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Recommendations near Plano, TX
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items I usually have my kids with me so these will most likely all be family friendly or kid friendly recs around Collin County!
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Outdoor Activities
Large playground for all ages, walking trails, dog park, splash pad, pavilion, bathrooms.
Windhaven Meadows Park
Huge park with lots to do! Multiple ducks ponds, large playground, splash pad, walking trails, and soccer fields.
Celebration Park | Allen TX
Such a beautiful park! Two playgrounds, long walking trails, fields of flowers, pavilions. Perfect park for picnics, pictures, large gatherings, and parties.
Crowley Park
Such a cute themed park! My kids loved it. Large pavilion with shade, playground for bigs and littles, basketball court.
Lost Creek Park
My family and I love to come walk here! Nice walking trails around the beautiful lake and even off road hiking paths through the woods. There’s lots of wildlife to see around the lake. You can also fish and kayak there! There’s a nice big pavilion an...
Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve
Splash pad with a water slide, a large pavilion with restrooms, and a playground on the other side! My kids ran back and forth between the playground and the splash pad.
Facilities • J.K. Sachse Park
This place is beautiful! Perfect place for a picnic or large gathering! Tons of nature trials, a playground for all ages, shaded pavilions, and restrooms.
Arbor Hills Nature Preserve | Plano, TX - Official Website
Restaurants
My family really enjoys this restaurant. They do half price kid’s meals on certain days, the staff is always kind, and the food is tasty and affordable.
Señor Locos Tex-Mex
My husband and I are obsessed with this place. I love the herb chicken with rice. I crave it and get it everytime I go! My husband like the beef garlic and house friend rice!
Sticky Rice - Richardson
Yummy sandwich shop with fresh food and a drive thru!! They’re sandwiches, croissants, and homemade cookies are yummy and big portion sizes! The croissants are HUGE, soft, and buttery. My kids and I went through the drive thru and then had a picnic a...
The Great Outdoors Sub Shop
Rosa’s is pretty good! It’s like a casual dining fast food Mexican food. They even have a drive thru! But the inside is like a big Mexican restaurant. They have good tortillas that you can watch them make fresh, and their chocolate cake is so good!! ...
Rosa's Café & Tortilla Factory
The perfect lunch play date spot, or even casual dinner! It’s a burger place with an outdoor, gated playground! We love their sweet potato fries and their milk shakes. Such a great place to meet up for a playdate too!
Hat Creek Burger Company
Okay, the food wasn’t incredible, but it’s affordable and they have an outdoor playground that’s gated and shaded. You can eat out on the patio or get drinks and watch your kids play! Just know, the food is just okay, and I’m not sure about the drink...
Nico's Cocina
Think family friendly sports bar but with better food! We actually went during lunch time but I’d love to go back at night! There’s indoor seating, but I love the back padio. There’s lots of shade, a small stage, and turf! I got the cheeseburger and ...
Backyard Murphy: Best American Restaurant in Murphy, TX
Other Food & Drinks
This place is such a vibe! They make fresh baked goods in store and the drinks I’ve tried so far have been good! They have seasonal menus with interesting flavors to try as well. It’s comfy, cozy, the staff is friendly, and they play good music! They...
1418 Coffee - Historic Downtown Plano, TX
My family loves coming here! I love that they make fresh flavors in store and they’re always bringing out different ones to try. It’s a cute little shop and there’s a park right around the corner!
The Gelato Cone Downtown Plano
We love swig!!! I love their dirty sodas, their flavored waters for the kids, their seasonal cookies, and pretzel bites!
Swig
Shopping
This is my go-to place when shopping for my kids! I get a lot of their clothes, shoes, toys, and books here. I also sell things when they outgrow them or don’t use them anymore!
Once Upon A Child - Plano
If you’re looking for a toy store, this is a good one! This is a two story book store full of amazing books, games, and toys for all ages! They also do story time each week in the children’s section! I love how they have coordinating stuffed animals ...
Barnes & Noble Bookstore in Stonebriar Mall, TX