| overlooking highway 75, this informal all-suite hotel is a 5-minute walk from shops and restaurants at eldorado plaza, and 3 miles from heard natural science museum and wildlife sanctuary. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. parking is complimentary, as is a breakfast buffet served in a modern, airy lobby lounge. other amenities include an outdoor pool, a gym and guest laundry facilities, plus a convenience store, and a terrace that has bbq facilities and a fire pit. relaxed studios, many with vibrant decor, offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and kitchenettes, as well as dishwashers, and tea and coffeemakers; some have sitting areas. suites add separate living and dining space
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport 34 min
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary (9 min)
Nature trails, gardens & exhibits such as animatronic dinosaurs & an 1880s prairie village. Collin County History Museum (10 min)
Local history museum with artifacts, photos, diaries & archival newspapers, plus monthly events. Chestnut Square Historic Village (9 min)
Preserved village with houses dating from 1854 to 1930, plus a general store, events & tours. Erwin Park (18 min)
Camping and outdoor recreation Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas (9 min) Museum of American Railroad (19 min)
Spot featuring artifacts & archival material from the railroad industry, such as cars & locomotives. Southfork Ranch (22 min)
Picturesque ranch used as the setting for the original 'Dallas' series & now offering tours & more. Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve (16 min)
Natural 800-acre park around a small lake with a pavilion, amphitheater & nearly 13 miles of trails. Russell Creek Park (15 min)
Community park offering hiking trails, soccer & baseball fields, a playground & a small lake. National Videogame Museum (18 min)
The history of video games as shown through interactive exhibits, classic machines & consoles. Towne Lake Recreation Area (6 min)
Park boasting a large lake with a fishing pier & paddleboat rentals plus trails & a playground. Celebration Park (13 min)
Big park with playgrounds, splash park, pavilion, hiking trails, baseball, soccer, tennis & more. Historic Downtown McKinney (10 min) Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple (18 min)
This large Hindu temple surrounded by an organic garden offers classes in yoga & art. Dark Hour Haunted House (16 min) | 
