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Chicago Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus Tour
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Shooting + Spinning Private Art Experience
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360 CHICAGO Observation Deck
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Rosemont: Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
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Skyline Lake Tour
What to do in Evanston
Popular places to visit
Wrigley Field
Chicago’s world-renowned baseball ground, Wrigley Field is an iconic stadium where you can learn about the all-American sport and even catch a game.
Navy Pier
A waterfront entertainment strip with fun diversions for both young and old, with shops, restaurants and even a Ferris wheel.
Six Flags Great America
Spend a day at this sprawling theme park to enjoy an array of thrilling roller coaster rides, a water park and entertainment for kids of all ages.
Michigan Avenue
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Michigan Avenue, a popular shopping spot in Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
McCormick Place
Attend an event at the United States’ largest convention center, which features hyper-modern facilities and huge exhibition spaces connected by promenades and sky bridges.
Soldier Field
Events center, NFL stadium and historic landmark all in one, this waterfront field is one of Chicago’s most popular destinations.
Millennium Park
One of Chicago’s main focal points, where locals and visitors flock to see the striking art, architecture and landscape on show.
Grant Park
Chicago’s front yard is a pretty landscaped park, which is home to public art displays, museums, themed gardens and international music festivals.
Chicago Riverwalk
Stroll along the waterfront of the Chicago River to pass some of the city’s most appealing attractions and appreciate how a once grim area has been successfully revamped.
Areas of Evanston
South Evanston
Get to know South Evanston and its many features like its restaurants and shopping. You might want to explore sights like Lake Michigan and Dawes Park, and you can jump on the metro at Main Street Metro Station or South Boulevard Station to get around the city.
North Evanston
North Evanston is well liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Ryan Field and Welsh-Ryan Arena are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Central Station (Purple Line) or Noyes Station to get around.
Downtown Evanston
While you're in Downtown Evanston, take in top sights like Halim Time & Glass Museum and jump on the metro at Davis Metro Station to see more of the city.
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