Welcome to Downtown Evanston -- where Chicago and the North Shore meet, and urban sophistication blends with suburban relaxation. Our vibrant and unique downtown business district offers excellent shopping, wonderful international cuisine, and outstanding health & fitness services at your doorstep. We also offer easy access to a rich arts & cultural community, enhanced by our proximity to Northwestern University.

 

With Lake Michigan as our neighbor to the east, downtown Evanston residents are active both indoors and out, enjoying easy access to the lakefront, and utilizing the City's phenomenal system of public parks and recreation.

 

Downtown Evanston is also a local transit hub, and you can easily access Chicago as well as neighboring suburbs via multiple public transportation lines. You and your friends will find parking in downtown Evanston to be available and inexpensive.