When guests drive up the tree-lined gravel road to Wayback Barn, visitors can spot a 100-year-old red barn on a four-acre property that also includes picnic tables and a variety of outdoor games nestled under Bois d’Arc trees.

McKinney residents and married couple Ryan and Laura O’Dowd opened Wayback Barn in 2023.

“We want it to be about connecting with your people through games and good conversation in a relaxed atmosphere,” Laura O’Dowd said of the business.

The set up

A variety of experiences are available at Wayback Barn. A $6 entry fee gives guests access to tables and outdoor games including cornhole, ping pong, foosball, tetherball, volleyball, horseshoes, gaga ball, nine square, football and soccer.

Mini golf can be added for another $6 as well as axe throwing for another $15.

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