Food scene
Casa Mama
1445 Los Rios BlvdThe brisket tacos are phenomenal, but you can't go wrong with anything on the menu!
Uni Sushi
1410 K AveHand's down the best sushi around. Very private atmosphere.
After our travels to Thailand, we settled on Thai Thumbs for the most authentic papaya salad. Great food and atmosphere!
Thai's Thumbz Urban Kitchen
3610 Shire BlvdAfter our travels to Thailand, we settled on Thai Thumbs for the most authentic papaya salad. Great food and atmosphere!
Fish Shack
700 E 15th StBest local place for seafood!
TEN50 BBQ
1050 N Central ExpyGreat local BBQ, tons, of seating, and fast too!
SALTLIGHT STATION - Coffee & Pho
1501 S Greenville AveBest Pho around! And great coffee too!
Mr. Donut
3505 E Pk BlvdWe've tried them all, and they have the BEST donuts. Lots of specialty ones too!
1418 Coffeehouse
1418 K AveOur favorite local coffeehouse and very popular with the locals!
Sightseeing
If you want to get out in nature and walk seemingly endless trails, this is the place for you!
19 locals recommend
Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve
5901 Los Rios BlvdIf you want to get out in nature and walk seemingly endless trails, this is the place for you!
Go Ape Zipline and Adventure Park
5901 Los Rios BlvdGet up in the trees for some adventure and fun!
The nearest, and maybe one of the best, playgrounds around. You can even walk the sidewalks/trails from the Plano Creek Cottage to get there!
Bob Woodruff Park Playground
The nearest, and maybe one of the best, playgrounds around. You can even walk the sidewalks/trails from the Plano Creek Cottage to get there!
Fun place to check out the history of the first settlers to the area.
19 locals recommend
Heritage Farmstead Museum
1900 W 15th StFun place to check out the history of the first settlers to the area.
Great night out or place to shop and let the kids run around. Lots of restaurants, Frogg Cafe with coffee and crepes, kids play area, and shopping. Also a Michaels craft store and Market Street grocery store.
27 locals recommend
Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm
970 Garden Park DrGreat night out or place to shop and let the kids run around. Lots of restaurants, Frogg Cafe with coffee and crepes, kids play area, and shopping. Also a Michaels craft store and Market Street grocery store.
If the small humans need to burn off some energy and the weather is not ideal for the park, this is our go-to!
Kid Mania
7252 Chase Oaks BlvdIf the small humans need to burn off some energy and the weather is not ideal for the park, this is our go-to!
Play Street Museum - Murphy
217 E Farm to Market Rd 544Another great place for the younglings to have fun and play.
Love this place to walk trails and browse the exhibits on nice days.
50 locals recommend
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
1 Nature PlLove this place to walk trails and browse the exhibits on nice days.
We have several of their mugs and the egg dish. Their pottery is sold all over the US! Stop in and get your own to take home!
Holman Pottery
914 18th StWe have several of their mugs and the egg dish. Their pottery is sold all over the US! Stop in and get your own to take home!
Summer Fun
The Texas Pool
901 Springbrook DrHistoric pool in the shape of Texas!
The best city pool in the area! 2 great slides, climbing wall, lazy river, and so much more! Could easily spend a majority of the day here!
Jack Carter Outdoor Pool
2601 Pleasant Valley DrThe best city pool in the area! 2 great slides, climbing wall, lazy river, and so much more! Could easily spend a majority of the day here!