Explore McKinney & North Dallas:
Things to Do, Places to Go & Local Favorites
YOUR LOCAL GUIDE TO NORTH TEXAS
Discover the Places That Make North Dallas Feel Like Home
There's more to finding the right home than choosing the perfect floor plan. It's discovering the parks where you'll spend your weekends, the restaurants that become your regular favorites, and the local attractions that make a community feel like your own.
Join Alicia Brown and Roland Brown of Black Swan Team as we explore McKinney, Frisco, Prosper, Allen, Plano, Dallas, and the surrounding communities.
From family-friendly adventures and beautiful parks to restaurants, entertainment, and local hidden gems, our interactive map and video guides help you discover what makes living in North Texas special.
Whether you're relocating to the Dallas-Fort Worth area, considering a move within Collin County, or simply looking for something fun to do this weekend, start exploring below.
Explore our Local Favorites
Discover our Local Favorites
From beautiful parks to unique attractions, join us as we explore some of our favorite places throughout North Dallas.
Arbor Hills Nature Preserve
Plano, TX
One of our favorite places to enjoy the outdoors in North Dallas, Arbor Hills Nature Preserve offers beautiful scenery, peaceful walking trails, and plenty of space to explore. We’ve spent time here ourselves and love the relaxed atmosphere—it’s a great place to get outside, take a walk, and enjoy a little nature in the middle of the city.
Historic Downtown McKinney
McKinney, TX
Downtown McKinney is one of our favorite places to spend time—and somewhere we visit often. We love its charming historic atmosphere, locally owned restaurants and shops, live music, and community events. There’s always something happening, while still maintaining the quaint, welcoming character that makes Downtown McKinney such a special part of the city.
Explore North Dallas by Community
McKinney, TX
Explore local parks, historic destinations, dining, and recreation.
Frisco, TX
Discover shopping, entertainment, parks, and attractions.
Prosper, TX
Explore community destinations and local recreation.
Meet Your Local Guides
Alicia Brown
REALTORWith a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience. They set the tone for everything we do.
REALTORRoland Brown, MBA
Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our sales manager is all about building strong relationships. They help connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care.
