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Evanston, Illinois

  • Shakespeare Garden

    A gift of the garden club of Evanston to the community, the Shakespeare Garden, tucked away on the Northwestern University Campus, is celebrating its 80th year of existence. Planted by the cub in 1920...
    Shakespeare Garden
  • Merrick Rose Garden

    The Merrick Rose Garden is a public park exhibiting 100 varieties of roses with an histoic Centennial Fountain as the focal point. ...
    Merrick Rose Garden

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Northwestern University Walking Tours

Founded in 1851, Northwestern University is a renowned educational institution rich in history and architecture. More than 150 historically significant and interesting sites on campus are featured in various walking tours, each taking approx. 30

Evanston, IL Tours

Tucker Gallery, Fine Art

Tucker Gallery specializes in contemporary American and European artists. The work shown is selected for its high level of integrity and attention to composition, form and color. Styles and subject range from traditional to abstract. 1200

Evanston, IL Arts

The Dearborn Observatory

The Dearborn Observatory is open for limited public viewing through the historic 18.5" refracting telescope every Friday night from 9 to 11

Evanston, IL Observatories



Things to do near Evanston, IL

Festival Theatre

Chicago's oldest Chakespeare ensamble, performs under the stars in Austin Gardens each summer. Box dinners available and grou...

Baha'i House Of Worship

The Bahá'í House of Worship is a building solely dedicated to prayer and is open to everyone. It was the second House of Wo...

Flossmoor Sculpture Gardens

The Flossmoor Sculpture Gardens is a unique program that places outdoor sculptures in our village square, along charming resi...

Wolfe Wildlife Refuge and Bike Path

Explore the natural beauty and animal habitats of this newly expanded 45-acre wetlands preserve. Nature programs are availabl...

Muller Home - A Historical Museum

Meet the Muller family and learn the story of pop Muller's travels from Germany to Arlington Heights. Study artifacts, view p...