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Pet Friendly Hotels

Be sure you’re not barking up the wrong tree and keep this guide to pet-friendly hotels on Chicago’s North Shore handy.

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Bucketlist Bites Pass

Taste your way through 60+ North Shore spots with the Bucketlist Bites Pass—earn points, win prizes, and dig into everything from sushi to deep-dish!

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Grand Mural Tour

Beautiful swaths of color and meaningful messages celebrate more than just the arts. Discover these vibrant, murals.

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Historic Apartment Buildings 2025 Walking Tour

August 2, 2025 11am - 12:30pm
Evanston History Center -
Meets on the corner of Hinman Ave and Main Street, Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 475-3410

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This tour through southeast Evanston explores how the different architectural styles that were popular for Evanston’s houses were also applied to its many apartment buildings. Discover how multi-family housing emerged in Evanston and adapted to changes in taste and technology. Buy tickets and reserve your spot!

Admission Fee $15 - $20 .

July

Walking Evanston’s Alleys 2025 Walking Tour

July 12, 2025
Discover how Chicago became the alley capital of the country! On this tour, we’... MORE

Admission Fee $15 - $20 .

Aug

Brick by Brick - 2024 Walking Tour

August 16, 2025
An exploration of the beautiful materials that compose Evanston’s remarkable ar... MORE

Admission Fee $15 - $20.

Sep

Burnham in Evanston - Walking Tour

September 13, 2025
Daniel Burnham, Chicago’s most well-known architect, chose to live in what he c... MORE

Admission Fee $15 - $20.

Sep

Hidden in Plain Sight: Evanston’s Double Houses – Lakeshore Historic District Walking Tour

September 27, 2025
Hidden in Plain Sight: Evanston’s Double Houses – Lakeshore Historic Dist... MORE

Admission Fee $15 - $20.