Allen
United States · TexasUS
Texas electric railway station
Allen station was established as a wood frame farmhouse servicing the Texas Electric Railway interurban rail line from Dallas, Texas to Sherman, Texas in 1908. The Texas Interurban Railway routed hourly passenger railcars or streetcars for access to the Dallas business district and Dallas Farmers Market district. The electric rail supported two freight delivery services transporting mail, parcel post packages, and produce from the 6 A.M. to 6 P.M. hours incorporating the North Texas vicinity.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 99,175
- Coordinates
- 33.103, -96.671
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
Overview of Allen
Allen belongs to Texas, United States and has the feel of a medium-sized town. Its resident count stands at approximately 99,175. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Plan around water sports, culture and sports and you will not run out of ideas. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Allen
Water Sports in Allen
(4)Looking for water sports? Allen has Jet Skiing, Kayaking, Surf and Wakeboard. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Allen.
Culture in Allen
(1)Our data lists Castles as culture options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Allen's own activity tags.
Sports in Allen
(1)Allen records Biking under sports. Everything listed here comes from what Allen is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Allen
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. Snow activities belong to December to February.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve Allen, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: America/Chicago.
Similar destinations
Places near Allen that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Allen known for?
- Allen, in Texas, United States, is best known for water sports, culture and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 99,175 residents.
- What can you do in Allen?
- Recorded activities in Allen include Jet Skiing, Kayaking, Surf, Wakeboard and Castles. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Allen?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. Snow activities belong to December to February.
- Where is Allen located?
- Allen is located in Texas, United States. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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