorite.
BETHANY LAKES PARK AND PAVILION
745 S. Allen Heights Drive
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One of Allen’s favorite community parks, Bethany
Lakes Park includes four ponds, a fishing pier, picnic
tables, playgrounds, a clubhouse and a covered
pavilion. The park also offers a nine-hole disc golf
course, is home to Allen Veterans Memorial, and
connects with the Mustang Creek Trail for hiking
and biking fun.
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THE EDGE SKATE PARK
Allen Station Park
DID YOU KNOW? 201 E. St. Mary Drive
214.509.4760 • AllenParks.org
The Allen Americans won four straight
The Edge is an extreme sports park featuring a
minor league Championship Kelly Cup
concrete skate park, two roller-hockey rinks, a BMX
titles in the 2013-2016 seasons.
track and a visitor center. The skate park is one of
the largest outdoor facilities of its kind in Texas, and
best of all, use of the park is free.
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PAPA LOPEZ MEXICAN CRÚ – A WINE BAR COLD STONE CREAMERY
DINING MEXICAN CANTINA 842 Watters Creek Boulevard, 190 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 1424†
969 Sam Rayburn Tollway, Ste. 100* 972.678.2852
WE’VE GOT IT ALL! & TEX-MEX Ste. 120 972.908.2532 ColdStoneCreamery.com
214.383.2150 • PapaLopez.com CruAWineBar.com
ANASOFIA’S CRUMBL COOKIES
1328 W. McDermott Drive, Ste. 260 TORCHY’S TACOS FISH CITY GRILL 845 Stacy Road, Building A Suite
972.332.8338 1008 W. McDermott Drive 1015 Watters Creek Blvd, Ste. 469.290.5993
AnasofiasMexicanGrill.com Ste. 600 150* CrumblCookies.com
214.383.8226 • TorchysTacos.com 972.908.3474 • FishCityGrill.com
RUDY’S COUNTRY STORE CHEDDAR’S RAISING CANE’S FROGG COFFEE BAR
ASIAN & BAR-B-Q 190 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 900† 190 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 800†
CHEPA’S MEXICAN GRILL
1223 W McDermott Drive UNCLE JULIO’S HEDARY’S MEDITERRANEAN & CREPERIE
1790 N. Central Expressway† 972.678.2914 214.383.7508 469.795.6772 103 W. Belmont Drive 832 Watters Creek Boulevard*
THE BLUE FISH 190 E. Stacy Road†
214.383.5353 • RudysBBQ.com Cheddars.com RaisingCanes.com ChepasMexicanGrill.com 214.383.9588 • Hedarys.com 469.342.6881
829 W. Stacy Road, Ste. 130° 972.678.1001 • UncleJulios.com
FroggCoffee.com
469.840.3474 SOULMAN’S BAR-B-QUE THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY SUNVIEW CAFE CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL THE LION & CROWN
TheBlueFishSushi.com 208 N. Greenville Avenue
469.854.6222 • Soulmans.com
820 N. Central Expressway*
972.908.3900
939 W. Stacy Road, Ste. 100
972.954.7400
103 N. Central Expressway SANDWICHES 932 Garden Park Drive* I LOVE JUICE BAR
972.747.1731 • Chipotle.com 972.649.4311 950 W. Stacy Road, Ste. 140
BOWL AND CHOPSTIX
740 S. Greenville Avenue
TheCheesecakeFactory.com
& SALADS LionAndCrownPub.com 619.208.0388
Ste. 600* BURGERS CHILI’S GRILL & BAR
TWO ROWS CLASSIC GRILL
711 S. Central Expressway
EL GRANDE BURRITO
801 S. Greenville Avenue ELKE’S MARKET CAFÉ SHAKERTINS
ILoveJuiceBar.com
214.383.2800 903 W. McDermott Drive 972.396.8670 • TwoRows.com MENCHIE’S FROZEN YOGURT
IN-N-OUT BURGER 214.383.4789 105 N. Greenville Avenue, Ste. 11 190 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 1734† 930 Village Green Drive,
972.727.1004 • Chilis.com 972.678.0092
190 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 700† 214.495.0200 Ste. D-200*
SUSHI MARU
541 W. McDermott Drive 800.786.1000 • In-N-Out.com CRACKER BARREL ITALIAN EL POLLO LOCO
386 E. Stacy Road†
ElkesMarketCafe.com Shakertins.com 469.999.4050 • Menchies.com
469.675.3008 1323 N. Central Expressway SPICE CREATION FINE
JC’S BURGER HOUSE 5TH STREET PIZZA, INC. 469.854.6525 • ElPolloLoco.com FRED’S DOWNTOWN PHILLY NOTHING BUNDT CAKES
469.854.6681 INDIAN KITCHEN
335 S. Central Expressway (Next to Stacy Furniture) 717 S. Greenville Avenue 987 Garden Park Drive*
PEI WEI ASIAN DINER CrackerBarrel.com 1328 W. McDermott Drive,
214.495.9090 111 N. Central Expressway, Ste. 102 FREEBIRDS WORLD BURRITO 972.908.3733 469.795.8550
1008 W. McDermott Drive Ste. 200
JCsBurgerHouse.com 972.396.5557 • 5thStreetPizza.net 190 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 1400† DowntownPhilly.net NothingBundtCakes.com
469.675.2266 • PeiWei.com DENNY’S RESTAURANT 214.774.4458
972.678.4040
209 N. Central Expressway SpiceCreationsRestaurant.com
LIBERTY BURGER CICI’S PIZZA Freebirds.com JASON’S DELI PACIUGO
P.F. CHANG’S CHINA BISTRO 214.383.6867 • Dennys.com
824 W. Stacy Road, Ste. 800 204 N. Greenville Avenue 906 W. McDermott Drive, Ste. 100 936 Garden Park Drive*
915 W. Bethany Drive*
972.390.1040 • PFChangs.com 972.727.2222
GiveMeLibertyBurger.com
DODIE’S 972.727.2424 • CiCisPizza.com FUZZY’S TACO SHOP
790 W. Exchange Parkway,
972.727.3440 • JasonsDeli.com
SWEET 972.359.8586 • Paciugo.com
190 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 1320† Ste. 140 JIMMY JOHN’S
SHIAWASE
2540 N. Watters Road, Ste. 100 SCOTTY P’S HAMBURGERS
972.678.4550
TheCajunPlace.com
GRIMALDI’S PIZZERIA
836 Watters Creek Boulevard, 469.656.9645 801 Baumgartner Way TREATS SALTLIGHT STATION
1501 S. Greenville Avenue
FuzzysTacoShop.com 469.656.1868 • JimmyJohns.com
214.383.4462
ShiawaseRestaurant.com
109 N. Central Expressway
Ste. 501 ELLEN’S
Ste. C200*
214.383.9703 & COFFEE 469.675.3048
SaltlightStation.com
214.547.9010 • ScottyPs.com GrimaldisPizzeria.com JALAPEÑO’S LA MADELEINE
210 S. Central Expressway MEXICAN GRILL SASSY POPCORN
SILVER SPOON
810 W. McDermott Drive ARMOR COFFEE CO
469.206.3339 121 N. Greenville Avenue, Ste. N 2035 W McDermott Drive
VILLAGE BURGER BAR ITALIAN VILLA 972.338.4927 • LaMadeleine.com 190 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 408†
1223 W. McDermott Drive, Ste. 85 GritsRule.com
957 Garden Park Drive* 121 N. Greenville Avenue, 214.383.0215 972.678.1466 469.854.6730
972.907.0090
469.854.6616 Ste. B JalapenosMenu.com SCHLOTZSKY’S ArmorCoffee.com SassyPopcorn.com
SilverSpoonRestaurant.us IHOP
VillageBurgerBar.com 972.390.2189 502 W. McDermott Drive
315 N. Central Expressway MESA’S MEXICAN GRILL BATCH BAKERY TIFF’S TREATS
ItalianVillaAllen.com 972.396.7278 • Schlotzskys.com
SILVER THAI CUISINE 214.383.3434 • IHOP.com 950 W. Stacy Road, Ste. 180 1008 W. McDermott Drive, 977 Sam Rayburn Tollway,
906 W. McDermott Drive,
Ste. 104
CASUAL KELLY’S AT THE VILLAGE JOE’S ITALIAN BISTRO 972.908.3364 WHICH WICH SUPERIOR Ste. 400
972.954.7155
Ste. 160
469.342.0640
717 S. Greenville Avenue, Ste. 134 MesasGrill.com SANDWICHES
972.747.7452
SilverThaiCuisine.com DINING 190 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 1204†
972.912.3020 214.383.2662
MEXI-GO
190 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 1416†
972.678.2774
BatchBakery.net CookieDelivery.com
KellysAtTheVillage.com JoesItalianBistro.com
ALLEN CAFÉ 533 W. McDermott Drive WhichWich.com BLISS CUPCAKES &
THAI BOX CONFECTIONS
302 E. Main Street MIO NONNO 972.359.0607 • MexiGo.com
190 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 1410† LAYNE’S CHICKEN FINGERS 190 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 1414†
972.678.4269
ThaiBoxUSA.com
972.747.0151 • Allen-Cafe.com 102 S. Central Expressway
972.908.0594
939 W. Stacy Road, Ste. 160
214.383.6661 MI COCINA SPECIALTY 972.912.3155
815 Watters Creek Boulevard* BlissCupcakesAllen.com
BAR LOUIE LaynesChickenFingers.com MioNonnoRestaurant.com
214.667.2100 BONEFISH GRILL
THAI PAN RESTAURANT 190 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 1000†
MiCocinaRestaurants.com 190 E. Stacy Road† BOBA REPUBLIC
1223 W. McDermott Drive, Ste. 75 469.709.2050 LAZY DOG RESTAURANT OLIVE GARDEN 972.737.3018 975 TX-121, Ste. 160 Authentically Allen
972.747.0057 BarLouie.com 190 E. Stacy Road, Bldg. 3100†
& BAR ON THE BORDER BonefishGrill.com 214.915.2455 (You’ll only find it here)
AllenThaiPan.com 1851 N. Central Expressway° 972.678.2515 BobaCulture.com
BJ’S RESTAURANT & OliveGarden.com 213 N. Central Expressway
469.393.4119 469.795.7500
TIGER ASIAN BOWL BREWHOUSE LazyDogRestaurants.com
190 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 3300† PIE FIVE PIZZA CO. OnTheBorder.com
508 W. McDermott Drive, Ste. 110
972.747.0227 972.678.4050 PANERA BREAD 190 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 1204† *Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm • †The Village at Allen • ‡Allen Premium Outlets • °Stacy Green
TigerAsianBowl.com BJsRestaurants.com 951 W. Bethany Drive* 972.912.3135
214.383.0674 PieFivePizza.com
BLACK WALNUT CAFE
BBQ 955 W. Stacy Road
PaneraBread.com
ROMAN CUCINA
972.908.3500 PARADISE BAKERY & CAFÉ 201 E. Bethany Drive
BIG RAY’S BBQ BlackWalnutCafe.com 190 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 500† 214.383.6677
400 E. Main Street 972.912.3200 RomanCucina.com
972.649.6242 BRASS TAP ParadiseBakery.com
BigRaysBarbeque.com 2540 N. Watters Road, Ste. 180
972.752.0655 PLUCKERS WING BAR
DICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT BrassTapBeerBar.com 190 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 1800†
405 S. Central Expressway 972.678.9464 • Pluckers.com
214.495.8877
Dickeys.com
For a complete listing and more information, go to VisitAllenTexas.com/restaurants
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ONE DAY IS NEVER ENOUGH. YOU’LL FIND JUST THE RIGHT PLACE.
HYATT PLACE DALLAS/ALLEN ALLEN EVENT CENTER MARRIOTT DALLAS ALLEN HOTEL &
333 N. Central Expressway 200 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 1350 WATTERS CREEK CONVENTION
972.747.5151 • DallasAllen.Place.Hyatt.com
Centrally located, 104 guest rooms and
972.678.4646 • AllenEventCenter.com CENTER
The state-of-the-art Allen Event Center is a 777 Watters Creek Blvd. Allen, TX 75013
1,622 square feet of meeting space. multipurpose facility and arena that hosts star 844.203.4999
performers, professional sporting events, ice events, VisitAllenTexas.com/ConventionCenter
Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel & Watters Creek
LA QUINTA INN & SUITES ALLEN trade shows and large conventions. The facility
1220 N. Central Expressway is home to the Allen Americans (Eastern Central Convention Center has 79,000 square feet
of meeting and convention facilities, including a
214.667.6772 • LaQuintaAllen.com Hockey League) and Dallas Sidekicks (Professional 40,000-square-foot hall, a 12,000-square-foot
Located near The Village at Allen, 90 guest rooms and Arena Soccer League). Allen Event Center has a ballroom and 18,000 square feet of separate meeting
suites as well as a 650-square-foot-plus meeting room. 7,000+ seating capacity with the ability to transform and exhibit rooms.
from a full-house concert or event to a cozy 2,700
QUALITY INN seat quarter-house setup.
407 S. Central Expressway
972.396.9494 • ChoiceHotels.com
Located within Millennium Corporate Park with 59
guest rooms.
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COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT AT ALLEN TRU BY HILTON
EVENT CENTER 1553 N. Central Expressway.
The Village at Allen 210 E. Stacy Road 469.795.9500
214.383.1151 • Marriott.com/hotels/travel/DALAN Tru3.Hilton.com
Located next to Allen Event Center, 228 guest rooms and Just off I-75, within two miles of the Allen Premium Outlets
more than 28,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. and The Village at Allen. 95 guest rooms and 874 square
feet of meeting space.
HAMPTON INN & SUITES
DALLAS/ALLEN
830 W. Stacy Road
Meeting Space (sq. ft.)
Local Shuttle Service
214.495.7667 • AllenSuites.HamptonInn.com
On-site Restaurant
On the grounds of Allen Premium Outlets, more than 100
Business Center
Free Breakfast
Fitness Center
CHECK FULL
Outdoor Pool
guest rooms and 572 square feet of adjustable meeting
Approximate
Indoor Pool
space. AMENITIES
Wi-Fi
Pets
HILTON GARDEN INN DALLAS/ALLEN
AND CONFERENCE CENTER Courtyard by Marriott 28,000
705 S. Central Expressway
214.547.1700 • DallasAllen.HGI.com
Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel & 79,000
Near Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm, 150 guest rooms Convention Center
and 12,000 square feet of meeting space.
ALLEN CONVENTION & Hampton Inn & Suites 570
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES VISITORS BUREAU
205 N. Central Expressway Hilton Garden Inn 12,000
972.727.2000 • HIAllen.com The Allen Convention & Visitors Bureau is
Centrally located, 87 guest rooms and 900 square feet of available to assist your organization or group
meeting space. Holiday Inn Express 900
with site selection, venue recommendations,
hotel room blocks, familiarization tours,
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HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON complimentary welcome packets and Homewood Suites 750
DALLAS/ALLEN amenities for groups with more than 25 hotel
455 N. Central Expressway rooms on peak nights. Hyatt Place 1,600
214.383.6673 • HomewoodSuites1.Hilton.com We are also happy to answer questions about
Centrally located, 114 extended-stay suites and 750 square all of Allen’s experiences to make your stay La Quinta Inn & Suites 650
feet of flexible meeting space.
even more enjoyable.
214.509.4670 Tru by Hilton 870
info@VisitAllenTexas.com
Quality Inn —
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THE ARTS HISTORY
CONNECT WITH YOUR CULTURAL SIDE. WE GO WAY BACK.
ALLEN PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA ALLEN HERITAGE CENTER DEPOT
AND SYMPHONY CHORUS
PUBLIC ART MUSEUM
972.359.0656 • AllenPhilharmonic.org Allen is proud to feature works by notable artists in 100 E. Main Street
One of the best-kept musical secrets in this area, a variety of mediums. From paintings to sculptures AllenHeritage.org • 972.396.8546
the Allen Philharmonic Orchestra and Symphony to exquisite exhibits, you’ll see that our art scene The Allen Heritage Guild maintains the Depot
Chorus offers a season full of concerts featuring is definitely one to be seen. To learn more about Museum as a repository of historic materials
famous guest artists, holiday traditions and cultural Allen Public Art, go to CityofAllen.org/PublicArt. associated with the development of Allen, and as a
connections. museum displaying exhibits and holding events that
ALLEN CITY HALL/ALLEN CIVIC PLAZA reflect the city’s history.
ALLEN’S COMMUNITY THEATRE 305 Century Parkway
1210 E. Main Street, Ste. 300 Blackland Prairie Song by Andrea Myklebust, and ALLEN’S 1874 STONE DAM
AllensCommunityTheatre.net Stanton Sears and Stratum by Brad Goldberg Allen Station Park
Since 2011, Allen’s Community Theatre has been 1120 N. Cedar Drive
entertaining and enriching audiences with a wide ALLEN PUBLIC LIBRARY Allen is home to the only known stone dam in
variety of theatrical experiences. Performing 300 N. Allen Drive the United States which was used for transportation
everything from children’s productions to well- Oceano by Roger Stoller purposes. The 1874 Stone Dam was used to create
known comedies, Allen’s Community Theatre offers a source of water for the Houston & Texas Central
something for everyone. Railway Company’s steam locomotives. The Allen
EXCHANGE PARKWAY Water Station is a Texas State Archaeological
Corner of E. Exchange Parkway and Landmark and is listed on the National Register
ALLEN CIVIC BALLET N. Central Expressway of Historic Places. Access the dam from Allen
602 E. Main Street, Ste. E A is for Allen by Gordon Huether Station Park.
972.727.5959 • AllenCivicBallet.org
Dedicated to providing affordable and enjoyable
dance performances for audiences of all ages, the MONTGOMERY FARM ALLEN HERITAGE VILLAGE
Allen Civic Ballet performs The Nutcracker each 1215 Old Bethany Road 450 E. St. Mary Drive • AllenHeritage.org
December and produces its annual Fete des Beaux Cisterna by Brad Goldberg Allen Heritage Village is a re-creation of three
Arts each spring. THE HISTORY OF ALLEN distinct areas that tell Allen’s history through the
THE VILLAGE AT ALLEN Allen’s history dates back to before the 1800s, frontier, urban and agricultural periods of the 1920s
Median of Stacy Road at the corner and 1930s. The village includes the Lynge House,
BLUE HOUSE TOO GALLERY when the region was inhabited by Caddo and
of N. Central Expressway Comanche native American tribes who eventually Wetsel House, Bolin House, farmhouse, tenant house,
988 Village Green Drive
Jazz Medley – From Nevelson to Village Logo migrated west as European immigrants began and a corn sheller and plow. Also on the property are
972.984.6711 • BlueHouseToo.org
the original St. Mary Church and the Allen Christian
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Managed and operated by the Allen Arts Alliance, by Rich Morgan arriving in the 1840s.
Church—both beautifully renovated and available to
Blue House Too is both an art gallery and event
rent for weddings and special events.
venue. Throughout the year, you can find art exhibits WATTERS CREEK AT MONTGOMERY The original township of Allen was established by
by local and internationally acclaimed artists like FARM the Houston & Texas Central Railroad in 1872 and
Amanda Dunbar. N. Central Expressway and Bethany Drive named for Ebenezer Allen, a state politician and ALLEN VETERAN’S MEMORIAL
Sculptures throughout the property include Bull on railroad promoter. Railroads have played an integral 1201 E. Bethany Drive
the Green by Chris Powell, Ducks at Watters Creek part in Allen’s history. In fact, the first train robbery in AllenVeteransMemorial.org
by Douglas Clark, Chauncy Too, Abby & Carrot by Texas took place in Allen on February 22, 1878, when The Allen Veteran’s Memorial honors all branches of
Jim Budish, Pig at Market by Ken Bjorge, Colts at Sam Bass and his associates pillaged the train. military service with five 18-foot granite monoliths
Upper Pond by Kathie Cox, and Stone Fountain by surrounding a 65-foot flagpole. Reflect and honor
Cam Schoepp. Allen is also home to what is thought to be the last those who served to protect America in this
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remaining railroad water reservoir dam in the United beautiful, relaxing park setting.
States, which was once used as a water station for
the H&TC Railway. The Texas Historical Commission
recognizes the remaining site—which includes the
dam, pump house and water tower foundations—as
a Texas State Archaeological Landmark.
DID YOU KNOW?
Our namesake is Ebenezer Allen, who is probably
the second Ebenezer you’ve ever heard of.
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INDULGENCES ANTIQUES & BOUTIQUES
BECAUSE YOU DESERVE IT. YOU’LL BE GLAD WE SHARED.
FROM ANTIQUES TO BOUTIQUES, WE HAVE
PLENTY OF SHOPS THAT NO ONE ELSE HAS.
It’s easy to see why Allen is a shopper’s dream come
true! In addition to some of the hottest name-brand
chains at three major shopping centers, Allen offers
a variety of one-of-a-kind shops that you won’t find
anywhere else. (We like to say these are authentically
ours.) Go ahead and check them out — you never
know what treasures await.
ALLEN VILLAGE JEWELERS
190 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 206†
972.678.4521
AllenVillageJewelers.com
YOU’LL DISCOVER MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO 190 E. Stacy Road†
TREAT YOURSELF while you’re in Allen. From fine 972.678.2677 • ImageNationSalons.com ANTIQUE MALL OF ALLEN
cigars and wine tastings to spa days and decadent 104 N. Greenville Avenue
treats, you will find the perfect excuse to indulge a IN TOUCH THERAPY 214.383.9304
little. & DAY SPA AntiqueMallofAllen.com
801 Greenville Avenue
972.396.5519 LONE STAR MERCANTILE
FOOD & DRINK 2031 W. McDermott Drive #295
FOR ALL YOU CRAFTERS &
MASSAGE HEIGHTS 972.332.8744
CRÚ – A WINE BAR
842 Watters Creek Boulevard*
931 W. Bethany Drive* LSMercantile.com DIY DECORATORS
972.961.4949 • MassageHeights.com
972.908.2532 • CruAWineBar.com
NY6DESIGN BEADS & SUPPLIES Are you known amongst friends as the DIY
MATTISON AVENUE 1023 S. Greenville Avenue #108 decorator, craftiest crafter, gardening guru or
PEPPERSMASH – CRAFT BAR & KITCHEN fixer-upper? If that sounds like you, we just may
305 N Central Expy
SALON SUITES & SPAS 214.509.6700
905 Watters Creek Boulevard, Ste. 200* NY6Design.com be your perfect decoration destination.
469.778.5088 • Peppersmashallen.com
214.453.4155 • MattisonSalonSuites.com Twice a year, Allen Event Center holds the Collin
SARA’S BRIDAL BOUTIQUE County Home & Garden Shows, where you’ll
SASSY POPCORN
2035 W McDermott Drive
TANGERINE SALON 979 Garden Park Dr.* find several thousand square feet of exhibits
& AVEDA EXPERIENCE CENTER 972.649.4478 highlighting the latest in home and garden
469.854.6730 • SassyPopcorn.com
962 Village Green Drive* SarasBridalBoutique.com products. Plus, you just might find your favorite
972.393.9200 • TangerineSalon.net/Allen home improvement
SPAS YELLOW HOUSE SALON & BOUTIQUE
205 S. Cedar Drive
TV star on the Celebrity Stage.
THE BOARDROOM SALON FOR MEN With all your inspiration, you’ll be glad to know
BLO BLOW DRY BAR 976 Village Green Drive* 214.785.7259
939 Garden Park Drive* YellowHouseOfAllen.com you’re just a short shot away from some of the
972.649.6945 • BoardroomSalon.com best décor stores. Whether you’re seeking just the
972.590.8672 • BloMeDry.com
right product for your next Pinterest project or a
ZENITY SPA few pieces to make your home sweet home just a
FOOT JOY 1201 W. McDermott Drive
600 E. Main Street, Ste. C little bit sweeter, we’ve got it all. At The Village at
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972.359.8191 • ZenitySpa.com Allen, you’ll find a great variety of décor at stores
214.383.2818
like HomeGoods, Kirkland’s and Tuesday Morning.
HAWAIIAN NAIL BAR For something unique and boutique, make a trip to
1008 W. McDermott Drive Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm, where you’ll
972.649.7995 • HawaiianNailBar.com find a stunning selection worthy of ooh’s and aah’s.
No matter your style, we bet you’ll find even more
than you were looking for!
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LET US SUGGEST
GREAT WAYS TO SPEND A DAY (OR MORE).
ALLEN ON A BUDGET WE’RE INVITING YOUR WE’RE READY FOR LET’S GO RELAX
WE’RE WAITING FOR YOU.
Come spend a day with us and we’ll serve up a truly
FAMILY TO JOIN OURS GUYS’ NIGHT GRAB SOME GIRLFRIENDS AND ENJOY A
WEEKEND WITH US.
authentic small-town feel with big-city choices, on a THERE’S ALWAYS SOMETHING FUN LET’S GO TAKE ON THE TOWN. When your girlfriends need a weekend away, we’ll be here
budget. Whether you’re looking to chill out, break a FOR EVERYONE. Grab your buddies and head up to Allen for the GNO to help everyone relax, recharge and enjoy a few days with
sweat, or shop until you drop, we’ll hand you a little Introduce your family to us and we promise to that delivers a little bit of everything. Whether you’re close friends.
bit of everything. welcome you with attractions and experiences looking to kick back with some brews, hit some
Below, you’ll find a suggested itinerary for your girls’
everyone will enjoy. Whether you’re looking to learn drives, belt out a few chords or watch a goal or two,
Below, you’ll find a suggested itinerary for a day with weekend away.
or play, eat or see, we’ve got a little bit of everything we’ve got you covered.
us without breaking the bank.
waiting for your family. Below, you’ll find a suggested itinerary for your guys’
GLAM IT UP
Below, you’ll find a suggested itinerary for a day of night out.
HIKE, BIKE AND JOG WITH US family fun.
Prepare to be blown away. Relax and unwind with a
Start your morning off exploring some of the top-notch treatment for your tresses at Blo Blow Dry
incredible beauty and nature we like to showcase. SEE WHAT’S ON TAP Bar or get your mani pedi fix at one of our many spas.
Take your pick of more than 70 miles of paved hike JUMP START YOUR DAY Get the night started with a beer tower from Kelly’s
and bike trails and let us guide you to an energizing Come enjoy over 10,000 square feet of wall-to-wall at The Village Craft Tavern. No matter your brew of MORNINGS MADE RIGHT
start to your day. trampolines, dunk ball basketball and a mechanical choice, Kelly’s is sure to keep you coming back for Enjoy breakfast on the patio of Black Walnut Cafe. Sip on
riding bull at Jumping World! It’s fun for all ages. more. Cheers to a great night with friends. a mimosa and indulge in perfectly made omolettes and
sweet pancakes.
WE’RE THE PERFECT FIT
In the afternoon, try some impressive savings on for SKATE THE DAY AWAY GOLF FORE EVERYONE
size in more than 100 outlet stores at Allen Premium Score extra cool points with your teens and take Visit The Courses at Watters Creek — one of the UNPLUG AND UNWIND
Outlets. You’ll snag big savings at stores like Ann them to The Edge. At the largest outdoor facility of most fun and challenging golf experiences in North Locally-owned and family-operated, Zenity Spa welcomes
Taylor, Banana Republic, Coach, Cole Haan, Kate its kind in the state, the kids can grab their boards Texas. With 18-hole, nine-hole and six-hole courses, you with a friendly staff, cozy ambiance and personalized
Spade New York, Michael Kors and more. and grind with the best of them, or sit back and we have a variety of options serving up the best treatment that can’t be beat.
watch some amazing kickflips, 720s and other tricks. slices, hooks and fades.
Looking for the more unique boutiques? Head SPICE UP YOUR LUNCH
over to Lone Star Merchantile where you’ll find a Stop by Edith’s Cafe in Watters Creek for a chic feel,
charming atmosphere and one of a kind vendors STAY COOL TAKE A TRIP ON THE WILD SIDE serving french recipes and famous pastries!
selling home decor, handmade jewlery and Great for children ages 2 through 12, the Making a stop at Cabela’s is always worth the
must-see treasures. Sprayground at Celebration Park is fun for everyone. trip. Check out the lifelike taxidermy, a two-story SHOP UNTIL YOU DROP
After you dry off, check out the sports fields or the Conservation Mountain, five elevated wildlife Explore the village green, interactive public art, shops, and
Not to mention some familiar big name stores at The
hike and bike trails. dioramas and local fish swimming in the 13,170-gallon restaurants featuring al fresco dining with water views at
Village at Allen. That’s where you’ll find home décor
aquarium. Or try your hand with a bow and arrow in Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm. Then swing by The
and so much more; Target, Best Buy, HomeGoods
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the indoor archery range.
and Kirkland’s, to name a few. LUNCH WITH THE LOCALS Village at Allen and Allen Premium Outlets for popular
Grab lunch at Big Ray’s BBQ — Allen’s ultimate retail stores and boutiques.
SERVING UP PINS WITH PLATES barbecue experience. Get a taste of delicious GET IN THE ACTION
smoked meats, savory sides and some of the best Make it a night at Allen Event Center and catch a RAISE YOUR GLASSES
Wrap up a fun-filled day with luxury lanes and a
customer service around. concert, or check out the Allen Americans hockey With a variety of dinner plates and an impressive wine
dinner lounge that offers billiards, dining, music
team or the Dallas Sidekicks indoor soccer team. selection, CRÚ Food & Wine Bar is the perfect place to
and bowling. PINSTACK calls everyone to enjoy
enjoy conversations with close friends.
an entirely new bowling experience. MAKE IT AN EVENT
Check out our calendar to see when your family
can catch a concert or watch all the action with the
Allen Americans hockey team or the Dallas Sidekicks
indoor soccer team at Allen Event Center.
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MORE INFO? FUN IDEAS? DIRECTION?
Check us out at We’ve created itineraries Use the centerfold
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