Plan Your Visit
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Getting here is only half the fun — staying, eating, and shopping here is the other half. Check out
The Village at Allen.
Where to Eat
Delicious dining choices in every corner of Allen. Trust us. We eat here every day.
You may want to leave your belt buckle at home because at Allen Event Center, you have a variety of food options to temp your taste buds. From local favorites Bar-B-Cutie, Maui Wowi and the Allen Station Grill to traditional arena concessions at American Dogs, County Fair and CiCi’s Pizza to the exclusive and personalized catering available on our premium level, including the Jameson Lounge, you’ll definitely want to bring your appetite.
With over 35 choices at The Village at Allen and The Village at Fairview, you can also grab a bite before or after your visit to Allen Event Center. BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, Dodie’s Place Sports Grill, Uncle Julio’s Fine Mexican Food and the Cotton Patch Café are just a few of the full service restaurants that area all within walking distance. If it’s your sweet tooth calling, try Elizabeth’s Cakes, Saxbys Coffee or Yumilcious for just the icing on the cake.
Where to Shop
In Allen, Shopping is both an art and a competition sport. So grab your wallet... and your nunchucks.
Allen Event Center is set among some of the greatest retail centers ever built – The Village at Allen and, just across the street, The Village at Fairview. All of your favorites are just a credit card swipe away – Best Buy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Toys R Us, Babies R Us, Super Target, TJMaxx, The Container Store, Dillards, Macy’s, JCPenney’s. You may even find some new favorites like Hemispheres, Shop Jane, Movie Trading Company, James Avery Jewelers and be-Dazzled.
You can also take a breather for a little extra “me-time.” ImageNation Salons & Med Spa, Villa Nails & Spa, Daireds Salon & Spa Pangea, Toni & Guy to name just a few are close at hand and ready to get your glamour on!
Take a jump across US75 and you’ll find Allen Premium Outlets loaded with designer brands and bargains. A few miles south of The Village at Allen, Watters Creek at Montgomery Farms is a unique, resort-style shopping center filled with a variety of retail shops and restaurants.
Where to Stay
Allen’s 7 hotels offer over 830 guestrooms and more than 30,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space. Definitely enough for you and your friends... and their friends, friends.
Allen has many hotels near Allen Event Center from the most respected brands in the industry. Allen Event Center sponsors
Courtyard by Marriott Dallas/Allen at the John Q. Hammons Center,
Hampton Inn & Suites,
Hilton Garden Inn,
Homewood Suites and
LaQuinta Inn & Suites are conveniently located near exceptional shopping and dining and offer free parking for guests and motor coaches.
Other nearby hotels include
Holiday Inn & Suites and
The Pyramids Hotel. Many of our hotels offer free breakfast, swimming pools, fitness centers, Wi-Fi service as well as many other benefits for individuals or groups. Visit the
Allen Convention and Visitors Bureau to select the best property for your needs.
