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Places near Evanston by type
All 279 places by distance →One day from Evanston
5 stops, one loop, back by 1:51 pm
34 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.
- Leave Evanston
- Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
- Muslim Community Centerchurch · 30 min
- Felician Sisters Conventchurch · 30 min
- Indian Boundary Parknature spot · 2 hrs
- Berger Parkpark · 45 min
- Back in Evanston
Questions people ask
What are the best places to visit near Evanston?
The Rock (viewpoint, about 2 km), Ladd Arboretum (nature spot, about 2 km), Northwestern Lakefill (park, about 3 km), Shakespeare Garden (garden, about 3 km), Mount Trashmore (viewpoint, about 3 km), Grosse Point Lighthouse (nature spot, about 3 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Evanston?
279 places on Spotwander: 71 churches, 69 other attractions, 61 parks, 26 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 forts & heritage.
Which is the nearest church to Evanston?
Menorah, about 6 km by road; Felician Sisters Convent (8 km) is next.
Which is the nearest park to Evanston?
Northwestern Lakefill, about 3 km by road; Park No. 538 (6 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Evanston?
Start in Evanston, visit Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum, then Muslim Community Center, then Felician Sisters Convent, then Indian Boundary Park, then Berger Park, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.