- TripBuzz found 558 things to do with kids in or near Evanston, Illinois, including 537 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Glenview.
- From Ryan Field to The Actors Gymnasium, the Evanston area offers 107 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, History Museums, Beaches and Parks.
- The city of Evanston is a suburb of Chicago, lying 12 miles north of downtown. A part of Cook County, Illinois, Evanston is home to a near 75,000 residents with a highly dense population. The city is considered to be a North Shore community, settling on the coast of Lake Michigan.
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One of two Stardust Bowl locations, Stardust Bowl No 2 offers open bowling as well as league and tournament play. The alley offers loyalty programs, and hosts birthday parties, corporate events, and other gatherings.
45.0 Miles
The Prairie Duneland Trail is a popular walking and biking trail in Chesterson. Leading to many other trails in the area, the asphalt trail is surrounded by abundant flora and fauna, making it a beautiful walk.
45.2 Miles
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2780 Channahon Rd, Joliet, IL 60436
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Joliet's Splash Station Waterpark is an attraction that offers many water features such as a six person slide, body slides, tube slides, lazy river and zero depth pool. The water park also includes a sandy play area.
45.9 Miles
Comprised of 921 boat slips, Reef Point Marina is located between Chicago and Milwaukee. The marina offers a restaurant, a ship store, a fuel dock, and restroom and shower areas.
46.0 Miles
The 140-acre Washington Park is located on Lake Michigan's south shore. Featuring two miles of beach, the Oasis Splash Park, a marina, public fishing, boat launches, picnic shelters, concessions, and even a zoo, this is one of the most popular parks in northern Indiana. During the holidays, the park is transfor…
46.0 Miles
While visiting the beach and park along Lake Michigan, you can also enjoy a visit to Washington Park Zoo, which first opened in 1928. The 15-acre zoo houses more than 90 species in exhibits like alligators, wolves, tigers and more. A 70-foot-tall stone observation tower, which can be climbed with 220 steps. The…
46.2 Miles
Popular among hikers, the Coffee Creek Watershed Conservancy Preserve also has an amphitheatre which hosts public events, such as concerts. A pavilion, ponds, bridges, and a 4 mile-long trail system are also found in here.
46.4 Miles
Known as the 'House that Freight Cars Built', the Barker Mansion preserves the legacy of a founding father of the rail car industry, John H. Baker. Featuring space for private events, guided tours to experience the period opulence, and a schoolroom tour.
46.4 Miles
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67 votes
1 Washington Park Marina, Michigan City, IN 46361
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The only lighthouse in the state of Indiana is the Old Lighthouse Museum in Michigan City. See exhibits detailing Lake Michigan shipwrecks, climb the lantern tower and discover maritime history from the 1800's.
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Featuring historical architecture, Mainstreet Theater is a performing arts center. An intimate environment, it is a venue for plays, theater and other live performances including a regularly scheduled open mic night.