Chicago/Evanston
Chicago/Evanston Overview
Evanston is located on Chicago's North Shore, just 30 minutes from downtown. Home to Northwestern University, it's also close to I-90 and I-94 and within walking distance to the Metra and Lake Michigan. A vibrant community, good schools, public beaches and close proximity to Chicago. With 75,000 residents, Evanston offers the very best of both big-city life and suburban living.
You'll never run out of things to do in the city of Evanston, Illinois. Visit Merrick Rose Garden and Fountain Square Centennial Fountain. Spend the day at the Peter Jans Golf Course, Evanston Golf Club, Westmoreland Country Club or Indian Hill Country Club. Stop by Dearborn Observatory or Grosspoint Lighthouse. Or go to the Custer Street Fair or free Starlight Concert Series. Visit the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, the Kimball Hill Museum Home or the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian. Cheer on the Division 1 Northwestern Wildcats. Shop at Plaza del Lago, Lincolnwood Town Center or Old Orchard Center.
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