- Our list of the best things to do in Evanston, Illinois, features the top 644 nearby activities — including 259 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Evanston, IL has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Amusement, Entertainment & Shows, and Sports & Fitness.
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Located on six open acres of land, Oak Brook Farms is a facility offering a number of services for horses and their owners. Horse boarding, riding lessons, and horses for sale are among the many services available.
20.3 Miles
The Victorian Cottage Museum is a restored 19th century house with multiple first floor rooms furnished in authentic 1870s style. The upstairs area of the house is a museum celebrating the history and heritage of the area.
20.4 Miles
The lilac flower forms a significant portion of Lilacia Park which is spread over 8.5 acres. Along with 800 lilacs, there are also 25,000 tulips, walking paths, and benches for those who want to enjoy the scenery.
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Lombard Spray Park is a small spray park (or splash pad) in an urban setting. The park offers picnic areas, vending machines, and public restrooms - and may interest those looking to cool off on a hot day.
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Built during the Gilded Age (1870 to 1900), the Mayslake Peabody Mansion is an estate that is located in the Mayslake Forest Preserve in Oak Brook, Illinois. The large residence was the former home of coal baron, Francis Stuyvesant Peabody.
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The Lombard Park District encompasses a variety of facilities and parks, including a golf course, a water park, and many others. The district also offers sports leagues and other programs, including summer camps.
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Mayslake Peabody Estate Forest Preserve, 1717 W 31st Street, Oak Brook, IL 60523
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Located on the grounds of the historic Mayslake Peabody Estate, the First Folio Theatre is surrounded by preserved forest. Its resident theater company presents a variety of dramatic productions from different genres.
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227 W Parkside Avenue, Lombard, IL 60148
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The Sunset Knoll Recreation Center is a facility that provides a large selection of recreational amenities for local residents to enjoy. A fitness room with weights, exercise classes, and showers/locker rooms are among the amenities offered.
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Make a splash and cool off at The Oasis Water Park. Features include diving boards, an eight-lane competitive pool, leisure pool, water slides and more. Open late May through mid-August.
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A protected wilderness area spanning 256 acres, Meacham Grove Forest Preserve offers hiking, biking, and skiing trails, fishing in the stocked Maple Lake, and a variety of wildlife viewing, as well as picnic areas.