ome explore the wonders of historic downtown McKinney, Texas in style! We are the Official Carriage Company of McKinney. Come learn about the history as Shannon tells you things not found in books, but rather an oral history from the residents themselves. She can also tell you about the many ghosts in town in one of her haunted tours.Happy Trails is also proud to be the taxi service of the historic distric. We can only travel in a 2-3 mile radius, so for a longer transfer, we suggest a carriage to limo or car transfer.

isted on the National Registry of Historic Places, McKinney is filled with mansions from the turn of the 20th Century like the Heard-Craig and Carriage Houses, quaint antique shops, fine art galleries, wineries such as Landon Winery where you can experience wine tasting or even make your own special vintage!

irst-class spas and salons dot the square where you can enjoy being pampered, fine upscale restaurants enable you to enjoy quality cuisine, book stores,the magic store, the Grand Hotel, specialty shops and more await your pleasure!


Special Events


Second Saturdays are special in McKinney, whether it is the art, shopping or entertainment that brings you to the county seat of Collin County.

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arriage tours are available by appointment, weather permitting, but walk-ups are frequently available. Standard rates are $75.00 for 1/2 hour, or $150.00 for a full hour. Click on the "Contact Us" button to request an appointment, or call us for more details!

 

ocal businesses that we highly recommend have links to their web sites below and in our "Links" page.


The Surrey House

Located in historic downtown McKinney, Texas, the Surrey House is an elegant old home used for private events such as weddings, receptions, parties and business conferences.

Chestnut Square
Chestnut Square Historical Park is a collection of seven historic houses and buildings dating from the 1850's. The Chestnut Square Chapel and Chapel Gardens present the perfect backdrop for your wedding and reception.

Tartan Thistle Bed & Breakfast
Ideally located to fully experience historic McKinney and the surrounding area, the Tartan Thistle Bed & Breakfast is also the perfect setting for an intimate weding with up to 70 persons. Having all of the modern amenities in each of its 6 guest rooms, it still takes you into an era of a gentler, less hectic time. Awaken in your antique bed and come downstairs for a home-cooked breakfast in our canopied dining room and let your cares melt away.

The Bingham House Bed & Breakfast
The Bingham House specializes in seeing that dreams come true. The historic house offers a wide variety of atmospheres to host your special event. You are sure to find one of our special vignettes to be an ideal scene for the perfect wedding.

Heard-Craig House
The Heard-Craig House, built in 1900, is one of the most beautifully preserved historic homes in North Texas. The gracious hospitality of the Heard family made this residence a center of social, business, art and literary activities.

Café Málaga
Just off the beautiful Historic Downtown Square in McKinney, Texas, Café Málaga offers the fantastic, refreshing tastes of the Mediterranean in a cozy relaxed setting.While the atmosphere may be relaxed the quality of service is never compromised.

Rick's Chop House
Chop-block tabletops and deep leather booths where guests can dine nightly under the soft glow of gas lanterns, rich mahogany walls, and iron chandeliers...let Chef Brian Sommers prepare for you a sumptuous Louisiana-style meal, relax in the Grand Bar while listening to live music being played on the baby grand piano...a touch of elegant sophistication that rounds out the historic art district!

Goodhue's Wood-Fired Grill
Elegant dining in the heart of Historic Downtown McKinney, Goodhue's offers a unique blend of New American cuisine with Classic influences. Everything offered is made in-house, from the sauces to the rich desserts.

Landon Winery
Enjoy fine wine tasting, relax with a bottle of the grape, have a label custom crafted for your special occasion, or even create your own unique vintage! Located on the square in historic downtown McKinney, Texas.

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