HOTELS
Courtyard by Marriott Dallas/Allen at the John Q. Hammons Center
210 East Stacy Road (at The Village at Allen), Allen, TX 75013, 214.383.1151
courtyard.com/DALAN
Hampton Inn & Suites - Dallas/Allen
830 West Stacy Road, Allen, Texas 75013, 214.495.7667
allensuites.hamptoninn.com
Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Allen and Conference Center
705 Central Expwy. S., Allen, Texas 75013, 214.547.1700
dallasallen.hgi.com
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Allen Twin Creeks
205 Central Expwy. N., Allen, TX 75013, 972.727.2000
hiallen.com
Homewood Suites Dallas/Allen
455 Central Expwy. N., Allen, Texas 75013, 214.383.6673
dallasallen.homewoodsuites.com
LaQuinta Inn & Suites
1220 Central Expwy. N., Allen, Texas 75013, 214.667.6772
lq.com
Pyramids Hotel
407 Central Expwy. S., Allen, Texas 75013, 972.396.9494
pyramidshotel.com
SHOPPING
Allen Premium Outlets
820 W. Stacy Road, Allen, Texas, 972.678.7000
PremiumOutlets.com/Allen
100 outlet stores. Find impressive savings at Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, BCBG Max Azria, Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein, Coach, Cole Haan, Gap Outlet, Guess, J. Crew, Kenneth Cole, Max Studio, Michael Kors, Last Call by Neiman Marcus, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren and more.
The Village at Allen and The Village at Fairview
U.S. 75 and Stacy Road in Allen and Fairview,
Texas, 972.678.4939
VillageAtAllen.com
The Village at Allen and The Village at Fairview are together the newest and biggest shopping, dining and entertainment destination in North Texas. You’ll find everything from big box retailers to unique, one-of-a-kind specialty stores. At the center of The Village at Allen is The Grove, which features a lush park, a Texas-shaped hedge maze, children’s playhouses and an outdoor fireplace with comfortable seating.
Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm
U.S. 75 and Bethany Drive, Allen, Texas, 972.747.8000
WattersCreek.com
Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm is a unique, resort-style, mixeduse development, with a large, creekside village green, interactive public art, a variety of retail shops, restaurants featuring al fresco dining with water views, office space and residential lofts.
Cabela's
1 Cabela Drive, Allen, Texas, 214.383.0502
Cabelas.com/Allen
Cabela’s expansive store features a two-story Conservation Mountain, a 13,170-gallon aquarium, five raised wildlife dioramas, Express Café, world-class Gun Library and hundreds of wild game trophies displayed in Cabela’s trademark, bring-the-outdoors-indoors showroom.
ENTERTAINMENT
TopGolf
1500 Andrews Pkwy, Allen, Texas, 469.675.9730
TopGolf.com/Allen
At this modern driving range, golf balls are embedded with computer chips, and players earn points by aiming for various targets. With multiple games, great food, drinks and flat screens, it’s the place for golfers of all handicaps.
Community Ice Rink at Allen Event Center
200 E. Stacy Road, #1350,
Allen, Texas, 972.912.1097
AllenParks.org
The Community Ice Rink is a full-size ice surface at Allen Event Center that offers various programs and open skate times. It is available for rentals and has a spectator seating capacity of 300+.
Splitsville
351 Town Place, Fairview, Texas, 972.549.4263
SplitsvilleLanes.com
Who knew turkeys and sushi went well together? Here, the bowling alley gets a contemporary makeover, complete with a full-scale restaurant and lively bar. Adults, 21 + after 9 p.m.
The Edge at Allen Station Park
201 E. St. Mary, Allen, Texas, 214.509.4760
AllenParks.org
The Edge is an extreme sports park featuring a concrete skate park, two roller-hockey rinks, BMX track and visitor center. The skate park is now the largest outdoor facility of its kind in Texas, and best of all, use of the park is free.
Hydrous at Allen Station
580 N. Cedar Drive, Allen, Texas, 214.755.9905
HydrousWakeParks.com
With a full, state-of-the-art cable system, two beginner systems, a pro shop and shaded beach areas, Hydrous is the best cable wakeboard park to get your shred on. Hydrous features UNIT rails and kickers imported from Germany – the first pipe rail and only quarter pipe in the world.
Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium
110 E. Rivercrest, Allen, Texas, 214.509.4770
AllenParks.org
The Natatorium has splashy indoor entertainment with more than 13,000 square feet of aquatic fun including a flume slide and lazy river. Enjoy year-round family fun for swimming, birthday parties, fitness classes, rock climbing and more.
The Courses at Watters Creek
7201 Chase Oaks Blvd., Plano, Texas, 214.509.GOLF (4653)
WattersCreekGolf.com
The Courses at Watters Creek was redesigned in 2012 reflecting the City of Allen’s vision to provide top-quality recreational facilities for residents, families and guests; centrally located on Highway 75 on the Allen/Plano border, the inviting and environmentally friendly design by Weibring-Wolfard Golf Design sets the standard for a community golf experience – three courses designed for players of all abilities, all at a competitive value.
The Golf Club at Twin Creeks
501 Twin Creeks Drive, Allen, Texas, 972.390.8888
TwinCreeksGolf.com
The Golf Club at Twin Creeks offers an award-winning golf course that winds its way around two natural, free-flowing, tree-lined creeks. Known for its peaceful setting and as one of the most naturally preserved golf courses in the state, Twin Creeks has become a local favorite.
RESTAURANTS
The Village at Allen and The Village at Fairview
With more than 35 choices of eatery at the Village at Allen and the Village at Fairview, your stomach will be satisfied. Within walking distance, restaurants like Uncle Julio’s Fine Mexican Food, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, Rudy’s “Country Store” and Bar-B-Q and the Cotton Patch Café are just a few of the full service choices. If it’s your sweet tooth calling, try Bliss Cupcakes, Saxbys Coffee or Yumilcious for just the icing on the cake.
Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm
Many national favorites are located at Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm, including Cheesecake Factory, P.F. Chang’s, Brio Tuscan Grille and Mi Cocina.
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