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Things to see in Evanston, Illinois (United States): 31 places and when to go
Evanston, Illinois is a city in United States with around 350,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 31 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (8), Nature (7), Wildlife (7). The best known are Baháʼí House of Worship, Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center and Dearborn Observatory. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 57. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 42.0483, -87.7
- Population
- About 350,000
- Places
- 31 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (8) · Nature (7) · Wildlife (7) · Museums and art (4) · History (4) · With kids (3)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 19 km as the crow flies
What to see in Evanston, Illinois
The places in and around Evanston, Illinois, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Baháʼí House of WorshipBahá'í temple in Wilmette, Illinois, United States3.2 km
- Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education CenterNon-profit organization in the USA5.1 km
- Dearborn ObservatoryAstronomical observatory in Evanston, Illinois2.3 km
- Leaning Tower of NilesReplica tower of Pisa's, in Niles, Illinois, United States8.0 km
- Muslim Community CenterMosque in Chicago, Illinois6.0 km
- Grosse Point LightLighthouse in Illinois, United States2.6 km
- Ladd ArboretumBotanical garden1.1 km
- Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations MuseumMuseum in Evanston, Illinois2.4 km
- Kohl Children's MuseumChildren's museum in Illinois, United States12 km
- Skokie LagoonsLake in Cook County, Illinois8.7 km
- Dam Number 4 East WoodsProtected area14 km
- Forest Glen WoodsProtected area8.8 km
- Highland Park Water TowerWater tower in Highland Park, United States of America17 km
- Iroquois WoodsProtected area14 km
- Miami WoodsProtected area8.2 km
- Park Ridge Youth CampusFormer school/orphanage in Park Ridge, Illinois11 km
- Kennicott GroveHistoric house in Illinois, United States14 km
- Wayside WoodsPark in the United States of America7.4 km
- Devonshire Aquatic CenterWith kids3.2 km
- District Brew YardsBrewery21 km
- Double Clutch Brewing CompanyBrewery1.0 km
- FEW SpiritsDistillery2.2 km
- Hidden Creek AquaparkWith kids17 km
- Lynfred WineryWinery22 km
And the other 7, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Macushla Brewing Company, Short Fuse Brewing Company, Sketchbook Brewing Co., Temperance Beer Company
- Hiking: OBT-8, OBT-9
- With kids: Skokie Water Playground
When to go to Evanston, Illinois
The best time to visit Evanston, Illinois is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:16
- FebPossible10:22
- MarBest time11:40
- AprBest time13:09
- MayBest time14:23
- JunBest time15:03
- JulBest time14:47
- AugBest time13:42
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:50
- NovPossible9:34
- DecPossible8:57
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 57. In April, 30 of the 31 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Evanston, Illinois
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 19 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Chicago73 places24 km
- Schaumburg11 places28 km
- Waukegan, Illinois23 places37 km
- Downers Grove18 places40 km
- Elgin, Illinois17 places49 km
- Volo10 places50 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Evanston, Illinois?
The best known: Baháʼí House of Worship, Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, Dearborn Observatory, Leaning Tower of Niles, Muslim Community Center. In all, 31 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Evanston, Illinois?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 57.
How do you get to Evanston, Illinois?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 19 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Evanston, Illinois as the destination and these 31 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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