Top Things to do in Chicago's North Shore
Top Hotels in Chicago's North Shore
- 1. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago-North Shore/Skokie
- 2. Hyatt House Chicago/Evanston
- 3. Graduate Evanston
- 4. Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston
- 5. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - North Shore Conference Center
- 6. Residence Inn Chicago Wilmette/Skokie
- 7. Courtyard Chicago Glenview/Northbrook
- 8. Hilton Orrington/Evanston
- 9. Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston, an IHG Hotel
- 10. The Glen Club
Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids in Chicago's North Shore, Chicago's North Shore
Discover the best top things to do in Chicago's North Shore, United States including Northwestern University, Baha'i House of Worship, Kohl Children's Museum, Dawes Park, Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, Grosse Point Lighthouse, Gillson Park, Dave's Down to Earth Rock Shop, Historic Wagner Farm, The Grove.
Restaurants in Chicago's North Shore
1. Northwestern University
Overall Ratings
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.
2. Baha'i House of Worship
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 463 reviews
A special mix of quartz and white cement was developed for the intricate ornamentation on the nine-sided, domed structure.
Reviewed By suuubeee999
An oasis of quiet for prayer and meditation in the temple; friendly volunteer guides, displays, brief videos and a non-pressure bookstore in the Welcome Center.
3. Kohl Children's Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 201 reviews
A bright and friendly place for children of all ages, featuring a life-sized train car and a water room.
Reviewed By addiecat2015
Such a great place for children to really explore different textures, environments, experiments, etc.... A safe place for them to learn. We loved the car area and the Whole foods store was a big hit. Bring a dry shirt, even with the apron my 18 month old was soaked after playing in the water area.
4. Dawes Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
5. Mitchell Museum of the American Indian
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Focusing exclusively on the history and culture of North American native civilizations, the collections range from the Paleo-Indian period through present day.
Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States
You might expect to find the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian in Denver or Flagstaff or Moab or even Las Vegas. But Evanston, Illinois? Founded in 1977, the Mitchell Museum is one of only a handful of museums across the country that focuses exclusively on the history, culture and arts of Native American and First Nation peoples from throughout the United States and Canada. Located at 3001 Central Street in Chicago's closest northern suburb, its mission is to promote and share a deeper understanding of Native American peoples through the collection, preservation and interpretation of their traditional and contemporary art and culture. The museum's collection of over 9,000 objects includes archaeological, ethnographic and art objects of American Indian and Eskimo people from all time periods, from the Paleo-Indian period to the present day. Permanent exhibits depict the Native American cultures of the Woodlands, Plains, Plateau, Southwest, Northwest Coast and Arctic. In the Woodlands Gallery, see the full-size birchbark canoe, the centerpiece of an exhibit that explores fishing, hunting and gathering among native peoples living east of the Mississippi River. Other interesting exhibits are Great Lakes ice fishing decoys, dolls from throughout North America, 19th and 20th century beadwork from the Northern Plains and Great Lakes regions, baskets from the Great Lakes, Southwest, California and Northwest Coast, Navajo weavings and Arctic stone, ivory and bone carvings.
6. Grosse Point Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By O6378WFannag - Park Ridge, United States
Gorgeous location. Right on the Michigan Lake. Parking you can find at the nearby park. And you can go to the nearby beach . Check website for out of season visiting hours ( if any).
7. Gillson Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By 1andTwins - Wilmette, United States
Lots of things have changed due to Covid. You can only swim at the swimming beach which is season passes only this year (for residents and non-residents). No day passes like other years. Same goes for parking, only seasonal parking passes for beach parking, otherwise find street parking. The free area (non-swimming) is narrow due to beach erosion so it gets very busy during the weekend. Lots of people ignore Park District staff and life guards and get into the water (at the non-swimming beach) regardless. Still a good place but please understand what is available when you come this year, things are not quite the same. Not many changes for season pass holders (no concessions and only one restroom open). All staff is wearing masks.
8. Dave's Down to Earth Rock Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Since 1970, Dave's has been providing "Art Created by Mother Nature", to both novice and professional collectors of unique fossils, mineral specimens, Native American Artistry and semi-precious stones, set in fine sterling silver. At Dave's, you'll never be a a loss when looking for that unique gift item for yourself or another. Come on in and check out our "Free Prehistoric Life Museum"!!! It's the largest private collection on display to the general public, and totally free. See you soon!!!
Reviewed By Willwerks - Chicago, United States
Dave's has been around for awhile; I first visited before my oldest was born, now I take her kids there. Just a great place, full of wonderful finds at all price levels. My grandsons have bought many small treasure there, and I have picked up some neat items over the years, too. This is as much a natural history museum as a store, and its staff is always welcoming and ready to answer a kid's question. A must place to visit in Evanston!
9. Historic Wagner Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By illinoistravelere
Wagner's has become a full-time working farm again during these COVID 19 days. The buildings and grounds are closed to the public until further notice, but staff is operating the farm -- caring for the sheep, hogs, cows, horses, chickens, etc., and planting corn and potatoes (thankfully finished before the recent heavy rains). The annual Dairy Breakfast and Stock Show (June 13) has been cancelled and the new playscape...farm-themed play equipment...will be back on schedule soon. There is no start date announced yet for the Farmers Market. Wagner's was saved in the late '90s by an advocacy group, C.O.W.S. (Citizens Organized for Wagner's) and is a fabulous educational/recreational site. The nineteen-acre farm has returned to its agricultural roots and is already donating its egg production to a local food bank. It plans to donate and sell fruits and vegetables as they are harvested. We all look forward to visiting Historic Wagner Farm.
10. The Grove
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By evelync627 - Glenview, United States
You get to see the Redfield estate and view the collection of turtles, fish and the opossum the staff saved. There used to be a holiday sale but sadly, no more.
