Local Area Guide

Area Guide

Beautiful Matteson, IL is a southwest suburb of Chicago and is bordered by Park Forest, IL, Olympia Fields, IL, Country Club Hills, IL, Tinley Park, IL, Frankfort, IL, and Richton Park, IL. Matteson was founded in the mid 1800’s, mostly by German settlers. It is named after Illinois’ 10th Governor, Joel A. Matteson.

Generations at Applewood is located at 21020 Kostner Avenue, 1 block north of  Lincoln Hwy (Rt 30), and only 1/2 mile from Interstate 57.

 

Restaurants

There are over a dozen restaurants within the immediate vicinity of Generations at Applewood. From fast food to casual dining, Matteson offers something for everyone.

 

Olive Garden

A favorite for casual Italian dining.
5220 W. 211th Street, Matteson, IL 60443
708-481-0045
1 mile west of Generations at Applewood

 

A Fusion

Offering Chinese, Japanese and Thai cuisine as well as Habachi Grill. They also offer a sushi buffet and a lunch buffet.
4601 Lincoln Hwy, Matteson, IL 60443
708-748-9893
.25 mile mile Generations at Applewood

 

Peachtree Cafe

Breakfast, brunch, and pancake house. Peachtree Cafe is a place to get a delicious country style breakfast or lunch.
4020 Lincoln Hwy, Matteson, IL 60443
708-747-3300
.5 mile east of Generations at Applewood

 

Hotels

Country Inn & Suites

950 Lake Superior Dr., Matteson, IL 60443
708-748-4740
1 mile from Generations at Applewood

 

Hampton Inn & Suites

20920 Matteson Ave., Matteson, IL 60443
708-748-41020
1 mile from Generations at Applewood

 

 

Attractions, Shopping and Entertainment

Oakwood Park

Beautiful Oakwood Park is less than 1/4 mile from Generations at Applewood and is the perfect place for a walk on a beautiful day. There is a children’s playground, tennis courts, and baseball diamonds. The Matteson Public Library is located at the northwest corner of Oakwood Park.
4450 Oakwood Ln., Matteson, IL 60443
708-748-1080
.25 mile from Generations at Applewood

 

Lincoln Mall Shopping Center

Lincoln Mall is located only 1/2 mile from Generations at Applewood and features stores which include Sears and Carson’s.
2 blocks south of Lincoln Hwy via Kostner/Lincoln Mall Drive
.5 mile from Generations at Applewood