Located in the Chicago metropolitan area in DuPage County, Addison has an area of 9.96 square miles, including land and water. The town of Addison lies on the tributary of Des Plaines River, known as the Salt Creek. The name ‘Addison’ is derived from a town in England with the same name.

The Ambiance of the Town:

Addison’s village is very diverse with parks, forest reserves, amusement parks, and many more. The safari land is an adventure park with several rides and fun activities for children to enjoy. There are many beautiful parks such as Lake manor park with a view of the river and a great place to walk. The stream of the salt creek is also a fascinating tourist stop. The Cricket Creek County forest preserve is a natural and scenic spot with many facilities to camp, snowshoeing, fishing, tubing, and play golf.

Restaurants and Bars:

A list of the best eateries in Addison village is given below.

• The mucky duck bar: $$: Generally, the mucky duck is a bar with pub foods and a patio where you can enjoy a drink with other people. The place is great for watching sports and meet new people. Their list includes wine, beer, spirits, cocktails, happy-hour drinks, and food. Also, they have live performances and quiz nights at the bar.
• The quarter bar and grill: $: It is a typical bar but with unique food. Together with a spacious pub and friendly staff, you will have the best dining experience. Their dishes include BBQ baby-back ribs and chargrilled oysters and a huge selection of wine, beer, spirits, and cocktails.
• Plucker’s Wing bar: $$: Burgers, wings, and salads are the main foods you will find on their menu. With twenty years of experience, they can’t go wrong with their saucy and crispy wings. They invite you to try out what they have for you, and if you don’t like it, they want to know about it. Their beverage menu includes wine, beer, spirits, and cocktails, which you can enjoy a nice game on their LCD.

Transit Options:

CTA controls public transportation in the town. The main ways to travel in Addison are listed below.

• Train: There are many trains and subway stations in the village where you can catch a train.
• Bus: With multiple bus stations spread across the entire village, it is very easy to take a bus to commute to places.
• Drive: You can own a personal vehicle for transportation in the village.

Schools:

There are many good schools for all stages in the village. The Addison trail high school and the Indian trail high school are among the best schools in Addison. The elementary schools are Wesley Elementary, Lake Park Elementary school, and St. Phillip, the apostle catholic school. DeVry University and Chamberlain College of Nursing is also located here. 

What People Love About the Town:

The best part about living in this village is that it is conveniently linked to many other towns and close to Chicago. Also, there are many transit options available for quick and effective transportation.

What People Dislike About the Town:

The schools in the village aren’t considered as good as they should be. Many residents have been expecting in the improvement of the education system in the village. Also, some people are not happy with the high taxes of the village.