Welcome to the lively city of Plano! From the suburban neighborhood communities to Historic Downtown Plano, there is always something going on in this growing city.

In 2016, Money Magazine named Plano one of the best places to live in America. The publication also noted the city as the best place to live in the State of Texas, based on communities with at least 50,000 residents.

Plano has some of the lowest taxes in the region, according to Forbes. The city was also named one of the “Top 100 Best Places to Live” by Livability and ranks for Best Cities for Retirement, Families and Downtowns.

Historic Downtown Plano is blooming with new restaurants, shopping, offices and urban residences. The streets are alive with activity nearly every night of the week, and there is something for everyone.

Just 20 minutes north of Dallas, Plano is close to two major airports, DFW International and Dallas Love Field. The city also has three stops on the DART light rail line so commuters can easily travel the area.

The 800-acre Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve has 3.5 miles of concrete trails and 5 miles of soft trails along Rowlett Creek. Arbor Hills Nature Preserve offers hike and bike trails and stunning views of the prairie and forest.

In spite of its rapid population growth, Plano’s unemployment is 3.50 percent, far below the U.S. average of 5.20 percent. Recent job growth is positive, with an increase by 3.09 percent.

Plano takes pride in its history. Visitors can enjoy the Heritage Farmstead Museum, a 19th-century farm with original tools and furniture and a replica schoolroom. The Interurban Railway Museum and its vintage rail car illustrate the history of the Texas Electric Railway.