This WorldWeb.com travel and tourism guide for Evanston, featuring hotels and other accommodations, tours, attractions, events, shopping and more, will help you plan a successful visit to Evanston, Illinois, U.S.A.

Located just 30 minutes north of Chicago, the city of Evanston is ideally situated along the shores of Lake Michigan. Besides being home to Northwestern University, Evanston also offers a number of annual festivals and exciting attractions. Known as having one of the largest and strongest arts communities in Illinois, it is only fitting that Evanston is the host of two large arts celebrations. The Lakeshore Arts Festival occurs every August and features live musical performances, a live art auction and interactive art demonstrations. The streets also come alive every July during the annual Evanston Ethnic Arts Festival, which celebrates the world's diverse cultures. Dance, song, ethnic food and live music representing over 100 countries make up the festivities at this event. For those interested in historic Evanston, Charles Gates Dawes House Museum features interactive exhibits and artifacts that commemorate the history of the Evanston area.