Fairview Heights, Illinois Real Estate & Community Information

Home to over 17,000 residents, Fairview Heights is a city located in St Clair County. Fairview Heights is a great city for shopping, as there are a number of shopping plazas located in the city, along with the St. Clair Square mall.


Shopping & Dining in Fairview Heights

Fairview Heights has an outstanding retail and dining scene.  The St. Clair Square is a major shopping center with 140 stores and services.  The mall is anchored by JCPenny, Macy’s, and Dillard and features a large selection of smaller stores, such as Hot Topic, CJ Banks, Yankee Candle, and more.  The mall also features a number of great places to eat, including Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, One Gyro, and Five Guys Burgers and Fries. Other malls include Marketplace Shopping Center, St. Clair Antiques Mall, Lincoln Place, and Crossroads Centre.

Of course, where you find great shopping, there’s always great dining. Lotawata Creek serves up mouth-watering Big South burgers spilling over with toppings, like the “Hot Mess” burger ladled with gooey cheese sauce. For the best Italian cuisine in Fairview Heights, Agostino’s Restaurant and Bar has all the authentic Italian dishes made from scratch. Other amazing places to dine are Smokey Bones, LongHorn Steakhouse, and Tong Phoon.


Fairview Heights Parks & Recreation

The Fairview Heights Parks & Recreation Department takes care of the recreational needs of the residents of Fairview Heights. Parks include Pleasant Ridge Park, which is a great place for a picnic or party, along with hiking trails and a dog friendly park.


Education in Fairview Heights, IL

The students of Fairview Heights are served by three school districts that take care of the elementary and middle school students – Grant-Illini District 110, Pontiac William Holliday School District 105, and O’Fallon District 90.