131 East Park Avenue is close to historic downtown Libertyville where you can enjoy all the comforts of a small town within walking distance yet, you are not far from Westfield Mall located in nearby Vernon Hills which has many shops and is just a short drive away.

If you are looking for a taste of farm life look to Lamb’s Pet Farm located just down the road from us. Enjoy pee-wee golf, petting zoo and great dining.

Libertyville offers fun for the seasons starting with Libertyville Days including carnival rides and food booths from eateries from around the area.

During the summer enjoy concerts out at the band shell located in Butler Lake Park. The Fourth of July is spectacular with fireworks shot off over Butler Lake. Take a picnic dinner, listen to the music from the band shell and end the evening with a wonderful firework show.

There is also a Farmer’s Market every Thursday, and Out-To-Lunch in the park every Friday, then continuing in the fall there is the Harvest Festival. There is Trick-or-Treating for the children downtown on Halloween Day. Come winter enjoy a journey back in time, with Dicken’s of a Holiday. The Christmas Tree lighting ceremony the day after Thanksgiving puts you in the mood for the Christmas Season. Downtown shops stay open late this night to help put you in that Holiday spirit.

You don’t have to go downtown to Chicago you can enjoy the night life right here only a few blocks away. All year round you can find an enjoyable evening out at the town’s fine eateries. One such eatery is Micky Finn’s which has it’s own brewery right on the premises and weather permitting you may enjoy your meal outdoors. There is also Firkin’s and Morgan’s which are also great places to meet up with friends and enjoy a brew or two.

If you do want to travel downtown to Chicago you can either take the Metra or pick up the tollway right down the street from us.

After the New Year in February Mainstreet hosts The Winter Frolic and in March there is a Winter Dance.

All this is within walking distance from our apartment complex so there is no need to worry about looking for a parking space downtown.

If you are looking for a good book, a quick walk will take you to our Cook Memorial Library, there you can find just that book you are looking for. Or perhaps you want to surf the net you can do that too. When you are done finding your book enjoy a stroll through the Rose Garden located in the heart of town in Cook Park.

If you are in the mood for a movie, head to The Liberty Theater. There are two screens for double the fun and if coffee or a latte’ is your thing we have two great places a short walk in town. There’s Starbuck’s Coffee House and then there’s Caribou Coffee conveniently located next to the Metra Train Station.

If you are into sports try out our Sports Complex located in Libertyville. And if you enjoy the great out doors there is Independence Grove where you can hike, bike, swim, walk, run, or just go there to fish. However you want to spend your time in the sun, Independence Grove has it covered.

There are a lot of activities to do and enjoy in Libertyville, and it’s all just a short walk away.