Frisco | January 2023

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 Frisco and the Dallas area.

4 National Soccer Hall of Fame This museum in Frisco immerses soccer fans in the sport by using facial recognition technology to build proles 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 4693650043 | www.nationalsoccerhof.com 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 koi pond. For nearly 20 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 2143406187 6 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/ 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 2144341113 www.bowlskisdallas.com LEWISVILLE 7 Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area The Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning

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Area is a nature preserve in Lewisville. It is positioned by Lewisville Lake and oers miles of trails and camping options. It has diverse wildlife and plant life on-site. It has 360 vertebrate species, including river otters and falcons, along with 500 plant species. 201 E. Jones St., Lewisville 9722193550 | www.llela.org/llela-home 8 Greater Lewisville Community Theatre 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 oers a full season of plays and musicals in a 100-seat theater. 160 W. Main St., Lewisville 9722217469 | www.glct.org MCKINNEY 9 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. Southeast corner of Dungan and Greenville streets 2148567996 | https://tuppsbrewery.com 10 TexaKona Coee Museum In 2023, TexaKona’s roasting facility on Mc- Donald Street in McKinney will host a coee museum. The exhibit will be for all ages and showcase the coee experience with some- thing for everyone. Guests will explore exhibits about the history of coee, how coee has

aected the world we live in today and how the coee experience can be improved at home. 3103 N. McDonald St. Ste. 200, McKinney 2147785662 | www.texakona.com/museum PLANO 11 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 and hosts events, such as live music, cocktail parties and more. 5908 Headquarters Drive, Plano 4697028402 | www.legacywest.com 12 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 oers 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 4696422901 www.crayolaexperience.com/plano 13 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

PGA Frisco will debut in the spring with the Kitchen Senior PGA Championship. The resort will oer seven in-house dining options and four pools, including a rooftop innity 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 8008436664 www.omnihotels.com/hotels/pga-frisco 2 Museum of the American Railroad This Frisco museum oers 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 2144280101 | www.historictrains.org 3 Kidzania USA 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 reghter 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 2146180248 | www.dallas.kidzaniausa.com

and several exhibits. 901 E. 15th St., Plano 9729412117 https://interurbanrailwaymuseum.org

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