Visit Allen, Texas

Allen is the perfect place to slow down and enjoy the moment at your own pace. From coffee shops and relaxed shopping to scenic trails and time well spent with friends and family, everything is just easier in Allen. For experiences that feel effortless, comfortable, and refreshingly convenient, make Allen your Home Base for all of your North Texas adventures.

Things to Do in Allen

SHOPPING

Premier Shopping

DINING

250+ Restaurants

EVENTS

Events all Year Round

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Your Home Base for NTX Adventures

Looking for a central and convenient place to stay near Dallas, Frisco, McKinney, and Plano?

From outlet shopping and local dining to parks and entertainment, everything’s just steps away. With quick access to I-75 and nearby attractions, Allen puts you close to it all, so you can explore more, drive less, and kick off your North Texas adventures right here.

Stay in Allen. Explore everywhere. Convenient to it all.

New & Coming Soon

New Attractions, Restaurants & More!

Allen is always booming with new and exciting places to eat, drink, shop and play! We’ve got the ultimate sneak peek into what’s coming so you don’t miss a beat!

Exterior of Chicken N Pickle in Allen

Upcoming Events

25 Apr 2026
Music, Things to Do

Live Music: All Funk Radio Show

04/25/2026
26 Apr 2026
Fan Event

Gilmore Girls Popup Market

04/26/2026
01 May 2026
Family Fun, Featured, Things to Do

23rd Annual Butterfly Festival

05/01/2026 - 05/10/2026

Get Lit: Grown-Up Book Fair

Shop local authors and bookish vendors while enjoying a relaxed evening of food, drinks, and new reads.

April 10, 2026

Live Music: Radio Edit

Settle in for an easy night out on the Village Green at Watters Creek Village with live music.

April 18, 2026

Elmo’s Got the Moves

Join Elmo and friends for a high-energy, interactive show filled with singing, dancing, and Sesame Street fun that keeps kids engaged from start to finish.

April 19, 2026

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