What to do and see in Plano, Texas (TX): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

January 21, 2022 Giuseppe Pratt

In addition to being the most affluent city in the U.S., Plano is home to the headquarters of numerous top companies, making it a popular destination for business travelers to the Dallas area. Its proximity to Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington and other Dallas area cities makes it a perfect base for a leisure vacation, as well, with plenty of entertainment within reach, ranging from the Six Flags Over Texas park to Southfork Ranch. Plano's annual Balloon Festival draws visitors from far and wide.
Restaurants in Plano

1. St. Andrew United Methodist Church

5801 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093-4637 +1 972-380-8001 [email protected] http://www.standrewumc.org/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 27 reviews

St. Andrew United Methodist Church

St. Andrew exists to change hearts, lives and communities with the love of Christ. The life of the Apostle Andrew, the first evangelist, embodies the church's aim of spreading the word of God and loving our neighbor. Our mission is “Calling the Christian-ish to become passionate servants of Christ.” Worship features four services each weekend on a 21.2-acre campus at the corner of Plano Parkway and Mira Vista in Plano, Texas, where around 2,000 people gather each weekend at the “Best Place to Worship in Plano,” as named by the readers of the Plano Star Courier. Our missions span locally and internationally, including The Storehouse of Collin County – offering food pantry and social services to Collin County residents – and 4 Corners Global Outreach, which improves health care and quality of life for remote villages in Costa Rica.

2. Escape Expert

2201 K Ave Suite A-200, Plano, TX 75074-5974 +1 469-249-8588 [email protected] http://www.escapeexpert.com
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5.0 based on 371 reviews

Escape Expert

Escape Expert LLC is the LARGEST Escape Room in Texas, with 10 Escape Rooms at a single location. 8 Different themes, with room capacities of 4, 6, 8 or 12 and we can handle a group size of up to 100 people in one go split into 10 teams. We are the ORIGINAL DFW Escape Room but now we have relocated to Plano to a bigger and better facility. You can rent our modern 1500 sq ft 102 person conference facility for only $75 P/H or our 15 person boardroom for $60 P/H for parties/meetings/watching your escape and also have food catered in or bring your own beverages.

Reviewed By hollynoelle

We had an amazing experience! This was my second time here and once again they did not disappoint! The games are challenging but also realistic and practical! The staff is so nice and very helpful- 10 out of 10 would recommend this place for your escape room experience :) also they have some new rooms opening this year! So exciting!

3. Prestonwood Baptist Church

6801 W Park Blvd, Plano, TX 75093-6389 +1 972-820-5000 [email protected] http://prestonwood.org
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4.5 based on 166 reviews

Prestonwood Baptist Church

Prestonwood Baptist Church is “a church to call home” in the sprawling Dallas Metroplex. Led by Pastor Jack Graham since 1989, Prestonwood is thriving with more than 43,000 members, two campuses, seven weekend services and hundreds of ministries that exist to reach the region, the nation and the world for Christ.

Reviewed By dkennedy1949 - Plano, United States

We are new to the Area and learned of this fantastic church through word-of-mouth. The services here are as inspiring as I have ever seen. The message comes through loud and clear, and full of the Holy Spirit. The electronics and acoustics of this church are a marvel to behold, the congregation itself is visible and spiritually exciting and the vibes you walk out of church with are sure to help you through the week with Jesus by your side.

4. Arbor Hills Nature Preserve

6701 West Parker Road, Plano, TX 75093 +1 972-941-7250 http://www.plano.gov/facilities/facility/details/Arbor-Hills-Nature-Preserve-20
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4.5 based on 562 reviews

Arbor Hills Nature Preserve

Reviewed By PoohBear1004 - Dallas, United States

Finally found a decent park in Plano. This place almost has it all. Just missing a pond/lake, but has a creek running through it along with trails to explore the wooded area. Also has paved trails, lookout tower, and picnic pavilion. Great place to walk and enjoy nature! We visited on a Sunday and it was fairly quiet and less crowded than we expected! Even saw some wildlife roaming the wooded areas! We’ll return and hopefully it won’t be crowded then too!

5. Haggard Public Library

2501 Coit Rd, Plano, TX 75075-3712 +1 972-769-4250
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4.5 based on 27 reviews

Haggard Public Library

6. The Interurban Railway Museum

901 E 15th St, Plano, TX 75074-5807 +1 972-941-2117 [email protected] http://www.interurbanrailwaymuseum.org
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4.5 based on 60 reviews

The Interurban Railway Museum

The Interurban Railway Museum is a FREE museum located in Plano's Haggard Park and surrounding Historic Downtown Plano. Parking is available in the lot immediately adjacent to the museum and the DART rail stop. Museum guests will enjoy a tour of Railway Post Office Car #360. Guests will learn about the rail post office system, discuss period advertising in the train car and learn more about electric rail travel. Guests will also tour the Interurban Railway Museum, learning about regional history in the history room, exploring interactive displays in the science room and experiencing the working "O" scale model train layout. Every Friday at 10:30 a.m. the museum offers a children's story time, hosted by professional storytellers Genie Hammel and Melody Perez. Special field trips are available upon request at our website.

Reviewed By hd452016 - Tulsa, United States

Want to learn more about electrical railroads, then, this is the place. The museum is located downtown Plano next to the Interurban railway that goes to Dallas and Waco.

7. Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve

5901 Los Rios Blvd., Plano, TX +1 972-941-7250 http://www.plano.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/23
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4.5 based on 84 reviews

Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve

Reviewed By Sriraju - Houston, United States

Beautiful place to go for walk on trails and fun to be around lake . Family friendly place .My son Loved to go around this trail .

8. Heritage Farmstead Museum

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4.5 based on 80 reviews

Heritage Farmstead Museum

The Heritage Farmstead Museum is a premier living history attraction in the DFW area. The 4 acre site includes 13 original historic structures that recall the early life in the Lone Star State. Its show piece is a 19th century mansion that dates back to 1891. It’s an ideal place to experience North Texas history first-hand or to wander into a simpler time and enjoy life on the Blackland Prairie.

9. Kid Mania

7252 Chase Oaks Blvd, Plano, TX 75025-5901 +1 972-517-7800 [email protected] http://www.kidmania.com
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4.5 based on 52 reviews

Kid Mania

KidMania is the best family fun center in North Texas for daily play, kids birthday parties, fundraising events and group outings! Located in Plano, KidMania is a safe and secure venue with more than 16,000 sq.ft. of frolicking fun for the whole family - kids AND parents! Featuring a huge (but safe) two-story playground maze, (ManiaMaze) with 5 slides, bungee walls, cave, tunnels zip-lines and climbing nets, an isolated toddler-only playground. ArcadiaMania has more than 50 of the hottest and most popular arcade games with prize redemptions, a large menu selection restaurant, spacious private party rooms and, a quiet adults-only "No Mania Parents Mezzanine", KidMania provides hours and hours of good clean family fun! Check out our daily specials, group rates, kids birthday parties and fundraising events! You can even print out our continuously updated Calendar of Events so you'll always know and plan your trip to KidMania!

Reviewed By sgtpppr84 - Midland, United States

We visited KidMania after finding it online when seeing an indoor activity for our children (4 & 2). The kids had a great time at the facility. The ‘maze’ playground was multiple levels high with slides and plenty of climbing. It’s even made that adults can go in it with the kids if necessary. There’s also a smaller playground specifically for kids 3 and under. There are also plenty of games and small rides priced very reasonably ($0.50-$1.00), and the opportunity to earn tickets for prizes if desired. They also offer many choices for food at good prices although we did not partake. The facility was cleaned, well-maintained and very kid-friendly. The staff working the desk was very friendly and helpful. We will return if we’re ever back in the area. Don’t miss out on this place if you have kids 10 and under, especially during the colder months.

10. Historic Downtown Plano

900 E 15th St, Plano, TX 75074-5808 +1 972-941-7250 http://www.facebook.com/DowntownPlano/
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4.0 based on 325 reviews

Historic Downtown Plano

Reviewed By Eleoandfamily - Plano, United States

My family and I have loved going to downtown Plano for many years now. When my kids were little they loved to see and ride the DART train. Later, with all the exciting new business we kept coming. Urban Crust is an amazing Italian restaurant, 14 18 a favorite coffee house, Jorg's Viennese restaurant is great too! My last visit with friends was to the new coffee house XO coffee company, I am so excited there's a new great place for coffee and dessert. Also we've been to Hub Streat, we enjoy the patio and trying the different food trucks.

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