Frisco, Suburban center in Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, Texas, United States
Frisco is a suburb in the northern Dallas-FortWorth area of Texas, United States. The city spreads across flat terrain with residential neighborhoods and extensive parkland.
The settlement was founded in 1901 and took its name from the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway that served the area. This railroad line connected communities throughout the North Texas region.
The Museum of the American Railroad displays vintage trains, passenger cars, and equipment from the steam rail era. The exhibits walk visitors through the railroad history of North Texas and its regional connections.
The city offers sports venues and shopping options distributed across various areas. Signage from major roads helps guide visitors to public recreation and outdoor facilities.
The city is home to the National Soccer Hall of Fame, dedicated to American soccer history. Interactive displays showcase artifacts that document the development of the sport across the nation.
Location: Collin County
Location: Denton County
Inception: 1904
Elevation above the sea: 236 m
Part of: Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex
Shares border with: Savannah, Plano
Website: http://friscotexas.gov
GPS coordinates: 33.14140,-96.81310
Latest update: December 18, 2025 14:32
Comerica Center
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Videogame History Museum
2.1 km
Stonebriar Community Church
2.5 km
Museum of the American Railroad
1.9 km
Frisco Discovery Center
2.1 kmT.J. Campbell House
1.4 kmThe Headlines Screamed, Baithouse Disappears
4.4 kmMonarch Butterfly Wind Vanes
4.1 kmWillow Pond Golf Course
2.7 kmPlantation Golf Club
3.9 kmThegallery8680
1.1 kmWind Pipes
2.7 kmBoaz Vaadia
4.5 kmCoil I
4.3 kmWillow Pond Golf Course
2.9 kmAlligator
4.5 kmSail Form I
4.1 kmWillow Pond Golf Course
2.8 kmEagle Statue
1.7 kmHuddle
4 kmWW2 Flyboy
1.5 kmWork of art
4.2 kmStatue, Work of art
1.7 kmInstallation artwork, Work of art
4.2 kmInstallation artwork, Work of art
4.5 kmWork of art, sculpture
4.4 kmInstallation artwork, Work of art
4.1 kmScenic viewpoint
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