Frisco Heritage Museum
Embark on a journey
through local history at the Frisco Heritage Museum and Frisco
Junction, a living village comprised of buildings representing the
area's rich history. Visitors will not only see and hear the past
come alive, they will participate in recreating history in many of
the interactive exhibits throughout the Museum and historic
structures. Jump into Frisco's past and help create Frisco's
future. Also inside you will find displays from the Museum of the
American Railroad, coming to Frisco in 2012. For more information
and hours of operation go to www.friscomuseum.com or call
972.292.5665.
Museum of the American Railroad
The Museum of the American
Railroad is moving its permanent collection to Frisco in the Fall
of 2011 and will open its doors Summer 2012. This historical
collection features 36 vintage railroad pieces, including a vintage
steam locomotive, Engine 4501, built in 1941 for the St. Louis-San
Francisco Railway Company, from which "Frisco" got her name.
Other stock include Pullman Sleeping Cars, Union Pacific Steam
Locomotive "Big Boy", and a large Sante Fe Collection, just to name
a few. This historical collection will also feature unique
artifacts such as original china, a dining car, a museum store,
interactive exhibits, and much more. For more information
visit www.museumoftheamericanrailroad.org or call
214.428.0101.
Central Park
Cattle sculptures, a waterfall, an
amphitheater and native Texas landscaping offer a perfect setting
for walking, picnics and biking in Central Park. The park is home
to unique "Cowboy" quotes, larger than life stampede of cattle
running down a hill, and information about the historical Shawnee
Trail. Across the street, in the Centre at Preston Ridge, you'll
also find one of the largest continuous-themed bronze sculpture
collection in the United States. Longhorns, cowboys and a campfire
bring the Shawnee Trail to life! You'll also find 3 obelisks,
reminiscent of the Battle of San Jacinto, in the Centre, with Texas
history shared on each one. www.friscofun.org/parks