Boutique Hotels in Plano, TX

Just twenty minutes north of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, Plano is one of the largest suburbs of Dallas and also one of the wealthiest cities in the United States. Also a corporate hotbed, it’s home to many corporate headquarters including JCPenney, Frito-Lay, Dr. Pepper Snapple Group and most recently, Toyota Motors USA Southwest Region.

At one time Plano was characterized by farmland, but where barns used to stand is now rife with the new Shops at Legacy, an expansive outdoor shopping promenade, with boutique shopping and some of the best dining options north of Dallas. With an array of options, you don’t have to travel to the metroplex to have a good time. Accessible from the top boutique hotels in Plano, the Shops of Legacy and other top attractions are within reach.

Plano is home to many museums that tell the story of the city’s past and its role in helping to grow the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Easily accessible from boutique hotels in Plano, the Interurban Railway Museum gives insight to the interurban railway that connected Dallas, Fort Worth and many smaller towns. The museum is dedicated to preserving and maintaining artifacts from this unique period of transportation history in Texas. Also, the nearby Heritage Farmstead Museum gives visitors a glimpse into life on a real nineteenth-century farmstead that was operational until he 1970s. The late-Victorian farmhouse includes artifacts and domestic items from the Victorian era. Dating back to 1830, this historic site provides an educational experience for all ages and is especially great for kids. And don’t forget the one-room schoolhouse.

Northeast of the city is the famous Southfork Ranch. Some might recognize Southfork Ranch from the long-running TV show "Dallas," which was filmed on location at this real-life ranch. After touring Southfork and seeing its famous Ewing family home, head over to the nearby Ewing Mansion Visitor Center to see exhibition rooms filled with props and costumes from the show!

For the past 44 years, Plano has been home to one of the largest balloon festivals in the country. Every fall, a parade of hundreds of hot air balloons lights up the sky, along with skydivers, live music, and other activities.

Only a half an hour away from the Dallas metroplex, take a day trip to the city. History lovers will marvel at Dealey Plaza, the site of President Kennedy’s assassination. The grassy knoll is still there, along with two cryptic X marks on the pavement, marking where the shots hit. The plaza itself is home to many important buildings and monuments, including the Old Red Courthouse, where President John F. Kennedy was tried for bootlegging in 1933 after Prohibition ended. 

The whole area is filled with historical significance and beautiful architecture, but if you're looking for something more modern and contemporary, you can always head over to the West End Historic District or the Arts District, home of the Winspear Opera House. Also worth a stop is the eclectic neighborhood of Deep Ellum; a hit if you’re into live music. Discover all this and more when you book your stay from Plano boutique hotels.

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