Hit the Road

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

Addison Oktoberfest brings Germany to North Texas.

Experience the extraordinary – head here to plan your visit to Addison today.

vacation restaurants festivals video promoted

holiday travel news

DFW Airport ranks as the most stressful airport for holiday travel

Travelers waiting for their flights at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

DFW Airport/Facebook

Flight delays and cancellations at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport can be a stress-inducing experience for some travelers this holiday season.

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) made a list it would probably rather not make, tracking which airports in the U.S. are the least and most stressful.

European tour company Travel by Luxe compared 30 major airports across several stress-inducing flight factors, such as security wait times, flight delays, cancellation rates, passenger traffic, and average airfare prices. The airports were ranked according to which were the "best equipped to keep travelers calm rather than frazzled."

Out of all 30 airports, DFW Airport landed at the bottom:, making it the most stressful American airport of those surveyed, with more flight delays and cancellations than other major U.S. airports.

Delays and cancellations. According to passenger traffic data from December 2024, nearly 3.6 million travelers flew through DFW for the holidays last year. More than a quarter of all flights were delayed — about 26.06 percent. In addition, DFW had the second-highest rate of cancelled flights (2.08 percent) out of all 30 airports analyzed during the same period.

Cost. Average flight costs at DFW came out to $417.38 in the final quarter of 2024, which the report determined was the 12th most expensive airfare out of the 30 U.S. airports. Although the report clarified that fares are not as stress-inducing as flight delays and security wait times.

TSA process. Travelers should always plan extra time to get through Transportation Security Administration (TSA) lines during peak travel times, but the report found that getting through DFW security lines in December 2023 (where the latest data was available) took only about 9 minutes. That's the sixth-shortest wait time nationwide.

The 2025 holiday travel season is expected to be one of the busiest on record; nearly 8 million travelers are expected to fly through DFW during the final two months of the year, making it the second-busiest airport in the U.S. over the holidays.

"Holiday travel is supposed to be joyful. [T]hink of all the twinkling lights, family reunions and much-needed downtime," the author wrote. "But anyone who has battled chaotic airport lines, last-minute cancellations or a departure board full of red delay warnings knows how quickly that festive spirit can evaporate."

The No. 1 most stress-free U.S. airport to travel over the holidays is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Arizona, the report said.

The top 10 U.S. airports with the smoothest travel during the 2025 holiday season are:

No. 1 – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
No. 2 – Salt Lake City International Airport
No. 3 – Washington Dulles International Airport
No. 4 – Tampa International Airport
No. 5 – Harry Reid International Airport
No. 6 – Chicago Midway International Airport
No. 7 – Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
No. 8 – Philadelphia International Airport
No. 9 – Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
No. 10 – LaGuardia Airport

travel flights holiday travel dfw dfw airport