Christmas Lights in Evanston, IL
Evanston, IL's best Christmas light displays include Grosse Point Lighthouse ($6 adults, $3 children for tours), LeTour Evanston (Entrees $22-42), and Lighthouse Beach (Free for residents; $8 non-resident). Most displays run from late November through early January, with peak crowds on weekends between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Beach next to an 1873 lighthouse — more scenic, fewer crowds
2601 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL 60201 · Daily 11am-7pm (summer)
French-Moroccan brasserie from Amy Morton — North Shore's best new restaurant
1571 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL 60201 · Tue-Thu 5-9pm, Fri-Sat 5-10pm, Sun 5-9pm
Climb an 1873 lighthouse for Lake Michigan views — tours weekends in summer
2601 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL 60201 · Grounds open daily; tours Sat-Sun 2-4pm (summer)