Evanston is a suburb of Cook County Illinois, located approximately ten miles north of central Chicago. Evanston Illinois is a vibrant college town, as it is the home of Northwestern University, a prominent academic institution and Division I member of the Big 10. Besides being within very close proximity of downtown Chicago, Evanston is also within just a few miles of such communities as Skokie, Des Plaines, and Glenview. There are approximately 75,000 residents of Evanston. This city offers a variety of things to do to suit all interests. There are opportunities to enjoy arts and culture, sports, the outdoors, and a range of exciting commercial districts.

Downtown is the center of activity in Evanston. It is well-linked via the L-Train to Chicago, as well as hundreds of businesses, including theaters, shopping outlets, restaurants, and cultural attractions. The Purple Line provides service from the Howard Train Station in Chicago. The Metra Pacific/North Line also offers service to the Evanston area. The main stations are at Davis Street, Central Street, and Main Street. Central Street is an area that is very popular for shopping and is renowned for its eclectic mixture of boutiques, cafes, and restaurants. This is a place for window shopping and exploring the center of the city by foot. Dempster Street is also a favorite destination for the younger crowd, situated right by the Dempster Street L stop and featuring some 60 specialty shops, as well as cafes, bars, galleries, and other fun hangouts. By the same token, Main Street also offers plenty of shopping and entertainment. There are about three blocks of shops. You will also find the Evanston Public Library and Evanston Arts Depot here.

The appeal of Evanston Illinois transcends the vibrant college scene and the multitude of interesting galleries, cafes, bookstores, and music shops. Evanston is a city that is rich in culture and the arts. This may be overshadowed from time to time given its immediate proximity to Chicago, a global city that offers a wide variety of world-famous museums, galleries, and the like. You will also discover that there are a number of art institutions of particular note in Evanston as well.

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The Noyes Cultural Arts Center exhibits a vast array of mediums including seasonal installations. It is located at 927 Noyes Street. The Prehistoric Life Museum is another unique and enthralling museum in the city of Evanston. The institution is located at 704 Main Street and features all manners of fossils and artifacts from the major prehistoric periods of history. The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian and the Block Museum at Northwestern University are two more notable institutions.

Once you have your fill of the art scene in Evanston, you may consider a night out on the town. Evanston is a perfect location for blending fun, upbeat nightlife with refined dining and entertainment. There are a wide variety of restaurants from fine dining to casual eateries. Many of the best fine dining restaurants are located downtown. Evanston is a city that is well-connected within its own limits as well as with nearby cities like Chicago. You can easily explore the city by foot or by using convenient public transportation.