Guidebook for Frisco
Food Scene
Not a chain, owner are most often present. Brazilian steakhouse for lunch, dinner or special occasions offers the savory cultural traditions of Southern Brazil. The menu items include prime cuts of meat and they have a signature Picanha. Also chicken, lamb and pork. Wonderful salad bar with many items. They have traditional side dishes and desserts.
6 locals recommend
EG Steak
8650 TX-121Not a chain, owner are most often present. Brazilian steakhouse for lunch, dinner or special occasions offers the savory cultural traditions of Southern Brazil. The menu items include prime cuts of meat and they have a signature Picanha. Also chicken, lamb and pork. Wonderful salad bar with many items. They have traditional side dishes and desserts.
Locally owned Authentic Greek Culture from Chicago. Everyone raves about the authentic Greek food. It's a cozy atmosphere, the food is good and the staff are friendly. BYOB, if you choose.
This is a great restaurant to share with loved ones (or folks you would enjoy sharing a plate of food with). Save room for dessert, get several of the dessert items and share.
Platia Greek Kouzina
2995 Preston RdLocally owned Authentic Greek Culture from Chicago. Everyone raves about the authentic Greek food. It's a cozy atmosphere, the food is good and the staff are friendly. BYOB, if you choose.
This is a great restaurant to share with loved ones (or folks you would enjoy sharing a plate of food with). Save room for dessert, get several of the dessert items and share.
Bonnie Ruth's brings eclectic French cuisine in a romantic and casual atmosphere. It is quiet popular with locals and visitors alike for baked goodies, desserts and classic French entrees. The menu includes the Chicken Paillard, Tilapia Grenobloise, Deux Canard and Moules Frites. Service is highly friendly and simple bistro-style interiors along with the charming backyard patio make dining even more special. Try them for Sunday Brunch too.
7 locals recommend
Bonnie Ruth's
6959 Lebanon RdBonnie Ruth's brings eclectic French cuisine in a romantic and casual atmosphere. It is quiet popular with locals and visitors alike for baked goodies, desserts and classic French entrees. The menu includes the Chicken Paillard, Tilapia Grenobloise, Deux Canard and Moules Frites. Service is highly friendly and simple bistro-style interiors along with the charming backyard patio make dining even more special. Try them for Sunday Brunch too.
Entertainment & Activities
There’s little in life more full of Americana than baseball, and that’s especially true when it comes to minor league baseball, the small city attraction that draws out the crowds on nearly every night of the week throughout the summer.
You can catch the Frisco Rough Riders if you visit the area during season.
But the coolest (quite literally) part of the ballpark? The Choctaw Lazy River rising about the right field.
41 locals recommend
Dr Pepper Ballpark
7300 Roughriders TrailThere’s little in life more full of Americana than baseball, and that’s especially true when it comes to minor league baseball, the small city attraction that draws out the crowds on nearly every night of the week throughout the summer.
You can catch the Frisco Rough Riders if you visit the area during season.
But the coolest (quite literally) part of the ballpark? The Choctaw Lazy River rising about the right field.
If you’re a video game aficionado, this is one stop you absolutely have to make.
This museum is all about preserving the history of video games and retelling the stories of the industry’s beginnings and development, from the 1950s onward.
In addition to documenting the creation and evolution of video games, they’re also preserving as many physical artifacts as possible, but in addition to all this, they also want to make it possible for visitors to actually play a lot of the video games on display, making for a totally one-of-a-kind experience.
They also hold classes focused on STEM values.
19 locals recommend
National Videogame Museum
8004 Dallas PkwyIf you’re a video game aficionado, this is one stop you absolutely have to make.
This museum is all about preserving the history of video games and retelling the stories of the industry’s beginnings and development, from the 1950s onward.
In addition to documenting the creation and evolution of video games, they’re also preserving as many physical artifacts as possible, but in addition to all this, they also want to make it possible for visitors to actually play a lot of the video games on display, making for a totally one-of-a-kind experience.
They also hold classes focused on STEM values.
Soccer fans rejoice. The Toyota Stadium in Frisco is not only a beautiful multipurpose sports and entertainment facility — it’s also home to FC Dallas, and hosts the FCS Championship Game.
Plus, it’s been decided that the National Soccer Hall of Fame will be built here.
If you can’t quite catch a game at Toyota Stadium, do make sure to swing by the team shop on the northeast corner of the stadium for some apparel and merchandise.
79 locals recommend
Toyota Stadium
9200 World Cup WaySoccer fans rejoice. The Toyota Stadium in Frisco is not only a beautiful multipurpose sports and entertainment facility — it’s also home to FC Dallas, and hosts the FCS Championship Game.
Plus, it’s been decided that the National Soccer Hall of Fame will be built here.
If you can’t quite catch a game at Toyota Stadium, do make sure to swing by the team shop on the northeast corner of the stadium for some apparel and merchandise.
Football fans won’t want to miss this must-see. The Star is 91 acres of awesome, but it just so happens to be the place the Dallas Cowboys world headquarters calls home.
In addition to the Cowboys’ corporate offices and a practice facility, there’s also Ford Center, which is an indoor football stadium.
Additionally, there are tons of entertainment venues, shopping and dining in the immediate neighborhood, so you’re able to see a little bit of it all while you’re there.
89 locals recommend
Ford Center at The Star
9 Cowboys WayFootball fans won’t want to miss this must-see. The Star is 91 acres of awesome, but it just so happens to be the place the Dallas Cowboys world headquarters calls home.
In addition to the Cowboys’ corporate offices and a practice facility, there’s also Ford Center, which is an indoor football stadium.
Additionally, there are tons of entertainment venues, shopping and dining in the immediate neighborhood, so you’re able to see a little bit of it all while you’re there.
Arts & Culture
A museum totally dedicated to the history of this Northern Texas town, the Frisco Heritage Museum shows off the culture of the city through artifacts, film and more.
Check out the historic building replicas, a real locomotive and caboose and more.
The replica town includes a jail, homes, a railroad depot, blacksmith shop, school, church, windmill, fountain and gazebo, and it’s all set on four acres.
6 locals recommend
Frisco Heritage Museum
6455 Page StA museum totally dedicated to the history of this Northern Texas town, the Frisco Heritage Museum shows off the culture of the city through artifacts, film and more.
Check out the historic building replicas, a real locomotive and caboose and more.
The replica town includes a jail, homes, a railroad depot, blacksmith shop, school, church, windmill, fountain and gazebo, and it’s all set on four acres.
A great stop on your list if you have a train enthusiast in your travel group, the Museum of the American Railroad has all things to do with the history of rail in not only Texas, but also the entire country.
The exhibits feature various artifacts from the rail industry, and several trains are also on display, for both viewing and touring.
Though the museum was originally begun in 1961 to preserve the then-outdated steam passenger trains, it has lived on, and still is at its mission today.
18 locals recommend
Museum of American Railroad
8004 N Dallas PkwyA great stop on your list if you have a train enthusiast in your travel group, the Museum of the American Railroad has all things to do with the history of rail in not only Texas, but also the entire country.
The exhibits feature various artifacts from the rail industry, and several trains are also on display, for both viewing and touring.
Though the museum was originally begun in 1961 to preserve the then-outdated steam passenger trains, it has lived on, and still is at its mission today.
Parks & Nature
Looking for a free attraction in Frisco? The Commons Park is a good choice! This historic, beautiful spot has many one-of-a-kind features that will make your visit unique in every way.
Enjoy a picnic at either the two small pavilions or at the large pavilion, if you have a big group.
Stroll around the pond.
Pay a visit to the Veterans Memorial Plaza.
Let the kids play on the large wooden playground system, that was actually created by the residents of Frisco! Plus, there are a handful of trails that you can walk and hike, depending on your preference.
There are more than 60 acres, an amphitheater, a fishing pier, horseshoe pits and even a field for soccer and lacrosse.
26 locals recommend
Frisco Commons Park
8000 McKinney RdLooking for a free attraction in Frisco? The Commons Park is a good choice! This historic, beautiful spot has many one-of-a-kind features that will make your visit unique in every way.
Enjoy a picnic at either the two small pavilions or at the large pavilion, if you have a big group.
Stroll around the pond.
Pay a visit to the Veterans Memorial Plaza.
Let the kids play on the large wooden playground system, that was actually created by the residents of Frisco! Plus, there are a handful of trails that you can walk and hike, depending on your preference.
There are more than 60 acres, an amphitheater, a fishing pier, horseshoe pits and even a field for soccer and lacrosse.
Sightseeing
For a little taste of Frisco history, the Dr. I.S. Rogers Home provides a look at one of the town’s most important original residents.
Dr. Rogers, born in 1861 in what is now northeast Frisco, would move away from Texas to seek his medical degree, until he later moved back to Frisco, when it was established in 1902.
He moved his family and medical practice to the town in a covered wagon, and then became both Frisco’s very first doctor and very first mayor in 1908. He did a little bit of everything, from dealing with epidemics to delivering babies (at a price of $15). His home here in Frisco was built in 1916, and he died there in 1933.
Rodgers Dermatology
3880 Parkwood BlvdFor a little taste of Frisco history, the Dr. I.S. Rogers Home provides a look at one of the town’s most important original residents.
Dr. Rogers, born in 1861 in what is now northeast Frisco, would move away from Texas to seek his medical degree, until he later moved back to Frisco, when it was established in 1902.
He moved his family and medical practice to the town in a covered wagon, and then became both Frisco’s very first doctor and very first mayor in 1908. He did a little bit of everything, from dealing with epidemics to delivering babies (at a price of $15). His home here in Frisco was built in 1916, and he died there in 1933.
Before Frisco, there was Emerson, established in 1902, and derived from the Francis Emerson Farm, named after Francis Emerson, who was the president of the First National Bank of McKinney.
The land was planned into a city by the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad, and then named Emerson.
However, there was another nearby city called Emerson, and to avoid confusion, the name was changed to Frisco, after the Frisco railroad.
You can now see where the original town of Emerson was, as it’s contained by John Elliott Street, North and South Country Roads, Ash Street and Walnut Street.
43 locals recommend
Frisco
Before Frisco, there was Emerson, established in 1902, and derived from the Francis Emerson Farm, named after Francis Emerson, who was the president of the First National Bank of McKinney.
The land was planned into a city by the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad, and then named Emerson.
However, there was another nearby city called Emerson, and to avoid confusion, the name was changed to Frisco, after the Frisco railroad.
You can now see where the original town of Emerson was, as it’s contained by John Elliott Street, North and South Country Roads, Ash Street and Walnut Street.
Don’t forget to stop by Frisco Square.
This important gathering place for the community really helps you to remember what a tight-knit group these residents truly are, and brings back the small-town feel of the suburban regions around Dallas.
There are lots of businesses, shopping and restaurants surrounding the square, but it’s also home to farmers markets, and plenty of festivals throughout the year.
17 locals recommend
Frisco Square
Don’t forget to stop by Frisco Square.
This important gathering place for the community really helps you to remember what a tight-knit group these residents truly are, and brings back the small-town feel of the suburban regions around Dallas.
There are lots of businesses, shopping and restaurants surrounding the square, but it’s also home to farmers markets, and plenty of festivals throughout the year.
Essentials
7500 Preston Rd
Frisco, TX 75034
Store Phone: (972) 377-0850
Store Hours:
Sun - Sat: 6:00 AM - 1:00 AM
8 locals recommend
Kroger
7500 Preston Rd7500 Preston Rd
Frisco, TX 75034
Store Phone: (972) 377-0850
Store Hours:
Sun - Sat: 6:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Shopping
If your Texas vacation is a little rainy, head indoors for a little bit of shopping, at the Stonebriar Centre.
With almost 200 stores, they have a little bit of everything, from your favorite mall staples, to more specialized stores.
Dining is never a worry while you’re here, either, as the mall has plenty to fill a hungry stomach.
Want some food with a side of fun? Try Dave & Buster’s for 60,000 square feet of arcade, billiards and more.
If you’d just like a snack, you’ll find more favorites scattered across the mall.
91 locals recommend
Stonebriar Mall At The Bridges
If your Texas vacation is a little rainy, head indoors for a little bit of shopping, at the Stonebriar Centre.
With almost 200 stores, they have a little bit of everything, from your favorite mall staples, to more specialized stores.
Dining is never a worry while you’re here, either, as the mall has plenty to fill a hungry stomach.
Want some food with a side of fun? Try Dave & Buster’s for 60,000 square feet of arcade, billiards and more.
If you’d just like a snack, you’ll find more favorites scattered across the mall.