Addison Travel Guide

The perfect place to grow a business, raise a family, and spend your recreational time, Addison is one of Texas’ most underrated residential areas. It's a great place to base yourself on your Texas vacation, as it's close to excellent museums, great Texas food, and parks.

Things to Do in Addison

Addison is home to the Cavanaugh Flight Museum which is a museum focused on aircraft. It offers T-6 rides, aircraft memorabilia displays, and guided tours that cover the history of air crafts in WWII.

If you're looking for a fun afternoon activity, you can take a stroll along the waterways of Vitruvian Par or sit under a leafy tree before stopping for a burger at the Addison Ice House, which is one of the top food spots in the city. Alternatively, you can take a walk around the labyrinth of pools, pathways, and fountains at Addison Circle Park.

For fun evening activities, beer and wine enthusiasts can enjoy a tour of Bitter Sisters Brewery, theater lovers can watch a play at the WaterTower Theater or an improvisation show at Addison Improv.

Further cultural activities can be found at the Mary Kay Museum which showcases the extensive history of both Mary Kay cosmetics and the city it lives in.

Meanwhile, if you're looking to be pampered? Guests who enjoy facials, manicures, and massages can take a few minutes to relax at Luxury Nails & Day Spa.

Best Places to Stay in Addison

Home to a handful of luxurious vacation rentals including cottages and two-story homes, Addison serves as many guests’ home away from home. Most of the rentals are situated around the city center, providing guests with a short walk to all of Addison’s amenities.

Best Time to Visit Addison

The best time to visit Addison is in the summer months of June, July, and August when it's really hot and sunny.

Best Events in Addison

Oktoberfest, taking place each October in Addison, celebrates and recreates Munich, Germany’s version of the event, offering German food, music, midway games, and kid-friendly activities such as a carnival. Taste Addison, another annual event, celebrates the diversity of Addison’s food by featuring food-filled events and tastings from dozens of local restaurants.

Things to Do for Families in Addison

Head to Bowlmor for a friendly game of bowling. The center offers 42 lanes, an arcade, ping pong, and drinks for guests 21 and over. The Galleria Dallas offers family-friendly shopping at stores like Nordstrom, Macy’s, Belk, Aerie, and Ann Taylor. It also offers an ice skating rink and food court.