This friendly small-town community welcomes new residents with beautiful parks, great schools, fun events for all to enjoy, and of course, an old-fashioned country lifestyle. And though quietly set apart from the big-city bustle of most of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Celina is just a 30 minute drive to Frisco, McKinney, and Denton .Celina maintains the perfect blend of historic features and modern amenities. The charm of several downtown historical buildings is matched with the numerous dining and shopping venues and annual events that attract both locals and visitors to its town square.