Evanston Garden Fair, Evanston

Name: Evanston Garden Fair
Address: Independence Park, Central Street West of Green Bay Rd, Evanston, United States

#82 among attractions in Evanston

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Facts and practical information

Central Street is the principal east-west artery in the far north of Evanston, Illinois and is a major thoroughfare in other northern and northwest suburbs of Chicago. It is the longest east-west road in the city of Evanston, where it stretches for over two miles from the city limits west of Crawford Avenue to its eastern intersection with Sheridan Road near the historic Grosse Point Lighthouse. West of Evanston, the street begins in Glenview and runs westward intermittently through various municipalities, where it is alternately known as Central Road, Central Parkway, and Central Street. The street is located at 2600 N in the Evanston grid system and 10100 N in the Chicago grid system. ()

Length: 24.02 miCoordinates: 42°3'51"N, 87°42'8"W

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Independence Park, Central Street West of Green Bay RdNorth Shore (Central Street)Evanston United States

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Evanston Garden Fair – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Canal Shores Golf Course, Bahá'í House of Worship, Ryan Field Stadium, Welsh-Ryan Arena.

0.7 miE
Golf
Canal Shores Golf Course, Evanston
19 min walk • Canal Shores Golf Course, is an 82-acre, 18-hole, par 60 golf course located in a suburban residential neighborhood on the east side of Evanston, Illinois and Wilmette, Illinois.
1.2 miNE
Sacred and religious sites, Architecture, Historical place
Bahá'í House of Worship, Wilmette
30 min walk • The Baháʼí House of Worship in Wilmette, Illinois is a Baháʼí temple in Wilmette, Illinois. It is the second Baháʼí House of Worship ever constructed and the oldest one still standing. It is one of eight continental temples, constructed to serve all of North America.
0.5 miE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Ryan Field Stadium, Evanston
13 min walk • 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.
0.5 miE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Welsh-Ryan Arena, Evanston
14 min walk • 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.
0.9 miN
Wine bar, Cinema, Nightlife
Wilmette Theatre, Wilmette
23 min walk • The Wilmette Theatre is a multi-arts and performance center in Wilmette, Chicago, Illinois. It is run as a not-for-profit organisation. The theatre was opened in 1913. The building was bought by Encyclopædia Britannica Films in 1950. In 1966 Richard Stern bought the theatre from EBF, and operated it for 40 years.
0.8 miW
Museum, History museum
Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, Evanston
21 min walk • 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.
0.9 miSE
City hall, Georgian architecture
Evanston Civic Center, Evanston
24 min walk • 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.
1.2 miNE
Neighbourhood
Baháʼí House of Worship, Wilmette
30 min walk • A Bahá'í House of Worship or Bahá'í temple is a place of worship of the Baháʼí Faith. It is also referred to by the name Mashriqu'l-Adhkár, an Arabic phrase meaning "Dawning-place of the remembrance of God." The teachings of the religion envisage Houses of Worship being...
1.6 miSE
Museum, History museum, Gothic Revival architecture
Frances Willard House, Evanston
41 min walk • 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.
0.8 miNW
Library
Wilmette Public Library, Wilmette
22 min walk • The Wilmette Public Library serves the residents of Kenilworth and Wilmette, Illinois, United States, on Chicago's North Shore.
1.3 miNW
42°4'33"N • 87°43'22"W
Wilmette Historical Museum, Wilmette
35 min walk • History museum, Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Evanston Garden Fair?

Nearby attractions include Ryan Field Stadium, Evanston (13 min walk), Welsh-Ryan Arena, Evanston (14 min walk), Ladd Arboretum, Evanston (15 min walk), Oak Circle Historic District, Wilmette (19 min walk).

How to get to Evanston Garden Fair by public transport?

The nearest stations to Evanston Garden Fair:

Bus

Central & Hartrey WB • Lines: 201, 206, 206 AM North (2 min walk)
Central & Hartrey EB • Lines: 201, 206 (2 min walk)

Train

Evanston Central Street (6 min walk)
Wilmette (25 min walk)

Metro

Linden • Lines: Purple (22 min walk)
Central • Lines: Purple (22 min walk)