Here is a list of activities. Several of them are in Plano/Frisco/McKinney/Allen (North Dallas). The ones at the bottom are low cost, but this is a big list and includes things we like to do all over the Metroplex. We have done everyone of these at some time or another. Several of these are kid friendly. You will want to explore them on the web.

For North Dallas specifically I would recommend an evening strolling the streets of the Shops at Legacy (photo at bottom). Generally there are musicians and wine tasting at Cru makes for an enjoyable evening. You will also see the Angelika theatre and can walk around the fake lake near EDS Corporate campus and the Marriott.

Sunday brunch at Blue Mesa restaurant is good southwestern fare that includes Mimosas. Nearby is the sculpture park on the other side of the tollway from Ikea.

Some like Stonebriar Mall with a good movie theatre, but Willow Bend has an Apple store and the best kid's indoor play area if it is hot. You can also tour the Nieman Marcus or go to the restaurant on the 3rd floor for their signature popovers and chicken broth served with every lunch.

Below is the long list of Dallas (Many in N Dallas) activities and below that the list of inexpensive alternatives. Somewhere in them you will find an activity for every taste. Enjoy ~ we spent 5yrs putting it together in our local adventures.

Fort Worth Zoo
Dallas Zoo
Dallas Aquarium
Fort Worth Stockyards & Sundance Square
South Fork Ranch
Arboritum - very nice, but outside and can be hot
Dart to Downtown Dallas (West End) from Downtown Plano
West End of Dallas- shopping, Dealy Plaza-6th story museum - Can do a tour on Segways
Hyatt Regency Tower/560 Restaurant - Wolfgang Puck
Kimball Art Museum - Ft. Worth
Nasher sculpture Museum & Dallas Museum of Art (DMA free first Tue of the month and great for Kids) - They have late night Starbucks nights once a month as well seasonal
Original Nieman Marcus/ Zodiac Restaurant on top floor
Downtown McKinney {Antiques} Go to the Lavender House for Afternoon Tea
Adolphus Hotel Tea - High Tea and requires a res.
Farmers Market Dallas (Downtown) Saturday 1010 South Pearl Street
Vincent’s or Bob’s Chop House or Magianos – Dinner
Ponder Steak House - Ponder TX near Justin (were Cowboy boot factory is)
Allen Outlet Mall (Coach & Nieman Marcus last Call)
Bowling @ Strikz or Amazing Jakes - for Kids
The Depot- Breakfast/Downtown Frisco
Natatorium - Allen or Frisco
IMAX-Fort Worth
Dallas Galleria-Grand Lux Restaurant
Jungle Play bounce house in Allen N of 75
Hawaiian Falls
Henry's Ice Cream - Plano

Cheap
Dollar Theatre - Cinemark 10 - Plano
Dallas Zoo with Family & Bring Picnic and swim wear for kids
Nature Preserve and Playground
Garage Sales - unbelievable in N Dallas
Allen Library - New and very nice
Downtown McKinney Walking - Farmer’s Market 8a-noon on Sat
Church and Activities - Prestonwood, Stonebriar (Chuck Swindol) or Grace Outreach Center
Bass Pro Shop & Grapevine Mills Mall
Water Play Area off of Canoe (Frisco - Free)
Feed Fish at Frisco Park near old downtown
Meyerson Free Tour 1p 214-670-3600
SMU – Spanish Art at the Meadows Museum 214-768-2516
Driving tour of Highland Park or Turtle Creek – go to the big half price books

Outside of Dallas for Couples -
If you are looking for a very special (relatively near by excursion) we recommend the best B&B we have found across the globe. Outside of Tyler TX (2hrs from Dallas) is a South African Vineyard with a B&B. Spend a night in the Champagne Room - http://www.kiepersol.com/

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