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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Top 9 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Chicago's North Shore, Chicago's North Shore
Discover the best top things to do in Chicago's North Shore, United States including Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, Lock Chicago Escape Rooms, Baha'i House of Worship, Evanston History Center, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, Gillson Park, The Grove, Funtopia, Ryan Field.
Restaurants in Chicago's North Shore
1. Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 257 reviews
Designed by renowned architect Stanley Tigerman, the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center is one of Chicagoland's premier attractions. The Museum uses lessons from the Holocaust to focus attention on contemporary issues of genocide, intolerance, and inhumanity at home and worldwide.
Reviewed By tosl - Jersey City, United States
Other than DC, this is the most powerful and comprehensive museum I have seen on the Holocaust outside of visiting the camps themselves. An easy 20-minute drive from Chicago, this should not be near the top of any itinerary, this should be the top site. Excellent job to the curator and staff - very moving.
2. Lock Chicago Escape Rooms
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 239 reviews
Lock Chicago hosts innovative Escape Room adventures and experiences in the Chicago area. For those who aren't familiar, an Escape Room is a space that has been decorated, designed, and decked out with a theme and puzzles that you and a group of friends will have an hour to solve. Its a perfect game for any group of friends, and you can book either a private room for yourselves or join a public game. Located in Evanston, IL right off Northwestern Universities campus we offer 3 unique escape room experiences, "Matsuri", "Malfunction", and "Icarus". Perfect for team building and events for family and friends we welcome you to see for yourself if you have what it takes to earn a spot on our "Wall of Champions"!
Reviewed By illinoiskidney
Lock Chicago has been so generous to us here at the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois. We have used their packages in various programs and events including highly bid on silent auction items and family fun for our patients and their families. They are incredibly responsive and always willing to work with us. Amazing organization and staff!
3. 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.
4. Evanston History Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
The Evanston History Center is located in the National Historic Landmark Charles Gates Dawes House. Dawes was a U.S. Vice President, World War I general, Nobel Peace Prize recipient, Ambassador to the Court of St. James and philanthropist who lived in Evanston, Illinois. It is an intact house museum and includes exhibits on Evanston history and a research room. It is open Thursday through Sunday, for tours on the hour from 1 - 4pm.
Reviewed By ImmerWandern - Palos Heights, United States
The Charles Gates Dawes House was built just over 125 years ago. Prior to my visit I had not been aware of Mr Dawes and his role in IS history. As thoroughly outlined by the reviewer before me, Mr. Charles Gates Dawes was vice president during the term of President Calvin Coolidge. However, even before that, he had had a distinguished career as a lawyer, gas plant executive, banker, and a brigadier general of the American Expeditionary Force during World War One In charge of the general purchasing board. After the war he worked on the allied commission for war reparations. He created what was became known as the Dawes Plan to assist Germany repair its post war economy as well as make payments on the reparations due. He shared in the 1925 Nobel peace prize for this work. He then served as vice president from 1925 to 1929. He lived at his lake shore house until his death in 1951, and after his wife passed away in 1957 the building was handed over to Northwestern University. Now called the Evanston Historical Center, the Charles G. Dawes House is on the list of National Register of Historic Places. We attended an evening musical performance organized to raise money for a nonprofit organization. As such there were no tours offered but the extensive displays were well-labeled and self-explanatory. There was not only a thorough outline of Mr. Gates‘ career but also a history of Evanston itself. The building design is that of a French inspired château style. The interior featured extensive ornate dark wood paneling, coffered ceilings, and furnishings evocative of the early 20th century. Mannikins of women in flapper dress is only added to that ambience. We visited in December and the Christmas decorations gave an additional Currier and Ives feel to the place. I would definitely consider visiting this historic building if in the area.
5. North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
The North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie is a dynamic two-theater complex operating as part of the Village of Skokie’s plan to provide cultural, literary and educational programs to benefit its citizens and neighboring North Shore communities. The facility features an 867-seat main stage theater and a convertible 318-seat theater available for performances as well as social, corporate and community events. The North Shore Center presents a FEATURE SERIES of entertainment spanning numerous genres and styles, and an educational performing arts program, YOUTHEATRE. We also are proud to host numerous performances by leading Chicago area performing arts organizations. Please join us for the best in music, dance, comedy and theatre, or for your special event.
Reviewed By anns1933 - Chicago, United States
Often the ticket holders are not allowed into their seats until 15-20 mins before showtime, but there is a small lobby offering drinks and snacks early. not a lot of seating, so if you want to relax with refreshment, get there early to have a table and chairs. The theatre seating itself is great. The boxes are fun to enjoy also. The location of this theatre is 100% better than going into the Loop.
6. Gillson Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By 1andTwins - Wilmette, United States
Lots of things have changed due to Covid. You can only swim at the swimming beach which is season passes only this year (for residents and non-residents). No day passes like other years. Same goes for parking, only seasonal parking passes for beach parking, otherwise find street parking. The free area (non-swimming) is narrow due to beach erosion so it gets very busy during the weekend. Lots of people ignore Park District staff and life guards and get into the water (at the non-swimming beach) regardless. Still a good place but please understand what is available when you come this year, things are not quite the same. Not many changes for season pass holders (no concessions and only one restroom open). All staff is wearing masks.
7. 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.
8. Funtopia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
9. Ryan Field
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By R2647ATmaryk
Northwestern is an amazing school with a great tradition. Beautiful football weather and a great team made our day extra fun!
