Northwestern University, United States

Photography Tour in Northwestern University

The best photos of Northwestern University aren't at the obvious landmarks. The real magic is in the side streets, the reflected light, the unexpected angles that only reveal themselves to those exploring on foot.

A Big Ten campus on the shores of Lake Michigan in Evanston — Gothic stone meets lakefront green space just north of Chicago.

Top Photography Tour Spots

•Deering Library — a 1933 Collegiate Gothic library with a reading room modeled after King's College Chapel, Cambridge
•The Lakefill — a reclaimed peninsula extending into Lake Michigan, built with rubble from demolished Chicago buildings, now a park and study spot
•Ryan Center for the Musical Arts — a state-of-the-art concert hall and home to the Bienen School of Music, opened in 2015

Hidden Photography Tour Gems

•Shakespeare Garden — a hidden formal garden near Garrett-Evangelical Seminary planted with flowers mentioned in Shakespeare's plays
•The Technological Institute (Tech) — one of the longest academic buildings in the US at 675 feet, housing engineering labs and connecting virtually every science department

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