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The Dawes House, a magnificent Chateauesque Mansion overlooking Lake Michigan, was the home of the former United States vice president under Calvin Coolidge and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Charles Gates Dawes.

This faithfully restored national historic landmark (1894), has been restored to the 1920s era and enhanced with exhibits focusing on Evanston history.

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Northwestern University Walking Tours

Founded in 1851, Northwestern University is a renowned educational institution rich in history and architecture. More than 150 historically significant and interesting sites on campus are featured in various walking tours, each taking approx. 30

Evanston, IL Tours

Maple Avenue Gallery

The Maple Avenue Galley, an independently owned and operated fine art gallery, adds yet another exciting facet to Church Street Plaza, the growing retail and entertainment destination which opened last year in the heart of downtown Evanston, Illinois. The expansive 4,500

Evanston, IL Arts

The Noyes Cultural Arts Center

The Noyes Cultural Arts Center is a multi-disciplinary art center and host to 30 resident artists. The Noyes Gallery, located at the Noyes Cultural Art Center, hosts 8

Evanston, IL Arts

Light Opera Works

Light Opera Works presents a season of professional musical theater productions. Three mainstage productions are presented with full cast and orchestra at Cahn Auditorium and smaller musicals are presented on the company'

Evanston, IL Theatres

Merrick Rose Garden

The Merrick Rose Garden is a public park exhibiting 100 varieties of roses with an histoic Centennial Fountain as the focal point.

Evanston, IL Gardens

Things to do near Evanston, IL

Twin Lakes Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 4 days...

South Suburban Genealocical and Historical Society

The finest genealogical research library in the south suburbs....

Marquette Park Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 14 days...

Midwest Carver's Museum

Almost 1,000 wood carvings created by local and internationally-known artists are gathered at the Midwest Carver's Museum. Al...

Blue Island Historical Society

The Blue Island Historical Society maintains a museum at the local library, and maintains the historic Albee Home, a soon to ...