Downtown McKinney and Dallas’ Bishop Arts District landed on a new national list of places where people can slow down, walk around, and spend an easy Sunday close to home.
A Calgary.com survey ranked Downtown McKinney at No. 47 and Bishop Arts District at No. 48 on its list of the best small towns and neighborhoods for a “slow Sunday,” FOX 4 reported. Monte Vista in San Antonio also made the list at No. 39.
The survey asked more than 3,000 people which towns and neighborhoods best fit a relaxed Sunday pace, with respondents pointing to walkability, calm streets, local businesses, and a stronger sense of community.
More than 80% of respondents said a neighborhood’s weekend atmosphere matters when deciding where they want to live, according to the report.
Downtown McKinney earned its spot with the kind of town-square setting North Texans already know well: brick streets, local restaurants, storefronts, patios, and a pace that feels different from much of the fast-growing region around it.
The recognition adds to a string of recent national rankings for the Collin County city. As previously reported by The Dallas Express, McKinney was ranked the No. 1 real estate market in the country in 2025.
Visit McKinney describes the city as having an eclectic mix of restaurants, cafes, wineries, breweries, and local dining spots, including options in Historic Downtown McKinney.
Bishop Arts District also fit the list’s slower weekend theme. The Oak Cliff neighborhood has long drawn visitors with walkable streets, restaurants, boutiques, coffee shops, galleries, and bars.
Visit Dallas describes Bishop Arts as one of the city’s most unique districts, with local shops, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and galleries.
A Calgary.com spokesperson said that Sunday mornings have become a “quiet luxury,” adding that people want places where life still feels “human-scaled.”
The ranking gives North Texas two spots on a lifestyle-focused list built around a simple question: where can people still find a neighborhood that feels slower, more local, and less rushed?
