Located on the shores of Lake Michigan and less than a half-hour from downtown Chicago, Evanston is a very desirable place to visit. Enjoy Evanston’s beaches and tree-lined streets and experience excellent restaurants, music venues, theatre and shopping. Or, take a short train ride and visit Chicago, a world-class city offering something for everyone.

Northwestern vs. Indiana University

Come watch the Wildcats go up against Indiana this special Northwestern Homecoming Weekend!

If you plan to attend this game, we suggest that you buy your tickets and book your hotel accommodations as soon as possible since this is Northwestern's Homecoming Weekend.

Eat & Drink

• Bangers & Lace: A bar/restaurant offering 32 draft beers and an extensive bottle selection.
• Bar Louie: Martinis, cocktails, beer, small plates, burgers.
• Bat 17: A breakfast, lunch and dinner pub serving huge sandwiches, wraps, and more. A Northwestern student destination spot.
• Cheesie's: A fast food spot with burgers, hotdogs, milshakes, and a big selection of specialty grilled cheeses sandwiches.
• Cozy Noodles and Rice: Thai restaurant with eclectic decor.
• Farmhouse: Farm to tavern concept with local ingredients.
• Found Kitchen: Rustic, new American restaurant open for lunch and dinner.
• Giordano's: Chicago-styled pizza. Deep dish!
• Koi: Chinese cuisine and fresh sushi.
• Lao Sze Chuan: Asian cuisine in a modern restaurant.
• Lou Malnati's Pizzeria: More Chicago-styled pizza, including deep dish!
• Smylie Brothers Brewing: A craft brewery and smokehouse.
• Tapas Barcelona: Fine Spanish tapas and sangria.
• World of Beer: 50 craft beers on tap and over 500 in the cooler.

For more recommendations, visit Downtown Evanston's website.

Entertainment

• Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art: Northwestern's art museum.
• Space: An Evanston concert venue with nightly music.
• 27 Live: Restaurant and music venue.

Sights

• Alice Millar Chapel: Beautiful stained glass windows.
• Deering Library: An architectural beauty.
• The Lakefill: Located behind Norris Univeristy Center, the lakefill is a popular outdoor hangout spot when the weather is warm. 
• Norris University Center: Northwestern's student center, overlooking Lake Michigan.
• Ryan Field: Northwestern's football stadium.
• The Arch: A Northwestern staple.