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Ongoing Attractions

Whether you prefer rough-and-tumble activities or high-brow events, there are endless ways to spend
your leisure time here.

ARTS
14th Street Art Gallery
14th Street Art Gallery is a quaint art gallery in downtown Plano that promotes local artists' work. Hours are
Tuesday–Friday from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. and by appointment. Admission is free.
1412 14th St.
972.633-3822
14thstreetgallery.com

ArtCentre of Plano
Located in a newly-renovated historic downtown building, the ArtCentre offers a wide array of local and national exhibits of interest to the whole family. Admission is free.
1039 East 15th St.
972.423.7809
artcentreofplano.org

Plano Symphony Orchestra
2004-05 marks the 22nd season of the Plano Symphony Orchestra, which features unforgettable performances by world-renowned musicians. Under the direction of Maestro Hector Guzman since its inception, the symphony has garnered a reputation as one of the premier orchestras in the region.
5236 Tennyson Pkwy., Building 4, Suite 200
972.473.7262
www.planosymphony.org

LIBRARIES
Five public libraries with nearly 700,000 volumes offer reference sources as well as materials for leisure reading
and a variety of programs for children.
planolibrary.org

Gladys Harrington Library
1501 18th St. • 972.941.7175
L.E.R. Schimelpfenig Library
5024 Custer Rd. • 972.769.4200
W. O. Haggard, Jr. Library
2501 Coit Rd. • 972.769.4250
Maribelle M. Davis Library
7501-B Independence Pkwy. • 972.208.8000
Christopher A. Parr Library
6200 Windhaven Pkwy. • 972.769.4300

GOLF & TENNIS
Golfers can try out their skills on one of three public courses in Plano, while tennis players will want to check out the city’s 21-court tennis center.

Chase Oaks Golf Club
7201 Chase Oaks Blvd. • 972.517.7777
Pecan Hollow Golf Course
4501 East 14th St. • 972.941.7600
Ridgeview Ranch Golf Course
2701 Ridgeview Dr. • 972.390.1039
High Point Tennis Center
421 W. Spring Creek Pkwy. • 972.941.7170

MOVIE THEATERS
Angelika Film Center & Cafe
7205 Bishop Rd. • 972.943.1300
angelikafilmcenter.com/plano
Cinemark Movies Ten
1818 Coit Rd. • 972.665.2222
cinemark.com
Cinemark at Legacy
7201 N. Central Expwy. • 972.665.2222
cinemark.com
Cinemark Tinseltown USA
3800 Dallas Pkwy. • 972.665.2222
cinemark.com
Studio Movie Grill
4721 West Park Blvd. • 972.991.6684
studiomoviegrill.com

MUSEUMS
Heritage Farmstead Museum
This living museum is a reminder of Plano’s early years. Formerly the home of pioneer sheep farmer Ammie Wilson,
the 1891 Victorian homestead appears to be frozen in time. Gardens, antique farm equipment and farm animals complete the scenario, and visitors can browse through handmade crafts and gifts in the country store.
1900 West 15th St.
972.881.0140
heritagefarmstead.org

Interurban Museum
Plano’s transportation history comes alive through exhibits in this former electric railway car that was once part of the Texas Electric Railway running between Denison and Waco. The Interurban line began in 1908 and made its last run on December 31, 1948. Admission is free.
901 E. 15th St.
972.941.2117
planoconservancy.org

Walking Tour of Historic Downtown Plano
Visit historic homes and buildings as you walk through Plano’s history. You’ll see more than a dozen restored homes, the Interurban Museum, quaint Haggard Park and the charming downtown shopping district, which offers everything from antiques to children’s clothing.
972.941.7152
15th Street & Downtown Plano
historicplano.org

PARKS & REC
The city’s nationally accredited Parks and Recreation Department oversees 80 parks and 63 playgrounds with more than 3,600 acres of land and 47 miles of hike and bike trails. Six recreation centers and a senior citizens’ center provide space for indoor activities, and five public swimming pools keep people cool in summer months. More than 150 athletic fields, a tennis center, and three public golf courses provide sports venues for all ages. The Parks and Recreation Department also offers a wide variety of seasonal classes for the entire family.
972.941.7250
historicplano.org

SKATING, BOWLING, & MORE
Eisenbergs Skatepark
930 E. 15th Street
972.509.7725
eisenbergs.com

Thunderbird Skate Center
3200 Thunderbird Lane
972.422.4447
thunderbirdskatecenter.com

Dr Pepper Star Center
4020 W. Plano Parkway
972.612.8760
drpepperstarcenter.com

Plano Super Bowl
2521 Avenue K
972.881.0242
planosuperbowl.com

Whirly Ball/Laser World
3115 Parker Road, Suite 295
972.398.7900

NEARYBY ATTRACTIONS!
Located in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, Plano is convenient to a wealth of cultural and recreational opportunities beyond its own city limits. Professional sports, world-class museums and first-rate amusements are only minutes away.

Biblical Arts Center
7500 Park Ln., Dallas
214.691.4661

Billy Bob’s Texas
2520 Rodeo Plz., Fort Worth
817.589.1711

Cavanaugh Flight Museum
4572 Claire Chennault, Addison
972.380.8800

Dallas Arboretum
8525 Garland Rd., Dallas
214.515.6500

Dallas Museum of Art
1717 N. Harwood St., Dallas
214.922.1200

Dallas Zoo
650 South R.L. Thornton Frwy., Dallas
214.670.5656

Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
1 Nature Pl., McKinney
972.562.5566

Fair Park
1300 Robert B. Cullum Blvd., Dallas
214.670.8400

Fort Worth Stockyards
131 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth
1.817.624.3446

Fort Worth Zoo
1989 Colonial Pkwy., Fort Worth
817.871.7050

Kimball Art Museum
3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth
817.332.8451

Mesquite Rodeo
1818 Rodeo Dr., Mesquite
972.285.8777

Meyerson Symphony Center
2301 Flora St., Dallas
214.670.3600

Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth
817.738.9215
1.866.824.5566

Nasher Sculpture Center
2001 Flora St., Dallas
214.242.5100

Old City Park
1717 Gano St., Dallas
214.421.5141

Omni Theater
1501 Montgomery St., Fort Worth
1.817.255.9300

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
1800 E. Lamar Blvd., Arlington
817.265.3356

Six Flags Over Texas
2201 Road to Six Flags, Arlington
817.640.8900

Sixth Floor Kennedy Museum
411 Elm St., Dallas
214.747.6660

West End Marketplace
603 Munger Ave., Dallas
214.748.4801

METROPLEX PROFESSIONAL SPORTS CLUBS

Dallas Cowboys Football
1 Cowboys Pkwy.
972.785.5000

Dallas Desperados Arena Football
1 Cowboys Pkwy.
972.785.4900

Dallas Mavericks Basketball
American Airlines Center
214.747.6287

Dallas Stars Hockey
American Airlines Center
214.GO.STARS

FC Dallas Soccer
Frisco Soccer & Entertainment Center
214.979.0303

Frisco RoughRiders Baseball
7300 RoughRiders Tr.
Frisco 972.731.9200

Lone Star Park Horse Races
1000 Lone Star Pkwy.
972.263.7223

Texas Motor Speedway
3601 Hwy. 114
1.817.215.8500

Texas Rangers Baseball
The Ballpark at Arlington
817.273.51

 

 

 

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