Just minutes north of Dallas, Plano is home to many exciting attractions including the infamous Southfork Ranch from the “Dallas” TV show; Historic Downtown Plano; Interurban Rail Museum; Historic Home Tour; and the Courtyard Theater.

If shopping is your bag, there is no place better. Plano is in the center of some of the best shopping in Texas. Plano has several places for shopping: Shops at Legacy, Shops at Willow Bend, Lakeside Market, Plano Market Square, Preston Park Village and Collin Creek. In addition, other shopping facilities surround the area including an outlet mall, regional mall and much more. Plano is a shopper’s paradise.

Plano, the Hot Air Balloon Capital of Texas, is also home to the state’s largest balloon festival held each September. Other annual events include: Fourth of July Celebration and Christmas in Old Downtown. Come experience Plano for yourself. Over 4,000 affordable hotel rooms and 700 restaurants for every budget and appetite-a perfect end to a fun-filled day. For more information, contact the Plano Convention & Visitors Bureau at (800) 81-PLANO or write to P.O. Box 860358, Plano, Texas 75086 or visit our website, www.planocvb.com