Collin district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Frisco

Frisco is a city in Collin district, Texas, United States, home to about 154,407 people. Within 50 km by road there are 214 places to visit — 63 churches, 61 forts & heritage, 32 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 18 parks. The must-see places are Stonebriar Community Church (5 km), Universal Kids Resort (6 km) and Karya Siddhi Hanuman (9 km).

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Frisco, Texas
Frisco, Collin district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Frisco at a glance

Location
Collin district, Texas, United States
Population
about 154,407
Coordinates
33.1507° N, 96.8236° W
Places within 50 km
214 (45 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Frisco

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Frisco: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Frisco

69 churches within 100 km of Frisco. The closest is Cornerstone Community Assembly of God Church (1 km); the best-known is Stonebriar Community Church (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Frisco

66 forts & heritage within 100 km of Frisco. The closest is The Depot (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Frisco

43 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Frisco. The closest is Vial Lake Dam (3 km); the best-known is Lewisville Lake (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Frisco

28 parks within 100 km of Frisco. The closest is Universal Kids Resort (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Frisco

26 museums within 100 km of Frisco. The closest is Frisco Heritage Museum (1 km); the best-known is Heritage Farmstead Museum (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Frisco

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Frisco. The closest is Duncan Park (7 km); the best-known is Arbor Hills Nature Preserve (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Frisco

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 59 km on the road.

  1. Start in Frisco
  2. 15 km Arbor Hills Nature Preserve · hill, Denton
  3. 8 km Archgate Park · park, Collin
  4. 9 km Stonebriar Community Church · church, Collin
  5. 11 km Karya Siddhi Hanuman · temple, Collin
  6. 10 km Universal Kids Resort · park, Collin
  7. 6 km Back to Frisco

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Frisco by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6369Cornerstone Community Assembly of God Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage6166The Depot (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3243Vial Lake Dam (3 km)
    Parks1828Universal Kids Resort (6 km)
    Museums1626Frisco Heritage Museum (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens614Duncan Park (7 km)
    Temples39Karya Siddhi Hanuman (9 km)
    Other attractions14Southfork Ranch (29 km)
    Waterfalls44Hawaiian Falls Adventure Park (12 km)
    Beaches & coast44Little Elm Bay (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Deck (24 km)
    Treks12Katy Trail (47 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11East Plano Islamic Center (28 km)
    Caves11The Girl Cave (17 km)
    Buddhist sites11Dallas Meditation Center (27 km)

    Frisco: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Frisco?

    Stonebriar Community Church (church, about 5 km), Universal Kids Resort (park, about 6 km), Karya Siddhi Hanuman (temple, about 9 km), Archgate Park (park, about 13 km), Arbor Hills Nature Preserve (hill, about 15 km), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (church, about 17 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Frisco?

    214 places on Spotwander: 63 churches, 61 forts & heritage, 32 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 parks, 16 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Frisco?

    Cornerstone Community Assembly of God Church, about 1 km by road; Stonebriar Community Church (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Frisco?

    The Depot, about 1 km by road; Smith-Muse House (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Frisco?

    Vial Lake Dam, about 3 km by road; Anderson Lake Dam (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Frisco?

    Start in Frisco, visit Arbor Hills Nature Preserve, then Archgate Park, then Stonebriar Community Church, then Karya Siddhi Hanuman, then Universal Kids Resort, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Frisco?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Frisco

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Frisco’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Frisco on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.