Collin district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Plano

Plano is a city in Collin district, Texas, United States, home to about 283,558 people. Within 50 km by road there are 214 places to visit — 70 churches, 40 forts & heritage, 41 parks and 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Heritage Farmstead Museum (4 km), Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve (6 km) and East Plano Islamic Center (6 km).

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

Plano at a glance

Location
Collin district, Texas, United States
Population
about 283,558
Coordinates
33.0198° N, 96.6989° W
Places within 50 km
214 (54 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 Plano

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Churches near Plano

75 churches within 100 km of Plano. The closest is First Christian Church of Plano (1 km); the best-known is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Plano

44 forts & heritage within 100 km of Plano. The closest is Downtown Plano (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Plano

43 parks within 100 km of Plano. The closest is Bob Woodruff Park (South) (5 km); the best-known is Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Plano

35 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Plano. The closest is Big Lake Park (5 km); the best-known is Lake Ray Hubbard (25 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Plano

25 museums within 100 km of Plano. The closest is Interurban Railway Museum (1 km); the best-known is Heritage Farmstead Museum (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Plano

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Plano. The closest is Woodland Park (9 km); the best-known is Lee F. Jackson Spring Creek Park Preserve (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Plano

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 49 km on the road.

  1. Start in Plano
  2. 4 km Heritage Farmstead Museum · museum, Collin
  3. 8 km Archgate Park · park, Collin
  4. 13 km Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve · park, Collin
  5. 7 km East Plano Islamic Center · mosque or dargah, Collin
  6. 7 km Lee F. Jackson Spring Creek Park Preserve · nature spot, Dallas
  7. 10 km Back to Plano

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Plano by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches7075First Christian Church of Plano (1 km)
    Forts & heritage4044Downtown Plano (1 km)
    Parks4143Bob Woodruff Park (South) (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1435Big Lake Park (5 km)
    Museums1725Interurban Railway Museum (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens914Woodland Park (9 km)
    Temples39Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas (14 km)
    Waterfalls55Prairie Creek Waterfall (6 km)
    Other attractions34Southfork Ranch (11 km)
    Beaches & coast33Willow Creek Sand Court (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints33Deck (22 km)
    Buddhist sites22Dallas Meditation Center (10 km)
    Treks22Katy Trail (31 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11East Plano Islamic Center (6 km)
    Caves11The Girl Cave (16 km)

    Plano: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Plano?

    Heritage Farmstead Museum (museum, about 4 km), Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve (park, about 6 km), East Plano Islamic Center (mosque or dargah, about 6 km), Lee F. Jackson Spring Creek Park Preserve (nature spot, about 10 km), Southfork Ranch (attraction, about 11 km), Archgate Park (park, about 11 km).

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

    214 places on Spotwander: 70 churches, 40 forts & heritage, 41 parks, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Plano?

    First Christian Church of Plano, about 1 km by road; Saint Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Plano?

    Downtown Plano, about 1 km by road; City of Plano Time Capsule (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Plano?

    Bob Woodruff Park (South), about 5 km by road; Caddo Park (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Plano?

    Start in Plano, visit Heritage Farmstead Museum, then Archgate Park, then Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve, then East Plano Islamic Center, then Lee F. Jackson Spring Creek Park Preserve, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Plano?

    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.

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