Watch a baseball game from the cool waters of a lazy river, visit a city “run” by kids, and enjoy world-class shopping like nowhere else. These are just a few ways to play in Frisco this spring. Set less than 30 miles north of Dallas, this vibrant destination has a bit of something for everyone. Whether you’re traveling with your friends, family, or your sweetheart, you’ll find plenty of ways to savor a spring getaway. Read on to learn more, then plan your visit to Frisco today.
Watch a Baseball Game . . . From a Lazy River
Take me out to the ballgame….in my swimsuit? That’s right. At Riders Field, home of the Frisco RoughRiders, you can hear the crack of the bat from the cool comfort of a 174-foot-long lazy river. The RoughRiders are the Texas Ranger’s AA affiliate, and the experience of watching them play is unique indeed. Riders Field has won numerous design awards for its amenities, including the Lazy River, the first-ever attraction of its kind at a professional sports stadium.
A leisurely float will keep you refreshed in the spring, and the pool is even heated on chillier nights. Grab a beverage and snack from the cabana and other nearby vendors. When you’re finished swimming, throw on official team colors of Scorched Red and Slate Blue. The RoughRiders’ season spans April to September, so you have lots of chances to catch the action.
Enjoy World-Class Shopping
Frisco is a shopper’s paradise with nine million square feet of shops spanning every possible taste, style, and price point. Lose yourself among the department stores, specialty retailers, and eateries of Stonebriar Centre, one of the largest malls in North Texas. If boutiques are more your speed, hit the Rail District and Frisco Square, pedestrian-friendly areas lined with local merchants selling everything from antiques and fashionable clothing to wrought-iron furniture and unusual flavors of popcorn.
Meanwhile, The Centre at Preston Ridge is a shop-lined walk beloved by fashionistas looking for that next Insta-worthy look. And if your home decor needs a refresher (or you’re craving some Swedish meatballs), stop by IKEA, the world’s leading source of Swedish-designed furnishings and housewares.
When you’re in the need for some retail therapy, Frisco is just the place for you.
Play in a City Run by Kids
Kids rule the world in KidZania, a simulated “city” where they can, for the day, become a veterinarian, a firefighter, an intelligence officer, or one of nearly 100 other careers. Home to the only KidZania location in the country, this one-of-a-kind attraction will entertain, inspire, and capture the imagination of kids four to 14 with its immersive activities. Watch as your youngsters absorb all sorts of skills, including financial literacy, teamwork, critical thinking, and independence as they have fun and make some new friends along the way.
Discover the History of U.S. Soccer
No sport captures the attention of fans around the world like soccer. Here in Frisco, you can learn about the sport’s history and evolution in the U.S. at the National Soccer Hall of Fame. Prepare to be entertained and inspired as you move through each high-tech area of the museum. Build your ideal starting 11 for the national team and learn about current and former players in Wonderland and test your skills via gesture and virtual reality technology against top athletes in Get in the Game.
Save the Date: Celebrate the National Soccer Hall of Fame 2022 Induction Class with a weekend of activities. Three-time Grammy Award Winners Zac Brown Band headlines the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Concert at Toyota Stadium on Saturday, May 21. And, round out the weekend with an FC Dallas home match on Sunday, May 22.
Nerd out at the National Videogame Museum
From the simplicity of pong to the intense graphics of the latest big-budget titles, videogaming has changed in unimaginable ways from the arcades of the early 1970s. Discover the history and evolution of gaming at the National Videogame Museum in Frisco. Covering 10,000 square feet, the museum is full of interactive and entertaining exhibits, including faithful recreations of two bedrooms from the 1970s and ‘80s that showcase what home console gaming was like in these eras.
Whether you’re playing old-fashioned arcade games, catching a baseball game in your swimsuit, or shopping until you drop, you’ll find a multitude of ways to play this spring in Frisco.
