Itasca is one of those small villages in Illinois that in 2009 was rated as the Best Affordable Suburb in Illinois State by BusinessWeek. It is located in the DuPage County. With a small population, Itasca is one of the best places to move in and buy a house if you are moving to Illinois.
Itasca is located at 41°58′29″N 88°1′7″W and has a total area of 5.0 square miles. About 1.4% of Itasca is water and the rest is land. It is located to the North West of Illinois.
If you are looking to move into Itasca and buy a home there, then this is the right time to do so. The home prices and home values index in the village is currently down 9.3% and the average home value index is $272,500. For a decent sized 4 bedroom house in Itasca, a good deal will allow you to purchase at somewhere around $250,000.
Itasca is a great place if you are looking for things to do here. We have listed down some of the attractions that you will find in Itasca.
1) Itasca Country Club – This is one of the top golf courses in the region and offers some fantastic golfing experience.
2) Guenther Gallery and Design – This place is for art connoisseurs. There are people who frequent this place and even come back for more. Even if you are not into buying artwork, this place is worth visiting just to see the art being exhibited.
3) Itasca Waterpark – Itasca Waterpark is one of the major attractions of this village. There are various rides available including a 150 feet water slide.
4) Itasca Historical Depot – This is a museum that you can take your children to. There are regular exhibitions and event held here.
5) Pirate’s Cove Children’s Theme Park – Pirate’s Cove Children’s Theme Park is an ideal place to take your children to. There are many amazing rides that both children and adults enjoy.
6) Champagne Sports Lounge – Champagne Sports Lounge is the place to be to chill out with a couple of drinks and generally having a great time watching sports action from all over the globe.
7) Summer Drama Camp – In cooperation with Itasca Park District, the Summer Drama Camp is arranged for young actors.
Apart from all these attractions, there are various parks in Itasca. The downtown boasts of shops and fine dining restaurants. You get all the basic things that you need for your daily use and if needed, you can also travel to Elgin and Chicago that are located a short distance away by train and road.
Itasca is well connected through Metra’s West Line and there is a daily rail service to Elgin and Chicago. Itasca is situated at the joining of Veterans Memorial Tollway, Interstate 290 and Elgin O’Hare Expressway. This makes it a prime business location in the North West. Irving Park Road runs through Itasca from east to west and Rohlwing Road runs from north to south of Itasca.
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