A city with rich past and bright future, where old and new balance each other sums up Frankfort. It boasts of economic and cultural diversity and a well-preserved history. It is just over 40 minutes from Chicago, that is home to over 30 Fortune 500 companies. Everything about Frankfort is fantastic- education, amenities, housing market, job growth, weather, not to forget the low crime rate! No wonder, it is ranked 36th among the fastest growing suburbs of nation by Forbes Magazine and was named as one of the top places to live by Chicago Magazine.
Frankfort’s historic downtown is home to unique boutiques and quality restaurants. A variety of family-friendly events happen year-round in this quintessential small town to add vibrancy! Apart from outdoor concerts and movies these events feature farmer’s market, Fine Arts Fair, winter festival and many more! Bengtsons Pumpkin Fest offers fun for the entire family- tractor rides, pumpkin shooting from cannons, pig races, camel rides and what not! At the petting zoo, get to know llamas, goats, emus and other animals. KidsWork Children’s Museum is also in downtown and is educational and fun for the little ones. CMP Tactical Lazer tag is a terrific place for the kids. Odyssey Fun World is kids ‘paradise! Lincoln-Way East Aquatic Center offer free lap swimming for residents!
It is home to several parks where you can unwind the day’s tension. Commissioner Park is clean and well-maintained and has game fields, Splash Park and Bark Park! Award-winning Prairie park boasts 13 acres of preserved native prairie, fishing pond and natural plants. Take a bike ride along the 20 miles of picturesque Oak Plank Road Trail winding through Frankfort.
There are many malls serving as one-stop shop if you are pressed for time- Brookside marketplace, Orland Square, Frankfort Crossing Shopping Center to name a few. Dining out is a pleasure in Frankfort! Excellent restaurants like Dancing Marlin, Francesca’s Fortunato, Chef Klaus Bier Stube, Kup a Joe Café, Hot Grill etc. offer ethnically diverse mouth-watering cuisine to delight your palate!
NewHomeSource’s listing for Frankfort is quite comprehensive and offers you tempting options of new homes in Frankfort, IL to choose from. A reasonably large 3000sqft4bedroom2bathroom is available for 400’s, but if you want 4200sqft5bedroom4bathroom mansions, the price goes up to early 700’s. Let NewHomeSource help you browse a large selection of homes for sale in Frankfort, IL today. Energy-saving homes and custom and on-your-lot ones are also available, thanks to builders like DJK Custom Homes, for prices ranging between mid-300’s to mid-700’s. Make your home in Frankfort that has been honoured with Southland Reader’s Choice award for Best Community. It has also been voted among the 12 safest communities in Illinois. Find your dream home with us for the best price and make it your own little paradise in this heaven on earth!
