Evanston, Illinois Hotel Attractions
Chicago, Illinois attractions are legendary. Tourists from around the world are drawn to Chicago in hopes of experiencing the many museums, Magnificent Mile shopping, tours, once-in-a-lifetime sights, historic landmarks and spectacular Lake Michigan views the city offers. Conveniently located on Chicago's North Shore, our Evanston, IL hotel is just 1 mile from the Northwestern University campus, 7.5 miles from Cubs games at Wrigley Field and 12 miles to the Art Institute of Chicago and the many tourist attractions of the Windy City. The Best Western University Plaza in Evanston, Illinois offers the perfect spot for experiencing every moment of fun Chicago has to offer.
Northwestern University.
Northwestern University is a private school and one of America's most highly revered institutions of higher learning. Founded in 1851 in what was once part of the Northwest Territory, Northwestern University has campuses located in both downtown Chicago and Evanston, IL and a world-famous business school, the Kellogg School of Management. For information about Northwestern University, visit www.northwestern.edu.
Wrigley Field.
Wrigley Field baseball stadium is home to world famous Chicago Cubs and located in Chicago's Lakeview area. Since 1916, Wrigley Field has been the beloved home of the Chicago Cubs and their loyal fans. Wrigley Field was also the home of the Chicago Bears of the National Football League until the 1970s when they got their own stadium. To learn more about the Cubs and their hallowed history at Wrigley Field, visit www.chicago.cubs.mlb.com.
Museum of Science & Industry.
The Museum of Science & Industry in Chicago, IL is one of the world's greatest science museums and home to a stunning Omnimax Theater. See some of science's greatest artifacts, even a WWII German submarine. Located on Chicago's southern shore, The Museum of Science & Industry is one of the best interactive museums for kids that's both fun and informative. To learn more about things to do at Chicago's Museum of Science & Industry, visit www.msiChicago.org.
Shedd Aquarium.
Shedd Aquarium is part of Chicago's Museum Campus, a 50-acre park that overlooks Lake Michigan and includes Adler Planetarium and the Field Museum. Once inside, see marvelous displays of aquatic life from continents around the world, ranging from the Caribbean to Australia and the Amazon and beyond. For more information about things to see and do in Chicago at Shedd Aquarium, visit www.sheddaquarium.org.
McCormick Place.
McCormick Place is the world's third largest exposition center and America's largest convention center. Occupying a beautiful lakeside setting, McCormick Place is about a mile to the south of Chicago, Illinois. A sprawling venue that draws top events from around the world, McCormick Place is well known as the home of the Chicago Auto Show. To learn more about information about McCormick Place and upcoming Chicago events, visit www.mccormickplace.com.
Navy Pier.
Navy Pier is one of Chicago's most spectacular entertainment destinations and always one of the truly terrific things to do with kids in Chicago, Illinois. Loads of fun, Navy Pier has shopping, dining and entertainment. Kids will love with the giant carousel and Ferris wheel, the Chicago Children's Museum and IMAX theater. To learn more about fun things for kids to do at Chicago's Navy Pier, go to www.navypier.com.
Millennium Park.
Millennium Park is one Chicago's most spectacular new additions and the site of Barack Obama's presidential acceptance speech. The diverse 24-acre Millennium Park is home to great entertainment and fun with an ice rink, Harris Theater, Lurie Garden and the Grant Park Music Festival, which takes place in the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. To learn more about upcoming events and things to do at Millennium Park, visit www.millenniumpark.org.
Loyola University.
Loyola University was founded in 1870 by the Jesuit order in Chicago, Illinois. Today, one of the nation's leading private schools, Loyola has a campus of more than 40 acres overlooking Lake Michigan, plus a Maywood Campus and the smaller 5-acre Rome Center. To learn more Loyola University in Chicago, Illinois, visit www.luc.edu.
Willis Tower.
Willis Tower or Sears Tower, as it is perhaps best known, was the world's tallest building when it opened in 1974. Amazingly, the Willis Tower is still America's tallest building and offers unparalleled views of Lake Michigan, even neighboring states can be seen from the spectacular vantage only the Willis Tower offers. See it all from the Skydeck observation deck. To learn more about Chicago's most famous building, visit www.searstower.com.
Art Institute of Chicago.
The Art Institute of Chicago is one of the world's greatest art museums and is also an accredited university. Home to some of the most iconic Impressionist and post-Impressionist paintings in the world. The collection of the Art Institute of Chicago includes some of the most famous works by masters like Monet, Seurat and Degas. To learn more about visiting the Art Institute of Chicago, go to www.artic.edu.
