Top Things to do in Chicago's North Shore
Top Hotels in Chicago's North Shore
- 1. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago-North Shore/Skokie
- 2. Hyatt House Chicago/Evanston
- 3. Graduate Evanston
- 4. Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston
- 5. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - North Shore Conference Center
- 6. Residence Inn Chicago Wilmette/Skokie
- 7. Courtyard Chicago Glenview/Northbrook
- 8. Hilton Orrington/Evanston
- 9. Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston, an IHG Hotel
- 10. The Glen Club
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The 10 Best Free Things to do in Chicago's North Shore, Chicago's North Shore
Discover the best top things to do in Chicago's North Shore, United States including Adagio Teas, The American Toby Jug Museum, Merrick Rose Garden, Northwestern University, Baha'i House of Worship, Block Museum of Art, Dawes Park, Schaefer's Wines and Liquors, Dave's Down to Earth Rock Shop, The Grove.
Restaurants in Chicago's North Shore
1. Adagio Teas
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 82 reviews
Adagio Teas Old Orchard: A sensory playground of superior loose-leaf teas. Located in Skokie, IL. Sample any tea in our vast collection. Explore novel varieties and discover new favorites. Offering knowledgeable staff, top-notch tea, and a low-pressure shopping environment, we'd love to help guide your tea journey, at Adagio Teas Old Orchard. Book a tasting event for yourself or with friends and learn about what sets us and our teas apart. We buy our loose-leaf tea directly from the farmers who grow them, ensuring the ultimate experience in flavor and freshness. Create custom blends of teas and inclusions (fruits, flowers and herbs) to find a flavor that's uniquely yours. Want to drink and run? Enjoy tea-to-go. Available hot or iced, but always brewed fresh. Let us make your favorite or help you discover something new. Either way, we guarantee your enjoyment of fresh leaves, perfectly prepared. Come and let us share with you our passion for tea!
Reviewed By AnaMariaL521 - Caguas, Caribbean
I visited with a friend while going to the Mall for lunch, we are both tea enthusiasts and I unfortunately live in Puerto Rico and don't have stores like these home. The store is bright, excellently stocked and organized. We were warmly greeted by Laura and Peggy. They alternatively explained the layout or would join us at the display highlighting different teas. Found the prices to be quite reasonable. Would definitely return.
2. The American Toby Jug Museum
3. Merrick Rose Garden
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By V3792SFjulians - Stow, United States
This place is Evanston's hidden gem. If you like flowers and roses, this place is special. It is a beautiful, peaceful garden. It is well tended and a pleasure to walk through. It has many rose varieties and lots of colors. I like the multicolored roses the best. It is free and open. You can walk through at any time. There is also a beautiful fountain, which unfortunately is not running this year due to Covid, although I am not sure why.
4. Northwestern University
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 382 reviews
Reviewed By ChenEvelyn
A gorgeous and safe campus with amazing beaches and water views to boot! Have some of the best students and top professors in the world.
5. Baha'i House of Worship
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 463 reviews
A special mix of quartz and white cement was developed for the intricate ornamentation on the nine-sided, domed structure.
Reviewed By suuubeee999
An oasis of quiet for prayer and meditation in the temple; friendly volunteer guides, displays, brief videos and a non-pressure bookstore in the Welcome Center.
6. Block Museum of Art
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
The Block Museum of Art is a dynamic, imaginative, and innovative teaching and learning resource for Northwestern University and its surrounding communities, featuring a global exhibition program that crosses time periods and cultures and serves as a springboard for thought-provoking discussions. The Block mounts exhibitions; commissions new work; organizes lectures, symposia, and workshops; and screens classic and contemporary films at its in-house cinema. With over 5,000 artworks, the permanent collection of the Block Museum boasts rich and diverse holdings of prints, drawings, and photography and continues to expand its holdings of works in every medium that that support the museum’s global and interdisciplinary mission. Always free and open to all.
Reviewed By O6378WFannag - Park Ridge, United States
Very nice modern building and an amazing location on university campus and by the Michigan Lake. Very interesting expo.
7. Dawes Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
8. Schaefer's Wines and Liquors
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
9. Dave's Down to Earth Rock Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Since 1970, Dave's has been providing "Art Created by Mother Nature", to both novice and professional collectors of unique fossils, mineral specimens, Native American Artistry and semi-precious stones, set in fine sterling silver. At Dave's, you'll never be a a loss when looking for that unique gift item for yourself or another. Come on in and check out our "Free Prehistoric Life Museum"!!! It's the largest private collection on display to the general public, and totally free. See you soon!!!
Reviewed By Willwerks - Chicago, United States
Dave's has been around for awhile; I first visited before my oldest was born, now I take her kids there. Just a great place, full of wonderful finds at all price levels. My grandsons have bought many small treasure there, and I have picked up some neat items over the years, too. This is as much a natural history museum as a store, and its staff is always welcoming and ready to answer a kid's question. A must place to visit in Evanston!
10. The Grove
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By evelync627 - Glenview, United States
You get to see the Redfield estate and view the collection of turtles, fish and the opossum the staff saved. There used to be a holiday sale but sadly, no more.
