What kinds of historical sites can I visit when I visit Evanston?
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You can visit the Grosse Point Lighthouse and Maritime Museum. Built in 1873 by the United States Government, this was the lead lighthouse a ... moret the time, built after several shipwrecks had occurred in the area.The Grosse Point Lighthouse in Evanston is a beautiful historical site with a long history. Erected in 1873, it has served as a beacon to ... morekeep ships away from the rocks nearby.Visit the Evanston History Center while you are in town. Located on Green Street in the Charles Gates Dawes House which was built in 1894, t ... morehe facility is rich in local historyVisit the Grosse Point Lighthouse on Sheridan Road. It's an old-fashioned lighthouse built in the late 1870s for ships moving towards Chicag ... moreo. There's a maritime museum attached where you can find out all about the history of the Lake Michigan area. Make sure you take the lighthouse tour while you're there for an incredible view out over the lake. -
Are there any outdoor activities available at the lake next to Evanston?
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The Chicago Kayak Shack on Chicago Avenue in Evanston offers rental of all kinds of kayaks for some great boating on Evanston's Lake. They a ... morelso offer full training courses to ensure your skills are up to speed.During the summer, swimming is a popular thing to do at the beaches along Evanston's lake shore. You can also rent kayaks or sailboats if yo ... moreu prefer getting out on the water in a boat.Certainly. You can enjoy swimming, sailing, kayaking, and fishing on Lake Michigan using facilities that are located along the Evanston lake ... more shore. You can also relax on one of the five public swimming beaches, or bring your dog to enjoy a few hours of play on the special dog beach.Dawes Park is a great place for outdoor activities, and is right next to the lake. There are a bunch of biking and running trails if you wan ... moret to do something active. The dog park is great as well. During the summer, the park hosts some amazing outdoor concerts. -
I'm traveling with two kids under 10. Are they any family style restaurants in Evanston?
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Take your kiddos to the Flat Top Grill. There, they can choose their own ingredients to make the perfect feast for them. With the colorful v ... moreeggies, you may even be able to get some nutrition on their plates.Bluestone is one of the best family restaurants in Evanston. Established in 2001, the owners take pride in providing a welcoming, neighborh ... moreood atmosphere, reasonable prices, and a varied menu that will please even the pickiest eater.My wife and I really enjoy taking our kids to Dave's Italian Kitchen in Evanston. The food is great, the price is right and the atmosphere i ... mores fun for everyone in the family.Clarke's is a really casual place to have great food with your family in Evanston. They have a nice kids menu, and the prices are fairly rea ... moresonable. They serve all American cuisine. -
What's a good indoor activity to visit in Evanston if the weather is bad?
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One of my favorite indoor spots in Evanston is the Noyes Cultural Arts Center. It's a great place to see some beautiful local art and escape ... more from any type of bad weather.Check out the ice skating at the Robert Crown Center indoor rink. You can rent ice skates there and enjoy ice skating all year round, regard ... moreless of the weather. The Robert Crown Center is conveniently located on Main Street in Evanston.On rainy days I really enjoy going to the Noyes Cultural Arts Center. I simply love their local artist exhibits, which are held in two diffe ... morerent galleries and change every two months.If you like to go ice skating you can go to Evanston's Robert Crown Community Center Ice Rink to escape the nasty weather. You can skate the ... morere all year round and get some great exercise too.
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