A few miles east and a 15-minute Metra ride from our Wheaton apartments is the charming gem of downtown Glen Ellyn. Whether you’re looking for a fun evening out or a place to shop and pamper yourself on the weekend – downtown Glen Ellyn has so much to offer. “A downtown to treasure” is their motto and they’re certainly right. With events, entertainment, shopping, dining, and spas – downtown Glen Ellyn will quickly become a new favorite hangout spot when you live at Wheaton 121. After you’ve gotten settled in at our Wheaton apartments, why not spoil yourself with a day to yourself or with a friend or loved one in downtown Glen Ellyn? Here are some of the best places to shop, dine, and indulge. Refresh your wardrobe and support your community at these popular shopping spots Located just off Duane Street is the women’s clothing boutique Fuschia. Wanting to bring a bit of Chicago fashion and style into Glen Ellyn, the owner of Fuschia stocks her boutique with a dynamic selection of everyday pieces, timeless classics, and hard-to-find accessories to compliment each outfit. Expect daily deliveries of new pieces and you can even shop online. Just steps from […]
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Downsize in Luxury at Our Wheaton Apartments – Here Are 8 Steps to Help You Get Started
No matter if you’re retiring, you’ve had a change in income, your kids have flown the coop, or you’re experiencing some other life change – downsizing is a life choice that many Americans are making. At our Wheaton apartments, you can be assured that what you’re giving up in square-footage, you’re gaining in luxury and amenities. Wheaton 121 offers its tenants a wide-array of floor plans ranging from studios to three-bedrooms – so, whether you’re making big changes or small, you’re sure to find a unit that is perfect for you. Of course, any sort of move requires careful thought and planning. And if you’re downsizing – even more so. Here are 8 tips and suggestions that can make the downsizing process just a little bit easier. 1. Set aside things that you frequently use, need, or like to look at Whatever you plan on bringing into your smaller home, be sure that it truly brings you joy. Identify the items you have that bring you genuine happiness and let go of the things that are simply “there”. Also, keep in mind that you are worth all that “good stuff” that you own. Many people often tuck away the nice […]
Wheaton, Illinois: Award-Winning Schools from Preschool to College
Kids that grow up at our Apartments in Wheaton, Illinois are supported by good schools and a community that values education at every age. Here at our Wheaton apartments, we help families live their dreams of sending their children to the best schools, while helping them have fun along the way! With our spacious floor plans, resort-style swimming pool, leafy parks, and schools that go above and beyond, we like to say our Wheaton, Illinois apartments offers everything a family needs and more. Community Unit School District 200: Instilling in Everyone a Passion to Excel. The Wheaton community is served by District 200, which boasts 23 facilities, 1 early childhood center, 13 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools. According to their website, the core of their beliefs is that all students can learn beyond expectations. They believe that a highly qualified, nurturing, and enthusiastic staff is necessary to ensure each student’s success. Finally, they believe that each student deserves a challenging, rigorous, and comprehensive curriculum that leads to academic achievement, social well-being, self-actualization, good citizenship, and personal growth. District 200 schools are ones in which teachers stick around for much of their careers because they love the […]
The Cosley Zoo and Downtown Wheaton: 5 Acres and 70 Species of Fun
The Apartments at Wheaton 121 are smack-dab in the center of beautiful Wheaton, Illinois, which puts it close to great places to take the kids and local gems where you can shop and dine. Wheaton has so much to offer, and it’s a great place to raise a family. Sure, there’s plenty to do right here at our Wheaton, Illinois apartments. At first, you’ll wonder if you ever have to leave: with the resort-style pool, the modern outdoor fire pit and lounge area, the state-of-the-art workout facilities, and a fenced in “Bark Park”. Even when there’s so much to do right here at home, downtown Wheaton will not disappoint. Play with the Animals at the Cosley Zoo Just down the street from our apartments in Wheaton is the Cosley Zoo – a small, family-friendly zoo that prioritizes the education of local children through play and direct contact with animals. This 5-acre zoo features native domestic species of America, ponds and natural habitats, and a barn with livestock. Parents and children alike love the relaxed, laid-back atmosphere at the Cosley Zoo, and they love the boundless opportunities to learn more about animals both local and exotic. This Zoo is very affordable, […]
Four-time National Gold Medal-Winning Park District, Right Here in Wheaton
When you’re looking for a place to live, you’re not just looking for a place to lay your head at night. You’re looking for a lifestyle. When you look for apartments in Wheaton, Illinois, you’ll notice that Wheaton 121 is not only pet-friendly, but it’s a great choice for people who love heading outdoors. Complete with a resort-style pool, a bocce ball court, outdoor grilling stations, and a gated “Bark Park”, you don’t have to go far to have a mini-outdoor adventure here at these luxury apartments in Wheaton. Perhaps the most exciting part of living at Wheaton 121 is that we’re surrounded by award-winning parks. Whether you’re heading out to the trail, to the soccer field, or to the playground, there are plenty of opportunities to have a day full of fun with your kids and pets in the many green gems of greater Chicago. Take Your Pick: Almost 50 Parks Right Outside Your Door Living at our luxury apartments in Wheaton, Illinois, you’ll never run out of fun things to do in the parks system that will bring you closer to the Wheaton Community, get you outdoors, and help you live your best life. That’s because there are […]