Legacy West and The Shops at Legacy follow the que of Plano’s large size by being the largest mixed-use development and retail destination in North Texas. With Legacy West being home to big corporations like Toyota, JCPenney, JPMorgan Chase and FedEx, it offers employees nearby shopping and restaurants just steps away from work and has emerged as a premier live-work-play location.
The Shops at Willow Bend enclosed shopping mall offers customers someplace to enjoy their shopping experience regardless of the weather outside with a unique blend of Texas-style ambiance and world-class shopping. Willow Bend is anchored by Dillard’s, Macy’s & Neiman Marcus as well as 125 additional stores. Not to be missed, just outside of the mall, is Whistle Britches – a personal favorite restaurant – specializing in chicken and comfort food. YUM!
Historic Downtown Plano Arts District offers a lively community of performing arts, galleries as well as unique shops and restaurants surrounded by the backdrop of historic buildings, the Plano Station Dart Rail and Haggard Park.
Plano Balloon Festival is a 40 year tradition earning Plano the distinction of Balloon Capital of Texas. It is a three day festival that encompasses balloon launches, live music, a half marathon as well as 5K & 1K fun runs. Of course, no festival would be complete without including numerous food vendors.
If you are looking to enjoy time outside look no further than Arbor Hills Nature Preserve and Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve. These two parks are connected by biking trails and provide 1,000 acres of uninterrupted park space. Golf enthusiasts, check out Pecan Hollow Golf Course and Ridgeview Ranch Golf Course. Looking for something a little more extreme? Don’t miss Carpenter Park Skate Park to really get the blood pumping.
