City dates back to the Republic of Texas when settled as part of Peters’ Colony as early as 1846. Village was established when the St. Louis Southwestern Railroad arrived in...
City dates back to the Republic of Texas when settled as part of Peters’ Colony as early as 1846. Village was established when the St. Louis Southwestern Railroad arrived in early 1880s. Named for Addison Robertson, the postmaster. Today, the city location, 15 minutes north of Dallas, offers abundant opportunities for shopping, lodging and dining within a five-mile radius.
The Addison Arts & Events District features a one-of-a-kind collection of indoor and outdoor venues that can help make any meeting or conference special. 972/450-6221.
Annual events include the North Texas Jazz Festival in April, Taste Addison and ArtFest in May, Summer Series June–Aug., Addison Kaboom Town! in July and Oktoberfest in Sept.
Addison Airport is the third-busiest general
aviation airport in the country. 800/ADDISON. www.addisontexas.net.