Written by: Laurin Curtis, The Life of Jo Jo @laurinjo Located 30 minutes from Dallas, Plano, Texas is a gem hidden in plain sight! Packed with 1000+ restaurants, an array of shopping options, beautiful nature parks, and many other family friendly activities and excursions, Plano has so much to offer anyone looking for a premium […] Read More

With the holidays around the corner, that means time off work and school to spend with family and friends. In between resting at home watching holiday movies and baking, plan a few days to explore and make memories doing new things; or plan a weekend getaway to Plano for holiday cheer, fantastic shopping, and delicious […] Read More

Written by: Layla Komal @dallaspakiblogger The one reason why I love Plano is that you will never be bored! There are so many things to do in this city. There are various different options of cuisines, site seeing, and even hiking! In this blog post, I’ll be telling you about 14 things to do in […] Read More

Updated: 10/1/2024 Legacy Town Center (consisting of Shops at Legacy East & Legacy North) is a mélange of homes, businesses, shops, restaurants, a hotel, and open spaces all in an urban village-style setting. The Shops at Legacy features an upscale retail mix of men’s and women’s clothing, home furnishings, beauty, and more. The Shops at […] Read More

Originally posted on theperennialstyle.com. Is there anything better than a girls weekend?  As three sisters who have always been best friends, the best part about living in the same city is getting to spend so much quality time together! However, as we’ve gotten older, we’ve realized it’s trickier to plan sister getaways with three busy […] Read More

Updated: 9/29/21 There are so many events happening all over Plano this fall. From various sip, shop, and eat events to live music and Halloween goat yoga, there’s a nice variety of outdoor events to keep everyone busy. Here’s a list of 20 events to add to your fall 2021 bucket list. 20 events this […] Read More

Is a hot air balloon ride on your bucket list? Thanks to Plano being the Hot Air Balloon Capital of Texas, there are a few local opportunities to make your dream come true! For a good portion of the year, you can look up into the morning sky in Plano and find hot air balloons […] Read More

Updated: 08/17/21 1:45 p.m. A message from the Plano Balloon Festival organizers: The Plano Balloon Festival, Inc. has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2021 H-E-B Central Market Plano Balloon Festival that was scheduled for September 17 – 19. With the continued increase in COVID cases, specifically the Delta Variant, the Festival board and […] Read More

Updated: 5/29/2024 June 2nd is Plano, Texas’ incorporation date and in celebration, here are 151 reasons to love Plano! 151 Reasons to Love Plano in 2024 1. The Dallas Morning News Hot List Named Plano “Hottest Suburb” and we couldn’t agree more! 2. Plano’s live music scene is on point. 3. The quaint historic downtown […] Read More

Updated: 07/27/21 Make-up for lost time and make it a summer to remember with your family and friends. From family activities to friends night out, here are seven things for you to plan to do in Plano this summer. Make Your Summer plans 1. Swim Across Texas The historic Texas Pool is 168,000 gallons of saltwater shaped […] Read More

Updated: 5/10/23 Golfing galore, breweries, zip lining, nightlife. It’s All Here. If you’re planning a golf weekend getaway trip, we’ve outlined a fun and adventurous itinerary showcasing all there is to see and do in Plano on and off the course. Plano Golf Courses Pecan Hollow Golf Course Pecan Hollow has been a longstanding favorite, […] Read More

School is almost out for winter break! What will your family be doing to stay safe, but pass the time? Here is a list of six family-friendly things to do in Plano to keep the kids active yet safe this holiday break. See Holiday Light Displays Deerfield holiday lights The spectacular Deerfield Holiday Lights display […] Read More

Written by: Shasha Mason, Busy Being Sasha @busybeingshasha So, the hubster and I did something really, really big. We left Skyy with her auntie and had an amazing date day in Plano. It may not seem like a big deal, but this was our first date day since we became parents. Grab Brunch at Main […] Read More

Written by: Chastity Beene, A Cowboy’s Life @cowboyslifeblog A weekend getaway in Plano, Texas is filled with museums, outdoor adventures and lots of great food. It’s a wonderful getaway with plenty of things to see, eat and do around town. Check out this list of everything to do and eat in Plano, Texas! For those not […] Read More

Updated: 6/11/24 Welcome to the Plano brew tour! There are plenty of cute and cozy coffee shops and fun craft breweries to discover all across Plano. Whether you love coffee or beer or both, put these brews on your must-try list! Beer Brews on Tap UNION BEAR Union Bear is a brewery and restaurant concept inspired […] Read More

An excerpt from a blog written by: Vessy Smith, Feel Good & Travel. When most people think of visiting the great state of Texas, they usually plan to see the Alamo and San Antonio, the Capitol Building in Austin, NASA in Houston, and perhaps tour the JFK assassination site in Dallas. As you can imagine, […] Read More

Updated: 10/08/2020 Fall is almost here! Though fall may seem a little different this year, I think we can all agree we are looking forward to cooler temps, fall foliage, and safe fall events. We’re rounding up all the fun things to do this fall. Let’s go! Fall Foliage Nature Hikes Plano has 4,370 acres […] Read More

Written by: Kelly Tomlinson, Live Love Texas @liveluvtexas Planning a pet friendly staycation in Texas? These Plano Texas Travel Tips will show you where to stay, what to eat, and what to do! This year for our end of summer getaway, we packed up the truck and headed three hours north to Plano TX. If you’re […] Read More

Updated: 09/28/2020 The big question right now is “how do we successfully have a safe and fun Halloween?”. We can’t let our kiddos down after all they have gone through this year, from missed birthday parties and canceled summer vacations to virtual school and postponed extra curriculars. It’s safe to say we are all looking […] Read More

Written by: Carrie Lindsey, Carrie Elle Blog @carrieelleblog One of the things I love so much about Texas is how many fun, family-friendly places there are to visit. But even though I love to travel all over the state, some of the biggest treasures the Lone Star State has to offer are right in my […] Read More