Attractions
Sizeable collection of military aircraft and artifacts
from World War I through the Vietnam conflict
15 locals recommend
Cavanaugh Flight Museum
4572 Claire Chennault DrSizeable collection of military aircraft and artifacts
from World War I through the Vietnam conflict
Lush green space featuring a water garden,
interactive fountains, walking trails, playing
fields, performance venues and picnic areas.
31 locals recommend
Addison Circle Park
4970 Addison CirLush green space featuring a water garden,
interactive fountains, walking trails, playing
fields, performance venues and picnic areas.
Featuring classic and contemporary plays and
musicals in an innovative theatre space, home
to the renowned WaterTower Theatre company.
Addison Conference and Theatre Centre
15650 Addison RdFeaturing classic and contemporary plays and
musicals in an innovative theatre space, home
to the renowned WaterTower Theatre company.
Breathtaking helicopter tours, charters and flight
instruction, conveniently based at Addison Airport.
Epic Helicopters
4400 Glenn Curtiss DrBreathtaking helicopter tours, charters and flight
instruction, conveniently based at Addison Airport.
A tribute to makeup maven Mary Kay Ash and
the millions of saleswomen who helped build
her cosmetics empire
Mary Kay Museum
16251 Dallas PkwyA tribute to makeup maven Mary Kay Ash and
the millions of saleswomen who helped build
her cosmetics empire
Nationally recognized non-profit that provides
an original portrait of a fallen loved one to Gold
Star families at no cost. The organization features
a gallery showcasing artist Phil Taylor’s heartfelt
portraits of patriotism and sacrifice.
American Fallen Soldiers Project
14131 Midway RdNationally recognized non-profit that provides
an original portrait of a fallen loved one to Gold
Star families at no cost. The organization features
a gallery showcasing artist Phil Taylor’s heartfelt
portraits of patriotism and sacrifice.
A resource-centered co-working space focused on
providing aspiring entrepreneurs with education,
programming/events and mentorship.
Addison TreeHouse
14681 Midway RoadA resource-centered co-working space focused on
providing aspiring entrepreneurs with education,
programming/events and mentorship.
A unique escape room experience that guarantees an unforgettable time for friends, couples and families.
PanIQ Escape Room Dallas
5302 Belt Line RdA unique escape room experience that guarantees an unforgettable time for friends, couples and families.
Beckert Park
5044 Addison CirPet-friendly park that hosts Addison’s
Summer Series
The best in upscale bowling entertainment, featuring 42 lanes, video walls, VIP bowling suites and the latest arcade games.
8 locals recommend
Bowlmor Dallas
3805 Belt Line RdThe best in upscale bowling entertainment, featuring 42 lanes, video walls, VIP bowling suites and the latest arcade games.
The premier venue for showcasing critically
acclaimed comedic talent in the Southwest.
30 locals recommend
Addison Improv Comedy Club
4980 Belt Line RdThe premier venue for showcasing critically
acclaimed comedic talent in the Southwest.
Shopping
200+ upscale shops along with restaurants
and eateries encircling an indoor ice rink
open year-round.
277 locals recommend
Galleria Dallas
13350 Dallas Pkwy200+ upscale shops along with restaurants
and eateries encircling an indoor ice rink
open year-round.
First-class retail, entertainment and dining district,
featuring more than 200 upscale offerings on 25
beautifully landscaped acres.
26 locals recommend
Village On he Parkway
5100 Belt Line RdFirst-class retail, entertainment and dining district,
featuring more than 200 upscale offerings on 25
beautifully landscaped acres.
Food scene
Addison’s own independent, family-owned
craft brewery, serving hand-crafted beer
8 locals recommend
Bitter Sisters Brewery
15103 Surveyor BlvdAddison’s own independent, family-owned
craft brewery, serving hand-crafted beer
Traveler advice
Getting around
GETTING HERE
Addison is 13 miles north of downtown Dallas, 16 miles
northeast of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and 11
miles north of Dallas Love Field Airport; and for charter and
private planes, there’s the convenience of
flying right into Addison Airport.
Addison lies on Dallas County’s Platinum Corridor along
the North Dallas Tollway and between LBJ Freeway
and President George Bush Turnpike.
Don't miss
ADDISON AFTER DARK: VITRUVIAN NIGHTS LIVE
JUNE - AUGUST
Vitruvian Park
Free concerts and food trucks every other Thursday
Don't miss
SUMMER SERIES: Beckert Park
JUNE - AUGUST
Free concerts every Friday throughout the summer
Don't miss
KABOOM TOWN!: Addison Circle Park
JULY
Rated one of the best fireworks shows in the country
Don't miss
ADDISON AFTER DARK: VITRUVIAN SALSA FESTIVAL
AUGUST
Vitruvian Park
Free live Salsa music and dance every Saturday
Don't miss
OKTOBERFEST: Addison Circle Park
SEPTEMBER
Rated one of the most authentic Oktoberfest events outside of Munich
Don't miss
VITRUVIAN LIGHTS: Vitruvian Park
NOVEMBER - JANUARY
Nightly display of millions of lights plus holiday entertainment on Saturdays in December
Don't miss
WALKS & RUNS
SEPTEMBER
Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer 5K & Family Fun Run
OCTOBER
MK5K benefiting the
Mary Kay Foundation for women
DFW Walk to Defeat ALS benefiting
the ALS Association Texas Chapter
DECEMBER
Run The Lights 5K benefiting the Addison
Legacy Foundation