Places to Work with a View
Posted by theRaymondLiu@reddit | plano | View on Reddit | 14 comments
Hello,
I was wondering if anyone could give me a few recommendations for some places to work free away from home that could possibly offer some nice potential skyline views. I know DFW is relatively flat, so this might be difficult. I'm looking for indoor so I could go regardless of weather (Texas summer heat), as I know this beautiful spring weather won't last long.
I usually would prefer to not the traditional library - unless you know of one with an amazing view that I don't know of. And I would prefer not to have to drive too far - I live in Plano. Some options I could come up with right now are:
- Plano Legacy West Renaissance Hotel (2nd floor)
- Frisco Stonebriar Mall Hyatt Regency (2nd floor)
- Frisco Star Center Omni Hotel (2nd floor) - although I haven't been here in awhile, not sure if they still have tables anymore on the second floor.
Any other suggestions that you might know of? I appreciate your help. Thanks in advance.
nelgin@reddit
This is Plano. We don't have a skyline.
JonDoe288@reddit
Thank you for that thoughtful insight. Yes, I realize that. And majority of DFW area is relatively flat. But along the I-75 corridor and on the opposite side, the Tollway, we do have some nice views given where you’re at.
That said, I used to have access to a 5th floor office free that offered up some great views. So it’s not impossible.
Snobolski@reddit
I-75 doesn't run anywhere near Texas...
Delicious_Hand527@reddit
Plano has 20+ story buildings, which is an amazing skyline for a suburban city with few barriers to development. It has a bigger skyline than probably 1/3 of the state capitals in the US.
LalalaSherpa@reddit
One last thought - how about DFW - for example, the Grand Hyatt? That doesn't require a ticket/security to access.
theRaymondLiu@reddit (OP)
Which Grand Hyatt?
LalalaSherpa@reddit
Ah, just realized that was ambiguous!
I meant DFW the airport. Grand Hyatt's out there.
Full-Extent-6533@reddit
I think there’s a WeWork in Plano… if you want to pay for monthly
theRaymondLiu@reddit (OP)
I actually thought about that. And I think I might do that occasionally. Daily rates around Legacy West are around $35/hour I believe.
It's unfortunate that there aren't much places to get 3rd-5th story views around DFW that are free. Would be awesome if there are open office areas that have an open seating area or lobby with some glass panes and a skyline view. I was in Vancouver area recently, and there were so many places that I could work with these kind of views.
LalalaSherpa@reddit
Is there anything at Legacy Hall that might work? Or over in the Grandscape area?
I want to make a pitch for working outside at shady patios, too!
I do this all spring and summer - I WFH, but I too like the change of scenery.
I'm outside almost daily anyway (bike, run, walk) so I find the heat just isn't that bad if you're sitting in shade anyway. Once it's in the high 90s, it's too much and the laptop and hotspot don't like it either - but otherwise, good.
Examples:
Rodeo Goat in Plano and Frisco (although the flies at the Plano location can be ridiculous. Divert them with a cup of ketchup at end of table).
Patio at Ten50 BBQ.
Patio at Velvet Taco (several locations).
Very shady patio at Katy Outpost.
Covered pavilions at Little Elm Lake.
The covered patios at the Boardwalk at Granite Park - avoid Blue Mesa, not enough shade IMO.
theRaymondLiu@reddit (OP)
Thanks for your reply.
I prefer not to goto restaurants because I might sit for hours. Covered patios are a great option, but only temporary until the heat gets unbearable again.
I love the Granite Park Boardwalk area, and Grandscape area. But are there any free indoor places there to sit and work?
LalalaSherpa@reddit
The Westin at the Galleria might be another option for your list?
theRaymondLiu@reddit (OP)
Absolutely! I've worked there before. Great views from the 2nd/3rd floors.
These are the places and views I prefer. 😁
Sinn_Sage@reddit
Road, water, and sewer maintenance seems to come to mind.
Fresh air, work outside, and different office each and everyday.
It's a win-win!