Evanston, United States

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Alternative names: Population: 75.5 thous. (2019)Area: 7.8 mi²Elevation: 597 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°2'54"N, 87°40'49"W
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Evanston Top Attractions

Evanston Attractions - What to See and Explore

Evanston offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Ryan Field Stadium, Welsh-Ryan Arena, Grosse Point Light, Charles Gates Dawes House. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • ryan field stadium evanston
    Arenas and stadiums • Sport venue • Sport

    Ryan Field Stadium

    Ryan Field is a stadium in Evanston, Illinois, a suburb north of Chicago. Near the campus of Northwestern University, it is primarily used for American football, and is the home field of the Northwestern Wildcats of the Big Ten Conference.

  • welsh ryan arena evanston
    Arenas and stadiums • Sport venue • Sport

    Welsh-Ryan Arena

    Welsh–Ryan Arena is a 7,039-seat multi-purpose arena in Evanston, Illinois, United States, near the campus of Northwestern University. It is home to four Northwestern Wildcats athletic teams: men's basketball, women's basketball, women's volleyball, and wrestling. It is located inside McGaw Memorial Hall, to the north of Ryan Field.

  • grosse point light evanston
    Lighthouse • Historical place • View point

    Grosse Point Light

    The historic Grosse Point Light is located in Evanston, Illinois. Following several shipping disasters near Evanston, residents successfully lobbied the federal government for a lighthouse. Construction was completed in 1873. The lighthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 8, 1976.

  • charles gates dawes house evanston
    Museum • History museum • Neo-renaissance architecture

    Charles Gates Dawes House

    The Charles Gates Dawes House is a historic house museum at 225 Greenwood Street in Evanston, Illinois. Built in 1894, this Chateauesque lakefront mansion was from 1909 until his death the home of Charles Gates Dawes and his family.

  • mary and leigh block museum of art evanston
    Museum • Art museum

    Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art

    The Block Museum of Art is a free public art museum located on the campus of Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. The Block Museum was established in 1980 when Chicago art collectors Mary and Leigh B.

  • brummel park evanston
    Park • Tudor Revival architecture

    Brummel Park

    The Buildings at 815–817 Brummel and 819–821 Brummel are two historic apartment buildings in Evanston, Illinois. Built in 1928 and 1927 respectively, the two three-story buildings have identical, mirrored Tudor Revival designs. Despite being identical, the buildings were designed by two different architects; 815–817 was designed by E.L.

  • raymond park evanston
    Park • Downtown Evanston

    Raymond Park

    Raymond Park Apartments is a historic apartment building at the northeast corner of Hinman Avenue and Grove Street in Evanston, Illinois. The seven-story building was built in 1928; at the time, it was one of Evanston's largest residential apartments.

  • the rock evanston
    Stela • Quad

    The Rock

    The Rock is a boulder on the campus of Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States, located in between University Hall and Harris Hall.

  • evanston s p a c e location map
    Nightlife • Theater • Concerts and shows

    Evanston S.P.A.C.E.

    Evanston S.P.A.C.E. is a small concert hall and venue for music performance and live recording, and a podcast production facility, as well as serves similarly for the visual arts and literary events located at 1245 Chicago Avenue in Evanston, Illinois, adjacent to Chicago, in...

  • mitchell museum of the american indian evanston
    Museum • History museum

    Mitchell Museum of the American Indian

    The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian is a museum in Evanston, Illinois that focuses exclusively on the history, culture and arts of North American native peoples.

  • evanston civic center
    City hall • Georgian architecture

    Evanston Civic Center

    The Evanston Civic Center, historically known as Marywood Academy, is a historic building located at 2100 Ridge Avenue in Evanston, Illinois. The building was built in 1900 as Visitation Academy to serve as a girls' Catholic school led by the Visitation Sisters. Architect Henry J.

  • theatre interpretation center evanston location map
    Concerts and shows • Theater

    Theatre & Interpretation Center

    The Northwestern University Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts exists as an operational and administration component of the Northwestern University School of Communication with the specific charge of producing, managing, funding and administering the...

  • frances willard house evanston
    Museum • History museum • Gothic Revival architecture

    Frances Willard House

    The Frances Willard House is a historic house museum owned by the National WCTU and is a National Historic Landmark at 1730 Chicago Avenue in Evanston, Illinois. Built in 1865, it was the home of Frances Willard and her family, and was the longtime headquarters of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union.

  • shakespeare garden evanston
    Park • Garden

    Shakespeare Garden

    The Shakespeare Garden in Evanston, Illinois, United States, is a Shakespeare garden on the campus of Northwestern University. Planned in 1915 and built from 1916 to 1929, the garden was the first Shakespeare Garden in the United States.

  • dearborn observatory evanston
    Observatories and planetariums • Science museum

    Dearborn Observatory

    The Dearborn Observatory is an astronomical observatory located on the Evanston campus of Northwestern University. The observatory was originally constructed in 1888, through an agreement between the university and the Chicago Astronomical Society.

  • deering library evanston
    Library • Gothic Revival architecture

    Deering Library

    Charles Deering Library is an academic library of Northwestern University, a private research university in Evanston, Illinois.

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    42°3'53"N • 87°41'49"W

    Evanston Art Center

    The Evanston Art Center is an arts center in Evanston, Illinois offering classes, lectures, exhibitions, and community outreach. It is among the oldest and largest arts centers in Illinois.

  • northwestern university library evanston
    Library • Northeast Evanston

    Northwestern University Library

    Northwestern University Libraries is the main academic library system of Northwestern University. The library holds 7.9 million items, including 228,505 maps, 107,446 print journals and 173,089 electronic journals, making it the 11th largest library at a private university.

  • norris university center evanston
    42°3'12"N • 87°40'22"W

    Norris University Center

    The Norris University Center is the student union of Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, USA.

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Evanston – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Evanston, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Michigan Avenue (Chicago), Art Institute of Chicago (Chicago), Field Museum (Chicago).

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    Street, Shopping, Shopping district

    Michigan Avenue, Chicago

    Michigan Avenue, often referred to as The Magnificent Mile, is an iconic boulevard in the heart of Chicago, United States, renowned for its vibrant shopping district. This prestigious segment of the avenue, running from the Chicago River to Oak Street, boasts an...

  • art institute of chicago12 milesS
    Renowned art museum with global works

    Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago

    The Art Institute of Chicago, nestled in the heart of Chicago's Grant Park, stands as a beacon for art lovers and cultural enthusiasts alike. This premier museum, renowned for its extensive collections, spans across various epochs and regions of the world, offering an...

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    Museum, Natural history museum, Specialty museum

    Field Museum, Chicago

    The Field Museum, a beacon of natural history and culture, stands proudly in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 1893 as the Columbian Museum of Chicago, it later took the name of its first major benefactor, Marshall Field, and has since become one of the largest such...

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    Home to numerous Downtown attractions

    Grant Park, Chicago

    Grant Park, often referred to as "Chicago's front yard," is a lush urban oasis nestled in the heart of the city's bustling downtown. Spread across 319 acres, it is a verdant retreat that offers locals and tourists alike a respite from the concrete jungle.

  • state street chicago12 milesS
    Street, Shopping, Shopping district

    State Street, Chicago

    State Street, a vibrant artery in the heart of Chicago, is renowned as a bustling shopping district that beckons locals and tourists alike. This iconic thoroughfare has a storied history that dates back to the city's earliest days and has evolved into a shopper's...

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Best Time To Visit Evanston

Learn when is the best time to travel to Evanston weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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July is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in June and August.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in February. Most of it rains in April, June and August.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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What are the top attractions to visit in Evanston?

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What is the best time to visit Evanston?

July is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in June and August. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

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