5 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Evanston - Atlas Obscura

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Evanston, Illinois

Dave's Down to Earth Rock Shop

Shop of curiosities with a dinosaur museum tucked in its basement.

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The American Toby Jug Museum

More than 8,000 drinking jugs say “Cheers!” to a guy named Toby.

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Grosse Point Lighthouse

A historic beacon built in the aftermath of the worst maritime disaster on the Great Lakes.

Tony Dunnell

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Northwestern University Shakespeare Garden

Roses and other fascinating flora fill this garden built to commemorate Britain's immortal Bard.

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Little Northwestern

A student designed this 3D-printed scale replica of the entire university campus.

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Gullivers Pizza

Pizza with a side of fine art.

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1 mile from Evanston

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Bahá'í Temple

The only Bahá'í house of worship in North America and one of only a handful worldwide.

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2 miles from Evanston

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