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 which includes a house and a 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 which includes a house and a 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 which includes general coastal views and a sandy beach as well as an individual male](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6247237/ab24537b-f752-4889-b940-7d12904540ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Grosse Point Lighthouse featuring a lighthouse and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6247237/3df73c90-6413-4bdf-97bd-2b4d13dd66dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Grosse Point Lighthouse showing general coastal views and a beach as well as an individual male](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6247237/50a9e5e0-859d-4bc7-9e3d-f0a4e771900d.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. Alternatively, drive here from Evanston or Chicago and use the on-site parking. ## Plan a trip to see Grosse Point Lighthouse Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102630000/102622800/102622712/3e21593f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago Downtown Chicago CA $1,281 per person Jun 4 - Jun 7 found 23 hours ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Hamilton (YHM) to Chicago (ORD) 9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,438 reviews) Everyone that we encountered at the hotel was so helpful and so nice. Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026 ![Level Chicago Fulton Market](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95830000/95823700/95823687/989904ac_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Level Chicago Fulton Market Downtown Chicago CA $2,418 per person Jun 3 - Jun 9 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Vancouver (YVR) to Chicago (ORD) 9.2/10 Wonderful! 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I had previously requested a room without feathers on the Expedia app, however it wasn’t forwarded to the Hotel. I told the Hotel about it, and they immediately had a room prepared for me and removed the feathers from it, but still left the bedding that was under the feather duvet cover and feather pillow, so I had a pretty bad allergic reaction the two days I was there. I don’t think I would’ve been able to stay a third. It was pretty disappointing, but I think if you don’t have a feather allergy at the hotel is a pretty great place. 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