City/town information
Van Alstyne was built in 1872, for settlers to be near the railroad stop of the Houston and Texas Central Railway. The town was named for either William A. Van Alstyne, a civil engineer with the railroad, or for Marie Van Alstyne, a shareholder in the railroad company.
Van Alstyne was incorporated in 1890.
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Van Alstyne
Van Alstyne was built in 1872, for settlers to be near the railroad stop of the Houston and Texas Central Railway. The town was named for either William A. Van Alstyne, a civil engineer with the railroad, or for Marie Van Alstyne, a shareholder in the railroad company.
Van Alstyne was incorporated in 1890.
Wineries
Cooley Bay Winery
545 Cartwright RdLenoir-Sage Vineyards
2277 Hayden Hall RdParks
Central Social District
Walking trail, historic bridge, baseball fields, playground equipment and tennis courts.
Forrest Moore Park
1890 Waco StreetWalking trail, historic bridge, baseball fields, playground equipment and tennis courts.
Dorothy Fielder Park
107 N Main DrA cute little town square park! One of several good places for family photos.
McKinney Wilson Park
146 E Bowen StNorth Park
145 Grays TrailSightseeing
Kayak McKinney is available 7 days a week for morning paddles on Lavon Lake. They also schedule paddles for you at sunrise, sunset, or an after dark moonlight paddle. Kayak paddles are all inclusive and guided by an expert for your pleasure and safety.
Kayak McKinney
100 E Louisiana StKayak McKinney is available 7 days a week for morning paddles on Lavon Lake. They also schedule paddles for you at sunrise, sunset, or an after dark moonlight paddle. Kayak paddles are all inclusive and guided by an expert for your pleasure and safety.
Shopping
Honeysuckle Rose Boutique
220 E Jefferson StDiamond Food Market IGA Van Alstyne TX
238 S Preston StA small town grocery store
Van Alstyne True Value Hardware
330 E Van Alstyne PkwyBuff City Soap
136 North Main DrivePlant based soaps, detergents, and more, made fresh daily. No harsh chemicals.
Pique Boutique
245 East Marshall StreetLive Events
BarnHill Vineyard
Live events!
Movies, bowling, arcade, ax throwing, rock wall and more!
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Schulman’s Movie Bowl Grille - Sherman
110 FM1417Movies, bowling, arcade, ax throwing, rock wall and more!
Escapology Escape Rooms - McKinney
3150 S Hardin BlvdMcKinney's original premium real-life escape game experience!
Laundry
Horizon Cleaners
810 West White StreetDry cleaning, sewing and alterations.