Exploring the Outdoor Treasures of Kankakee River Country
Experience Kankakee River State Park
Anglers, canoeists, hunters, campers, hikers, cyclists and other outdoor enthusiasts find the park’s recreational opportunities unsurpassed.
Journey by canoe or kayak
Offers 2- to 6-hour trips for new and experienced water enthusiasts. Gear rentals.
Reed’s Canoe Trips 907 N Indiana Ave Kankakee 815-932-2663
reedscanoetrips.com
Kankakee County Convention & Visitors Bureau 199 S East Avenue, Suite 101 Kankakee, IL 60901 815-935-7390
Executive Director, Nicole Gavin Sales & Marketing Manager, Angelina Gear
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Photo Credits: Brian Prairie, BrickStone Brewery, Ed Peterson Photography, Erica Peters Photography (cover),
Haigh Quarry, Joe Mantarian Creative, Knack Brewing, Locavore Farm,
Street MusicFest, Sarah Jane Photography, Stefari West Avenue, The 8 One Five, The Lush Vine, Tiffany Blanchette/ The Daily Journal, Village of Manteno, Vintage Purse Museum, Wright in Kankakee.
Kankakee River State Park 5314 W State Route 102 Bourbonnais 815-933-1383 dnr.illinois.gov
Quarry
Dive into adventure at Haigh Quarry!
Explore a 12-acre spring-fed quarry with rental equipment, air-fills, and dive instruction for all skill levels.
Haigh Quarry 2738 E 2000N Rd Kankakee 815-939-7797 haighquarry.com
Go exploring on horseback
Seasonal guided trail rides, riding lessons and carriage rides by reservation.
Kankakee River State Park Riding Stables 6500 N 5000W Rd Bourbonnais 815-263-3882 kankakeeriverstatepark ridingstables.com
Dine alfresco at Locavore Farm
A 100-foot-long dinner table awaits you and dozens of other diners, all nestled within the farm’s picturesque landscape, tucked away in the corner of Kankakee County.
Locavore Farm 11588 N 17500E Rd Grant Park locavorefarm.com
Haigh
The Country Store at Locavore Farm
A delicious journey Coffee, Craft Beer & Local Flavor
BrickStone Brewery
557 William R. Latham Senior Dr Bourbonnais 815-936-9277 brickstonebrewery.com
Connect Roasters 141 S Main St Bourbonnais 815-401-7681 connectroasters.com
Copeland’s Bar & Grill
51 N Main St Manteno 815-468-3484 copelandsmainstreet.com
Knack Brewing & Fermentations
789 S McMullen Ave Kankakee 815-348-7533 knackbrewing.com
Stefari West Avenue 267 S West Ave Kankakee 815-573-5330 stefaricafe.com
The 8 One Five 239 E Court St Kankakee 779-701-5189 Find us on Facebook!
The Lush Vine 150 N Schuyler Ave Ste 101 Kankakee 815-523-7086 thelushvine.net
The Mill Co. 101 S Dixie Hwy St Anne 815-671-3982 themillsaintanne.com
The Well
47 1/2 W 2nd St Manteno 779-529-5090 thewellmanteno.com
Uplifted Bistro 67 W 1st St Manteno 815-907-7505 upliftedbistro.com
Stefari West Avenue
Knack Brewing
The 8 One Five
The Lush Vine
Follow the Beverage Trail
Discover local flavors on the Kankakee County Craft Beverage Trail – with something delicious for everyone to try! Visit, share your adventure, and earn a prize while supporting local businesses. Remember to enjoy responsibly.
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Finding Frank in Kankakee
The murals are all based on unique Wright art glass designs and connect visitors to Downtown Kankakee.
Wright Art Glass Murals
Located in Downtown Kankakee
Frank Lloyd Wright’s B. Harley Bradley House
701 S Harrison Ave
Kankakee 815-936-9630
wright1900.org
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All roads lead to Kankakee County’s Taco Trail
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Kankakee County is home to some tasty taco establishments, so we’ve eliminated the guesswork and created this “nacho average” taco treasure map across the county for visitors and residents to explore and indulge in.
The Lush Vine
Summer Racing & Cruise Nights
High-speed dirt track racing and classic car cruise nights deliver summer thrills in Kankakee County!
Kankakee County Speedway
The ultimate Friday Night Lights since 1949
213 W 4000S Road at the Kankakee County Fairgrounds kankakeecounty speedway.com
Kankakee Cruise Nights
First Saturday of each month, May - Oct. in Downtown Kankakee downtownkankakee.com
Manteno Cruise Nights
First & Third Tuesday of each month, May - Sept. in Downtown Manteno near Main and Second Streets
Summer Cycling Events
Cheer on the racers at Cobb Park in June or participate in the Two Rivers Century in August!
Cobb Park Criterium Cobb Park in Kankakee southchicago wheelmen.com
Two Rivers Century Starts in Kankakee tworiverscentury.com
August
Bourbonnais Food Truck Fest
Tasty, annual end-of-summer event at the new community entertainment venue –The Grove.
Seasonal Farms, Flowers & Markets
From fresh organic produce to farm tours and animal snuggle sessions, Kankakee County offers all types of farm fresh adventures. The Grove 700 Main St NW Bourbonnais 815-937-3570 villageofbourbonnais.com
Benoit Greenhouses 568 N 2750E Rd, Kankakee 815-939-1992 benoitgreenhouses.com
Kankakee Farmers’ Market
Saturdays, May-Oct. at the corner of Schuyler Ave and Merchant St, Kankakee downtownkankakee.com
Woldhuis Farms Sunrise Greenhouse, Inc 10300 E 9000N Rd, Grant Park woldhuisfarms.com
Wild Harts Farms 9131 N 1600E Rd Grant Park wildhartsfarm.org
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Birth of the Prairie Style
Frank Lloyd Wright’s B. Harley Bradley House
The B. Harley Bradley House is the first Prairie Style home and featured on the Illinois Frank Lloyd Wright Trail. View the beautiful landscape around the tranquil Kankakee River. The former horse stable is now a beautiful gift shop. 701 S Harrison Ave Kankakee 815-936-9630 wright1900.org
Kankakee County’s heritage flows from prairie barns adorned with quilts to Frank Lloyd Wright’s B. Harley Bradley House, with historic churches and the unique Vintage Purse Museum weaving a story of rural charm and cultural innovation.
