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Addison, IL Sports Shopping With Small Town Feel
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Anonymous (
May 14, 2018)
Addison, Illinois is a suburb of Chicago with a small town feel in a large metropolitan area. The city is known for its many shops, first-class public education, and employment opportunities. The city is located in DuPage County just one hour from downtown Chicago and has a popul ...Read More
ation of under 40,000.
Addison has many shopping destinations including many national big box stores and local clothing stores. There are no less than a dozen shopping centers located in the city including the Green Meadows Shopping Center. The state's largest mall, the Woodfield Mall, is located just 15 minutes away in neighboring Shaumburg.
Addison is known for its public school system that is ranked as one of the best in the state of Illinois. The city has one high school, the Addison Trail High School, as well as one junior high school, Indian Trail Junior High. The city is also home to DeVry University-Addison and Chamberlain College of Nursing. The city's largest employer is the United Parcel Service.
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Family friendlyPublic transit is accessibleWalkable to grocery storesYards are well-keptLots of parksWalkable to restaurantsFriendly neighbors Safe at night Pet friendly Streets have sidewalksA quiet areaSense of community
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Amenities
Are there many local amenities in
Addison?
Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.
Parks
Mill Meadows Park
Green Oaks Park
Westwood Park
Old Mill Park
Lake Manor Park
Highview Park
Wilderness Park
Friendship Plaza
Entertainment
Addison Historical Museum
Marcus Addison Cinema
Wood Dale Bowl
Itasca Caribbean Water Park
Beyond Center Stage Performing Arts
Wood Dale Water Park
Itasca Historical Depot Museum
Bensenville Water Park & Splash Pad
Food & Drink
Taco Bell
McDonald's
Portillo's
Franky's Redhots
Dunkin'
Culver's
Firehouse Subs
Burger King
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Commute
Is public transit available in Addison?
Of all people who commute,
2.5% take public transportation in
Addison.