Local Guide to Addison, Texas

Everyone in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex knows about Addison, Texas. What they know is that Addison has the best up-scale shopping, many of Dallas’ finest restaurants, fine hotels and a great selection of nightlife on and near it’s ‘main drag:’ Belt Line Road. Statistics can be boring and, at times, misleading but these two stats stand out and say a lot about Addison: Addison has over 170 restaurants and has 22 hotels packed into it’s 4-1/2 square miles; that just might be the biggest, most active 4-1/2 square miles in Texas.

Aside from the restaurants and hotels, here are some of Addison’s special attractions:

Cavanaugh Flight Museum

The Cavanaugh Flight Museum is one of the finest flight museums in the nation and a must see attraction for aviation buffs. Aircraft from as far back as World War I are on display and many of them are still airworthy – the Cavanaugh Museum is not just a wonderfully complete aircraft museum, it is located at the Addison Airport, has a working aircraft hanger and has some of the finest aircraft mechanics in the country to keep the aircraft airworthy. Yes, you an even arrange to take a 30-minute flight in one of their antique ‘warbirds.’ Call (972) 380-8800 to book a flight or purchase a ride gift certificate.

Addison Circle Park

Addison Circle Park is one of the largest outdoor event venues in the country. There are many festivals and gatherings held here throughout the year.

Water Tower Theatre

Addison’s Water Tower Theatre is a great regional theatre with a line-up of productions by a professional cast that make the trip to a downtown theatre unnecessary.

Dallas Galleria Mall

The Dallas Galleria Mall has more than 200 up-scale stores in a multi-level mall format; some of the best names in merchandising are found here. Lots of restaurants and a great ice skating rink right in the middle of it all.

Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar

Sing along to classic Rock ‘N Roll at Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar. More fun than the law should allow!

The Improv

Addison is the proud home of one of the 15 Improv Comedy Clubs around the United States. Not much more needs to be said about that except, go ahead and laugh out loud . . . not that you’ll be able to stop yourself.