The city of Frisco is a Dallas/Ft. Worth suburb in the northeastern region of Texas. The family-friendly town offers a variety of attractions that appeal to many types of interests. Fine arts, outdoor activities and professional sporting events are all found here. The pleasant year-round climate attracts many who desire a break from winter weather. Simply check out some of the possibilities and reserve a room at one of the hotels in Frisco.
The Texas Sculpture Garden
Art lovers enjoy gazing upon the more than 150 works created by local artists at Hall Park. The public display features everything from drawings and paintings to glass, photography and sculpture. The exhibit is contained both inside the building and throughout the four-acre property along the trails, fountains and lakes.
The Museum District
Frisco has a growing museum district that currently includes four facilities that display exhibits covering a wide variety of topics. The Heritage Museum and Center provides a glimpse of what life was like in the late 19th century. Along with artifacts, the facility offers tours of a number of historic structures that include a log cabin, a Victorian home and the original railroad depot.
The National Video Game Museum houses more than 100,000 video game consoles, games and items from the technology’s earliest inception to the present day.
The Sci-Tech Discovery Center has interactive exhibits designed to inspire interest in math, science and technology.
The Museum of the American Railroad preserves trains from the steam, diesel and electric eras. Exhibits include the “Big Boy” 4018, which was the largest steam engine ever made.
Professional Sports
Frisco is home to seven professional sports teams who represent the city in:
- Basketball – Dr. Pepper Arena
- Baseball – Dr. Pepper Ballpark
- Football – Ford Center at the Star, Dr. Pepper Arena
- Hockey – Dr. Pepper StarCenter
- Lacrosse – Ford Center at the Star
- Soccer – Toyota Stadium
Professional sports action takes place year-round thanks to the many types of sports played by various teams. Sports enthusiasts desiring to be in town for a sporting event might consider booking a room at one of the hotels near Toyota Stadium or one of the other facilities. The arenas are also known to host concerts and other live entertainment events. The unique Dr. Pepper Ballpark features a lazy river that allows spectators to catch a baseball game while floating along in an inner tube. The facility additionally houses a public art collection.
Dining Options
If you happen to be staying at the Hyatt House Dallas/Frisco, and you’re in the mood for a juicy steak, head over to Estilo Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse. The unique dining experience features servers at tableside who specialize in carving 13 different cuts of meat to the diner’s specifications. The fine dining venue also boasts a salad bar having everything from cured meats and imported cheeses to fresh vegetables, soup and hot Brazilian dishes. It is only a short walk from the hotel.
For a traditional home cooked meal, venture over to Babe’s Chicken Dinner House. The casual, family-friendly restaurant serves meals prepared from scratch daily. Some of the traditional favorites include fried chicken, fried catfish and chicken fried steak along with creamed gravy, mashed potatoes corn or green beans and buttermilk biscuits.
Gamers might be interested in visiting @nerdvana.food+spirits and @nerdvana.coffee+shop, which are located across from the Toyota Stadium. The venues offer traditional American cuisine and craft beers along with the chance to play retro board and video games.
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