The Top 20 Attractions around Evanston
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Evanston. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Evanston is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 11, 2025
North Shore Channel
Highlight • Trail
The North Shore Channel, constructed between 1907 and 1910, was originally built to flush sewage from the North Branch of the Chicago River into the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal. …
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Belmont Harbor
Highlight • Structure
Lincoln Park is a 1,208-acre park along Lake Michigan and is Chicago's largest public park. The park offers several recreational facilities such as baseball/softball fields, basketball courts, beach volleyball courts, …
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Skokie North Shore Sculpture Park
Highlight (Segment) • Monument
Pretty straight well maintained bike trail along the channel - combined with the lakefront makes a great roundtrip.
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Skokie Lagoon No. 3
Highlight • Lake
From this grassy spot you get a lovely view of Skokie Lagoon No. 3. This lagoon is part of the Skokie Lagoons nature preserve, located in Glencoe and Winnetka, Illinois. …
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Skokie Lagoon 5
Highlight • Lake
Nestled within the north and central sections of Skokie Lagoons, this lagoon is encircled by trails from the North Branch Trail System, providing cyclists with a tranquil and picturesque route. …
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Lincoln Park
Highlight • Rest Area
Lincoln Park is a 1,208-acre park along Lake Michigan and is Chicago's largest public park. The park offers several recreational facilities such as baseball/softball fields, basketball courts, beach volleyball courts, …
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Caldwell Woods
Highlight • Forest
Caldwell Woods, situated on Chicago's northwest side, offers diverse recreational features including picnic groves, activity spaces, a warming shelter, sledding hill, and access to the well-loved North Branch Trail. Despite …
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Baháʼí House of Worship Wilmette
Highlight • Religious Site
The second Baháʼí temple ever built, this impressive place of worship is open to all people regardless of faith. The idea behind Baháʼí is the unity and importance of all …
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Harms Woods Preserve
Highlight • Forest
Hiking, running, and biking are popular activities in this area, with the well-known North Branch Trail running through and providing both paved and unpaved trails to enjoy. The North Branch …
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North Branch Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
The North Branch Trail is a 20-mile paved trail that follows the North Branch of the Chicago River. The trail winds through forests and fields, so keep your eye out for wildlife, especially deer.
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Grosse Point Lighthouse
Highlight • Monument
The Grosse Point Lighthouse, erected in 1873 by the US Government, serves as the primary lighthouse to mark the way to Chicago. The point on which it stands was named …
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