Visitors Guide - visitAllenTexas.com
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Visitors Guide - visitAllenTexas.com
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P.S ns just uggestio activity s Contents Events Page 3 Shopping 4 Activities 5 Sports 6 Outdoors Dining Locator Ma p Accommod Meeting Ve nues The Arts 12 13 14 History Indulgence s Only in Alle Just for You ations 7 8-9 10 -11 n 15 16 17 18 -19 S T N EVE Star performers, rodeos, huge conventions – better start marking up that calendar. TRADE SHOWS & CONVENTIONS CONCERTS AND SHOWS Allen Event Center AllenEventCenter.com Allen Event Center 200 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 1350 972.678.4646 • AllenEventCenter.com From Disney On Ice to concerts, be sure to find out what’s coming next to the arena. Performances have included B.B. King, Judas Priest, Scooby Doo, The Brian Setzer Orchestra, Hall and Oates, Boston, The Doobie Brothers and Reba McEntire. Best of all, parking is always free! Allen Arts Alliance 102 S. Allen Drive 972.727.7272 • AllenArtsAlliance.org Allen Arts Alliance is a nonprofit that brings local organizations together to develop and promote the arts in Allen. From dance and musical musical performances to live theater and the annual Allen Arts Festival, Allen Arts Alliance is dedicated to making arts available to all in Allen. Check out page 14 for more info on the arts in Allen. Summer Sounds Joe Farmer Recreation Center Amphitheater 1201 E. Bethany Drive AllenParks.org Allen’s annual free concert series runs every Monday at 7 p.m. from mid-May through the end of June. Concerts range from classic rock to top hits. Allen Event Center has played host to numerous conventions and trade shows like the Collin County Home and Garden Show, the Tier One Gun and Knife Show and Allen Bridal Show. SEASONAL EVENTS Market Street Allen USA Celebration Celebration Park 701 Angel Parkway AllenUSA.org This is one of the largest and most spectacular Independence Day events in North Texas. Held the last Saturday in June, the free admission includes top-notch concert entertainment on two stages and a heart-pounding fireworks show. The Kid Zone is full of activities, and the food court offers some of the best event and fair food around. Holiday Events visitAllenTexas.com December in Allen offers a variety of holiday traditions. From visits with Santa and tree lighting ceremonies to trolley and 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. visitAllenTexas.com 3 G N I P P O SH Between major shopping centers and 100 outlet stores, your credit card could be in for quite the swiping. Allen Premium Outlets, a Simon Center 820 W. Stacy Road 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, Kate Spade New York, Kenneth Cole, Michael Kors, Neiman Marcus Last Call, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren and more. Groups of 15 or more can book a tour online to receive free VIP coupon books. Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm N. Central Expressway and Bethany Drive 972.747.8000 WattersCreek.com Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm is a unique, resortstyle, mixed-use development, with a large, creekside village green, interactive public art, a variety of retail shops and restaurants featuring al fresco dining with water views. Cabela’s 1 Cabela Drive • 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. 4 The Village at Allen and The Village at Fairview N. Central Expressway and E. Stacy Road 972.678.4939 • TheVillageShopping.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, a dog park, children's playhouses and an outdoor fireplace with comfortable seating If you’re visiting us from another country, don’t worry about overspending. From Allen Premium Outlets to Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm to The Village at Allen, there are over 70 taxfree stores for you to browse, shop and save in. Visit TaxFreeTexas.com for more information. Make your plans at visitAllenTexas.com A S E I T I CTIV So many fun things to do, you’ll want to call us “Funtown.” But we prefer Allen. TopGolf 1500 Andrews Parkway 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. Hydrous Wake Park Allen Station Park 580 N. Cedar Drive 214.390.3088 HydrousWakeParks.com With a full, state-of-theart 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 largest quarter pipe in the world. Cosmic Jump 1300 N. Central Expressway 214.383.1400 • CosmicJump.com The trampolines at Cosmic Jump provide a fun jumping surface that gives the impression of a zerogravity, zero-resistance environment. Home to Texas’ largest and longest free-style trampolines, the Super Cosmic Twin Trampolines, you’ll see why it’s called Cosmic Jump! Splitsville 351 Town Place (The Village at Fairview) 972.549.4263 • SplitsvilleLanes.com Who knew turkeys and sushi went so 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. Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium 110 E. Rivercrest Boulevard 214.509.4770 • AllenParks.org The Natatorium has splashy indoor entertainment with over 13,000 sq. ft. 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. Community Ice Rink at Allen Event Center 200 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 1350 972.912.1097 • AllenParks.org The Community Ice Rink is a full-size ice surface attached to Allen Event Center that offers various programs and open skate times. It is available for rentals and has a spectator seating capacity of 300+. iPic Theaters 321 Town Place (The Village at Fairview) 972.549.4200 • iPicTheaters.com From chef-prepared food to martini shakers and buckets of beer, iPic elevates the movie-watching experience. Come early and shoot some pool before you take in a flick in a leather recliner. Cinemark Allen 16 921 State Highway 121 214.383.9712 • Cinemark.com/Theatre-370 Huge screens. Stadium seating. This 16-screen multiplex marks a new golden age for the silver screen. visitAllenTexas.com 5 SP TS R O From hat tricks to hail marys to holes-in-one, we’ve got all the big plays covered. Allen Americans Hockey Allen Event Center* 972.912.1000 AllenAmericans.com The Courses at Watters Creek 7201 Chase Oaks Boulevard 214.509.GOLF (4653) • WattersCreekGolf.com The Americans, the San Jose Sharks' Eastern Central Hockey League affiliate, play hard and deliver championship action on ice at home at Allen Event Center. Tickets start as low as $10 per game. Texas Revolution Football Allen Event Center* 972.422.7277 TexasRevs.com Become a fan of the nonstop action of the Champions Indoor Football League. Join Alamo, the team mascot, and the cheerleaders to root the Revolution to victory on their home field at Allen Event Center. Dallas Sidekicks Soccer Allen Event Center* 469.200.4625 DallasSidekicks.net Come cheer on the Professional Arena Soccer League members, the Dallas Sidekicks. The Sidekicks have enjoyed a lot of success since making Allen Event Center their home, making it to the playoffs and amassing a large fan base. *Parking is ALWAYS FREE at Allen Event Center! 6 visitAllenTexas.com Designed by acclaimed golf course architect Steve Wolfard and 10-time PGA Tour and Champion’s Tour winner, D.A. Weibring, The Courses at Watters Creek features multiple courses designed for players of all abilities. Located conveniently at U.S. 75 and Legacy on the Plano/Allen border, this is one of the region's premier courses. The Golf Club at Twin Creeks 501 Twin Creeks Drive 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 Texas, Twin Creeks has become a local favorite. D-BAT 505 Century Parkway, Ste. 150 214.383.4489 • DBatAllen.com Come swing a bat in the air conditioning at this 26,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art baseball and softball training facility. Go to visitAllenTexas.com for complete information on Allen’s many sports facilities. OU T S R O DO When we tell you to take a hike, we mean it in a good way. Bethany Lakes Park and Pavilion 745 S. Allen Heights Drive AllenParks.org PARKS & TRAILS One of Allen’s favorite community parks with four ponds, a fishing pier, picnic tables, playgrounds, clubhouse and covered pavilion, Bethany Lakes Park also offers a nine-hole, disc golf course. The park also connects with the Mustang Creek Trail for hiking and biking fun. AllenParks.org Allen has more than 40 community and neighborhood parks, five public greenbelt access areas and almost 50 miles of hike and bike trails, with nearly half running alongside beautiful creeks. Go online to view a list and printable map of all parks and trails. The Edge Allen Station Park 201 E. St. Mary Drive 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 the largest outdoor facility of its kind in Texas, and best of all, use of the park is free. kidMania Playground and Spray Ground Celebration Park 701 Angel Parkway 214.509.4700 • AllenParks.org Celebration Park is specially designed for family fun with pavilions, picnic tables, sports fields and a hike and bike trail. Every day, except Wednesdays, between May 1 and October 31, water jets at the spray ground provide water fun for children ages 2 to 12. Covering more than one acre, kidMania is the largest handicap-accessible playground in Texas. The Trail at the Woods 1424 Rollins Drive AllenParks.org Tucked away in far west Allen is a beautiful 68-acre park filled with hike and bike trails, open space and educational markers on the area’s ecosystem. Connemara Conservancy across the street from 300 Tatum Road 214.351.0990 • ConnemaraConservancy.org Allen is the proud home of the Connemara Conservancy, a nonprofit land trust dedicated to preserving and protecting open space and the natural beauty in North Texas. The Conservancy involves the public in many nature walks and programs throughout the year. 7 N DINI G Ma Bo 801 S. Greenville Avenue, Ste. 116 214.383.9618 Bowl and Chopstix 740 S. Greenville Avenue Ste. 600 214.383.2800 BowlAndChopstix.com Legacy Wok 2023 W. McDermott Drive 972.747.0075 Big Ray’s Bar-B-Que 400 E. Main Street 972.649.6242 BigRaysBarbeque.com In-N-Out Burger 190 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 700† 800.786.1000 • In-N-Out.com Allen Café 302 E. Main Street 972.747.0151 • Allen-Cafe.com BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse 190 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 3300† 972.678.4050 BJsRestaurants.com Black Walnut Cafe 955 W. Stacy Road 972.908.3500 BlackWalnutCafe.com Cheddar’s 190 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 900† 972.678.2914 • Cheddars.com 8 Nosoo Hibachi & Sushi 604 W. Bethany Drive, Ste., 107 469.343.1631 NosooRestaurant.com Pei Wei Asian Diner 1008 W. McDermott Drive 469.675.2266 • PeiWei.com P.F. Chang’s China Bistro 915 W. Bethany Drive* 972.390.1040 PFChangs.com Thai Box 190 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 1410† 972.678.4269 ThaiBoxUSA.com Shiawase 2540 N. Watters Road, Ste. 100 214.383.4462 ShiawaseRestaurant. com Thai Pan Restaurant 1223 W. McDermott Drive, Ste. 75 972.747.0057 • AllenThaiPan.com Silver Thai Cuisine 906 W. McDermott Drive Ste. 104 469.656.8436 SilverThaiAllen.com Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 409 S. Central Expressway 214.495.8877 Dickeys.com Rudy’s Country Store & Bar-B-Q 1790 N. Central Expressway† 214.383.5353 • RudysBBQ.com Liberty Burger 824 W. Stacy Road, Ste. 800 972.727.2222 GiveMeLibertyBurger.com Mooyah Burgers 190 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 1714† 972.678.2940 • Mooyah.com Scotty P’s Hamburgers 109 N. Central Expressway, Ste. 501 214.547.9010 ScottyPs.com JC’s Burger House 335 S. Central Expressway 214.495.9090 JCsBurgerHouse.com Chili’s Grill & Bar 903 W. McDermott Drive 972.727.1004 • Chilis.com IHOP 315 N. Central Expressway 214.383.3434 • IHOP.com Cotton Patch Café 190 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 1108† 972.678.4105 • CottonPatch.com Kelly's at The Village 190 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 1204† 972.912.3020 KellysAtTheVillage.com Cowboy Chicken 190 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 1300† 972.678.3020 CowboyChicken.com Cracker Barrel 1323 N. Central Expressway 469.854.6681 CrackerBarrel.com Denny's Restaurant 209 N. Central Expressway 214.383.6867 • Dennys.com Dodie’s Place Cajun Bar & Grill 190 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 1320† 972.678.4550 • DodiesAllen.com * Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm The Blue Fish 940 Garden Park Drive* 972.908.3433 TheBlueFishSushi.com Zen Chow 204 N. Greenville Avenue, Ste. 205 214.383.2027 ZenChowAsianDiner.com Soulman's Bar-B-Que 208 N. Greenville Avenue 469.854.6222 • Soulmans.com Village Burger Bar 957 Garden Park Drive* 469.854.6616 VillageBurgerBar.com Pollo Tropical 102 S. Central Expressway 214.383.9089 PolloTropical.com Pluckers Wing Bar 190 E. Stacy Rd., Ste. 1800† 972.678.9464 • Pluckers.com Logan’s Roadhouse 190 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 3200† 972.912.1111 LogansRoadhouse.com Sauced Wings and More 610 W. Bethany Drive 214.383.1153 SaucedWings.com Panera Bread 951 W. Bethany Drive* 214.383.0674 PaneraBread.com The Cheesecake Factory 820 N. Central Expressway* 972.908.3900 TheCheesecakeFactory.com Paradise Bakery & Café 190 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 500† 972.912.3200 ParadiseBakery.com Two Rows Classic Grill 711 S. Central Expressway 972.396.8670 TwoRows.com † The Village at Allen = Only in Allen Joe’s Italian Bistro 717 S. Greenville Avenue, Ste. 134 214.383.2662 JoesItalianBistro.com Pane Vino 190 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 1404† 972.678.3018 PaneVinoAllen.com Mio Nonno 939 W. Stacy Road, Ste. 160 214.383.6661 MioNonnoRestaurant.com Pie Five Pizza Co. 190 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 1204† 972.912.3135 PieFivePizza.com Olive Garden 190 E. Stacy Road, Bldg. 3100† 972.678.2515 • OliveGarden.com Roman Cucina 201 E. Bethany Drive 214.383.6677 RomanCucina.com Jalapeño’s Mexican Grill 121 N. Greenville Avenue, Ste. N 214.383.0215 JalapenosMenu.com Mi Cocina 815 Market Street* 214.667.2100 MiCocinaRestaurant.com Taco Cabana 810 W. Stacy Road 972.678.0550 • TacoCabana.com La Finca Chiquita 107 N. Butler Drive 972.908.3555 • MyChiquita.com On the Border 213 N. Central Expressway 469.795.7500 OnTheBorder.com Ci Ci’s Pizza 204 N. Greenville Avenue 972.727.2424 • CiCisPizza.com 5th Street Pizza, Inc. (Inside Stacy Furniture) 111 N. Central Expressway, Ste. 102 972.396.5557 • 5thStreetPizza.net Brio Tuscan Grille 810 S. Central Expressway* 214.383.5556 • BrioItalian.com Cafe Del Rio 401 Central Expressway 214.383.6768 • CafeDelRio.net El Grande Burrito 801 S. Greenville Avenue 214.383.4789 etc. Chipotle 103 N. Central Expressway 972.747.1731 • Chipotle.com Elke’s Market Café 105 N. Greenville Avenue, Ste. 11 214.495.0200 ElkesMarketCafe.com Bahama Buck's 715 E. Main 972.954.7229 BahamaBucks.com Bliss Cupcake & Confections 190 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 1414† 972.912.3155 BlissCupcakesDFW.com Grimaldi’s Pizzeria 836 Market Street, Ste. C200* 214.383.9703 GrimaldisPizzeria.com Italian Villa 121 N. Greenville Avenue, Ste. B 972.390.2189 ItalianVillaAllen.com Mexi-Go 533 W. McDermott Drive 972.359.0607 • MexiGo.com Fred's Downtown Philly 717 S. Greenville Avenue 972.908.3733 DowntownPhilly.net Freebirds World Burrito 190 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 1400† 972.678.4040 Freebirds.com Jason’s Deli 906 W. McDermott Drive, Ste. 100 972.727.3440 JasonsDeli.com Papa Lopez Mexican Cantina 969 Sam Rayburn Tollway, Ste. 120 214.383.2150 Torchy’s Tacos 1008 W. McDermott Drive, Ste. 600 214.383.8226 • TorchysTacos.com Uncle Julio’s 190 E. Stacy Road† 972.678.1001 • UncleJulios.com Jimmy John's 801 Baumgartner Way 469.656.1868 • JimmyJohns.com Subway 977 Sam Rayburn Tollway, Ste. 180 214.383.9501 • Subway.com Raising Cane’s 190 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 800† 214.383.7508 RaisingCanes.com 204 N. Greenville Avenue, Ste. 210 972.727.1949 • Subway.com Schlotzsky’s 502 W. McDermott Drive 972.396.7278 • Schlotzskys.com 204 S. Central Expressway, Ste. 11 972.727.7227 • Subway.com Which Wich Superior Sandwiches 190 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 1416† 972.678.2774 WhichWich.com Bonnie Ruth’s Bistro 916 Garden Park Drive, Bldg. A* 214.383.6777 BonnieRuthsAllen.com Bonefish Grill - Coming Soon! 190 E. Stacy Road† BonefishGrill.com Hedary’s Mediterranean 103 W. Belmont Drive 214.383.9588 • Hedarys.com Crú – A Wine Bar 842 Market Street, Ste. 100* 972.908.2532 • CruAWineBar.com Savour Tasting Room and Social Club 968 Village Green Drive, Bldg. F* 214.383.7979 • SavourTasting.com Cold Stone Creamery 190 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 1424† 972.678.2852 ColdStoneCreamery.com Paciugo 936 Garden Park Drive* 972.359.8586 • Paciugo.com Sassy Popcorn 2035 W. McDermott Drive 469.854.6730 SassyPopcorn.com Frogg Coffee Bar and Creperie 832 Market Street* 469.342.6881 • FroggCoffee.com Rita’s Italian Ice 816 W. McDermott Drive Ste. 316 214.383.2785 • RitasIce.com Marble Slab Creamery 1314 W. McDermott 972.782.9913 • MarbleSlab.com Sublime Chocolate 908 Market Street, Bldg. P* 214.383.6776 SublimeChocolate.com Yogolution 977 Sam Rayburn Tollway, Ste. 195 214.383.0072 • Yogolution.com Yumilicious 190 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 1336† 972.678.4110 • Yumilicious.com For a complete listing and more information, go to visitAllenTexas.com 9 to Cinemark Allen 16 gh Natatorium Don Rodenbau The Golf Club at Twin Creeks ity Ice Rink Allen Commun Homewood Suites by Hilton Holiday Inn Convention Express Center at Watters Creek Coming Soon! The Golf Club at Twin Cr eeks Hilton Garden Inn The Trail at The Woods Connemara Conservancy Cottonwood Creek 10 to The Courses at Watters Creek Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm Splitsville Hampton Inn Allen Premium & Suites Outlets iPic Theaters The Village at Fairview illage The V en at All Courtyard by Marriott Allen Event Center e The Village at Allen TopGolf Cabela’s Cosmic Jump La Quinta Inn & Suites Allen Station Park Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium Allen Eagle Stadium Hydrous Wake Park The Edge Allen Civic Auditorium Pyramids Hotel D-BAT Allen Heritage Village Celebration Park Performing Arts Center kidMania Playground and Spray Ground Allen Heritage Center Baseball and Softball Academy Ford Park Eas t Bethany Lakes Park Joe Farmer Recreation Center kes Park Bethany La to Molson Farm please For more information, visit us online. visitAllenTexas.com 11 ACC NS O I T A D OMMO Good thing there’s plenty of places to stay. You’re going to need your rest. Courtyard by Marriott Dallas/Allen at the John Q. Hammons Center The Village at Allen 210 E. Stacy Road 214.383.1151 Courtyard.com/DALAN Located next to Allen Event Center, 228 guest rooms and over 15,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space. Centrally located, 114 extended-stay suites and 750 sq. ft. of flexible event space. Hampton Inn & Suites Dallas/Allen 830 W. Stacy Road 214.495.7667 AllenSuites.HamptonInn.com LaQuinta Inn & Suites Allen 1220 Central Expwy. N. 214.667.6772 LaQuintaAllen.com On the grounds of Allen Premium Outlets, over 100 guest rooms and 572 sq. ft. of adjustable meeting space. Located near The Village at Allen, 90 guest rooms and suites and a 650+ sq. ft. meeting room. Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Allen and Conference Center 705 Central Expwy. S. 214.547.1700 DallasAllen.HGI.com Across from Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm, 150 guest rooms and 10,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 205 Central Expwy. N. 972.727.2000 HIAllen.com Centrally located, 87 guest rooms and 900 sq. ft. of meeting space. 12 Homewood Suites by Hilton Dallas/Allen 455 Central Expwy. N. 214.383.6673 HomewoodSuites1. Hilton.com Pyramids Hotel 407 Central Expwy. S. 972.396.9494 PyramidsHotel.com Located within Millennium Corporate Park, 59 guest rooms and 500 sq. ft. of meeting space. Allen Convention and Visitors Bureau 888.375.9655 • info@visitAllenTexas.com Allen Convention and Visitors Bureau is available to coordinate your event or organization’s stay at any one or more of our exceptional local hotels. Group services include site inspections, FAM tours, complimentary welcome packets, meet-and-greet events and gift bags. We are also happy to answer questions about all of Allen’s experiences to make your stay even more enjoyable. NG I T E E M S E U N E V Large-scale settings? Check. Low-key locales? Check. Everything in between? Check, check and check. Allen Event Center 200 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 1350 972.678.4646 • AllenEventCenter.com The state-of-the-art Allen Event Center is a multipurpose facility and arena that hosts star performers, professional sporting events, ice events, trade shows and large conventions. The facility is home to Allen Americans (Eastern Central Hockey League), Texas Revolution (Champions Indoor Football League) and Dallas Sidekicks (Professional Arena Soccer League). Accommodates 8,100 center stage, 6,558 end stage or 6,125 for hockey games. COMING SOON! The Convention Center and Hotel at Watters Creek Central Expressway and Bethany Drive 4 4 10,000 4 4 Holiday Inn Express 900 4 4 Homewood Suites 750 4 LaQuinta Inn & Suites 650+ Pyramids Hotel 500 Hilton Garden Inn For more information on meeti ng facilities in Allen, please contac t us at 888.375.9655. 4 4 4 Local Shuttle Service 572 4 On-site Restaurants Hampton Inn & Suites 4 Outdoor Pool 4 Indoor Pool 4 Pets Fitness Center 15,000+ Wi-Fi Business Center Courtyard by Marriott Free Breakfast Meeting Space (sq. ft.) Opening in early 2017, The Convention Center at Watters Creek will have 64,200 sq. ft. of meeting space, including a 40,000 sq. ft. hall, a 12,000 sq. ft. ballroom and 8,000 sq. ft. of separate meeting rooms. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 visitAllenTexas.com 13 4 TS R A THE PUBLIC ART Rousing symphonies. Elegant ballet. Stirring artwork. bviously, we’re more than just a pretty place. Allen Philharmonic Orchestra and Symphony Chorus 972.359.0656 • AllenPhilharmonic.org One of the best kept musical secrets in this area, the Allen Philharmonic Orchestra and Symphony Chorus offer a season full of concerts featuring famous guest artists, holiday traditions and cultural connections. Allen's Community Theatre 1206 E. Main Street, Ste. 105 AllensCommunityTheatre.net Since 2011, Allen's Community Theatre has been entertaining and enriching Allen with a wide variety of theatrical experiences. Performing everything from children's productions to well-known comedies, Allen's Community Theatre offers something for everyone. Allen Civic Ballet 602 E. Main Street, Ste. E 972.727.5959 • AllenCivicBallet.org Dedicated to providing affordable and enjoyable dance performances for audiences of all ages, the Allen Civic Ballet company performs The Nutcracker each December and produces their annual Fete des Beaux Arts each spring. Allen is proud to feature works by notable artists in a variety of mediums. For a complete list, descriptions and more information visit CityOfAllen.org/PublicArt. Allen City Hall/Allen Civic Plaza 305 Century Parkway Blackland Prairie Song by Andrea Myklebust and Stanton Sears and Stratum by Brad Goldberg Allen Public Library 300 N. Allen Drive Oceano by Roger Stoller Exchange Parkway Corner of E. Exchange Parkway and U.S. 75 A is for Allen by Gordon Huether The courtyard area at the Homewood Suites 455 N. Central Expressway Corten Steel by Doug Van Morrisson Montgomery Farm 1215 Old Bethany Road Cisterna by Brad Goldber The Village at Allen and The Village at Fairview Median of Stacy Road at the corner of U.S. 75 Jazz Medley – From Nevelson to Village Logo by Rich Morgan Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm N. Central Expressway and Bethany Drive Sculptures of ducks, yearlings and a large steer 14 RY O T S I H ur namesake is Ebenezer Allen. Which is probably the second Ebenezer you’ve ever heard of. Historic Driving Tour AllenHeritage.org THE HISTORY OF ALLEN The Allen Heritage Guild has organized a driving tour of the city with 15 historical stops around Allen, to include many of the historic homes and locations that have shaped Allen. Find the map online. Allen’s history dates back to before the 1800s when the region was inhabited by Caddo and Comanche Indian tribes who eventually migrated west as European immigrants began arriving in the 1840s. The original township of Allen was established by the Houston and Texas Central Railroad in 1872 and named for Ebenezer Allen, a state politician and railroad promoter. Railroads have played an integral part in Allen’s history; in fact, the first train robbery in Texas took place in Allen on February 22, 1878, when Sam Bass and his associates pillaged the train. Allen is also home to what is thought to be the last remaining stone dam in the U.S., 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 and pump house and water tower foundations – as a State Archaeological Landmark. Allen Heritage Center 100 E. Main Street AllenHeritage.org 972.396.8546 See a replica of the original Allen Train Depot of the Houston and Texas Central Railway Company, the museum’s collection of Allen's history, videos on the history of Allen and more. Open the second and fourth weekends of each month. Admission is free. Allen Stone Dam Allen Station Park 1120 N. Cedar Drive Allen’s 1874 stone dam and railroad water station is designated by the Texas Historical Commission as a State Archaeological Landmark and thought to be the only railroad water reservoir dam left in the United States. Access the dam from the trail system at Allen Station Park. Allen Heritage Village 450 E. St. Mary Drive • AllenHeritage.org Allen Heritage Village is a re-creation of the Allen of the 1920s and ’30s. This collection of structures includes the original St. Mary Church and the Allen Christian Church – both beautifully renovated and available to rent for weddings and special events. Allen Veteran's Memorial 1201 E. Bethany Drive AllenVeteransMemorial.org The Allen Veteran's Memorial honors all branches of military service with five 18-foot granite monoliths surrounding a 65-foot American flagpole. Reflect and honor those who served to protect America in this beautiful, relaxing park setting. visitAllenTexas.com 15 IND CE N E G UL Massages, facials, wine tastings and fine cigars? Yep. That’ll work. You’ll find many opportunities to treat yourself while you’re in Allen. From fine cigars and wine tastings to spa days and fine chocolates, you’ll find the perfect opportunity to indulge a little. S Tangerine Salon & Aveda Experience Center 962 Village Green Drive* 972.908.3350 • TangerineSalon.net SPAS The Boardroom Salon for Men 976 Village Green Drive* 972.649.6945 BoardroomSalon.com Foot Joy 600 E. Main Street, Ste. C 214.383.2818 Zenity Spa 1201 W. McDermott Drive 972.359.8191 • ZenitySpa.com Hawaiian Nail Bar 1008 W. McDermott Drive 972.649.7995 • HawaiianNailBar.com FOOD & DRINK Crú – A Wine Bar 842 Market Street* 972.908.2532 • CruAWineBar.com Image Nation Salons 190 E. Stacy Road† 972.678.2677 • ImageNationSalons.com Nine Band Brewing Co. 9 Prestige Circle NineBandBrewing.com In Touch Therapy & Day Spa 801 Greenville Avenue 972.396.5519 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory 820 W. Stacy Road, Ste. 164A‡ 972.678.1480 • RMCF.com Massage Heights 931 W. Bethany Drive* 972.961.4949 MassageHeights.com Mattison Avenue Salon Suites & Spas 905 Market Street, Ste. 200* 214.453.4155 MattisonSalonSuites.com Salon at Eaton Court 202 S. Austin Drive 972.727.2333 SalonAtEatonCourt.net 16 * Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm Sublime Chocolate 908 Market Street, Bldg. P* 214.383.6776 • SublimeChocolate.com CIGARS Fine Cigars 981 Garden Park Drive, Ste. 100* 214.383.6606 Lone Star State Cigar Co. 190 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 406† 972.984.6786 LoneStarStateCigars.com † The Village at Allen = Only in Allen ‡ Allen Premium Outlets EN L L A IN Y L N O From boutiques to antiques, 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. So while you’re out searching for a new outfit or the perfect gift, go ahead and stop in one of these stores that you can find only in Allen. You never know what treasures await. Allen Jewelers 535 W. McDermott Drive 972.359.7477 • AllenJewelersTx.com Allen Village Jewelers 190 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 206† 972.678.4521 AllenVillageJewelers.com Le Villa Estate Furnishings and Antique Gallery 888 Market Street* 972.908.2228 LeVillaHome.com NY6Design Beads & Supplies 1023 S. Greenville Ave. #108 214.509.6700 • NY6Design.com Pure Luxe Bridal 105 N. Greenville Avenue 214.383.9100 • PureLuxeBridal.com Wicker Park Home 939 Garden Park Dr.* 214.383.9741 WickerParkHome.com Yellow House 205 S. Cedar Dr. 214.785.7259 • YellowHouseOfAllen.com Antique Mall of Allen 113 N. Greenville Ave. 214.383.9304 AntiqueMallofAllen.com visitAllenTexas.com 17 U O Y R O F T S JU Girls’ Night Out exclusive copper • Pamper your toes pink with an bowl pedicure at Zenity Spa rmet chocolates • Satisfy your sweet tooth with gou from Sublime Chocolate at Montgomery • Dine al fresco at Watters Creek the Creek Farm and catch a free Concert by Yellow House, • Check out unique boutiques like Wicker Park Home or Le Villa • Catch a chick-flick in the plush leather seating at iPic Theaters to • Top off the evening with a toast friends at Crú – A Wine Bar Sports Buff e for points at • Pick your skill level and compet Golf t, Allen’s entertainment hot spo Top n Americans, • Catch the excitement at an Alle s game Texas Revolution, or Dallas Sidekick your favorite • Kick back at Pluckers and watch team on one of their many TVs ela’s • Feed your sports passion at Cab 100,00 0 sq. ft. store test • Drop a line at Bethany Lakes and some new lures 18 Weekend Couples Escape • Relax with a soothing couples massage at the Salon at Eaton Court in a charming Victorian-style cottage in downtown Allen • Catch an entertaining concer t, performance at Allen Event Center • Bring your clubs and take on the beautiful 6-, 9- or 18-hole course at The Courses at Watters Creek • Explore international cuisine at The Blue Fish or Silver Thai Cuisine Kids’ Stuff haped • Be “amazed” by the fun, Texas-s at hedgerow labyrinth at The Grove The Village at Allen tes at the • Celebrate your birthday on ska Allen Community Ice Rink the spray • Splash away the summer heat at ground at Celebration Park down the • Float down the lazy river or slip Natatorium flume slide at Don Rodenbaugh video games at • Beat your parent s at the latest Chuck E. Cheese’s n’s 50 miles of • Pedal off all your energy on Alle scenic bike trails • Catch the latest Disney per formance at Allen Event Center Music Lovers • Enjoy a picnic dinner and live music as you take in a free Summer Sounds Concert in the grass at the Joe Farmer Recreation Center Amphitheater • Sing along with your favorite musicians (think Boston, The Doobie Brothers or Dierks Bentley) at Allen Event Center • Tap your feet at Allen Civic Ballet's annual performance of The Nutcracker • Soothe your senses during Allen’s Philharmonic Orchestra and Symphony Chorus concer t season • Check out a free concer t on The Green by the creek at Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm The Teen Scene or practice your skate park in Texas – The Edge – est larg the at on d grin r you • Get jumps at their BMX track – for free park in the world the number one cable wakeboard • Get your shred on at Hydrous, their 16 screens and catch a new release on one of • Meet your friends at Cinemark, -hole course a free round of disc golf at the nine • Grab your favorite disc s, and play around Bethany Lakes Simon Center ions at Allen Premium Outlets, a • Be the first to snag the latest fash urt dessert lounge at the hip Yogolution frozen yog • Freeze your tongue with flavor visitAllenTexas.com 19 Allen Convention and Visitors Bureau 888.375.9655 (toll-free) 214.509.4670 (direct) info@visitAllenTexas.com Make plans at visitAllenTexas.com