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Plano is located just minutes north of downtown Dallas and provides an exceptional vacation value with something for everyone. When travelers stay in Plano, they are within a 30-minute drive to most major attractions, sporting, adventure and entertainment venues through the Dallas/Fort Worth area. They are also staying in a city that is the safest in North Texas, according to a recent survey by CQ Press, and among the easiest, cleanest, family-friendly and most economical in Texas, if not the United States. However, right in Plano, visitors will also find a surprising number of things to do, see and visit — from great shopping and fine dining to eclectic museums and attractions. Known as “The Star In Texas,” Plano is also the “Hot Air Balloon Capital of Texas,” hosting the Plano Balloon Festival each September since 1979.
Plano has convenient access to two major airports: Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas’ Love Field Airport. Several major airlines service these airports with daily non-stop flights, including American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
Visitors to Plano can travel throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth area via the Dallas Area Rapid Transit System (DART) Rail Line from three locations.
Through the Plano Convention and Visitors Bureau, travelers can take advantage of hot deals included on the Web site (www.planocvb.com) — find coupons for discounts on lodging, shuttle service, attractions and more.
With more than 4,300 hotel rooms available, Plano has everything from economical alternatives for families on a budget to the ultimate in luxury accommodations. The Plano Convention and Visitors Bureau’s Web site includes an extensive list of hotel options.
Visitors will find that Plano has a surprising number of attractions right in its own backyard including the world famous Southfork Ranch, Fairview Farms, the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, Heritage Farmstead, the Interurban Railway Museum, Lucky Layla Farms, Walking Tour of Historic Plano and historic and Baccus Plaza History.
From excellent concert venues to its very own “home for the arts,” Plano has plenty of options for visitors when it comes to the arts, including the ArtCentre of Plano, Courtyard Theater, Cox Building Playhouse Douglass Community Art Wall, Amphitheater at Oak Point Park and much more!
Plano is known as the “Hot Air Balloon Capital of Texas,” thanks to its annual balloon festival, which attracts more than 75,000 people each year. Every September, the skies over Plano are filled with the magnificent sight of 100 hot air balloons during this three-day event — which also features concerts, Kids Fun Zone, a festival marketplace, great food, sky divers, fireworks and more. The year 2009 marks the festival’s 30th anniversary.
Plano has over 70 shopping centers with goods to fit every taste and budget, as well as countless boutiques, specialty stores, one-of-a-kind shops, antique stores and galleries. Some of Plano’s most notable shopping venues include: Collin Creek Mall, Historic Downtown Plano, Lakeside Market, Preston Park Village, The Shops at Willow Bend, The Shops At Legacy:
For more information on Plano go to planocvb.com or call 800-817-5266 or follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/planocvb.
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www.planocvb.com |
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(972) 941-7000 |
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(800) 817-5266 |
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