<p>NYer, when I was attending Northwestern, I ventured into Chicago many times. I was into the arts, so I visited the local museums and theatrical performances every quarter. In addition, I had to do community service projects in some Chicago neighborhoods for my major. I would say the city of Ann Arbor has a better night life than Evanston because it’s more pedestrian-friendly and compact, but once you cross into Chicago (Loop, North side) the bars and clubs are commonplace. Remember, Chicago has many other universities and young professional residents (under 30).</p>