- Our list of the best things to do in Evanston, Illinois, features the top 644 nearby activities — including 259 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Evanston, IL has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Amusement, Entertainment & Shows, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 26 things to do within the city of Evanston, IL , followed by 618 popular activities in nearby cities, including Chicago, Oak Park, Skokie, Glenview, Lombard, Schaumburg, Des Plaines, Highland Park, Niles, Buffalo Grove, Waukegan, Glen Ellyn, Arlington Heights, Elk Grove Village, Wilmette, Elmhurst, Northbrook, Palatine, Libertyville, Mundelein, Park Ridge, Mount Prospect, Downers Grove, Wheeling, Bloomingdale, Addison, Wheaton, Berwyn, Cicero, Carol Stream, Oak Lawn, Oak Brook, Vernon Hills, Hoffman Estates, Lincolnshire, Barrington, Rosemont, Forest Park, Streamwood, Bartlett, Great Lakes, Naperville, Gurnee, Grayslake and Kankakee
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9.3 Miles
Administered by the Glenview Parks and Recreation Department, the Glenview Indoor Ice Center is an ice skating rink that offers public skating as well as hockey programs. The center also hosts ice shows.
9.4 Miles
Visitors can explore an outdoor history and nature museum that spans 143 acres across diverse prairie grove land at The Grove. The Grove features a variety of native plants, animals and nature trails, and offers workshops and hands-on programs.
9.4 Miles
75%
4 votes
2200 Busse Highway, Des Plaines, IL 60068
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Belleau Lake Forest Preserve is a park with a network of hiking trails and picnic areas. The lake is a popular fishing spot, and features largemouth bass, bluegill, bullhead catfish, rainbow trout, and others.
9.5 Miles
There are more than 1,000 slot games at the Rivers Casino, as well as almost 50 table games. There are also 7 restaurants in here, which could satisfy almost every taste.
9.5 Miles
Wicker Park offers a variety of shopping, nightlife, and dining locations for guests to visit. The location, known as one of the top “hipster” neighborhoods in the United States, features boutique shops and vintage clothing shops.
9.5 Miles
74%
19 votes
2025 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016
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Mystic Waters Family Aquatic Center is a large water park that features two 37 foot water slides. The park also features a lazy river for inner tubing, a leisure pool, and a cafe.
9.6 Miles
Humboldt Park features a variety of gardens and walking paths for guests who are interested in a nature-heavy setting. Visitors of the site can also take advantage of a small pond that is deep enough for swimming.
9.6 Miles
For over fifty years The Second City has been entertaining its audience with comedy sketches and short scenes with a focus on improvisation, seven nights a week. Second City features open cabaret-style table seating for added social interactivity.
9.6 Miles
83%
6 votes
Central Rd & E River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016
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Administered by the city, the Beck Lake Dog Friendly Area is an off-leash dog park that features separate areas for small and large dogs. The park also feature a pond.
9.6 Miles
A 38 acre forest preserve located between Des Plaines and Glenview, the Beck Lake Forest Preserve is a popular fishing spot for bass, northern pike, carp, catfish, bluegill, and a variety of other fish.