# Grosse Point Light, United States: what it is and when to go > Grosse Point Light is a lighthouse in Illinois, United States (Evanston, Illinois), at 183 m above sea level. Interests: History and Architecture. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 57. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/grosse-point-lighthouse/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-08 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Lighthouse in Illinois, United States · History, Architecture - **Where:** United States · Sheridan Road 2601, 60201, Evanston - **Elevation:** 183 m - **Best time:** March to October. - **Nearest airport:** ORD Chicago, 21 km as the crow flies - **Protection:** Protected heritage - **Coordinates:** 42.06389, -87.67602 ## What it is and where Grosse Point Light is a lighthouse in Illinois, United States (Evanston, Illinois), at 183 m above sea level. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. The first illumination was provided by a three-wick kerosene lamp, which, on clear nights, could be seen for 17 miles. The entire reflector was rotated slowly by a gear mechanism lowered by a weight which descended to the ground floor of the lighthouse. It is in [Evanston, Illinois](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/evanston/), where this site lists 31 more places to see, 2.6 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 42.06389, -87.67602; the nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 21 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=42.063895%2C-87.676021) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=42.063895%2C-87.676021) - **Protection:** Protected heritage It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/) and [Architecture](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/arquitectura/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Grosse Point Light is **March to October**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 9 h 16 | | February | Possible | 10 h 22 | | March | Best time | 11 h 40 | | April | Best time | 13 h 09 | | May | Best time | 14 h 23 | | June | Best time | 15 h 03 | | July | Best time | 14 h 47 | | August | Best time | 13 h 42 | | September | Best time | 12 h 16 | | October | Best time | 10 h 50 | | November | Possible | 9 h 34 | | December | Possible | 8 h 57 | In June there are 15 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 57. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. | What you come for | Best time | Possible | | --- | --- | --- | | History | March to October | November to February | | Architecture | March to October | November to February | It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Grosse Point Light has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you. When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to United States To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Dearborn Observatory](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/dearborn-observatory/): Astronomical observatory in Evanston, Illinois · 807 m - [Baháʼí House of Worship](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/baha-i-house-of-worship-for-north-america/): Bahá'í temple in Wilmette, Illinois, United States · 1.4 km - [Double Clutch Brewing Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/double-clutch-brewing-company/): Brewery · 1.7 km - [Ladd Arboretum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/ladd-arboretum/): Botanical garden · 1.9 km - [FEW Spirits](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/few-spirits/): Distillery · 3.2 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). ## More in United States: History - [Empire State Building](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/edificio-empire-state/): skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA - [Golden Gate Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/puente-golden-gate/): suspension bridge on the San Francisco Bay - [Yellowstone National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/parque-nacional-de-yellowstone/): first national park in the world, located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho in the United States - [Mount Rushmore](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mount-rushmore/): mountain in South Dakota featuring a sculpture of four US presidents - [Central Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/central-park/): public park at the center of Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States - [Yosemite National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/yosemite-national-park-2/): national park in California, United States Every United States place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Grosse Point Light? It is a lighthouse in Illinois, United States. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Grosse Point Light? March to October. In June there are 15 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 57. ### How do you get to Grosse Point Light? The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 21 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=42.063895%2C-87.676021) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Dearborn Observatory](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/dearborn-observatory/), [Baháʼí House of Worship](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/baha-i-house-of-worship-for-north-america/), [Double Clutch Brewing Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/double-clutch-brewing-company/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/182580214), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5610547), CC0. More about Grosse Point Light on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grosse_Point_Light). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).