2013 Travel Guide
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Mitchell Museum of the American Indian
The Mitchell Museum focuses on the art, history and culture of the Native people of North America with permanent and temporary exhibits, plus hands-on activities.
CITY: Evanston
Giordano's - Evanston
Casual restaurant famous for stuffed pizza along with salad and pasta.
CITY: Evanston
Weber Leisure Center/Fitness First!
This state-of-the-art recreation center includes the Fitness First! health club, a running track, basketball/volleyball courts, and the Skatium Ice Arena.
CITY: Skokie
Northlight Theatre
Northlight Theatre provides five enriching plays each season and has recieved many awards, both locally and nationally, for their productions.
CITY: Skokie
Rotary International Headquarters
The lobby museum features a re-creation of the first Rotary Club meeting place and other historic objects in the fight against polio.
CITY: Evanston
Next Theatre Company
The Next Theatre Company, Evanston's first professional theater company, presents plays that promote social awareness.
CITY: Evanston
Jalapeno Mexican Restaurant
Come and enjoy excellent Mexican dishes at this fine establishment.
CITY: Evanston
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Enjoy the atmosphere and ethnicity of good, fresh food served at the counter. Specialties include burrittos and margaritas.
CITY: Evanston
Flat Top Grill - Evanston
Flat Top Grill is a create your own stir-fry restaurant. We offer more than 25 ingredients including traditional and exotic fruits and vegetables, a selection of rice and noodles, signature handcrafted sauces, prime beef tenderloin and seasonal offerings.
CITY: Evanston
Johnny Rockets
Johny Rockets is a place where you can sit in a red-padded booth, play your favorite song and eat some good old-fashioned hamburgers and more.
CITY: Skokie
Ruby Tuesday - Skokie
Specialties include the large salad bar, sensational sandwiches and burgers, and plentiful platters. Guests are served in a casual and fun atmosphere created with artifacts and antiques, polished brass, tiffany-style lamps, and warm inviting colors.
CITY: Skokie
Cozy Noodle and Rice
Come and enjoy traditional Thai dishes. Vegetarian dishes are available. You can now order online from the website.
CITY: Evanston
Phoenix Inn
One of Evanston's favorite "cheap eats", Phoenix Inn is located in the heart of downtown and offers a generous menu of traditional Chinese dishes. Delivery within a 5-mile radius. Call 45. min. ahead of last delivery times, which are listed on the website. Online ordering now available.
CITY: Evanston
Joy Yee's Noodle Shop
Come and enjoy an array of Asian dishes - Chinese, Japanese, Thai and Vietnamese.
CITY: Evanston
Dozika
Evanston Thai restaurant. Order online for pickup or delivery. Vegetarian kids' options.
CITY: Evanston
Thai Sookdee
From Pad Thai to curry, Thai Sookdee offers a generous portions. Numerous vegetarian options. Delivery starts at 5pm.
CITY: Evanston
Cross Rhodes Restaurant
Gyros, feta burgers adn souvlaki are the specialties and the reasons Evanstonians flock to this authentic Greek diner.
CITY: Evanston
Chef's Station
Chef's Station's menu features a changing array of soups, salads and ethnic sandwiches for lunch and a mix of specialty created inner entrees that reflect its eclectic nature. Also open for dinner. Seasonal outside patio. Reservations recommended.
CITY: Evanston
Pete Miller's Seafood & Prime Steak
Nightly live jazz fills the brick and dark wood rooms as you're pampered with excellent service and feast on aged steaks, the freshest seafood, pastas, and great wine.
CITY: Evanston
Prairie Moon
Offering seasonal regional American menu in an award-winning setting with two full bars, outdoor dining, and a large party room in the heart of Evanston. Lunch, dinner, and a late night grill are offered every day, along with breakfast on Sundays.
CITY: Evanston
Tommy Nevin's Pub
Featuring an all-day Irish breakfast, hearty meals like shepherd's pie and Irish stew, plus healthier options such as raspberry balsamic salmon. There are 17 beers on tap, including Guinness and Harp. If the food and drinks don't provide sufficient Irish spirit for you, there's live Irish music Wednesday night and Sunday afternoon.
CITY: Evanston
Bistro Bordeaux
Bistro Bordeaux offers an authentic French dining experience unlike any other amid the bustle of downtown Evanston, IL.
CITY: Evanston
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Fountain Square
Now celebrating its 34th year, Fountain Square Art Festival is the largest and oldest fine arts fair on Chicago's majestic North Shore. Featuring the eclectic works of more than 225 juried artists, this sprawling art showcase epitomizes words like "cosmopolitan” and "sophistication." The festival takes place in downtown Evanston, just steps from the eponymous Fountain Square. It also features a popular children's art tent with fun activities overseen by the acclaimed Evanston Art Center, food, and a soothing jazz-centric music lineup.
CITY: Evanston
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
The North Shore's home for world class entertainment. This state-of-the-art two-theater facility is home to Centre East, Northlight Theatre, and Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra.
CITY: Skokie
El Tipico
Friendly, neighborhood hangout with reasonably-priced, authentic Mexican food.
CITY: Skokie
Jack's Restaurant
24-hour diner is crowded early mornings and late nights. Quick and efficient.
CITY: Skokie
Charcoal Oven
Charcoal Oven offers a wide variety of fresh fish, steaks, and Greek specialites daily.
CITY: Skokie
The Cheesecake Factory - Old Orchard Shopping Center
The Cheesecake Factory serves much more than cheesecake. It is a unique restaurant offering over 200 menu items.
CITY: Skokie
Chili's Grill & Bar - Skokie
Chili's has sizzling fajitas, big mouth burgers and yummy desserts.
CITY: Skokie
E.J.'s Place
Great food, attentive service, and a comfortable north woods-inspired decor make EJ's Place a fine choice for lunch or dinner. The dinner menu leans toward red meat, fish and Italian specialties. Portions are enormous and doggy bags virtually de rigueur.
CITY: Skokie
The Village Inn Sports Bar and Grill
The best pizza on the North Shore. Casual atmosphere offering pizza, ribs, pasta, chicken and more. 36 satellite TV's with 3 big screens. Full menu available for pick up or delivery. Poll table, darts, trivia and more.
CITY: Skokie
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity & Foundation
This 80-year-old Indiana limestone building was constructed as a memorial to the members of Sigma Alpha Epsilon who fought and died in our nation's wars, and contains some of the last stained-glass works of Louis C. Tiffany.
CITY: Evanston
Majorie Ward Marshall Dance Center
The Marjorie Ward Marshall Dance Center is a state-of-the-art teaching and performance facility. See student and guest artist performances.
CITY: Evanston
Las Palmas of Evanston
Come and enjoy delicious authentic Mexican fare at a very reasonable price. Stop by Las Palmas for a taste of Mexico.
CITY: Evanston
Jacky's Bistro
This bistro is at the top of many critics favorites list. Bon Appetit magazine calls Jacky's "The best new casual restaurant in Chicago".
CITY: Evanston
Stained Glass
A wine bar offering an outstanding colelction of wine by the glass or bottle with a complementary menu. Come find out why this Evanston favorite is at the top of so many people's lists.
CITY: Evanston
Firehouse Grill
Located in a refurbished fire station, the Firehouse Grill features a variety of entrees, sandwiches, burgers and appetizers. Excellent beer selection.
CITY: Evanston
Globe Café & Bar
Geared to today's business professional and educated travelers who want to keep up with world events. This friendly neighborhood restaurant offers newspapers and magazines, flat screen TVs and media towers located throughout the café, along with high-speed wireless Internet. Plus, really great food.
CITY: Evanston
Q2
The Homestead in Evanston houses Q2, a cozy, chic cocktail lounge, located off the lobby and across the hall from Quince at The Homestead. With its fireplace, distinctive architectural features, and rich wood bar, Q2 is a warm, comfortable spot for a quiet drink, light supper, or a cocktail party gathering with friends. The menu, created by Quince's Executive Chef Pete Balodimas, includes a variety of small plates that can serve as appetizers or as a complete meal. Q2 offers an extensive wine list, a globally inspired selection of beers and an eclectic array of original martinis.
CITY: Evanston
Va Pensiero
Among the North Shore's finest Italian restaurants. Located inside the historic Margarita European Inn, the look here is decidedly Italy in the 1920's. The menu is seasonally inspired with an extensive wine list featuring a nice variety of reasonably priced Italian wines. During the summer, dining is available in the garden terrace.
CITY: Evanston
Oceanique
Eclectic seafood restaurant in the French-American style. Ranked number one seafood restaurant by the prestigious Zagat Guide since 1993. See website for fabulous specials and promotions. Reservations recommended. Valet parking. Outdoor dining as weather permits.
CITY: Evanston
Bagel Country
Bagel Country is the finest family-style dairy restaurants on the North Shore. Our 25 plus varieties of bagels and diverse menu is sure to offer something for everyone.
CITY: Skokie
Pat's Place
Pat's Place is a traditional diner in every sense with traditional home cooking, great prices and of course friendly service. Newly remodeled.
CITY: Skokie
Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago North Shore
The Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago North Shore features 225 guest rooms including spacious studio and one-bedroom suites, which all include complimentary high-speed Internet. The hotel features a hot "on the house" breakfast and is located merely minutes from downtown Chicago. It is conveniently located on the corner of I-94 (Edens Expressway) and Old Orchard Road adjacent to the Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center. In addition, the Hampton Inn & Suites offers leisure facilities such as a pool, whirlpool, sauna, and exercise room. Adjacent to Ruby Tuesday's Restaurant.
CITY: Skokie
Noyes Cultural Arts Center
The Noyes Cultural Arts Center is host to 30 resident artists, and shows eight exhibitions a year at the Noyes Gallery, with a special commitment to the work of emerging artists.
CITY: Evanston
Great American Grill
Located in the Hilton Garden Inn Evanston. We are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, serving an all-American menu.
CITY: Evanston
Sarkis Cafe
The "Disaster Omelet" is anything but that - this signature dish is enjoyed by Sarkis' amazingly loyal, young and young-at-heart, diners.
CITY: Evanston
Ruby of Siam - Evanston
Ruby of Siam tempts taste buds with spicy curry, pad thai and an array of Asian noodle dishes.
CITY: Evanston
Lulu's Dim Sum and Then Sum
Lulu's Dim Sum and Then Sum is Evanston's original Asian noodle and dumpling shop. Put a lot of yummy in your tummy.
CITY: Evanston
The Bluestone
Either chill out or cheer on your favorite sports team at this classy but casual Evanston restaurant/bar.
CITY: Evanston
International House of Pancakes - Evanston
Enjoy a never empty cup of coffee and all your favorite breakfast foods, 24 hours a day.
CITY: Evanston
Noyes Street Cafe
Located across from the Noyes Cultural Arts Center in Northeastern Evanston, Noyes Street Cafe offers something for just about any palate. Kids' menu, Brunch.
CITY: Evanston
Quince
Food that is comfortingly familiar, yet excitingly unexpected. Quince is serving contemporary American cuisine in the heart of Evanston. Offering an outstanding dining experience in a lively and comfortable setting, all at an approachable price.
CITY: Evanston
The Olive Mountain Restaurant
The first Middle Eastern Restaurant of its kind and caliber in the area. Our food is prepared fresh daily. Offering specialties such as tabouleh, fattoush, Jerusalem, Lebanese, Mediterranean and chicken salad. We pride ourselves on our tremendous following amongst healthy eaters including many vegetarian dishes.
CITY: Evanston
Morton Grove Historical Museum/Haupt-Yehl House
Located in Harrer Park, this 1888 Victorian farmhouse features period furnishings and a museum on its lower level with rotating displays.
CITY: Morton Grove
Skokie Heritage Museum
Skokie's first public building is now a museum featuring a gallery of Skokie's past, including a second floor housing traveling historic exhibits.
CITY: Skokie
Edwardo's Natural Pizza
Home of the award-winning stuffed pizzas, Edwardo's uses fresh ingredients, crunchy crusts and zesty tomato sauce.
CITY: Skokie
Doubletree Hotel North Shore
This 369-room hotel/conference center features an indoor/outdoor pool, spacious Precor fitness center and Jameson’s Charhouse restaurant. Doubletree is located adjacent to the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts and close to Westfield Old Orchard outdoor shopping mall.
CITY: Skokie
Comfort Inn North Shore
Located just minutes off I-94 adjacent to the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts and two blocks from the Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center. Wrigley Field, home of Chicago Cubs baseball, is within 10 miles from the hotel. Serving complimentary hot buffet-style breakfast each morning. Featuring indoor heated pool, a spa tub, a sauna and an exercise room. The 134 guestrooms are accessible via interior corridors and are outfitted with complimentary high speed Internet access. Unlike your typical hotel restaurant, Don's Fishmarket Grill and Tavern, named one of the top 10 restaurants on the North Shore, features a daily variety of seafood specialties, steaks, pastas and exciting desserts.
CITY: Skokie
AOK Gourmet...on the go
From gourmet sandwiches and salads for five to catering for hundreds, we strive to make every experience unique and memorable. Enjoy sandwiches, salads, soups, entrees and more.
CITY: Skokie
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant
Conveniently located in the heart of the North Shore at Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center. The perfect spot for an intimate dinner for two or a large celebration for 300 people. You'll love our beautiful mahogany decor and stained glass windows; and with a fresh list and menu that changes twice daily, we are excited to offer you the freshest dining experience.
CITY: Skokie
Tapas Barcelona
Experience this authentic Spanish restaurant with small plates (tapas) and a great atmosphere.
CITY: Evanston
Le Peep Pancake House & Grill
All your breakfast favorites in a relaxing and comfortable environment.
CITY: Evanston
The Keg of Evanston restaurant
A friendly drinking establishment catering to the North Shore for over two decades. The Keg has a relaxed atmosphere serving everything from steak and seafood to hamburgers.
CITY: Evanston
Hotel Orrington
The Hotel Orrington is one of the most sophisticated North Shore hotels for business or pleasure. Following a $34 million renovation, the Hotel Orrington joins contemporary style and historic elegance with superior guest service. Adjacent to Northwestern University, steps from Lake Michigan and near Chicago Transit Authority elevator trains to Wrigley Field & Downtown Chicago.
CITY: Evanston
Davis Street Fish Market.
Since 1985, Davis Street Fishmaket has been bringing Midwesterners to the shores of the East and West Coasts and firing up the taste buds with full throttle flavors of New Orleans. Fresh fish and shellfish flown in daily from all three coasts.
CITY: Evanston
Hotel Orrington
The Hotel Orrington is one of the most sophisticated North Shore hotels for business or pleasure. A Four Diamond Award hotel following a $34 million renovation, the Hotel Orrington joins contemporary style and historic elegance with superior guest service. Nestled in the heart of downtown Evanston just 30 minutes from O'Hare and downtown Chicago. The hotel is adjacent to the Northwestern University campus and conveniently located near more than 200 shops, boutiques, galleries, and bookstores. The hotel features 257 newly renovated and enhanced rooms and suites. Dine in-house at Blu Coral, a stylish Japanese/sushi restaurant or at The Globe Café & Bar. Relax and enjoy cocktails at the Indigo Lounge.
CITY: Evanston
Skokie Sculpture Park
Two miles of beautiful parkland pairs jogging and biking paths alongside more than 60 large-scale contemporary sculptures.
CITY: Skokie
Champps Americana - Skokie
Champps offers a wide variety of beers, liquors and drinks. Come in and watch your favorite team play on one of the many plasma screens.
CITY: Skokie
Comfort Inn North Shore
A warm, inviting hotel with 134 guest rooms and 1,900 square feet of meeting space is located directly across the street from Westfield Old Orchard. Near the Illinois Holocaust Museum. Located off of I-94; 5 miles from Northwestern University.
CITY: Skokie
Holiday Inn North Shore
The Holiday Inn Chicago North Shore is just 12 miles from downtown Chicago and 10 miles from O'Hare International Airport. Close to Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs and Northwestern University. Easy access to I-94 to downtown Chicago or other North Shore attractions. The hotel offers 245 newly remodeled guest rooms, an indoor pool, sauna and whirlpool, free high-speed wireless internet access and a business center. Tandoor India Restaurant and Lounge, a full-service Indian and American restaurant is located in the hotel.
CITY: Skokie
The Dearborn Observatory
The Dearborn Observatory is open for limited public viewing via the historic 18.5" refracting telescope every Friday night from 9-11pm. Advance reservations required.
CITY: Evanston
Mandarin Garden
Conviently located at the Central St. "El" station, Mandarin Garden offers classic Chinese dishes.
CITY: Evanston
Coaches' Cafe
The perfect place for before, during or after the game. Menu features a variety of entrees, sandwiches and appetizers. Satellite TV in the bar. No better place to watch the game.
CITY: Evanston
Buffalo Joe's
A local favorite for burgers and wings. "Spicy" describes it best. Beer and wine served.
CITY: Evanston
Golden Olympic Restaurant
This restaurant offers a large, traditional dinner menu with a particular emphasis on Greek specialties. Dine-in or carry out.
CITY: Evanston
Merle's Barbecue
Meats are slow-smoked using the greenest hickory wood to ensure the juiciest, most favorable taste. To complement that, a variety of homemade barbeque sauces and other Southern specialities including salads and seafood dishes are offered.
CITY: Evanston
Best Western University Plaza.
Located in downtown Evanston just blocks from Lake Michigan and Northwestern University, the Best Western University Plaza features 159 guest rooms with comfortable accommodations, modern meeting rooms, and an outdoor pool. Restaurants and stores nearby. Near Chicago Transit Authority elevator trains to Wrigley Field and Downtown Chicago.
CITY: Evanston
Celtic Knot Public House
An authentic public house with excellent food, well-poured pints, and a worldwide wine list. Regular live music includes Bluegrass Mondays, Celtic sessions Tuesdays, afternoon tea Wednesdays and Saturdays; storytelling monthly.
CITY: Evanston
The Corner Chef
Corner Chef turns a casual meal into a special occasion. Our gourmet delivery menus offers a variety of boxed meals, warm and cold buffets and an assortment of hors d'oeuvres. We specialize in fresh, delicious food delivered on time.
CITY: Evanston
Chuck E. Cheese - Skokie
Bring your kids or be a kid yourself at Chuck E. Cheese. Play games, win prizes and eat pizza!
CITY: Skokie
The Bagel Restaurant and Deli
Come in and enjoy matzo ball soup or lox and bagels at this delicious restaurant and deli located in Old Orchard.
CITY: Skokie
Extended Stay America - Skokie
The hotel, conveniently located off I-94, is designed for America's "Road Warriors" and available for overnight or long-term visitors. Rooms are approximately 300 square feet with room to spread out. Accommodations include well-equipped kitchens.
CITY: Skokie
DoubleTree Hotel and Conference Center Chicago North Shore
Recently awarded with the prestigious "Conversion of the Year" Award from Doubletree, our guests enjoy first rate European-inspired hotel accommodations in a superior location. Just off I-94 and close to downtown Chicago, O'Hare International Airport and Northwestern University. Our 369 spacious guest rooms and suites with generous amenities and work surfaces feature our incredibly comfortable Sweet Dreams beds and must-haves like data ports, flat screen TVs and complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access. For recreation, enjoy our sparkling indoor-outdoor pool or work out in our well-equipped Fitness Center. Movie theatres, shopping, and eateries are all within walking distance, with the Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center directly across the street. For the best in classic American cuisine, enjoy traditional standards and favorites presented in understated elegance at The Grill Restaurant & Bar, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
CITY: Skokie
Convito Italiano
Our award-winning food and wine market offers extensive selections of hot and cold prepared food.
CITY: Wilmette
Pineyard Chinese Restaurant
Located at Davis and Oak, Pineyard serves delicious and spicy Szechwan chicken, moo shu pork and other favorites.
CITY: Evanston
The Keg of Evanston
The Keg has a relaxed atmosphere and an inviting dance scene. Come and enjoy a meal or just drink and have a good time.
CITY: Evanston
Bravo! Cucina Italiana-Evanston
Casual, white-tablecloth restaurant serving classic Italian food in the shadow of Roman ruins where an open "Italian Kitchen" creates the energy of live theater-wood grilled steaks and chops, classic Italian entrees, unique signature dishes and private dining, to go, call ahead seating, reservations, terrace dining and happy hour specials.
CITY: Evanston
Outback Steakhouse - Skokie
Come in and enjoy great food from teh Australian outback! It's delicious!
CITY: Skokie
California Pizza Kitchen
Our menu feautures hearth-baked pizzas, creative pastas, delicious desserts and much more!
CITY: Skokie
Champps Americana Restaurant - Skokie
Champps is a sports bar and grille, but a bit more elegant than the traditional sports bar. Come in and enjoy excellent food prepared just the way you like it or watch your favorite sports game on one of our plasma TVs.
CITY: Skokie
Sisters Skin Care and Waxing Salon
Chicago's Famous Sisters skin care and waxing salon has opened a second location at Westfield Shoppingtown Old Orchard, in Skokie, Illinois. Along with facial and waxing services also offering nail treatments!
CITY: Skokie
Holiday Inn North Shore
The Holiday Inn North Shore offers both a convenient location and numerous guest amenities. The Holiday Inn North Shore is attached to the Skokie Banquet and Conference Center and boasts an indoor pool. Off of I-94; close to Chicago.
CITY: Skokie
Baker's Square Restaurant - Wilmette
Baker's Square is a great place for breakfest, lunch or dinner - but don't forget to save room for pie!
CITY: Wilmette
Butt'ry Heartwarming Kitchen
The food is just as the name describes, butt'ry and heartwarming.
CITY: Wilmette
