Discover Skokie and find hotels

Skokie offers a variety of reasons to visit: contemporary art, museums, physical activities and cultural events. If you're looking for a hotel, it helps to first narrow down the focus of your trip and the right time to visit. The market and festival are seasonal or tied to specific dates; check the status of the Illinois Holocaust Museum before your visit.

Art and culture in Skokie

The Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park stretches two miles along the North Shore Channel and features more than 60 large-scale contemporary sculptures. The park also invites visitors to bike and jog. This combines an outdoor art experience with two activities to consider when planning your stay.

The Skokie Heritage Museum offers a broad range of history, art and cultural programs, as well as bookable experiences for all ages. History isn't the only focus there: art and culture are also part of the program. If you're weighing different themes for your visit, the museum is a separate destination alongside the sculptures in the park.

Museums and history

The Zev & Shifra Karkomi Holocaust Exhibition comprises more than 500 artifacts, documents and photographs. The exhibits include a German railway car of the type used in Nazi deportations. As of September 6, 2026, the Illinois Holocaust Museum in Skokie was closed for renovations. Check its current status before your visit.

Sports and water

Weber Park Golf Course is located on the northwest side of Skokie. It's a nine-hole, par-3 course that also offers FootGolf, a mix of golf and soccer played with larger holes. The Skokie Water Playground offers a different kind of recreation: its main pool covers 14,000 square feet and has beach access. It also features a fully accessible splash pool and three large slides. The activities are clearly distinct: golf and FootGolf on one hand, and pools, a splash area and slides on the other.

Events and performing arts

The Skokie Farmers’ Market is a weekly tradition from early summer through fall. The Festival of Cultures in Skokie is a weekend celebration featuring music, dance, food and traditions from around the world. If you want to plan your trip around a market or festival visit, check the specific event dates for your travel period.

The North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie is a professional theater and concert venue featuring local, national and international artists. Skokie therefore offers a variety of cultural experiences: a seasonal market, a weekend festival, and theater and concerts. The event that shapes your stay may also influence when you want to travel.

Transportation and hotel choice

Skokie is served by Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and PACE suburban bus routes, as well as the CTA's Skokie Swift Yellow Line. These are practical factors to consider when planning your trip. For specific routes, compare schedules and your accommodation's location with the destinations you want to visit.

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