Plano: A guide to short-term rentals
Dallas’ neighbor to the north is a bustling business center in the midst of a development boom, with great shopping and food. A short-term rental is the best way to explore all that Plano has to offer.
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After booking your short-term rental in Plano, here's everything you need to know for your trip.
A city of a quarter million just north of Dallas and part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, Plano is a business hub with a convention center that draws significant numbers of visitors every year, and it’s home to some of the top companies in the nation. It’s also increasingly known for its food and shopping as a real estate boom continues to spur development in the area.
Before Europeans arrived, the region that now encompasses Plano was inhabited by the Caddo people. Starting in the 18th century, the territory of Texas frequently changed hands. Spain claimed it, then France claimed it (without making significant inroads), then Mexico won its independence from Spain. After that, the area flew the flag of the Republic of Texas. The Confederate flag followed, and the flag of the United States of America eventually prevailed.
For over a century, Plano was a sparsely populated farming community with some basic industry. Its name comes from the Spanish word for “flat” thanks to the evenness and emptiness of the treeless landscape it sat in. In the late nineteenth century, a railroad station in Plano led to a minor influx of residents, but not long afterward a fire destroyed the town’s stores. In the aftermath, the town rebuilt and its population gradually climbed, but overall it remained quite low: just over three and a half thousand people by 1960. I
n the 1970s, Plano’s fortunes began to change as part of the larger economic boom that had overtaken the U.S. since World War II. Since then, the city has seen exponential growth and development, becoming one of Dallas’ biggest suburbs. But Plano is also a city in its own right, with major employers relocating to Plano to take advantage of its workforce and infrastructure, with Dallas right next door. The city has excellent restaurants, attractions, and entertainment, and there are great short-term rental options near it all.
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) is about 20 miles away from Plano, making it a convenient option if you’re flying into the city. But if you’re flying into Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport instead of DFW, don’t worry: that airport (DFW) is only 25 miles away. Once you’ve landed, the best way to get to your short-term rental is by car. You can take a taxi or use a ride-share service, or you can rent a car.
Given how spread out the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area is, and how frequently it’s necessary to drive to and from major attractions and restaurants, renting a car is the best way to go for visits of any significant length.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) does have public transportation options, including light rail, which could be useful for certain trips.
There are also great bike paths in Plano, but it’s best not to plan on relying on a bike to get where you need to go if you plan to do a fair amount of exploring.
If you’re interested in the history of Texas agriculture, head to the Heritage Farmstead Museum. It’s a living museum that documents the daily lives of its former inhabitants, who raised sheep and farmed wheat in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Movie lovers should check out Angelika Film Center, the Plano location of a famed New York City institution where great movies play next to a hip cafe.
For retail therapy, make your way to Shops at Legacy. And for the budget version, browse the Dallas Vintage Shop, a vast and varied emporium.
Thrill seekers may want to visit Go Ape Zip Line & Treetop, where you can adventure through the tops of trees on ziplines, ladders, and vines.
The former home of Texas Electric Railway, Plano Station is a historic site with Spanish revivalist architecture. Today, it’s the Interurban Railway Museum, where you can learn more about this important mode of transportation in the Lone Star State.
Some of Plano’s best restaurants are located in the city’s downtown, near the intersection of K Avenue and 15 Street. You can find wood-fired pizza, Viennese food, barbecue, Cajun cuisine, and gourmet coffee just a short walk away. Other culinary gems in Plano are often clustered around business districts at major intersections northwest of downtown, from Woodhaven up to Legacy Town Center North. You can find Cuban food, sushi, Chinese food, fresh fish, Mexican dishes, and amazing cocktails and beer.
About 25 minutes from the center of Plano, Arbor Hills Nature Preserve is a beautiful place to take a walk and enjoy North Texas’ lovely wildflowers and trees. There are trails through the backcountry here that make for a satisfying hike.
The trails at Bob Woodruff Park form part of the City of Plano trails system, which provides interesting views of the green space and also connects Bob Woodruff to other trails and parks. The park has a pretty lake that’s great for running and picnicking.
On November 22nd, 1963, nearby Dallas was the site of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. President Kennedy was riding in a motorcade through downtown Dallas’ Dealey Plaza near the Texas School Book Depository when gunfire rang out. Today, that building is an excellent museum detailing the circumstances of JFK’s death, including the many conspiracy theories that have sprung up around it. It’s called the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza and is well worth a visit.