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Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
One Nature Place
McKinney, TX 75069
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What's Near Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary

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Dowell House c1870...a Bed & Breakfast €98 1.9 mi 3.1 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Holiday Inn McKinney/Eldorado €82 2.0 mi 3.2 km 4 of 5 stars
Bingham House €79 2.2 mi 3.5 km 4 of 5 stars
The Grand Hotel €135 2.6 mi 4.3 km 4 of 5 stars
Virginia Rose Inn €114 2.7 mi 4.3 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Cristina's 2.0 mi 3.2 km 4 of 5 stars
Cafe Brazil 2.1 mi 3.4 km 4 of 5 stars
Cafe Malaga 2.6 mi 4.1 km 4 of 5 stars
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Chestnut Square Historic Village 2.5 mi 3.9 km 4 of 5 stars
Mom & PopCORN Company 2.6 mi 4.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Pecan Grove Memorial Cemetery 2.6 mi 4.2 km 4 of 5 stars
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“Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary” PlanetWare.com
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 21 attractions in McKinney
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Traveler Description: Nature Reserve, garden, hiking trails and nature center provides an escape to nature.
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Attraction type: Nature reserve
Address: One Nature Place McKinney, TX 75069
Tel: 972-562-5566

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“Wonderful Place for a Stroll”
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5 of 5 stars
SwimSwamSwum   720 contributions
McKinney, Texas
May 25, 2009
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We enjoyed the Wood Duck Trail today. It was 88 degrees and you could feel it when you crossed open meadows but the majority of the trails wound through heavily wooded areas where the shade from the canopy made our walk very comfortable. The trails are well marked which is good because the map isn't fantastically helpful. We passed by... more

“Walk on the wild side”
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4 of 5 stars
2draw   31 contributions
McKinney
Nov 29, 2006
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The Heard offers walking trails, a wheelchair accessible path ,a small nature museum., and examples of native plantings. If you live close by you may take advantage of the many science classes they offer to children. The beauty of the trails change according to the season. Special events including the annual native plant sale are popular. There are volunteer opportunities... more

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Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary Address

One Nature Place, McKinney, TX 75069
Tel: 972-562-5566