Location: Evanston
Top Things to do in Evanston
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Evanston (/ˈɛvənˌstən/) is a city in Cook County, Illinois, United States, 12 miles (19 km) north of downtown Chicago, bordered by Chicago to the south, Skokie to the west, and Wilmette to the north. It had a population of 74,486 as of 2010. It is one of the North Shore communities that adjoin Lake Michigan and is the home of Northwestern University. The boundaries of the city of Evanston are coterminous with those of the former Evanston Township, which was dissolved in 2014 by voters with its functions being absorbed by the city of Evanston.
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1. Nichols Concert Hall
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. The Chicago Philharmonic
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
The Chicago Philharmonic is a musician-governed not-for-profit organization founded 25 years ago by principals from the Lyric Opera of Chicago Orchestra. Today, the orchestra is a collaboration of over 200 of the highest-level classical musicians performing in the metropolitan Chicago area, and has consistently won accolades from music critics and audiences alike. The orchestra's symphonic concerts at Pick-Staiger Hall and Nichols Concert Hall cover the full spectrum of classical music, from the masters of Baroque to the composers of today. The Chicago Philharmonic is proud to serve as the official orchestra for the Joffrey Ballet and to have maintained a partnership with Ravinia Festival for 20 years. The orchestra has appeared at high profile Chicago venues including Symphony Center, Auditorium Theatre, Harris Theater and Chicago Theatre. They have performed with artists as diverse as Josh Groban, the Los Angeles Master Chorale, and the Houston Ballet, and have presented works as varied as Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto, John Adams' Gospel According to the Other Mary, and Stravinsky's Rite of Spring.
3. Space
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5.0 based on 130 reviews
Reviewed By Imk0937
I’ve been to SPACE for concerts and for the Moth. It is an intimate place to really experience performance art of all kinds. Highly recommend it.
4. The American Toby Jug Museum
5. Merrick Rose Garden
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5.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By V3792SFjulians - Stow, United States
This place is Evanston's hidden gem. If you like flowers and roses, this place is special. It is a beautiful, peaceful garden. It is well tended and a pleasure to walk through. It has many rose varieties and lots of colors. I like the multicolored roses the best. It is free and open. You can walk through at any time. There is also a beautiful fountain, which unfortunately is not running this year due to Covid, although I am not sure why.
6. Lock Chicago Escape Rooms
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5.0 based on 239 reviews
Lock Chicago hosts innovative Escape Room adventures and experiences in the Chicago area. For those who aren't familiar, an Escape Room is a space that has been decorated, designed, and decked out with a theme and puzzles that you and a group of friends will have an hour to solve. Its a perfect game for any group of friends, and you can book either a private room for yourselves or join a public game. Located in Evanston, IL right off Northwestern Universities campus we offer 3 unique escape room experiences, "Matsuri", "Malfunction", and "Icarus". Perfect for team building and events for family and friends we welcome you to see for yourself if you have what it takes to earn a spot on our "Wall of Champions"!
Reviewed By illinoiskidney
Lock Chicago has been so generous to us here at the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois. We have used their packages in various programs and events including highly bid on silent auction items and family fun for our patients and their families. They are incredibly responsive and always willing to work with us. Amazing organization and staff!
7. Belgian Chocolatier Piron
8. Cultivate Urban Rainforest & Gallery
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
9. Halim Time & Glass Museum
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5.0 based on 75 reviews
The Halim Time & Glass Museum is a world class collection of historic timepieces, stained glass windows, and other decorative arts. Permanent exhibits include the American Stained Glass Masters, The Louis Comfort Tiffany Gallery and Clocks of the World. Our Museum Café Gallery hosts rotating exhibits as will our 3rd floor Special Exhibits Hall when it opens.
Reviewed By Beatriz121
Wow! For being a relatively small museum of 2 floors, they really make great use of the space to show off Mr. Halim's collection of masterpieces. The first floor features beautiful stained glass windows, many of them rescued from churches. The second floor features an array of time pieces from both the US and abroad. I especially liked the small video screens scattered throughout the second floor displays that provided visitors with the ability to see the moving parts of the clocks. The creativity and craftsmanship on display throughout the museum is awesome. Staff members were very welcoming and were happy to answer the questions that I had. Parking is at a premium in the neighborhood. After several laps around the block, I was happy to finally discover the free parking provided by the museum. It is down the alley which is located almost directly across from the museum's main entrance.
10. Northwestern University
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4.5 based on 382 reviews
Reviewed By ChenEvelyn
A gorgeous and safe campus with amazing beaches and water views to boot! Have some of the best students and top professors in the world.
