Set just on the northern edge of Dallas, Addison is a small suburb attracting Dallas locals and new residents alike. It’s a popular destination for those who want to build a life in the DFW without the high home prices found in Dallas proper. Though it’s a suburb, Addison stands out for its vibrant nightlife scene and diverse daytime activities, even attracting visitors from other suburbs during the week. Find out why Addison is a worthy place to live in Texas and how it fits in the Dallas neighborhood scene.

Aerial view of Addison

Real Estate

Addison is a beloved city to those who live there. It generally attracts young families and business professionals who want to buy a house. With plenty of restaurants, a nightlife scene, a close-knit community, and good schools, it’s a top destination for Dallas locals moving to the suburbs to put down roots. Homes in Addison—which include townhomes, modest ranch homes, and spacious traditional-style homes alike—typically sell within the $200,000 to $600,000 range.

Location

Addison’s location is one of the prime reasons why people move to this small suburb. Some Addison residents work in the surrounding cities (like Plano, Frisco, Carrollton, and Richardson) and want to easily get to work while being close enough to Dallas proper for a weekend visit or an evening happy hour. Others work in Dallas but want the small-town feel of a suburb. With its location just north of I-635 and just south of George Bush Turnpike, and with the Dallas North Tollway running right through Addison, residents have multiple access points to all of DFW.

Outdoor Activities

Outdoor enthusiasts, especially those that frequent golf courses and parks, will love Addison. There are multiple golf courses surrounding Addison like Brookhaven Country Club, Preston Trail Golf Club, The Clubs of Prestonwood, Maridoe Golf Club, Northwood Club, and Bent Tree Country Club. As for parks, residents have easy access to White Rock Creek and Vitruvian Park, both of which have water and greenery elements to enjoy. Also, at just a 15-minute drive, Addison’s proximity to Plano makes it easy to explore Arbor Hills Nature Preserve. Residents can also take advantage of NorthBark Dog Park and Katie Jackson Park, both of which require 10 minutes to reach by car.

Things to Do

Addison has a great shopping scene. For one, they’re a short 10-minute drive (or less) from the Galleria Dallas, a multi-level upscale shopping mall that’s known as one of the best in the city. For a local outdoor shopping experience, you’ll want to check out the most popular shopping and dining outlet, Village on the Parkway, followed by Addison Town Center and Addison Walk.

There are also plenty of other things to keep residents entertained. Addison has more restaurants per capita than any other city in the U.S. Village on the Parkway is home to most of the city’s national restaurant chains, though Midway Road is also lined on either side by diverse dining options. With bowling facilities, movie theaters, a brewery, and Cavanaugh Flight Museum, residents can have big-city experiences on a smaller scale.

You can also expect a few festivals held every year like Addison Oktoberfest in the fall, Taste Addison, a food-themed event, and Summer Series. Kaboom Town is their Fourth of July event that attracts thousands of people to watch a firework show that’s been nationally recognized by Travel + Leisure. All of these events are held in Addison Circle Park, a popular place to stroll or walk your dog when there’s not a festival being held.

Small Nightlife Scene

Dallas may have the best nightlife scene of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, but surprising enough, Addison has its own clubs and bars that attract residents from all over the DFW. The nightlife scene is centered around Village on the Parkway. Popular bars and pubs include Yard House, Public School 972, and Sherlock’s Baker St. Pub. Gloria’s Latin Restaurant turns into a Latin nightclub on the weekends with bands and DJs playing music for salsa, bachata, and merengue enthusiasts. Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar is an enjoyable show with a drink in hand, while the popular Addison Improv Comedy Club is just across the street. Both Memphis and Villa Lounge offer a nightclub setting for dancing to popular music. But Addison’s diverse nightlife options all have one thing in common—that small-town, unpretentious vibe that residents and visitors love so much.