Your guide to the best outdoor spots around DFW—from scenic patios and parks to lakes, trails, rooftop hangs, and hidden gems perfect for soaking up the Texas sunshine.
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Restaurants
This is one of my favorite pizza restaurants! The food is delicious, but what I loved most is that I have little kids, and they bring out pizza dough for them (like “play dough”) so they can play at the table!
Taverna Rossa
This is such a gorgeous restaurant! The food is delicious, the vibe is amazing. There is dancing, there is music, and there are yummy drinks! Oh, and the bathrooms are a photo op in itself!
EVELYN
These burgers are delicious! Definitely a must try!
Home - Liberty Burger | Best Burgers in Dallas & Beyond
Frisco and Prosper! Both are great. Prosper has a play field for kids which is nice!
Salsa Tex-Mex
If you want upscale delicious Mexican food with a great atmosphere and yummy drinks? This is the spot! Oh, and the bathrooms are STUNNING!
The Mexican
I love this restaurant! I get the grilled chicken with mashed potatoes, Mac & cheese and a side of sliced avocado!
Flower Child
This isn’t necessarily an Italian hotel, but it’s Italian-inspired and absolutely delish!
Sixty Vines Plano
Arts & Entertainment
We love this theatre!
Grandscape The Colony Movie Theater
This is such a great place for people of all ages! The arcade and bowling Re great for kids and everything upstairs is amazing for adults!
Tinman Social: Bowling, Dining, Games, Golf, and much more!
Such a fun place for kids ages 3-9!
Universal Kids Resort
Dig world is so so fun!
Dig World Grapevine Is Now Open
Such a great library and there is an entire mini city inside for kids!
Frisco Public Library
Other Food & Drinks
The carrot cake ice cream is to die for! It’s also a toy store, a candy shop…and just so cute and pink!
Sloan's Ice Cream
The soup and sandwiches are yummy!
Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe
Local Favorites
Jenna is incredible!
HAIR CONCEPC
Outdoor Activities
We love this park! It’s so cute. The dragon is so fun, and the playground is a huge castle. Kids love it here!
Dragon Park
This is a quaint little farmer’s market that has everything you need. I heard that it’s expanding in the near future, too!
Frisco Fresh Market
There are two playgrounds at the PGA. We love this one, but I prefer the one that is actually on the PGA grounds where the ice cream shop is and toy store. There is a beautiful floral mural painted by a friend of mine that makes it great for photos, ...
PGA Golf Park Playground: Frisco, TX - Family Destination
While I don’t personally go to this beach because we have plenty of sand and community pools by us, I’ve heard good things!
