Things to do in Plano TX

Based on FBI crime data, Plano is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Texas, Plano has a crime rate that is higher than 61% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes. ... This means Plano is one of the safest places in America in which to live for its size, a very important finding.

Limit search to Plano.Arbor Hills Nature Preserve. 507 reviews. ... The Shops at Legacy. 146 reviews. ... Historic Downtown Plano. 297 reviews. ... Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve. 71 reviews. ... Prestonwood Baptist Church. ... Heritage Farmstead Museum. ... The Interurban Railway Museum. ... Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts Richardson 2.5 mi away.More items...

But William Foreman himself declined the settlers' name proposal. Later on, Dr. Dye searched for a very unique name which could be used as the official name of the town. And the chosen name was the word “Plano” which means “plain” (as in the type of terrain) in Spanish.Feb 6, 2015

Plano is a city in north Texas. The Heritage Farmstead Museum is a restored 19th-century farm with original tools and furniture, plus a replica 1895 schoolroom. The Interurban Railway Museum traces the history of the Texas Electric Railway, and has a vintage rail car. Trails wind through a nature preserve in Oak Point Park. Northeast of town is Southfork Ranch, made famous as the setting for the TV series “Dallas.”


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Addison Circle Park

City park hosting various events

10-acre city park hosting a variety of events, with a pavilion, stages, & fountains.


Arbor Hills Nature Preserve

Scenic area with hiking & biking trails

This 200-acre park features a trail system, playground, picnic pavilion & public restrooms.


Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve

Park

Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve is an 800-acre park in Plano, TX and is the largest park in the city. The park has 3.5 miles of concrete trails and 5 miles of soft trails, many of which are


Russell Creek Park

Athletic fields, hiking trails & a lake

Community park offering hiking trails, soccer & baseball fields, a playground & a small lake.


Southfork Ranch

Scenic ranch site with TV claim to fame

Picturesque ranch used as the setting for the original 'Dallas' series & now offering tours & more.


Bavarian Grill

A costumed staff, polka band & big beer selection fuel the festive mood at this German eatery.

Plano, TX

Happy hour food · Comfort food · Outdoor seating


Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar


Plano, TX



Seasons 52

Rotating menu of seasonal American dishes alongside international wines in an upscale setting.

Plano, TX

Happy hour food · Happy hour drinks · Comfort food


The Capital Grille

Outpost of the upscale steakhouse chain offers classic American fare & a clubby, refined setting.

Plano, TX

Great dessert · Upscale · Cozy


The Keeper - Seafood & Grill

Stylish restaurant for sustainable & wild-caught seafood, plus tiki cocktails & a vibrant patio.

Plano, TX

Comfort food · Outdoor seating · Small plates