Written by: Cindy N’Kele, Foreign Fresh Fierce @foreign_fresh_fierce I am excited to share with you another Texas staycation location right here in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex! If you were following me last month, you might have remembered the staycation I did in collaboration with Visit Plano. I shared all the fun things you can do, see […] 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

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

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

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

Written by: Plano Insider, Madi Scott @madimscott What vacations did you have planned for 2020? Or is the wound still open and did I just pour salt in it? My family had three vacations planned for this summer that we ended up cancelling. There are worse problems in the world, but it was still a […] Read More

Updated: 04/13/2021 Without a doubt, the last few months have been difficult on everyone. COVID-19 has put an indefinite hold on birthday parties, celebrations, holidays, camps, and even vacations. If you’re looking for a safe change of scenery, Plano, Texas may be the perfect destination for you. Plano was even named the Best City for […] Read More

Updated: 07/20/2020 Several Plano hotels are offering amazing end of summer rates. If you’re looking for a safe staycation or even a drivable getaway, Plano hotels have you covered for a safe, clean stay to end the summer on a high note. Check out these offers below from Plano hotels. Hotel Deals Please note deals […] Read More

NYLO Dallas/Plano Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton recently completed a multi-million-dollar renovation of the hotel’s 176 loft-style guestrooms, lobby, meeting and restaurant space. Guestrooms NYLO Dallas/Plano remains true to its origin with loft style guestrooms, unlike any other hotel in the greater-Plano/Frisco area. With exposed concrete, brick and duct-work, the guestrooms gained all new FF&E […] Read More

Updated: 07/06/2020 If there is one fun thing we can do during the summer of 2020, that is swim! Getting some vitamin D after all of this time indoors can really do us some good. Plano so far has two exciting opportunities for swimming this summer, Jack Carter Pool and The Texas Pool, plus nearly […] Read More

WalletHub named Plano, Texas the Best City for Staycations in the U.S. After months of finding comfort in our homes, when the time is right for you and your family, break out of quarantine and safely stay a night or two at a Plano hotel. With plenty of safe family friendly activities, there is so […] Read More

Updated: 04/13/2020 During this coronavirus outbreak, many Plano hotels are offering special nightly and daily rates perfect for those needing an extra place to stay or for those that need a quiet and safe place to work away from the house. Check out these offers below from Plano hotels. Plano Hotel COVID Crisis Specials Please […] Read More

Written by: Diana Laskaris & Sue Reddel of foodtravelist.com. Follow @FoodTravelist for their travel journeys.  Accommodations are an important part of any travel experience. We’ve had positive experiences staying at other Renaissance properties. That’s why we were excited to get a chance to stay at the Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel. For us, quiet rooms for a good night’s […] Read More

Updated: 4/24/24 Nestled in the middle of the Granite Park corporate business center sits a 30,000 square foot restaurant park called The Boardwalk. With restaurants of all types, a casual family-friendly atmosphere, entertainment, and an amazing waterfront view, The Boardwalk is the perfect place for a patio brunch date with friends, a fun family dinner, […] Read More

Written by: Lesley Carter. Originally posted on BucketListPublications.com. It’s hard to imagine that bustling Plano was once a small farming community. Now a vibrant city of family-fun and entertainment it’s anything but country quiet. Full of cool things to do yet still packed with natural beauty. Check out our family friendly Plano bucket list. Pinstack […] Read More

Written by: Molly O’Connor. Originally posted on MollyOnTheMoveBlog.com. Follow Molly @molly_onthemove.  Plano is a hidden gem, especially in terms of restaurants, y’all! Keep reading for where to eat in Plano, TX! I recently went up to Plano for a little “staycation” to unplug and explore. I feel like we all think of Plano as so […] Read More

Written by: Stacy Anderson, @TheHurriedHostess. Originally posted on HurriedHostess.com.  This past weekend my husband and I celebrated our 12 year wedding anniversary. When I say the last 12 years have been crazy, wonderful, chaotic, hurtful, and full of love, I mean it. Marriages aren’t perfect. After all, people aren’t perfect. But what matters is that […] Read More

Written by: Stacy Anderson, @TheHurriedHostess. Originally posted on HurriedHostess.com.  This past weekend my husband and I celebrated our 12 year wedding anniversary. When I say the last 12 years have been crazy, wonderful, chaotic, hurtful, and full of love, I mean it. Marriages aren’t perfect. After all, people aren’t perfect. But what matters is that […] Read More

Updated: 09/03/2020 Written by: Samantha Ruble, @GoFrenchYourself. Originally published on GoFrenchYourself.com. I’ll begin by saying, Plano is such a glorious easy escape from Oklahoma. It’s a thriving city with a great selection of restaurants, shops, and things to do! It’s truly such a destination. Had the best Labor Day weekend in Plano Texas. The weekend […] Read More

Written by: Chelsea Evans. Originally published on Gals Best Friend. Who knew that such a dog-friendly city was right under our noses?!! In general, Dallas/Fort-Worth is pretty dog-friendly (thank goodness), but Plano is a certified Better City For Pets, within driving distance for many Texans, a short plane ride away for many Americans, and is […] Read More