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Farmersville Texas is a small town northeast of Dallas in Collin County, Texas. It has a small-town homey vibe with a charming historic center filled with shops.
We visited Farmersville on our cross-country road trip and had a great day! If you’re in the mood for strolling around a small town or getting outside, we think you should consider visiting Farmersville.
Let’s talk about things to do in Farmersville Texas, what we loved on our visit, and why you might want to stop by!
Where is Farmersville Texas?
How far is Farmersville Texas from Dallas Texas? Farmersville TX is 44 mi (70 km) northeast of Dallas, Texas, or about a 50-60 minute drive.
McKinney Texas is about 19 mi (30 km) from Farmersville Texas. That’ll take you about 30 minutes to drive.
A bit of Farmersville Texas history
According to Wikipedia and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, Farmersville was incorporated in 1873. Once known as the “Onion Capital of North Texas”, the town’s historic onion shed is still in use. It now hosts events like the farmers market.
Decorated WWII veteran and actor Audie Murphy hailed from the Farmersville area. You’ll see various things honoring him, including a day celebrating Audie.
Things to do in Farmersville Texas
Farmersville, TX is a cute small town with shops, cafes, and restaurants. Here are some great things to do in Farmersville Texas.
Visit historic downtown Farmersville
The Farmersville historic downtown is quaint and very walkable. On our visit, street parking was ample. We found everything to be easily accessible.
The historic downtown is a great place to start your visit. Be prepared for some walking, shopping, having something to eat, and ready for a coffee!
Visit the Farmersville vendor malls and shops
The town has multiple vendor malls where individuals rent a stall to sell their wares. Those were fun places to shop for new and old goods alike. Browsing the shops turned up many entertaining items and gave us a fun dose of nostalgia!
Country Roads Vendor Mall and The Shoppes on Main were two of our favorite stops. You’ll find practical, fun, cooky, and antique items ranging from home goods to decor to food and snacks. We picked up some popcorn, freeze-dried okra (yum!), a cool skull vase, and a cactus toe ring.
The employees were all cordial and happy to chat! We highly recommend allocating some time to visit the vendor malls.
Beyond the vendor malls, there are antique shops, yarn stores, hardware stores, and more!
Get coffee at 12 Stories by Coffee Experience
If you’re looking for coffee in Farmersville Texas, we loved 12 Stories by Coffee Experience! The ambiance was great! Amie loved her dark chocolate mocha.
Their storefront is cute and the interior ambiance is comfortable!
Have lunch, homemade sodas, and pie at Pieville USA / Craft Emporium
For lunch, custom-made sodas, and yummy pie, check out Pieville USA / Craft Emporium! We had their delicious egg salad, chicken salad, and tuna salad for lunch. A yummy cream-top watermelon soda was a refreshingly cool treat! Their coconut pie was also fantastic. Add in friendly staff and nice decor for a lovely place to visit!
I highly recommend stopping at Pieville USA when you’re in Farmersville.
Go to the Farmersville farmers market
Farmersville hosts a farmer’s market on the first Saturday of the month. The market happens in the Onion Shed. You can find produce, food, crafts, and more!
The Northeast Texas Trail
The Northeast Texas Trail is another popular attraction in Farmersville to get outside! This 130-mile multi-use trail starts in Farmersville right next to the Onion Shed and extends to New Boston! There are some sections still under construction. The latest trail status can be found at https://netexastrail.org/.
Stop by the Farmersville Heritage Museum
The Farmersville Heritage Museum is open during the Farmersville farmers market and on other special days. Admission is free. So stop by to learn more about this lovely town!
Explore more places and attractions!
With only one day in Farmersville, we’ve surely missed some other gems! Explore the town and tell us about more great things to do in Farmersville Texas in the comments below! We might even update the post to include your suggestions 🙂
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Wrapping up
We loved our visit to the city of Farmersville Texas! Are you itchin’ to visit? Have you already visited Farmersville? Tell us about your favorite things to do in the comments below!
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Expedia, Airbnb, booking.com – My go-tos to book places to stay. I like the rewards and member discounts from Expedia and friends.
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Viator, GetYourGuide – Research and book tours, outings, and excursions in various destinations.
Google Maps and Docs – Trip planning, note taking, etc.
iOverlander – Invaluable info for road trips. Helps find the nearest campground, place to get drinking water, or place to park your rig.
