Plano was voted the best place to live in the Western United States by CNN Money magazine. In 2006, Plano was selected as the 11th best place to live in the United States by CNN Money magazine. In addition to its many industries and good-quality living, Plano has excellent schools that consistently score in the top few percent of the nation. |
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Visit Plano! Plano, Texas is a very rapidly growing city that had a 2004 population of over 250,000, ranking it among the top ten largest cities in the State of Texas and among the top one-hundred largest of the nation in terms of population. In fact, its rapid growth places it among the top five fastest growing cities of the nation. The renovation of Historic Downtown Plano has spurred the growth of a wide variety of shopping, dining, cultural and entertainment opportunities. The Greater Downtown area boasts a record number of retail shops and restaurants offering exciting cuisines and fine music.
The Downtown area is a unique blend of historic buildings hosting everything from antiques to Austrian food, from Bach to barbeque and much more. In the warm summer nights local residents and visitors can stroll in Haggard Park while listening to the band play popular themes. Nearby at the Courtyard Theater, the Plano Repertory Theater has a full season of performances from "Romeo & Juliet" to "Cats". When the actors leave, the symphony or a dance company performs for the audience. There's music and entertainment almost every night - check out what's happening at our events page. DART has brought a new lifeline of convenience for both commuters and day travelers looking for something to do. If it is happening in Plano, TX it is happening here..
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