Evanston, IL
Northwestern's campus bleeds into the real town. Beaches on Lake Michigan 13 miles from downtown Chicago.
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Evanston has Lake Michigan beaches, Northwestern's campus to wander, a craft distillery, a brewery, and a Davis Street dining scene that holds its own against Chicago neighborhoods. The Block Museum is free, FEW Spirits makes whiskey a mile from campus, and Clark Street Beach has sand and swimming without the crowds of North Avenue. FEW Spirits is one of the first legal distilleries in Evanston since Prohibition — the town was literally the home of the temperance movement. Now they make award-winning whiskey. Tours and tastings available.
Dozika: Davis Street's go-to for sushi and Asian fusion — always packed for a reason
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Clark Street Beach
Northwestern Campus · Sandy Lake Michigan beach 15 minutes walk from downtown — lifeguards and volleyball
Lighthouse Beach
Northwestern Campus · Beach next to an 1873 lighthouse — more scenic, fewer crowds
Northwestern University
Northwestern Campus · Walk the Lakefill — a man-made peninsula jutting into Lake Michigan
Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art
Northwestern Campus · Free, small, and consistently excellent — Northwestern's own art museum
Evanston Art Center
Central Street · Free gallery shows and art classes for every skill level since 1929
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Entertainment & Experiences
Northwestern University
Northwestern Campus
Evanston Art Center
Central Street
Clark Street Beach
Northwestern Campus
Five & Dime
Downtown / Davis Street
Guides for Evanston, IL
If it rains
Evanston Art Center
Gallery free; classes $150-400
Shang Noodle & Chinese
Dishes $12-20
La Cocinita
Entrees $10-18
If it's nice out
Lighthouse Beach
Free for residents; $8 non-resident
Grosse Point Lighthouse
$6 adults, $3 children for tours
Sketchbook Brewing Co.
Pints $6-8
Downtown / Davis Street · Central Street · Northwestern Campus · South Evanston
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