Richardson, Texas; Quiet Living Close to Dallas

Richardson is one of Dallas, Texas many suburbs. Located ten miles north of the city, Richardson allows residents quick, easy access to all of Dallas' many attractions and job opportunities, while living in a quieter area. Richardson is a city in its own right, boasting many amenities to tempt potential residents and businesses to call it home.

Richardson, itself, is home to almost 100,000 residents and a massive workforce, which makes the city a destination in itself. There are more than 500 high tech companies that call the city home, providing an incredible array of employment opportunities in this city. Richardson is also home to a state university, two community colleges, two state university satellite campuses, many hotels and a thriving art culture.

The city of Richardson, Texas dates to just after the Civil War. When the railroad bypassed nearby Breckinridge, the population moved north with it and the town of Richardson was born. Chartered in 1873, Richardson has a long history, spanning three centuries.

There are many attractions to living in Richardson. One of the biggest draws is the city's proximity to Dallas. This massive city provides even more attractions and opportunities for enjoyment than Richardson does, but the smaller city still has much to offer businesses and families alike. From sports to arts, from conventions to entertainment, Richardson is an excellent place to live, work and play.

One thing that Richardson is rightly famed for is the number of convention and meeting facilities that the city offers. There are several such facilities within Richardson, all of them bringing something different, whether in location or amenities, to tempt businesses and organizations to host their meetings in the city. From the Eisemann Center to the Richardson hotel, the city has an incredible wealth of conference and banquet facilities.

Richardson also boasts a thriving art culture and many different educational opportunities, restaurants from fast food to Indian cuisine and Thai food, immense golf courses and other sporting venues. The city has a wide array of parks that allow residents and visitors to enjoy the outdoors in this beautiful city, as well. If you're looking for original productions of plays and shows, check out the Labyrinth Theatre, which puts on shows throughout the year and is an award winning theater group. Check out the historic downtown area of Richardson, while you're there. You'll find an immense wealth of shopping, pubs, restaurants and places to relax.

Richardson also boasts over 23 miles of hiking and biking trails for the enjoyment of residents and visitors, alike. This network of cement trails is continuously growing, allowing everyone the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors, regardless of the season. The eventual goal of the city is to have all 30 parks connected by hiking/biking trails.