GUIDE
A noncomprehensive guide to places to visit and things to see
Guide 2023 Destinati ns Check out some of the top places, newer destinations and lesser-known spots in the Dallas and the surrounding suburbs.
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years, the temple has set up a Thai food street market in the temple parking lot on Sundays. The market is set up from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. with a diverse group of Thai cuisine for local residents. 8484 Stults Road, Dallas 214 340 6187 6 Dallas Arboretum Located on the shores of White Rock Lake, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is a 66-acre garden that includes a complete life science laboratory and various educa- tional programs for students and adults. The Dallas Arboretum o ers a variety of popular annual events, including Pepper Palooza, with an emphasis on family-oriented activities. In addition, groundbreaking horticultural research conducted in the botanical gardens contributes to knowledge both regionally and nationally. 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, 214 515 6615 www.dallasarboretum.org 7 Flag Pole Hill Park Flag Pole Hill Park is a 107.1-acre metropolitan park located near White Rock Lake in Dallas. The park includes a playground, a walking trail and lots of green space for outdoor activities, including the signature Flag Pole Hill. 8015 Doran Circle, Dallas 214 670 4100 8 Lakewood Theatre The Lakewood Theater is a historic movie theater in the Lakewood area of Dallas. The restored 1938 art deco theater is now home to a Bowlski’s location, which is a bowling alley and live music venue. The Lakewood Theater was closed in 2015 but was turned into the bowling alley in 2019. 1825 Abrams Parkway, Ste. 1, Dallas 214 434 1113 www.bowlskisdallas.com LEWISVILLE 9 Greater Lewisville Community The- atre The Greater Lewisville Community Theatre is the city’s oldest standing structure. It was built in 1885 as a dry goods store. Today, the build- ing o ers a full season of plays and musicals in a 100-seat theater. 160 W. Main St., Lewisville 972 221 7469 | www.glct.org 10 Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area The Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area is a nature preserve in Lewisville. It is positioned by Lewisville Lake and o ers miles of trails and camping options. It has diverse wildlife and plant life on site. It has 360
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vertebrate species, including river otters and falcons, along with 500 plant species. 201 E. Jones St., Lewisville 972 219 3550 | www.llela.org/llela-home MCKINNEY 11 TexaKona Co ee Museum In 2023, TexaKona’s roasting facility on McDonald Street in McKinney will host a co ee museum. The exhibit will be for all ages and showcase the co ee experience with something for everyone. Guests will explore exhibits about the history of co ee, how cof- fee has a ected the world we live in today and how the co ee experience can be improved at home. 3103 N. McDonald St., Ste. 200, McKinney 214 778 5662 | www.texakona.com 12 Tupps Brewery McKinney-based Tupps Brewery has relocated to the historic McKinney grain site. The move entailed remodeling a 120-year-old grain mill and a new 25,000-square-foot production brewery. Later this year the brewery will debut a retail craft community shopping area that will be housed in grain bins. 402 E. Louisiana St., McKinney 214 856 7996 | www.texakona.com/museum PLANO 13 The Crayola Experience The Crayola Experience is a 60,000-square- foot theme park in The Shops at Willow Bend based around Crayola products. It o ers 25 at- tractions, including a playground, a manufac- turing show, multiple opportunities to create artwork or custom crayons, and more. 6121 W. Park Blvd., Ste. A100, Plano 469 642 2901 www.crayolaexperience.com/plano 14 Interurban Railway Museum The Interurban Railway Museum teaches about the history of the Texas Electrical Railway and intends to instill a love of learning history in its visitors, according to the muse- um’s website. The museum is run by The Plano Conservancy for Historic Preservation Inc., and it provides workshops, scavenger hunts and several exhibits. 901 E. 15th St., Plano 972 941 2117 https://interurbanrailwaymuseum.org 15 Legacy West Legacy West is a major business and cultural district right o the tollway in Plano. Legacy
West features over 35 stores and 24 restau- rants as well as hosts events, such as live music, cocktail parties and more. 5908 Headquarters Drive, Plano 469 702 8402 | www.legacywest.com RICHARDSON 16 Charles W. Eisemann Center The Charles W. Eisemann Center is the major performing arts center for both corporate pre- sentations and cultural events in Richardson. Events held at the Eisemann Center include theatrical performances, art shows and ban- quet meetings. 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson 972 744 4650 www.eisemanncenter.com 17 DFW Chinatown DFW Chinatown is a local epicenter of Asian food culture in the Dallas metro area of Asian restaurants, grocery stores and bakeries. A variety of Asian cuisine and culture is present in the area, including Chinese, Japanese and Korean. 400 N. Greenville Ave., Richardson 972 798 1168 www.dfwchinatown.com 18 Hu ines Park One of the largest parks in Richardson, Hu ines Park is a nearly 55-acre lot located o North Plano Road and Arapaho Road. The park includes the Hu ines Recreation Center, the Hu ines Tennis Center with 10 lighted courts, picnic and playground equipment, a pavilion, six lighted baseball elds, six athletic elds, a concession complex, two lakes, and a biking/hiking trail. Other features include the historic Miss Belle’s House. 300 N. Plano Road, Richardson 972 744 4100 www.cor.net/departments/parks-recreation/ parks-trails/park-descriptions-locations 19 Spring Creek Nature Area The Spring Creek Nature Area consists of more than 100 acres of hardwood forest located just south of the CityLine development. The nature area includes a hike-and-bike trail, relaxation spaces and an interior park. Parking is available along Braeburn Drive adjacent to Foxboro Park. 2505 N. Plano Road, Ste. 4000, Richardson www.cor.net/departments/parks-recreation/ parks-trails/spring-creek-nature-area
Kidzania welcomes families to a world run by children. Children are able to earn money by completing jobs around the area, such as be- coming a re ghter or veterinarian. They can also invest in their future by going to school or starting a savings account. Each activity aims to combine both fun and learning for kids and their families. 2601 Preston Road, Ste. 3011, Frisco 214 618 0248 | www.dallas.kidzaniausa.com 2 Museum of the American Railroad This Frisco museum o ers walking tours, the TrainTopia model train exhibit and a combination of both to train fans. The walking tour features a look at the museum’s available trains with sta and volunteers who will share the history and technology of railroading. TrainTopia will immerse guests in a world of miniature trains and scenery from across the United states. Features include a downtown Dallas street scene and the Palo Duro drive-in. 8004 N. Dallas Parkway, Ste. 400, Frisco 214 428 0101 | www.historictrains.org 3 National Soccer Hall of Fame This museum in Frisco immerses soccer fans in the sport by using facial recognition technology to build pro les to heighten their experience through the hall. The exhibits are interactive, as the hall uses gesture technolo- gy and virtual reality experiences to immerse fans into the biggest moments of soccer. 9200 World Cup Way, Frisco 469 365 0043 | www.nationalsoccerhof.com 4 Omni PGA Frisco Resort PGA Frisco will debut in the spring with the Kitchen Senior PGA Championship. The resort will o er seven in-house dining options and four pools, including a rooftop in nity pool and the Mokara Spa. Steps away from the resort is a restaurant hub with about eight retail outlets, including Lounge by Top Golf, featuring indoor golf and other sport simula- tors, a putting green, and a pitch and putt golf course. 4341 PGA Parkway, Frisco 800 843 6664 www.omnihotels.com/hotels/pga-frisco LAKE HIGHLANDS/ LAKEWOOD 5 The Buddhist Temple of Dallas Thai Food Market The Buddhist Temple of Dallas was built in the 1980s and includes meditation structures and a garden with a koi pond. For nearly 20
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