Plano, Texas
The Facts | What is There To Do? | Useful Information
There are lots of things to do and tons of things to see in Plano. With its convenient location right off of Highway 75, Plano is the perfect spot for the commuter. Only minutes away from Downtown Dallas with its shops, restaurants and artistic venues.
The Facts
LOCATION
Located in the south east portion of Collin County, right of of Highway 75. Only 15 minutes to Downtown Dallas.
Where is Plano?
Map of the City
POPULATION
City
222,030 based on the 2000 U.S. Census
238,091 in 2002. That's a 7.2% increase!
County
491,675 based on the 2000 U.S. Census
What is There To Do?
SHOPPING
Collin Creek Mall: This mall is one of the largest in Dallas and has over 160 stores for your enjoyment including: Eddie Bauer, The Gap and the Disney Store.
The Shops at Willowbend: This mall offers higher end stores like Neiman Marcus, Lord & Taylor as well as Saks Fifth Avenue.
The Shops at Legacy: Botiques, galleries, restaurants and more at this outdoor shopping venue.
Historic Downtown Plano: An antique lover's paradise!
DINING
The City of Plano has many restaurants, all very delicious. These are just a few that we really enjoy! 
Austin Avenue Bar & Grill & Sports Bar: Great food, over 25 televisions to watch your favorite game on, as well as billiards and darts!
Banana Leaf Thai Cuisine: If you love Tahi food you should try this place! Offering delivery and take out too.
Ben & Jerry's Homemade Ice Cream: Need we say anything more?
Fish City Seafood Grill: Really great seafood at really great prices.
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
GOLFING
Castle Hills Golf Club
The Golf Club at Twin Creeks
Westridge Golf Course
FISHING
Lake Lavon: Crappie and sunfish are the most numerous catches in this lake.
Lake Lewisville: White Crappie and White Bass are the most popular catch in this lake.
OTHER FUN STUFF
The Angelika Film Center & Café
American Airlines Center: Home of the Dallas Stars. Also hosts many concerts and events.
Ameriquest Field: Home of the Texas Rangers.
Artcentre of Plano
Canyons of Frisco
Cinemark Legacy
Dave and Busters
Fairview Farms
FC Dallas
Frisco Rough Riders
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
Heritage Farmstead
Interurban Railway Station Museum
Southfork Ranch
Studio Movie Grill
Tinseltown USA Plano
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Useful information for future and/or current residents of Plano
CITY LINKS
The City of Plano
Plano Chamber of Commerce
Plano Public Library
Electric
TXU 1-800-368-1398
Gas
TXU 1-800-368-1398
Water Service
Provided by the City of Plano. Please click here for more information.
Phone Companies
Verizon 1-800-483-4400
PUBLIC SERVICES
Police
The City of Plano Police Department
Fire
The City of Plano Fire Department
MEDICAL CENTERS
Hospital
Medical Center of Plano
3901 West 15th Street
Plano , TX 75075
(972) 596-6800
Presbyterian Hospital of Plano
6200 West Parker Road
Plano, TX 75093
(972) 981-8000
Emergency Care Clinic
Plano PrimaCare Medical Center
3304 Alma Drive at Parker Road
Plano, TX 75075
972-424-6581
Plano West PrimaCare Medical Center
5076 W. Plano Parkway
Plano, TX 75093
972-733-0095
NEWSPAPERS
Local
Plano Star Courier
Area
The Dallas Morning News
The Fort Worth Star Telegram
AIRPORTS
Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)
Dallas Love Field
SCHOOLS
The City of Plano is part of the Plano Indpendent School District. Plano Independent School District (P.I.S.D.)
Elementary Schools
Aldridge
Andrews
Barksdale
Bethany
Beverly
Boggess
Brinker
Carlisle
Centennial
Christie
Daffron
Davis
Dooley
Forman
Gulledge
Haggar
Harrington
Haun
Hedgcoxe
Hickey
Hightower
Huffman
Hughston
Hunt
Jackson
Mathews
McCall
Meadows
Memorial
Mendenhall
Miller
Mitchell
Rasor
Saigling
Shepard
Sigler
Skaggs
Stinson
Thomas
Weatherford
Wells
Wyatt
Middle Schools
Armstrong
Bowman
Carpenter
Frankford
Haggard
Hendrick
Murphy
Renner
Rice
Robinson
Schimelpfenig
Wilson
High Schools (Grades 9-10)
Clark
Jasper
Shepton
Vines
Williams
Sr. High Schools (Grades 11-12)
Plano East
Plano Senior
Plano West
LOCAL CHURCHES
Alliance
Anglican
Assemblies of God
Baha'i Faith
Baptist
Bible Church
Catholic
Christian
Christian Science
Church of God
Church of God in Christ
Church of Christ
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Eastern Orthodox
Episcopal
Interdenominational
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Nazarene
Pentecostal
Presbyterian
Reformed Church
Unitarian Universalist
Wesleyan
CHILDCARE
The City of Plano has many child care facilities, including in-home day care. Please click here for a full list of child care providers.
If you have any questions about Carrollton please feel free to give me a call at 972-355-3509 or e-mail me at jack@harleyguyhomes.com!
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