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Charles Gates Dawes House Evanston Art Center
www.evanstonhistorycenter.org www.evanstonartcenter.org
225 Greenwood St. • Evanston 1717 Central St. • Evanston
847.475.3410 847.475.5300
The magnificent chateauesque mansion of former U.S. Vice Dedicated to fostering the appreciation and expression of the
President Charles Gates Dawes is located adjacent to Lake arts among diverse audiences, the Evanston Art Center

Michigan. This National Historic Landmark has been faithfully offers extensive and innovative instruction in broad areas of
restored to its 1920s origins and enhanced with exhibits artistic endeavor through classes, exhibitions, interactive arts
focusing on Evanston history. activities, and community outreach. The exhibit galleries feature

contemporary artworks by emerging and established artists.
Chicago Botanic Garden The galleries are free and open to the public seven days a
week. Docent led tours are offered for individuals or groups,
www.chicagobotanic.org exhibiting artists’ talks, interviews with curators and exhibition
1000 Lake Cook Rd. • Glencoe opening receptions also take place. A wide variety of art classes
847.835.5440 in multiple disciplines are offered for all ages.
Climb a waterfall garden, discover hidden rooms inside an

English Walled Garden, cross bridges spanning sparkling
Evanston History Center
lakes, a Japanese Garden and discover a garden with trains
chugging across bridges and trestles. There’s 385 acres and www.evanstonhistorycenter.org
27 gardens of wonder to explore in all seasons. Enjoy seasonal 225 Greenwood St. • Evanston
festivals, tours by train or on foot, art exhibitions, and lots of 847.475.3410
ways for families to learn about the wonders of nature. Housed in the gracious historic mansion of former U.S. Vice
President Charles Gates Dawes, this stunning chateau over-
Creative Coworking looks Lake Michigan. Visitors and history buffs enjoy this
National Historic Landmark for its original furnishings and art-
www.creativecoworking.com work. There’s a wonderful interactive exhibit on the second
922 Davis St. • Evanston floor that uses artifacts and archival materials from the
847.563.7264 collection to tell the story of the community and some of the
Our local art gallery is open to visitors 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday– amazing people who called Evanston home.
Friday. Displaying work by over 50 artists, most artwork for
sale by the artist. Also providing a workplace and meeting
space for drop-in visitors at an hourly rate. Exploritorium

www.exploritorium.org
4701 Oakton St. • Skokie
Dave’s Down to Earth 847.674.1500 ext. 2700
Rock Shop A great place for youngsters to play especially when the
www.davesrockshop.com weather is unpleasant. Children and adults can explore together
711 Main St. • Evanston through lots of interactive stations. Make-believe in the

847.866.7374 costumed dress-up area, run your fingers through the water
A shop and a pre-historic life museum showcasing one of play area, make music, climb a wall, play with trains, experience
the largest private rock collections on display in United new heights in the two-and-a half-story tubes and tunnels,
States. Selling authentic fossils, colored minerals, unique and much more. Available for birthday parties. Reserve early,
jewelry and large assortment of beads and precious and it’s popular.
semi-precious stones starting at 90 cents and up. This is a
store for beginners as well as serious collectors. Museum is
free of charge. ATTRACTIONS

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