Plan on getting together in Plano.
Plano is proud of its unique attractions and we would like to invite you to experience our historic landmarks, museums, farmsteads and more. The following attractions are available for spouse activities during your event. Our professional servicing staff can arrange tours for groups of any size.
| Amazing Jakes Collin Creek Mall  www.amazingjakes.com |
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| Arbor Hills Nature Preserve 6701 W. Parker Road The preserve is a 200-acre park featuring vast areas of natural beauty for walking, jogging, hiking and other outdoor activities. Park hours are Monday thru Sunday, 5:00am-11:00pm. Gates are closed when the park is closed. www.plano.gov/Departments/parksandrecreation/Parks/Pages/arbor_hills.aspx |
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| ArtCentre of Plano 901 East 18th St. (northeast corner of 18th and H) This art center is bringing a world of refinement to the ever-growing city of Plano. Exhibits have included batiks by Jun Ye of China and photographs of Guanajuato, Mexico by June Van Cleef. Eclectic productions range from a show of the Golden Rod Puppets by the Hobey Ford Troupe to classical guitar performed by Robert Bluestone. Every third Friday of each month at 7p is poetry night. Various featured poets are highlighted, and an open-mike session follows. Admission and exhibits are always free; however, performance prices vary.
www.artcentreofplano.org |
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| Heritage Farmstead 1900 W. 15th Street This four-acre museum preserves a way of life during the height of farm prosperity in the early 1900's. The beautiful Victorian home and 12 outbuildings was the hub of a 360-acre farm operated by a colorful local resident, Ammie Wilson. The museum is open to the public and guided tours are available. www.heritagefarmstead.org |
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| Historic Downtown Plano Downtown Plano holds something for everyone....shopping, dining, nightlife, culture, etc. Unique and one-of-a-kind stores and boutiques line the brick street. In addition to shopping you can stop for a bite to eat and one of the many eateries located downtown or meet some friends for a drink after a hard days work. www.visitdowntownplano.com |
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| Fairview Farms 3316 N. Central Expressway Fairview Farms Marketplace is a unique development that takes you back to farm life years ago when life was a lot simpler. Barnyard Buddies has pony rides, a petting zoo, kid games and much more! Stroll through the Farmer's Market and experience the great taste of our farm fresh produce. The marketplace is closed on Mondays and in off-seasons. Check out the Fairview Corral Barn, a country-style party facility which seats 350 people; a perfect location for your next large event. www.fairview-farms.com |
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| Interurban Railway Museum 901 E.15th Street Plano transportation history is brought back to life with this interesting exhibit. Once a vital part of the Texas Electric Railway which stretched from Denison to Waco, the Interurban is one of the original electric cars that ran on the tracks through Plano. Also on site is Car 360 which carried mail, as well as passengers. Open Monday thru Friday from 10:00am-2:00pm and Saturday from 1:00pm-5:00pm. There is no entrance fee; however, contributions are greatly appreciated. Individual and group tours of the museum can be arranged by contacting the museum. www.plano.gov/departments/parksandrecreation/recenters/Interurban/Pages/default.aspx |
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| Legacy Town Center Located at Legacy Drive and Dallas Parkway is an eclectic array of shops and restaurants for your entertainment. Whether you are staying at the Marriott at Legacy Town Center or going to the Angelika Film Center you can find a variety of shops and restaurants that meet nearly every mood! In addition, you can stop to see "Trails in Legacy", a public art collection which includes a series of 22 bronze sculptures located off Bishop Road, north of Legacy Drive at Baccus Plaza.
www.legacyinplano.com/community/town_center |
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| North Texas Masonic Historical Museum & Library 1414 Avenue J Plano, TX 75074 (972) 754-5112
The history of North Texas and the history of Masonry in North Texas are one and the same. The first settlers to the North Texas area arrived in the 1840's. The first Masonic Lodge located in the area that would become the City of Plano, Texas was chartered in 1859 and ceased operations in 1888. The second Masonic Lodge was chartered six years later in 1894 and continues its operations today. By the turn of the century, there were over 30 lodges in the North Texas area. With a tradition spanning more than 147 years in Plano, more than 170 years in Texas and more than 300 years in the United States of America, Masons have played an important part in the cultural, social, economic, and political development of communities throughout North Texas and our Nation. The North Texas Masonic Historical Museum & Library houses and preserves this history to utilize and disseminate this collective knowledge for Masons, historians, scholars and the public.
We are open every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from (1:00 pm to 4:00pm) except for holidays.
www.northtexashistory.org |
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| The Plano African American Museum 900 13th Street Plano, TX 75074-6814 (972) 423-7226 The Plano African American Museum (PAAM) is located in the historic Frederick Douglass Community. The PAAM campus expands from 13th street and Ave H to 13th Street and H Place. The Plano African American Museum’s purpose is to educate the citizens of Collin County and surrounding areas on the art, history, and cultural contributions of African Americans and others in the early development of Plano, Collin County and North Texas (particularly around the late 1800s and the early 1900s); to help preserve the heritage and history of the Plano and surrounding community; and, to showcase the early black experience in Collin County. It will guide and facilitate the exploration of the human story of the area’s history, particularly from the African American perspective, through exhibits, educational programs, historic collections, a research library and through collaborations with other community Partners.
www.aamplano.com/ |
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| Southfork Ranch 3700 Hogge Road, also known as Murphy Road Shop at "Ranch Round Up" in the Visitors Center, featuring a wide selection of Southfork gift items and Texas collectibles. Re-live some of the memorable moments from "Dallas" in the "Dallas Legends: Fact to Fantasy" Exhibit. See the gun that shot J.R., Lucy's wedding dress, video clips from the series, interviews with the stars, and other memorabilia that will make you feel right at home with the most famous Texans of them all, the Ewings. Tram Tour departs the Visitors Center, taking guests through International Drive, proudly flying flags representing some of the 96 countries where "Dallas" has been broadcast. You will also be able to view Texas longhorns and American quarter horses. At the famed Ewing Mansion, a tour guide will give interesting tidbits about the years of filming and insight into the characters of "Dallas". Guests are given a full guided tour of the "most famous white house west of D.C.". As guests depart the mansion, they can stroll through the ranch grounds, and stop and visit "Lincolns and Longhorns," displaying Jock Ewing's original 1978 Lincoln Continental. Guests can shop here for Dallas-inspired men's and ladies apparel, decor, and accessories. Located just 5-10 minutes from the Plano Centre, Southfork is open daily, year 'round for guided tours, private parties, special events, shopping and more! www.southfork.com |
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| The Collin County Farm Museum
Collin County Farm Museum
7117 County Road 166 McKinney, TX 75071
972-548-4729
The Collin County Farm Museum was created to educate and inform people about the history of farming in Collin County and its impact in North Texas. The Farm Museum includes farming equipment from different periods of farming history. The Farm Museum consists of 8,528 square feet in the Wells Building, the blacksmith shop, the granary and the confinement house. www.co.collin.tx.us/parks/myers/farm_museum.jsp |
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| Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Nature Place The Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary is a 289-acre outdoor preserve and nature museum. Guests encounter numerous species of birds, insects, and animals that have found refuge within the rapidly developing Collin County area. The museum features: the Living Lab, an interactive hands-on science laboratory; Venomous Snakes of Texas exhibit; and rotating nature art exhibits. The Heard is open Monday thru Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm and Sundays, 1:00pm-5:00pm. Admission is $9 for adults and $6 for ages 3-12 and seniors. Open year-round except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Group discounts and education tours available. Located one mile east of Highway 5 South on FM 1378. For more information, call 972-562-5566. www.heardmuseum.org |
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| The Heard-Craig House 205 West Hunt Street 972/569-6909 The Heard-Craig House, built in 1900, is one of the most beautifully preserved historic homes in Thanks to the foresight of the Heard’s daughter, Kathryn (Katie), the Heard family home has been preserved so that future generations can “learn somewhat of the past.” It was Kathryn Heard Craig’s dream that her family home be used for the “education and enlightenment of the women of www.heardcraig.org/ |
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| Chestnut Square Historic Village Chestnut Square Historic Village
315 S. Chestnut St. McKinney, TX 75069 972-562-8790
Chestnut Square Historic Village is a collection of six historic homes, a replica of a one-room school house, chapel and store on 2.5 acres just south of the downtown McKinney square. The grounds also include a blacksmith shop, smoke house, and beautiful chapel and reception gardens. The buildings include period artifacts showing how people lived in Collin County from 1854-1920. www.chestnutsquare.com/index.asp |
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| Frisco Heritage Museum 6455 Page Street Embark on a journey through local history at the Frisco Heritage Museum and Frisco Junction, a living village comprised of buildings representing the area's rich history. Visitors will not only see and hear the past come alive, they will participate in recreating history in many of the interactive exhibits throughout the Museum and historic structures. Jump into Frisco's past and help create Frisco's future. www.friscomuseum.com/ |
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| North Texas Automotive Museum 677 W. Campbell Road The NTX Automotive Museum has a wide variety of automobiles on display throughout the year. The cars rotate as we get new automobiles in while others go on to the next showcase. You will find any kind of automobile from classic, antique, muscle, movie-related or race car. A special section inside the museum is dedicated to consignment vehicles. These cars are presented by the owners and are for sale through a site sale. You will find a small sign on the car referencing our front desk for more information. Only the best and highest quality vehicles are allowed in our museum. Throughout the year you will see many different events passing by from swap meets to classic car auctions, to make and model specific shows. These events will be held outside our museum in the different parking areas. www.ntxautomuseum.com |
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| Billy Bob's Texas 2520 Rodeo Plaza www.billybobstexas.com |
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| Cavanaugh Flight Museum 4572 Claire Chennault Texas' newest aviation museum in Addison features 50,000 square feet of warbirds on display that have been restored to their original condition. An aviation gift shop, aviation art and memorabilia gallery with a snack shop. The museum is located just outside of Dallas on the grounds of Addison Airport and is open Monday thru Saturday from 9:00am-5:00pm and Sunday from 11:00am-5:00pm. www.cavanaughflightmuseum.com |
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| Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens 8525 Garland Road Visit the largest collection of azaleas in the Southwest! The Arboretum features 66 superbly landscaped acres of trees, gardens and lush lawns nestled beside beautiful White Rock Lake. Stroll through the gardens on your way to the 21,000 square foot DeGolyer Mansion. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the mansion is recorded as a Texas Historic Landmark. www.dallasarboretum.org |
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| Dallas Heritage Village 1717 Gano Street www.dallasheritagevillage.org |
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| Dallas Museum of Art 1717 N. Harwood Street www.dallasmuseumofart.org |
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| Dallas World Aquarium and Rainforest 1801 N. Griffin www.dwazoo.com |
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| Dallas Zoo 650 S. R.L. Thornton Freeway The 95-acre Dallas Zoo features the ExxonMobil Endangered Tiger Habitat with rare Sumatran and Indochinese tigers; the Lacerte Family Children's Zoo with interactive, educational exhibits for toddlers to pre teens; and the 25-acre Wilds of Africa with the Kimberly Clark Chimpanzee Forest and Jake L. Hamon Gorilla Conservation Research Center. Don't miss the new Endangered Species Carousel in the Entry Plaza! Open Monday thru Sunday, 9:00am 4:00pm, daily except Christmas. www.dallaszoo.com |
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| Fair Park 1300 Robert C. Cullum Boulevard www.fairparkdallas.com |
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| Museum of Biblical Arts in Dallas 7500 Park Lane The Museum of Biblical Arts - The Biblical Arts Center has served people of all faiths and walks of life since the 1960's. Visitors have included those from religious backgrounds including the Protestant, Catholic and Jewish communities or those that just have an interest in biblically themed art. www.biblicalarts.org |
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| Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District 131 E. Exchange Avenue www.fortworthstockyards.org |
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| Fort Worth Zoo 1989 Colonial Parkway www.fortworthzoo.com |
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| Hurricane Harbor 1800 Lamar Boulevard Enjoy acres of water fun at Hurricane Harbor. The park offers cool pools, giant slides and thrilling rides for a full day of fun and relaxation. Other features include a special water playground for children, a gift shop with souvenirs and swimwear, as well as snack bars. Picnic coolers are allowed; however, alcohol and glass containers are not allowed. Seasonal days and hours: open daily through summer: open weekends through September. www.sixflags.com/hurricaneharbortexas |
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| Kimbell Art Museum 3333 Camp Bowie Boulevard The Kimbell Art Museum's holdings range in period from antiquity to the 20th century, including masterpieces by Rembrandt, Monet and many others. The Museum is also one of the few institutions in the Southwest with a substantial collection of Asian arts. Tours are offered every Wednesday at 2:00pm and Sunday at 3:00pm. Special interest tours can be arranged at least two weeks in advance. Enjoy lunch, dinner buffet or Sunday brunch at The Buffet Restaurant in the museum. www.kimbellart.org |
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| Medieval Times 2021 N. Stemmons Freeway www.medievaltimes.com |
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| Ripley's Believe It or Not 601 E. Palace Parkway grandprairie.ripleys.com |
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| The Sixth Floor Kennedy Museum 411 Elm Street www.jfk.org |
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| Six Flags Over Texas 2201 Road to Six Flags www.sixflags.com |
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| SpeedZone 11330 Mailbu Drive www.speedzone.com |
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| West End Marketplace 603 Munger Avenue www.dallaswestend.org |
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| Wax Works 601 E. Palace Parkway The Palace allows you to enter a magical kingdom where you can see famous Hollywood stars, both past and present. Not only can you mingle with the stars of the entertainment world, but you can enter a world of terrifying frights of Hollywood classics. In addition to Hollywood icons on display, you can meet the past 41 presidents. Find out how these wax figures are made and create your own hand in wax. grandprairie.ripleys.com/wax-works/ |
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| Zero Gravity Thrill Ride Adventure Park 11131 Malibu Drive www.gojump.com |
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| International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame 621 Six Flags Drive Journey back to where bowling began. Discover an interactive museum brimming with one-of-a-kind bowling artifacts, a unique bowling experience and a cutting-edge glimpse at the far-flung future of this global pastime. www.bowlingmuseum.com |
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