In Allen, Big-City Amenities and Small-Town Charm Converge Just Minutes from the Heart of Dallas
Nestled amidst scenic trails and located right beside one of Dallas’ major thoroughfares, Allen is easy to get to, yet hard to leave. In fact, with an interesting and varied culinary scene, nationally renowned parks and recreation programs, and sports and entertainment to suit every desire, Allen has big-city options with the friendlier, small-town feel that Dallas-area seniors and families overwhelmingly prefer.
A modern city with an interesting history, Allen is home to the only known stone dam in the US, as well as the Allen Heritage Village, which recreates the city’s history through the frontier, urban and agricultural periods of the early 1900s. And for those looking to live more in the here and now, there are also plentiful public art installations to take in, as well as the free, outdoor concerts held in select parks and recreational areas throughout the spring and fall months.
Sports fans will love cheering on Allen’s minor league professional teams, which include the Allen Americans hockey club, winners of the ECHL’s Kelly Cup for four straight seasons from 2013-2016. Shopaholics will delight in both the ease and diversity of multiple malls and retail destinations including the charming Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm. And whenever you work up an appetite, everything from quick bites and authentic Tex-Mex cuisine, all the way to fine dining and exotic, international flavors await, both in Allen and neighboring Plano.
Indeed, for a vibrant brand of suburban living and a peaceful home base that’s only about 20 minutes from Downtown Dallas, there may be no better place than Allen. So to realize the many benefits of independent senior living, and enjoy the freedom and active lifestyle that awaits in and around one of the Lone Star State’s most attractive destinations, choose Discovery Village At Twin Creeks!
Area Landmarks & Points of Interest
Arts and Entertainment
- Allen Philharmonic Orchestra & Symphony Chorus (1.3 miles)
- Blue House Too Gallery (1.3 miles)
- Allen Civic Ballet (2.2 miles)
- Allen Event Center (3.2 miles)
- Allen’s Community Theatre (3.4 miles)
- Cinemark Legacy & XD (3.8 miles)
- Plano’s Historic Downtown Arts District (7.3 miles)
- George W. Bush Presidential Center (21.2 miles)
- Winspear Opera House (24.4 miles)
- Dallas Museum of Art (24.7 miles)
- Nasher Sculpture Center (24.7 miles)
- The Dallas Arboretum (25.0 miles)
- Perot Museum of Nature & Science (25.1 miles)
Recreation
- PINSTACK Allen (1.0 mile)
- Play Street Museum (2.2 miles)
- The Golf Club at Twin Creeks (2.3 miles)
- Hydrous Wake Park (2.5 miles)
- Allen Community Ice Rink (3.4 miles)
- The Courses at Watters Creek (4.2 miles)
- Celebration Park (4.7 miles)
- Sam Johnson Recreation Center (7.2 miles)
- Dr. Pepper Ballpark (9.8 miles)
- Tom Muehlenbeck Center (13.5 miles)
- National Videogame Museum (14.2 miles)
- Crayola Experience Plano (14.7 miles)
Shopping & Dining
- Twin Creeks Village (0.5 miles)
- Big Ray’s BBQ (1.7 miles)
- Cabela’s (2.6 miles)
- Allen Premium Outlets (2.8 miles)
- The Village at Allen (3.2 miles)
- Fairview Town Center (3.6 miles)
- Stonebriar Centre (9.7 miles)
- Legacy Food Hall (10.0 miles)
- Legacy West (11.3 miles)
- Central Market (11.7 miles)
- Grandscape (12.2 miles)
- Austin Square (13.7 miles)
- The Shops at Willow Bend (14.2 miles)
Medical Needs
- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen (1.5 miles)
- Medical City McKinney (5.7 miles)
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Centennial (6.7 miles)
- Baylor Scott and White Medical Center – Frisco (11.8 miles)
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Plano (12.3 miles)
Public Transportation & Area Transit
- Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport – DFW (29.1 miles)
- Dallas Love Field – DAL (26.5 miles)
- Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)
Contact us online or call 972.532.7042 today for senior living activities in and around Allen, TX.
