Lake LaVon Take Parker Road E. 7 miles to St. Paul, Plano, TX 75074, 972-442-5755, There are four large parks for camping and a number of day-use parks on this 21,400 acre Army Corps of Enginerers' lake.

Plano Super Bowl 2525 Avenue K, Plano, TX 75094, 972-881-0242, Full service bowling center that offers over 40 bowling lanes with state-of-the-art automatic scoring, a full service restaurant, snack bar, lounge, billiard tables, and video games. 

Chase Oaks Golf Club 7201 Chase Oaks Boulevard, Plano, TX 75094, 972-517-7777, One of the best public golf courses in the nation, this golf club features an 18 hole and a nine hole course, both impeccably groomed and both with extensive tree cover. A driving range, grill, and fully stocked pro shop are also on site. 

Los Rios Country Club 1700 Country Club Drive, Plano, TX 75094, 972-424-4546, Semiprivate country club that features a championship 18 hole golf course, eight tennis courts, three swimming pools, a bar and grill, and two fully stocked pro shops, one for tennis and one for golf. Banquet and meeting spaces are available. 

Pecan Hollow Golf Course 4501 East 14th Street, Plano, TX 75094, 972-941-7600, Plano's premier municipal golf course that features 18 challenging holes, a driving range, and a fully stocked pro shop.  

Putt-Putt Golf & Games 17717 Colt Road, Plano, TX 75094, 972-248-4653, Something for everyone in the family is available at this fun venue that offers a jungle theme miniature golf course, video games in the game room, a laser tag course, and a go-cart track.

Ridgeview Ranch Golf Club 2701 Ridgeview Drive, Plano, TX 75094, 972-390-1039, Beautifully designed 18 hole, par 72 championship golf course that includes a driving range, a full service bar and grill, and a fully stocked pro shop. 

All Star Skate 2550 East 14th Street, Plano, TX 75094, 972-578-7691, Both inline and quad skating is available at this indoor roller rink that also features a snack bar that serves wonderful pizzas. Private parties are welcome. 

Ice Bound Entertainment Center 4020 West Plano Parkway, Plano, TX 75094, 972-612-8760, Fun for the whole family is available at this entertainment center that features two NHL-sized skating rinks, two entertainment areas, concession stands, and a full service pro shop. Skating lessons are available. 

High Point Tennis Center 421 West Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, TX 75094, 972-941-7170, There are over 20 lighted tennis courts available at this tennis center that offers an array of lessons, leagues, and tournaments for anyone wanting an organized activity. 

In The Air 1004 East 15th Street, Plano, TX 75074, 972-612-8852, This business books hot-air balloon flights and also sells everything from t-shirts to books--on the growing sport of ballooning.