Title: Grosse Point Lighthouse in North Evanston - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Grosse Point Lighthouse Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Grosse-Point-Lighthouse-Hotels.0-l6247237-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Grosse Point Lighthouse Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Grosse-Point-Lighthouse.d6247237.Car-Rental-Guide)[North Evanston Vacations](https://expedia.ca/North-Evanston.d6132358.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Grosse Point Lighthouse Tours and Activities ![Grosse Point Lighthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6247237/156bbfa1-3922-4964-bdd6-9fe13c8ff087.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Grosse Point Lighthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6247237/ab24537b-f752-4889-b940-7d12904540ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Grosse Point Lighthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6247237/3df73c90-6413-4bdf-97bd-2b4d13dd66dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Grosse Point Lighthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6247237/50a9e5e0-859d-4bc7-9e3d-f0a4e771900d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Grosse Point Lighthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6247237/63aec943-fd9e-4a08-a9e4-bfa40ae23752.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Grosse Point Lighthouse Activities --- --- #### Take a tour of Evanston’s 19th-century lighthouse, which was once used to guide ships into Chicago Harbour and today stands as an eye-catching lakeside landmark. Explore the halls of historic Grosse Point Lighthouse on the edge of Evanston, a city just north of Chicago. As part of a tour you can climb the tower, learn about its history and enjoy panoramic views of Lake Michigan. An adjoining beach and scenic grounds make it an attractive place to discover, even if you aren’t taking a tour of the building. Grosse Point Lighthouse was built after it became apparent the other lighthouse in Chicago, on North Pier, was not adequate because shipping accidents were occurring. Pay a visit to the solution to that problem, a lighthouse built further up the edge of Lake Michigan to guide ships into the harbor. The new beacon was activated in 1874. Join a tour of the lighthouse to learn about its colorful history. Hear stories of the Lady Elgin, a ship that was wrecked outside Evanston and led to calls for the new lighthouse. Tours of the lighthouse are available on weekends throughout summer. Climb 141 steps to reach the top of the tower, which stands at 113 feet (344 meters) tall, for views of Lake Michigan and skyline of central Chicago in the distance. Alternatively, come and explore the lighthouse grounds at any time of the year without a guide to see the exterior of this impressive landmark. A cream tower pokes above the tree line, with a red-roofed house standing beneath the historic beacon. Wander down to Lighthouse Beach. As its name suggests, it lies next to the lighthouse. This corner of Evanston is remote and atmospheric, offering a peaceful escape on a sunny day. At night, this section of the lakeside is particularly dark, making it a good spot for stargazing. The Grosse Point Lighthouse is located to the north of the Northwestern University campus, about 10 minutes outside of central Evanston. The metro system runs to a nearby street, while buses stop outside the lighthouse. 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