Frisco Rail District

Frisco has a history of being a shopping destination. In the city’s early years, the sidewalks and streets of Main Street were packed with farmers and ranchers, while horses, wagons and eventually Model T cars were parked outside of the downtown shops.

Today, people come from all over to visit the Frisco Rail District™ merchants from coffee shops, boutique shops, a chef-driven restaurants, and more. Plan your visit and get inspired by this downtown itinerary.

Eat

Stop for a sip, a scone, or a satisfying meal on Main! You'll find a variety of culture and cuisine in Frisco.

5th Street Patio Cafe, Didi's Downtown, The Depot Cafe, eight | 11 place, Frisco Rail Yard, Haystack Burgers & Barley, The Heritage Table, Karmic Grounds, La Finca Coffee & Bakery, La Suprema Market, Mariana's Taco Shop, Randy’s Steakhouse, Rudy's Kitchen, Simply Thai Bistro, and Summer Moon Coffee.

Play & More

From downward dog, and classic game show trivia to a comedy show on stage, there's so much to experience in the Rail District. Don't forget to stop at the downtown murals!

Atrium Salon + Studio, Board & Bread Charcuterie, CIBO Kitchens, Crossfit Lowe, The Game Show Experience, H2K Fitness, It's a Secret Med Spa, K27 Performance, Magnolia Terrace, Makers Gym Studios & Co-working, Nack Theater, School of Rock, Write On! Learning, The Well Nut Wellness & Nutrition Center, and Three Empires Brewing Co.

Redevelopment in the Downtown Rail District

Frisco's historic downtown district is undergoing a $68 million redevelopment project. Don't worry, during the road work and construction phases, businesses, restaurants and stores remain open for business! Public on-street parking is available along Elm Street, 5th Street, and three nearby existing parking lots.

Four components provide the framework to make a reimagined downtown area more walkable and pedestrian friendly:

• Main Street (construction began July 2024)
• 4th Street Plaza (construction anticipated to begin Fall 2024)
• Parking Garage (construction anticipated to begin Fall 2024)
• Elm Street (opened to traffic 2023)

The plaza will serve as an outdoor community gathering space for downtown with a pedestrian connection between Elm and Main Streets. All four projects are expected to be complete in 2026.