McKinney is a charming, walkable North Texas city with a restored historic downtown, a growing craft‑beer and dining scene, regular community events, and plenty of parks and trails—ideal for making a multi‑week assignment feel like living instead of just passing through.
You’re about 30 miles from Dallas for museums, major sports and the airport and about 15 miles from booming Frisco’s shopping and sports complexes, so small‑town comfort with easy access to big‑city options keeps life interesting between shifts.