Lake Grapevine
Open shoreline and marina views. Several parks have water-side parking.
View on map DirectionsBest car photo spots in Frisco, Plano, Las Colinas & North DFW
North of Dallas you'll find newer backdrops with room to park: Legacy West and The Star in Frisco, the Las Colinas canals and Toyota Music Factory, historic squares in Denton and McKinney, and Grapevine's Main Street and Southlake Town Square.
14 spots in Frisco, Plano, Las Colinas & North DFW · 1 murals · every one is somewhere you can park and get your car in the shot. Open them on the map.
Hand-picked spots in Frisco, Plano, Las Colinas & North DFW
The Star in Frisco
Dallas Cowboys HQ with modern glass architecture and lit signage.
View on map DirectionsLegacy West
Upscale storefronts and lights. Garages here have good upper decks.
View on map DirectionsPlaza Theatre, Garland
Neon circles and a lit ball on the downtown Garland square.
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Denton courthouse square
Courthouse-on-the-Square with brick storefronts all around. Sunday mornings are quiet.
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McKinney historic square
Old Collin County courthouse and brick downtown. Parking around the square.
View on map DirectionsGrapevine Main Street
Historic Main St with the vintage railroad depot at the south end.
View on map DirectionsToyota Music Factory
Las Colinas entertainment district with a big canopy and lights.
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Southlake Town Square
Clean brick streets and storefronts; quiet early mornings.
View on map DirectionsMurals and street art in Frisco, Plano, Las Colinas & North DFW
Murals are the most popular car photo backdrop. Pull up alongside the wall, keep the car parallel to it and shoot from a low angle so the art fills the frame behind the car.
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Tips for car photos in Frisco, Plano, Las Colinas & North DFW
- Shoot at golden hour or blue hour. The hour after sunrise and around sunset gives soft light without harsh reflections; blue hour is best for skylines and neon.
- Go early on weekends. Popular mural walls and downtown streets are quiet before 9 AM, so you can park right in front.
- Respect the spot. Stay off private lots when asked, don't block traffic and keep the engine noise down in neighborhoods.
- Hide your plate if you want. Check your shot before you post it.
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