Ongoing Attractions
Plenty to Do in Plano
Whether you prefer rough-and-tumble activities or high-brow events, there are endless ways to spend your leisure time here.
Arts
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 generally free. 972.423.7809
www.artcentreofplano.org
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
Just to the north in McKinney, the Heard is the most highly attended museum in Collin County. It includes a 25,000-square-foot science museum, a 289-acre wildlife sanctuary, and a new 6,000-square-foot science resource center.
Admission to the exhibits and grounds is $8 for adults, $5 for children 3-12 and senior citizens.
972.562.5566
www.heardmuseum.org
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.
Self-guided tours are offered on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is $3.50 per person; children 4 and under are free. Docent-guided tours are Thurdays and Fridays at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $3.50 for students and seniors 62 and over. Children 4 and under are free. 972.881.0140
www.heritagefarmstead.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. 972.473.7262
www.planosymphony.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. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. and Saturday from 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Admission is free.
972.941.2117
www.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
www.historicplano.org
Plano Repertory Theatre
Now in its 30th season, Plano’s critically acclaimed, award-winning theatre company entertains audiences with classics, musicals, dramas and comedies. Performances are staged in the beautifully renovated Courtyard Theatre at 1517 Avenue H, just west of Haggard Park, and the ArtCentre Theatre at 1028 16th Place. 972.422.7460
www.planorep.org
Parks and Recreation
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
www.historicplano.org
Libraries
Five public libraries with more than 606,000 volumes offer reference sources as well as materials for leisure reading and a variety of programs for children.
www.planolibrary.org
Golf and 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 Boulevard
972.517.7777
Pecan Hollow Golf Course
4501 East 14th Street
972.941.7600
Ridgeview Ranch Golf Course
2701 Ridgeview Drive
972.390.1039
High Point Tennis Center
421 W. Spring Creek Parkway
972.941.7170
Fun and Games
From skating to bumper car basketball, there is active entertainment for the whole family here.
Eisenbergs Skatepark
930 E. 15th Street
972.509.7725
Thunderbird Skate Center
3200 Thunderbird Lane
972.422.4447
Dr Pepper Star Center
4020 W. Plano Parkway
972.612.8760
Plano Super Bowl
2521 Avenue K
972.881.0242
Whirly Ball/Laser World
3115 Parker Road, Suite 295
972.398.7900
Movie Theaters
Angelika Film Center & Cafe
7205 Bishop Road
972.444.FILM Code #012
www.angelikafilmcenter.com/plano
Cinemark Movies Ten
1818 Coit Road
972.665.2222
Cinemark at Legacy
7201 N. Central Expressway
972.665.2222
Cinemark Tinseltown USA
3800 Dallas Parkway
972.665.2222
Studio Movie Grill
4721 West Park Boulevard
972.991.6684
www.studiomoviegrill.com
Nearby 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 from here.
Biblical Arts Center
7500 Park Lane, Dallas
214.691.4661
Billy Bob’s Texas
2520 Rodeo Plaza,
Fort Worth 817.589.1711
Cavanaugh Flight Museum
4572 Claire Chennault, Addison 972.380.8800
Dallas Arboretum
8525 Garland Road, Dallas
214.515.6500
Dallas Museum of Art
1717 N. Harwood, Dallas
214.922.1200
Dallas Zoo
650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas
214.670.5656
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
McKinney
972.562.5566
Fair Park
1300 Robert B. Cullum, Dallas
214.670.8400
Fort Worth Stockyards
131 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth 1.817.624.3446
Fort Worth Zoo
1989 Colonial Parkway, Fort Worth 1.817.871.7050
Kimball Art Museum
3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth 1.817.332.8451
Mesquite Rodeo
1818 Rodeo Drive, 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 Toll free
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, Arlington 817.265.3356
Six Flags Over Texas
2201 Road to Six Flags, Arlington 817.640.8900
Sixth Floor Kennedy Museum
411 Elm, Dallas
214.747.6660
West End Marketplace
603 Munger Ave., Dallas
214.748.4801
Metroplex Professional Sports Clubs
Dallas Cowboys Football
1 Cowboys Parkway
972.785.5000
Dallas Desperados Arena Football
1 Cowboys Parkway
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 Trail,
Frisco 972.731.9200
Lone Star Park Horse Races
1000 Lone Star Parkway
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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