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Where to eat, play, and stay in the restaurant haven of Addison

Mouthwatering, high-flying, and prost-worthy, Addison is a lively town just north of Dallas that boasts some of the biggest and best festivals in the Lone Star State.

From iconic food and music festivals to authentic Oktoberfest celebrations reminiscent of Munich, there's plenty to explore within Addison's compact, 4.4 square miles.

Make your plans to visit this unique gem that fuses the energy of city living with the charm of a tight-knit community, where more than 200 restaurants, 22 hotels, and endless entertainment options await. As the center of North Texas dining, events, and theater, Addison invites you to make memories of a lifetime.

Here's your quick guide to eating, staying, and playing in Addison:

Where to eat
Dining in Addison is an adventure unto itself, a culinary journey that spans the globe without ever leaving town.

With more restaurants per capita than any city in the U.S., there's something for every palate along Belt Line Road, from sushi to steakhouses, Italian to Indian, Asian to American, and Tex-Mex to Thai.

Check out this constantly updated list of restaurants, where new eateries are continuously joining the culinary scene and ensuring that each visit to Addison is the ultimate foodie adventure.

Taco Come hungry, and then stay for dessert.Photo courtesy of Visit Addison

Where to play
Experience Addison through its most iconic park, Addison Circle Park, which serve as the hub for the town’s most cherished annual festivities: Taste Addison, Kaboom Town!, and Oktoberfest.

Taste Addison is a three-day festival from May 31-June 2, 2024, that engages all the senses and offers something for everyone with eats, beats, and artistic treats.

Dozens of restaurants will be sharing their tastiest bites at this year’s festival in the Chow Hall, the Tasty Truck Stop, WorldEats Street Global Village, and at pop-ups throughout the park. A natural complement to those eats are the ever-popular drinks. Make sure you reserve your spot in the new Corkyard and Speakeasy in advance because spaces are limited.

Taste Addison also offers a beat for every listener with headliners like Sugar Ray, Toadies, and Hunter Hayes. Finally, the visual arts are bringing a whole new vibe to this year’s event with a Sip and Stroll ArtWalk, the Hall of Art, and the event’s first immersive art experience. Hotel packages include admission and Chow Hall food cards. Find more information and purchase tickets at TasteAddisonTexas.com.

Kaboom Town! on July 3 is one of the most impressive fireworks displays and dynamic airshows in the country, drawing literally thousands of patriotic fans to the area for this town-wide day of celebration.

Make sure to secure your spot early – this event sells out every year. A stay in an Addison hotel, though, is a sure-fire way to make sure you don’t miss the festivities. Learn more at AddisonKaboomTown.com

Addison Oktoberfest mixes the fun and traditions of Munich with a little Texas flare. Make plans to join this Bavarian festival that's complete with stein-hoisting competitions, dachshund races, plenty of brats and beer, and live polka bands.

This year's fest is scheduled for September 19-22, 2024 . Before you buy your tickets, remember that a hotel package includes admission, steins, and much more. Get the details at AddisonOktoberfest.com.

Addisom Kaboom Town Kaboom Town! is one of the best fireworks displays in the country.Photo courtesy of Visit Addison

Where to stay
Take your pick from 22 hotels that fit a range of budgets and preferences, ensuring a perfect accommodation for every traveler.

From the luxurious elegance of the Renaissance Dallas Addison to the contemporary comforts of the Marriott Dallas Addison Quorum, premier hotels promise a stay filled with top-notch amenities and impeccable service.

Additionally, there are several options for extended stays that cater to those seeking a home away from home during their visit to Addison. Whether you're in town for business or leisure, rest assured that Addison's diverse hotel offerings provide the ideal sanctuary for relaxation and rejuvenation after a day of exploration.

Hotel Drop your bags and stay a while.Photo courtesy of Visit Addison

Photo courtesy of Visit Addison

Get a Taste of Addison this summer.

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DART News

DART receives $7 million federal grant for new low-emission buses

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Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has received a grant to update its fleet of buses. According to a release, the agency was awarded a $7.094 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration to support the purchase of new buses as the agency phases out its fleet of older model vehicles.

The grant awarded to DART is one of 165 transit projects across the U.S. funded with more than $2 billion in federal grants.

In February, DART purchased 476 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses from Gillig, a California-based manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses, to fulfill their goal to modernize their transit system over the next decade — particularly via new buses and light-rail vehicles to replace the oldest units in their aging fleet.

The phase-in of those new vehicles is expected to be executed through 2027.

Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered buses are a near-zero emission option, which was a key component in DART qualifying for the federal grant. Gillig has already delivered the first buses ahead of a Spring 2026 timeline — meaning that DART riders will get to start riding the upgraded buses on routes by the end of December 2025.

In a statement, DART President & CEO Nadine Lee says the timing is perfect.

“The timing of this grant couldn’t be better as we begin to receive early delivery of new, state-of-the-art vehicles from Gillig and as we move ahead with preparations to provide service to the massive crowds we expect next year with the FIFA World Cup," Lee says. "We are grateful to U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, FTA Administrator Marcus Molinaro, and our entire congressional delegation for valuing their strong federal partnership with DART, recognizing the need to find additional funding to support transit programs in one of the fastest growing metro areas in the nation."

This new grant is in addition to $103 million initial federal grants, bringing the total federal support for DART’s purchase of new buses to more than $110 million – reducing the overall cost to DART and member cities.

U.S. Congressional delegates, representing communities across Texas, were instrumental in securing the funding for the grant. The purchase of 476 buses is one part of DART’s Transform, a $2.5 billion 10-year plan to modernize and upgrade the DART system.

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