Plano

Plano is easily accessible from Highway 75, which connects to Interstate 20 and runs straight through the east of the city. The nearest airport is Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, which is approximately 30 minutes outside of Plano. You can get to Plano by DART rail by taking the Orange Line to the LBJ/Central Station then transferring to the Red Line for the rest of the way. During peak hours, the Orange Line will run all the way to the station at Parker Road. Taxis and cars for hire are readily available.

Driving a car is by far the best way (and likely the only reasonable way) to travel in Plano. Plano's major roads are in a grid system, which makes it very easy to drive around. Many local businesses will give an approximate location as the intersection of two major roads, such as Coit and Legacy. Major highways running through Plano include the Sam Rayburn Tollway (SH 121), the Dallas North Tollway, US 75, and the George Bush Turnpike.
However, there is a public transit system, the DART, that connects Plano to Dallas via the Red line which ends at Parker Station located at Parker and 75. From there you can take a bus to lots of areas in Plano. A day ticket costs US $4.00, $2.00 (Reduced for students with High School ID, Seniors 65+ and Children ages 5-14). Unfortunately, much of Plano is located somewhat far away from the 2 stations within city limits, so your best bet is to take a car.
Plano is a very large city, and a bike will not allow you to get where you want to be in a reasonable amount of time.

• Angelika Film Center

  phone: +1 972 943-1300
  address: 7205 Bishop Rd. Suite E6
  The Angelika plays an impressive and diverse mix of independent films, and is the definitive cinema of choice for filmmakers and film lovers alike. Inside, the Café offers a light gourmet fare along with coffees, Champagne, beer and wine.

• Dark Hour Haunted House

  phone: +1 469-298-0556
  address: 701 Taylor Dr
  One of the few professionally produced year-round haunted houses in existence. They have eight shows a year, several of which are based on seasonal holidays. Please check the website for upcoming shows.
• Interurban Railway Museum

• Arbor Hills Nature Preserve

  address: 6701 W Parker Rd
  A 200-acre park with a 2.3-mile paved path, a 2-mile unpaved path for off-road cycling, and many unpaved paths for pedestrians.

• Harper's sport courtA basketball court in the neighborhood of Stoney Hollow. With a 2 dollar Admission fee.

• Amazing Jake's Food & Fun

  - located in Plano

• The Shops at Willow Bend

  phone: +1 972 202-7110
  address: 6121 W. Park Blvd
  Hosts Dillard’s and Macy’s department stores, an Apple store, and upscale shopping at Neiman Marcus and Coach. The Willow Bend mall has over 150 other shops and restaurants, located just north of the George Bush Turnpike on the Dallas North Tollway.

• Plano Market Square Mall

  address: 1717 E. Spring Creek Pkwy.
  A small to medium sized outlet mall. It's not as big and exciting as Grapevine Mills, but you can find some interesting things here if you don't mind poking around. The largest business here is Garden Ridge.

• Dallas Vintage Shop

  phone: +1 972 422-7256
  address: 1855 N. Central Expressway
  While this is mainly a place to find costume supplies, it's also a very unique shop to find various used clothes, shoes, jewelry, clothing accessories, props, and anything related to dressing up. They're stocked floor-to-ceiling in this place, and the ailes are ver very narrow. This shop is unique in the fact that it's overflowing with personality and is possibly the most claustrophobic store in all of DFW.

• California Pizza Kitchen

  address: 6121 W. Park Blvd
  Serving unique and wonderful types of pizza. They'll make more traditional pizza styles as well if you're not feeling adventurous. Located at Willow Bend Mall.

• Chettinaad Palace

  phone: +1 469 229-9100
  address: Central Expwy Service Rd
  Cheap and delicious South Indian buffet.

• El Grande Burrito

  phone: +1 214 383-4789
  address: 801 S. Greenville Ave., Allen
  This little place has very good homemade, authentic Mexican food. Has dine-in or carry-out and is very reasonably priced. Serves breakfast/lunch/dinner. Don't forget the sopaipillas for dessert!

• For You Taste of Poland

  phone: +1 972 423-2458
  address: 2301 N Central Expy, Ste. 155
  All the delightful flavors of Polish cuisine in an upscale art cafe. If Polish food is completely foreign to you, then try the Tate of Poland for $25. It's big enough for two. A small Polish foods market and deli are also on site.

• Little Gus's CafeBest Brunch in Plano.

• Simon's Sushi

  phone: +1 972 881-0818
  address: 810 North Central Expressway
  Some of the best sushi in Plano. BYOB. Ask for the daily special menu.

• Thai Samba

  phone: +1 972-509-7979, +1 469-330-9700 (delivery)
  address: 621 West Plano Parkway #247
  Just a few of Thai Samba's signature dishes are, pepper steak, garlic chicken, cashew chicken, seafood noodle and seafood chili paste, lemon grass, and crab meat fried rice, which satisfy meat lovers as well as non-meat eaters. Located outside Collin Creek Mall Across From Macy's Around The Corner From JoAnn Fabrics Next To Verizon Wireless.

• Buffalo Wild Wings

  phone: +1 469 467-9464
  address: 3625 Central Expressway
  This is part of a chain that has locations around the country. While this is officially a bar, they're still a good place to get some really good chicken wings, burgers, and various other finger foods. Almost everything there can be coated in one of 14 different sauces ranging from a mild and sweet BBQ sauce to their unbearably hot Blazin'.

• Fillmore Pub

  phone: +1 972 423-2400
  address: 1004 East 15th St
  An excellent pub located in Plano's historic district. This is one of several pubs located close together, making for an excellent pub crawl. It's usually very noisy and crowded on the weekends.

• Jakes Joint

  address: Parker
  Great atmosphere with outside patio and palm trees

• Plano Super Bowl

• Vickery Park

  phone: +1 972 423-6205
  address: 1011 E 15th St
  A great place to drink, with a wide variety of beers, ciders and mixed drinks. Along with that they also have some tasty finger foods and sandwiches to go along with your alcohol. People can reserve the large room in the back for social gatherings.

• Dallas/Plano Marriott at Legacy Town Center

  phone: +1 972 473-6444
  address: 6840 North Dallas Pkwy
  Offers 20 meeting rooms with 32,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. Complimentary shuttle.

• Comfort Inn & Suites Plano East

  phone: +1 972 881-1881
  address: 700 East Central Parkway

• Microtel Inn & Suites Plano

  phone: +1 972 248-7045
  address: 19373 Preston Rd
  Free continental breakfast from 6AM util 10AM.

• AmeriSuites Dallas/Plano

  phone: +1 972 378-3997
  address: 3100 Dallas Pkwy

• TownePlace Suites Dallas Plano

  phone: +1 972 943-8200
  address: 5005 Whitestone Lane, Plano, Texas 75024 USA

• NYLO Plano at Legacy

  phone: +1 972 624-6990
  address: 8201 Preston Rd
  Ultramodern hotel with meeting space and package deals on rooms.

• Courtyard Dallas Plano Parkway

  phone: +1 972 867-8000
  address: 4901 West Plano Pkwy
  The highlight of the new lobby is The Bistro which provides healthy offerings in the morning, plus dinner service with cocktail selections in the evening. Also has 2 meeting rooms, great for business meetings or social gatherings such as reunions and showers.

• Residence Inn Plano

  phone: +1 972 473-6761
  address: 5001 Whitestone Ln
  Fully equipped kitchens and pet friendly!

• Fairfield Inn & Suites The Colony/Plano

  phone: +1 972-370-7732
  address: 5909 Stone Creek Dr
  Stylish, affordable rooms and suites. Free Wifi. Free Breakfast.

• Residence Inn The Colony/Plano

  phone: +1 214 569-1155
  address: 6600 Cascades Ct
  All suite hotel for short or long stays. Fully equipped kitchen, living area, free WiFi.