In The Community

The Mather is considered by many to be in the best location in all of Chicagoland. In fact, a recent survey of older adults living in and around Evanston ranked location as the most important consideration when choosing to move to The Mather.

Enjoy easy access to a host of Evanston services and amenities

• 35+ restaurants within four square blocks
• Banks, places of worship, hair salons, bookstores, medical/dental offices, specialty shops, grocery stores, parks, hotels, train stations, coffee shops, and other interesting and eclectic services
• Numerous recreational, cultural, and entertainment venues, including:
• Northwestern University
• Music Institute of Chicago
• Evanston Library
• Evanston Art Center
• Evanston Farmers’ Market
• Dawes Park
• Merrick Rose Garden
• Shakespeare Garden
• Evanston Historical Society
• Annual festivals, including Evanston Lakeshore Arts Festival, Evanston’s Ethnic Arts Festival, Custer’s Last Stand Festival, and Fountain Square Arts Festival
• Downtown Chicago is a short car or train ride away, with Metra and CTA “L” train stations just three blocks from The Mather

Evanston Community Links

To find out more about the The Mather’s vibrant surrounding community of Evanston, check out these online resources:

City of Evanston:

• Upcoming Evanston Events
• Evanston Art Center
• Evanston Dining
• Evanston Public Library
• Music Institute of Chicago
• Evanston History Center
• City of Evanston – Cultural Arts Department
• Evanston Chamber of Commerce
• Evanston Park District

Northwestern University:

• Northwestern University Sports
• Pick Staiger Concert Hall
• Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
• Block Museum of Art

In The Area:

• North Shore Dining
• North Shore Events Calendar
• North Shore Attractions
• North Shore Shopping
• North Shore Maps and Transit

To find out all the details about how The Mather’s Evanston location and unique surroundings can help you live life to its very fullest, call us today, at (847) 492.7400.