Best points of interest near Wilmette
60 points of interest · 60 ranked · updated 2026-07-15 · off-season
Explore the best points of interest near Wilmette, Illinois — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 60 points of interest · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
National Veterans Art Museum
8.7 mi away
The National Veterans Art Museum is located in Illinois near Irving Park. This museum showcases artwork created by veterans and provides a space dedicated to artistic expression…
Why 90: protected / landmark status
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#2
Wilmette Historical Museum
0.2 mi away
The Gross Point Village Hall, located at 609 Ridge Road in Wilmette, Illinois, was the village hall of the defunct village of Gross Point, Illinois. The village of Gross Point…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#3
Kenilworth Historical Society
0.7 mi away
Kenilworth Historical Society is a museum located in Illinois near Wilmette, offering visitors insights into local history. The museum is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#4
Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum
0.9 mi away
Located near Wilmette in Illinois, Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum offers visitors exhibits focused on Indigenous peoples and cultures. The museum operates weekdays from 10…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#5
U.S. Coast Guard Station Wilmette
1.9 mi away
U.S. Coast Guard Station Wilmette is an active Coast Guard facility located in Illinois on Lake Michigan. The station manages search and rescue operations, maritime law…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#6
Anita Willets Burnham Log House
2.1 mi away
The Anita Willets Burnham Log House, also commonly known as the Schmidt-Burnham Log House, located at 1140 Willow Rd. in the Crow Island Woods of Winnetka, Illinois, United…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#7
Grosse Point Lighthouse
2.5 mi away
Grosse Point Lighthouse stands along the Illinois shoreline near Evanston. This historic beacon once used a three-wick kerosene lamp visible for miles on clear nights, with its…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#8
Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center
2.5 mi away
The Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center is located near Morton Grove in Illinois and operates Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This museum provides…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#9
Alley Gallery
2.8 mi away
Alley Gallery is an art gallery located near Evanston, Illinois. Visitors will find contemporary artwork and exhibitions at this venue. The gallery's website provides additional…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#10
Dearborn Observatory
2.8 mi away
The Dearborn Observatory is an astronomical observatory located on the Evanston campus of Northwestern University. The observatory was originally constructed in 1888, through an…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#11
Frances Willard House
2.9 mi away
The Frances Willard House is a historic house museum owned by the National WCTU and is a National Historic Landmark at 1730 Chicago Avenue in Evanston, Illinois. Built in 1865, it…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#12
The Galleria in Evanston
2.9 mi away
The Galleria in Evanston is an art gallery located in Evanston, Illinois. Visitors to this venue will find visual art exhibitions and displays. The gallery serves as a cultural…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#13
Weber Arch
2.9 mi away
Weber Arch is a monument located near Evanston, Illinois. Situated in the northern Chicago area, this landmark offers visitors a chance to explore a historic structure in an urban…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
Points of Interest near Wilmette
The Wilmette area has 60 points of interest on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best points of interest near Wilmette
How are these points of interest ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.