Everyone thinks of DFW as one place, but each city has its own unique personality and exciting list of things to do. I took a fun girl’s getaway with my friend, A Little Aleja, to Plano, Texas for arts, food, and a little adventure. I’m sharing all of the fun things to do in Plano Texas and hope it inspires you for a fun weekend getaway.
Be sure to check out our list of the best things to do in Plano this summer for additional inspiration!
Visit Downtown Plano
Downtown Plano is one of the cutest spots in Texas filled with little boutiques, delicious restaurants, a fun farmers market, a park in the middle of the downtown, and a historic train museum!
Get Outdoors in Plano
At GoApe in Plano you can get adventurous on their zipline and adventure course. The excitement of balancing while walking across obstacles, zip lining across a creek, and challenging your strength is addicting. You could spend hours here trying out all the courses.
For more relaxed outdoor fun, you can walk through Arbor Hills Nature Preserve, a 200-acre park with miles of paved and unpaved trails with creeks, overlooks, and some hidden gems. In Spring, the flowers are blooming abundantly for a truly beautiful experience.
Go Shopping in Plano
What’s a girl’s trip without a little shopping? The Shops at Legacy is filled with shops and boutiques with so many cute items I could easily buy the entire store.
If you’re a fan of designer handbags but hate the price tag, you’ll definitely want to check out Keeks Designer Handbag Resale Shop, the largest pre-owned handbag store in the country. They have so many cute and quality designer bags at a discount.
Go on a Foodie Adventure
Plano is a hot spot for restaurants, making it an incredible foodie destination. Plano is constantly coming up with food concepts beyond your common restaurants such as the Boardwalk, a beautiful space with 7 restaurants from the freshest seafood, to sophisticated tea parties, breweries and more.
Another hot spot is the Legacy Food Hall. You can practically eat around the world here with all the different food stands in one space. We each grabbed a couple of different foods to try for a foodie feast including lobster grilled cheese, Peruvian chicken, samosas, mango lassi, baklava, ahi tuna fries, a PB & J burger, and macaroons. There are 21 food stalls, so we barely even made a dent. On top of all the great food, it’s a great place to catch a game or check out their list of events for different things to do. We danced the night away at Selena night!
Other Fun Things to Do in Plano
- Take a fun art class like painting with coffee, painting a bottle, and more at Pipe & Palette
- Learn to make candles, bracelets, bath bombs, and more at Sweet Home Bath.
- Play for a chance to win a cash prize at East Plano Bingo, a Western themed bingo hall with a snack bar.
Stay at the NYLO Plano
The NYLO Plano is a beautiful place to stay with floor-to-ceiling windows, industrial decor, and boutique hotel style. It’s located close to all of the fun things to do in Plano, and so it was easy to come back to the hotel to relax by the pool or grab a cocktail.
Let’s not forget the breakfast here! Nutella French toast, starfruit bowls, homemade jams, and more! I wouldn’t mind staying here all day!
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Last Updated 2 weeks ago by Jessica Serna | Published: April 28, 2019
