Frisco, Texas - A Visitor’s Guide

The Frisco Heritage Museum is dedicated to the local history of Frisco and the North Texas area. The museum is set up as a living village designed to transport visitors back in time through various historical eras. Exhibits range from local artifacts to photography, and even an old-fashioned cinema. The museum is an attraction with something to offer for visitors of all ages.

There is an area called the Blackland Prairie which is designed for younger children to learn about the lives of historical pioneers. The museum offers self-guided tours or scheduled group tours for community groups and individuals. It can also be reserved for private events.

6455 Page Street Frisco, TX 75034, Phone: 972-292-5665, Map

The Museum of the American Railroad is dedicated to preserving the history of the railroad in the United States. The museum displays a variety of objects from the railroad industry as well as several old trains which are preserved for visitors to tour and view.

The museum was started in 1961 when a few volunteers came together to preserve the history of steam powered passenger trains which were fading out of use. Now more than 50 years old, the museum continues with the same mission of preserving railroad history and educating others about the past of the American railroad. Tours are available.

Museum of the American Railroad, 6455 Page Street Frisco, TX 75034, Phone: 214-428-0101

Recommended Activities for Families

The Sci-Tech Discovery Center is a hands-on science and technology center. It has educational exhibits for visitors of all ages and encourages active learning by letting visitors take part in the exhibits. Some examples of the exhibits on display are Bodies in Balance, which is an exhibit about the human body, Nano Station, which teaches about nano-engineering, and Coordination Station, which teaches principles of basic physics through hands-on activities.

There is also a Preschool Zone for young visitors up to six years old. Sci-Tech offers educational learning experiences for elementary age students including summer camps, field trips, parties and special events. There are also some adult programs offered.

Sci-Tech Discovery Center, 8004 N. Dallas Parkway Frisco, TX 75034, Phone: 972-546-3050

The Frisco Rough Riders is a minor league baseball team and an affiliate of the Texas Rangers. They play in the south division of the Texas League. The Rough Riders play baseball at Dr Pepper Ballpark which is a stadium that can seat 10,600 guests.

The stadium offers tours to groups that include 10 or more people. The tour takes about 45 minutes and has the option to include a meal. There is also the option to reserve part of the ball park for a group outing at one of the games. Tours can be booked using the online request form, and tour options range from simple group ticket packages and suites to even a lazy river.

Frisco Rough Riders Minor League Baseball, 7300 Roughriders Trail Frisco, TX 75034, Phone: 972-731-9200

FC Dallas Major League Soccer is a professional, major league soccer team that calls Frisco home. They play soccer at Toyota Stadium which also hosts various family-friendly and seasonal events throughout the year. The stadium has 17 fields large enough for tournament play and seating for well over 20,000 fans.

In addition to major league soccer, the stadium also hosts high school football games, as well as a variety of entertainment events. It is also possible to host corporate events and other functions here. In 2015, Toyota Stadium announced that it would be the future home of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.

FC Dallas Major League Soccer, 9200 World Cup Way Frisco, TX 75033, Phone: 214-705-6700