Plano, Texas
Plano is a city of 290,594 people in Collin County, Texas, founded in 1873.
Why visit Plano
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 50 parks and trails, 298 places to eat, 19 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cinemark Central Plano, University of Plano, Heritage Farmstead Museum and Allen Water Station.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; January lows average 36°F.
Weather in Plano
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Plano
Plano ( PLAY-noh; Spanish for 'flat surface') is a city in the U.S. state of Texas, where it is the largest city in Collin County. A small portion of Plano is located in Denton County. Plano is one of the principal suburbs of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. With a population of 285,494 at the 2020 census, it is the ninth most-populous city in Texas, and, respectively, the 74th most populous city in the United States.
From the Wikipedia article Plano, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
University of Plano
School · 2.8 mi
Former liberal arts college in Plano, Texas, USA
University of Texas at Dallas
School · 4.5 mi
Public university in Richardson, Texas
Museums and landmarks11
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Heritage Farmstead Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Building in Texas, United States
Tu-Su 10:00-16:30
Allen Water Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.6 mi
Historic district in Allen, Collin County, Texas
Plano Station, Texas Electric Railway
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic place in Plano, Collin County, Texas
Museum of the American Railroad
Museum · 8.2 mi
Railroad museum in Frisco, Texas
Southfork Ranch
Museum · 8.0 mi
Conference and event center located in Parker, Texas, U.S.
Parks, trails and playgrounds50
38 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes298
Mango Thai Plano
Restaurant · Thai · 2.9 mi
Suite 104, just around the corner from the Studio Movie Grill.
4701 West Park Boulevard, Plano
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Restaurant · Italian · 2.8 mi
3400 Central Expressway, Plano
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Chuy's
Restaurant · Tex-Mex · 2.8 mi
3408 Central Expressway, Plano
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Cicis
Restaurant · Pizza, Buffet · 2.3 mi
823 West Spring Creek Parkway, Plano
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Su 11:00-23:00
286 more on the map.
History
Several Native American tribes have passed through what is now Plano, including the Comanche, Caddo, and Wichita. Settlers came to the area near present-day Plano in the early 1840s. Facilities such as a sawmill, a gristmill, and a store soon brought more people to the area. A mail service was established, and after rejecting several names for the nascent town (including naming it in honor of then-President Millard Fillmore), residents suggested the name Plano (from the Spanish word for "flat") in reference to the local terrain. The post office accepted the name.
In 1872, the completion of the Houston and Central Texas Railway helped Plano grow, and it was incorporated in 1873. By 1874, the population was over 500. In 1881, a fire raged through the business district, destroying most of the buildings. Plano was rebuilt and business again flourished through the 1880s. Also in 1881, the city assumed responsibility for what would eventually become Plano Independent School District (PISD), ending the days of it being served only by private schools.
From the History section of Plano, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay19
Comfort Inn & Suites Plano East
Motel and hotel · 2.9 mi
700 East Central Parkway
Churches and places of worship40
Korean Young Nak Presybterian Church of Dallas
Church · Presbyterian · 2.3 mi
850 Lexington Drive, Plano
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.4 mi
2700 West Spring Creek Parkway, Plano
Shopping51
Gas and EV charging35
Schools, colleges and libraries81
Healthcare44
Digestive Health Center of Plano
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.6 mi
3500 Preston Road, Plano
Map of Plano
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 36°F | 2.8 in |
| Feb | 60°F | 40°F | 3.4 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 48°F | 3.6 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 55°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 83°F | 64°F | 5.2 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 71°F | 3.8 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 75°F | 2.2 in |
| Aug | 95°F | 74°F | 2.5 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 67°F | 3.3 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 56°F | 5.3 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 46°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 38°F | 3.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Richardson (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Collin County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-05-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2008-09-10: Hurricane Ike (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Addison Airport (ADS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Allen 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Richardson 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Frisco 8 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Carrollton 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- McKinney 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Garland 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Lewisville 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
- Dallas 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
- Irving 19 mi southwest, about 30 min by car
- Mesquite 22 mi southeast, about 36 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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