Within an hours drive of Chicago, Manhattan residents enjoy easy access to the big city thrills of Chicago, while always enjoying the peaceful ambiance of small town living. Manhattan and its surrounding areas offer a wide variety of exciting local attractions and dining destinations. Scattered throughout the area are many parks, forest preserves, and championship golf courses for everyone to enjoy. And not far from Stonegate is the Chicagoland Speedway and Route 66 Raceway for motorsport excitement and concert venues. Baseball fans can root for the local minor-league team, the Joliet Jackhammers. While the taste of excitement in Las Vegas can be found with nearby Harrah’s Casino and Empress Casino. The Village of Manhattan also hosts the popular annual Irish Fest and other holiday celebrations.

From quaint family-owned boutiques to larger shopping emporiums, residents will enjoy the many shopping choices in the area. Combined with the continuing growth of retail centers in the greater Will County region, Manhattan residents are sure to find a variety of options. Currently in development is a lifestyle shopping center conveniently located down Cedar Road. This upcoming mall will feature a Macy’s and provide residents with several retail options, and is sure to rival other popular malls in Chicagoland and serve as a trendy shopping destination.

The urban commuter will enjoy Manhattan’s location with an easy 45-minute drive to the City of Chicago. Manhattan’s brand new Metra station allows commuters a choice in travel by linking them to the Chicago Loop in just over an hour. The city is conveniently located in the center of highways of I-80, I-57, I-55, and the I-355 Tollway for easy access up north. Just minutes away are Joliet’s Regional Airport and Lewis University Airport and the convenience of Pace bus transportation is nearby, for easy travel within Manhattan and the neighboring Joliet area.