Visit Kankakee County - 2023 Visitor Guide

Roll into Kankakee County and discover your next adventure!

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Explore the wonders of Kankakee County! With miles of winding river, rural and urban destinations, rich history and natural beauty, there is so much to enjoy. Our festivals and events throughout the year each offer a unique blend of heritage and fun. See our website for updates and additional information at VisitKankakeeCounty.com.

Publisher: Kankakee County Convention & Visitors Bureau 275 East Court St., Suite 102 Kankakee, IL 60901 815-935-7390 VisitKankakeeCounty.com Executive Director, Nicole Gavin Marketing Coordinator, Meegan Massey Photo Credits: B. Harley Bradley House; Bruce Crooks; Ed Petersen Photography; GrahamSpencer; Hedgeapple Arts; Image Group; Joe Mantarian Creative; Kara Evans Photography; Karl’s Kreative Fotos; Locavore Farm; Madame Saint Vintage; Mayhill Moon; Meg Dunn Photography; Morgan Hammer; Olivet Nazarene University; Pathfinder/Brian Prairie; Pathfinder/Logan Miller; Reitz Motorsports Photography; Sarah Jane Photography; Sit & Scent Candle Bar; Stefari Café; Sweet Darren’s Bakery; Sydney Mongaraz; The Bennett-Curtis House; The Daily Journal/Tiffany Blanchette; The Swanky Home; Tolman Media; Wayba Productions; Wild Harts Farm.

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FEATURES

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Sip and savor the local brews on tap

Route to Adventure

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Outdoor

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Indoor Adventures

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Kids & Family

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Festivals & Events

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Farms & Markets

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Locavore Farm

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Breweries & Wine Bars

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Dining Local

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Event Dining

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Quick Eats

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Pizza

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Coffee & Sweets

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Ice Cream

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Shopping

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Antiques

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Crafts

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Arts & History

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Theatres

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Churches

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Barn Quilts

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Plan Your Event

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Hotels

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Motels/Campgrounds

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Area Map

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Explore

From the winding banks of the Kankakee River to the swaying prairie grass at Perry Farm Park, Kankakee County has so much to explore for visitors of all ages and abilities.

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Taste

Unique sips, sweets and savory snacks will leave you in euphoria as you taste your way through Kankakee County. With so much diversity and rich culture, your taste buds will never get bored of the great variety of cuisine the county offers.

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Shop

Stay

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With familiar big-name stores, locally owned boutiques and specialty shops, Kankakee County has the answer for all your shopping needs.

Whether your style is pitching a tent, “glamping” in the camper or relaxing in a hotel room, Kankakee County can accommodate your stay with our many campgrounds, RV sites and hotels to choose from.

Roll into Kankakee County and explore the rustic riverside trails, miles of biking and hiking trails, historic tree-lined streets and all the natural beauty the county has to offer.

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ROUTE TO ADVENTURE

Tucked along I-57 just an hour south of Chicago sits an outdoor playground ripe for adventure! Whether you’re interested in a lazy afternoon or a high-energy adrenaline rush, Kankakee County has something for everyone.

Kankakee River State Park

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Kankakee River State Park Riding Stables

Kankakee River Fishing Derby

The 4,000-acre Kankakee River State Park is the perfect destination for a day trip or a campout under the stars. With over 10 miles of trails suitable for walking, biking or chasing little ones, you’re sure to find nature’s beauty at every turn. The park’s Nature Center can also be a pit stop to learn about native foliage and what furry friends you might find along the way.

Ready to explore on four legs? Reserve your horseback riding experience at the Kankakee River State Park Riding Stables. Your guide will lead your group through the lush timber, giving you the opportunity to sit back and relax during your trail ride. Rides are available seasonally by reservation only and make a perfect birthday party!

Cast your line in the bountiful waters of the Kankakee River. This Federal Clean Stream offers shoreline wading, boat or fly-fishing and is proud to be home to two state record walleye, as well as record-size rock bass, smallmouth bass, carp and goldeye. Largemouth bass, river pike, crappie, catfish and bluegill are plentiful. Consider chartering your fishing experience with Big River Fly-Fishing or Grab Your Fly Charter, or test your skill at the Kankakee River Fishing Derby held every July!

Minne Monesse Golf Course in Grant Park

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Reed’s Canoe Trips

Aroma Park American Legion

Prefer your time on the water to be a little more go-with-the-flow? Designated a National Water Trail in 2016, the meandering Kankakee is a kayaker’s paradise. Your float begins on the eastern border and treats passers-by to views of Kankakee County’s rich, rural landscape. Reed’s Canoe Trips offer trips ranging from 2- to 6- hours that are suitable for all skill levels and include drop off and pick up. Stop by the cash-only Aroma Park American Legion

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for a burger and tell them we sent you!

Adventure seekers can take the plunge at family-owned Haigh Quarry, a former limestone mining site turned scuba dive site in 1992. You’ll find the underwater attractions and diverse fish population makes this 12-acre spring-fed quarry an attractive Midwest destination to get your scuba fix.

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, you’ll be glad you made the trip to Kankakee County!

Splish and splash at Kankakee Valley Park District’s Splash Valley Aquatic Center. Located across from River Road Sports Complex and adjacent park district campground, the splash park makes a perfect option for families visiting for a softball or baseball tournament. Kids of all ages can find something to keep them busy including three body slides, a zero-depth children’s play area and sand volleyball courts. There’s plenty of pool to cool off in the hot summer months and a fully stocked concession stand to give mom and dad the day off!

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Hit the links at one of Kankakee County’s many public golf courses. From majestic views of the Kankakee River to the challenges of the rolling hills found throughout the Kankakee River Valley, these courses are an affordable option just an hour south of Chicagoland. Making it a weekend? Let our team tee up an itinerary that will satisfy everyone.

Spinning your wheels on your next trail ride? Your adventure awaits on the more than 25 miles of trails running throughout Kankakee County at the Kankakee River State Park, Bourbonnais Township Park District’s Perry Farm Park, or the Riverfront Trailways of Kankakee County starting at the Kankakee Valley Park District Campground.

For the more serious rider, take part in the Cobb Park Criterium in early summer or the Two Rivers Century Ride in August.

See the next pages to find out more about your next outdoor adventure in Kankakee County!

Haigh Quarry

Perry Farm Trail

Cobb Park Criterium

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AIR SPORTS Elite Flight Training and Aircraft Management Flight training in both helicopters and airplanes for the beginner to professional pilot with multiengine ratings. Located at Greater Kankakee Airport.

809 E. 4000 S. Rd. Kankakee 815-939-3575 eliteproaviation.com The Ultralight Place Provides maintenance and repair to light sport airplanes and powered parachutes. Located at Greater Kankakee Airport.

813 E. 4000 S. Rd. Kankakee 815-529-3000 theultralightplace.com

ARCHERY, HUNTING & SHOOTING Bordertown Guns & Sports Shop Indoor gun and archery range offering education in archery, concealed carry and hunter safety.

116 S. Gladiolus St. Momence 815-472-4900 bordertownguns.com Camp Shaw-Waw-Nas-See Non-profit overnight summer camp and rental facility features unique programming for campers and groups including archery, animal tracking and outdoor survival skills.

Illinois State Rifle Association Range Gun range specializing in educating citizens on firearm safety, competitive shooting and sport hunting.

1589 N. 7000 W. Rd. Bonfield 815-635-3198 isra.org Kankakee River State Park Hunters enjoy the local game as well as the archery ranges available in the Kankakee River State Park.

Diamond Point Park Hosts tournaments on six fields, four of which have lights.

Features leagues, camps, clinics and other programs. Splash pad.

6279 N. 1000 W. Rd. Bourbonnais 815-933-9905 btpd.org River Road Sports Complex Hosts tournaments on six fields, four of which have lights.

5314 W. State Route 102 Bourbonnais 815-933-1383 dnr.illinois.gov

1895 River Rd. Kankakee 815-939-1311 kvpd.com

XLine Sportsmans Club Sportsman club with trap shooting, gun range, hunting, fishing and event space rentals.

GOLF

4800 E. Exline Club Rd. Kankakee 815-933-8989 xlinesc.com

AQUATICS Splash Valley Aquatic Park Family friendly water park with body and tube slides, children’s water playground, sand volleyball and small event space rentals.

1850 River Rd. Kankakee 815-401-5977 splashvalley.com

6641 N. 6000 W. Rd. Manteno 815-933-3011 campshaw.org

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BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL

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The lush golf courses of Kankakee County boast modern layouts, sculpted fairways and plenty of water to test your accuracy.

Aspen Ridge Golf Course 18 Holes, Par 70.

1663 E. 4000 N. Rd. Bourbonnais 815-939-1742 aspenridgegolf.com High Point Golf Club 9 Holes, Par 36.

309 Highpoint Dr. Essex 815-365-4653 golfhighpoint.com Kankakee Community College Golf Course 3 Holes, Par 12.

100 College Dr., Kankakee 815-802-8100 kcc.edu

Kankakee Elks Country Club 18 Holes, Par 72.

2283 Bittersweet Dr. St. Anne 815-937-9547 elksgolf627.com Minne Monesse Golf Course 18 Holes, Par 72.

15944 E. Six Mile Grove Rd. Grant Park 815-465-6653 minnemonesse.com Oak Springs Golf Course 18 Holes, Par 72.

6740 E. 3500 S. Rd. St. Anne 815-937-1648 oakspringsgolf.com Shamrock Golf Club 18 Holes, Par 60.

6575 E. State Route 17 St. Anne 815-937-9355 golfshamrock.com

HORSEBACK RIDING Kankakee River State Park Riding Trails 12 miles of equestrian trails throughout the Kankakee River State Park. Guided trail rides, riding lessons and carriage rides by reservation only. Seasonal availability.

6500 N. 5000 W. Rd. Bourbonnais 815-263-3882 kankakeeriverstatepark ridingstables.com

ON THE RIVER The Kankakee River Valley offers bountiful waters for shoreline wading, boating or fly-fishing. The river is home to many different species of fish and local vendors can help equip you for a perfect day of fishing. Whether you’d rather head out on the water on your own or head out with one of our fly fishing charters it’s sure to be a memorable day. Make sure to mark your calendar for the 10-day fishing derby held every July! Find out more at kankakeefishingderby.com BAIT AND TACKLE

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Bordertown Guns & Sports Shop Outdoor shop with a large and constantly changing inventory of firearms, live bait and fishing tackle.

Big River Fly-Fishing Specializes in drift boat guide trips through this productive bass fishery.

116 S. Gladiolus St. Momence 815-472-4900 bordertownguns.com

CANOEING & KAYAKING Reed’s Canoe Trips Offers 2- to 6-hour trips for new and experienced water enthusiasts.

815-263-2776 bigriverfly.com Grab Your Fly Charters Specializes in float boat fishing trips using fly rods, spinning and bait casting gear.

630-886-1964 grabyourflycharters.com

907 N. Indiana Ave. Kankakee 815-932-2663 reedscanoetrips.com

ON THE TRAIL Explore the area with a picturesque ride along one of our many bike paths or for the more serious rider, take part in the Cobb Park Criterium (southchicagowheelmen. com/cobbparkcrit) in early summer or Two Rivers Century Ride (tworiverscentury.com) in August.

PUBLIC TRAILS Kankakee River State Park Over 10 miles of trails run along the Kankakee River, through the State Park.

Trails start and end in the park.

5314 W. State Route 102 Bourbonnais 815-933-1383 dnr.illinois.gov

VisitKankakeeCounty.com/ Adventure Perry Farm Park Trail Five miles of paved trails take you throughout the park and along the Kankakee River.

1095 W. Perry St. Bourbonnais 815-933-9905 btpd.org Riverfront Trailways of Kankakee County Enjoy more than 10 miles of trail on bike or foot that winds from the southern to western edge of the county along the Kankakee River.

Kankakee County 815-939-1611 cfkrv.org/who-we-support

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THE GREAT OUTDOORS

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Enjoy community parks throughout Kankakee County.

Camp Shaw-Waw-Nas-See Non-profit overnight summer camp and rental facility features unique programming for campers and groups.

6641 N. 6000 W. Rd., Manteno 815-933-3011 campshaw.org Kankakee River State Park This 4,000-acre all-season park extends along both sides of the Kankakee River with trails, picnic areas, and much more!

5314 W. State Route 102, Bourbonnais 815-933-1383 dnr.illinois.gov

Splash Valley

Kankakee River Valley Forest Preserve District Offering educational programs at six sites in the area including trails for walking, hiking, biking and cross-country skiing.

3301 Waldron Rd., Aroma Park 815-935-5630 krvfpd.org Kankakee Sands Ecoregion This area has the largest concentration of high quality, black oak sand savannas surviving in the Midwest.

3200 S. 1200 E. Rd., Pembroke 815-935-7390 Kankakee Valley Audubon Society There is an array of beautiful shorebirds to observe such as sandpipers, plovers, avocets, turnstones and phalaropes that are attracted to the area.

Kankakee County 815-932-6457 kankakeecountyswcd.org/kvas Kankakee Valley Park District Offers more than 25 parks including River Road Sports Complex, Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena, RecCenter, Splash Valley Aquatic Park and River Run Dog Park.

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893 W. Station St., Kankakee 815-939-1311 kvpd.com

Legacy Park 66-acre Legacy Park offers a regulation size skating rink, tennis courts, 3-hole disc golf course, walking path, splash pad and outdoor amphitheater.

1725 N. Maple St., Manteno 815-929-4800 villageofmanteno.com Momence Park District Offers five facilities providing opportunities to play, learn and relax! Enjoy pavilions, fishing, birdwatching, playground and walk-bridge to historic downtown.

79 E. Mill St., Momence 815-472-2670 momenceparkdistrict.org Perry Farm Park Hike, bike or in line skate the prairie and wooded lined trails, explore Indian caves or the historic farmstead and let the littles burn energy on the playground.

459 N. Kennedy Dr., Bourbonnais 815-933-9905 btpd.org The Square on Second Enjoy this family-friendly park including playground, zip line, jump pillow, splash pad, outdoor dining and fireplace.

50 W. Second St., Manteno 815-929-4800 villageofmanteno.com Willowhaven Park & Nature Center Visit this FREE, hands-on nature center with live animal displays, aquariums and exhibits. Nature-based playground, 9-hole disc golf course, walking trail and dog park.

1451 N. 4000 E. Rd., Kankakee 815-933-9905 btpd.org

INDOOR

Kankakee County Speedway

RACING

Kankakee County Speedway Fun-filled dirt track, seasonal stock car racing on Friday nights at the Kankakee County Fairgrounds.

213 W. 4000 S. Rd. Kankakee 815-935-9000 kankakeecountyspeedway.com K3 Karting Seasonal go-kart racing on Saturdays for ages five and up. Races are free to watch from the grandstands.

213 W. 4000 S. Rd. Kankakee 815-953-4112 Find us on Facebook!

SKATING

Bourbonnais Event and Skate Plaza This facility provides hours of fun for kids of all ages with skateboarding in the summer and ice skating in the winter.

600 Main St. NW Bourbonnais 815-937-3570 villageofbourbonnais.com

2738 E. 2000 N. Rd. Kankakee 815-939-7797 haighquarry.com

ADVENTURES New! Bradley Billiard Club Features multiple pool tables, pinball machines, great food and a fun environment for the whole family.

359 S. Kinzie Ave., Bradley 815-523-7488 bradleybilliardclub.com

Legacy Park Offers a regulation size hockey rink for roller hockey in the summer and ice hockey in the winter.

Brookmont Bowling Center 36-lane bowling facility with large lounge filled with pool tables, live entertainment stage and snack shop. Blacklight bowling every weekend.

1725 N. Maple St. Manteno 815-929-4800 villageofmanteno.com

200 W. Brookmont Blvd., Kankakee 815-939-3136 brookmontbowlingcenter.com Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena Features an NHL rink, Game Zone arcade, concessions and four private party rooms.

SCUBA

Haigh Quarry Scuba dive in a 12-acre spring-fed quarry with many varieties of Midwest fish.

Underwater you’ll find a wrecked 33-ft. boat, dump truck and an amphibious vehicle. Rental equipment, air-fills and dive instructions.

Bradley Billiard Club

Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena

1601 River Rd., Kankakee 815-939-1946 icevalleycentre.com

New! Paradox Emporium Offers two physical escape rooms, virtual reality escape rooms, an art gallery and craft beverages.

101 N. Kinzie Ave., Bradley 815-304-5070 paradoxemporium.com Right on Target Houses a state-of-the-art indoor shooting range equipped with electronic trolley systems and 10 shooting lanes.

233 Mooney Dr., Bourbonnais 815-370-0602 rightontarget233.com Splitting Targets Recreational and competitive axe throwing in this new facility with weekly food trucks and drink specials.

Splitting Targets

245 S. West Ave., Kankakee 815-304-4235 splittingtargets.com

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From discovering a world of make-believe to learning about our solar system, kids of all ages will have a blast with all that Kankakee County has to offer.

KIDS & FAMILY Disc Golf at Willowhaven Park & Nature Center

Adventure Commons 70,000-sq.-ft. recreational facility complete with indoor turf field, four basketball courts and outdoor putt putt golf. Ideal venue for tournaments, trade shows, private events, camps, clinics and team-building.

70 Ken Hayes Dr. Bourbonnais 815-939-3707 theadventurechurch.com Bird Park Family Fun Station Along the shores of the Kankakee River, view wildlife, play and picnic.

893 W. Station St. Kankakee 815-939-1311 kvpd.com

Exploration Station… a children’s museum

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Bourbonnais Event and Skate Plaza This facility provides hours of fun for kids of all ages with skateboarding in the summer and ice skating in the winter.

600 Main St. NW Bourbonnais 815-937-3570 villageofbourbonnais.com

Exploration Station… a children’s museum Little imaginations grow big in this world of discovery and make-believe. Fly a plane, play dress-up, shop for groceries, build or color something, work in the mini auto repair shop or defend a medieval castle.

1095 W. Perry Dr. Bourbonnais 815-933-9905 btpd.org

Splash Valley Aquatic Park

Strickler Planetarium This digital planetarium is dedicated to learning about the natural world. Fly a rocket, see the stars up close and learn about our solar system.

One University Ave. Bourbonnais 815-939-5395 strickler.olivet.edu The Square on Second Enjoy this family-friendly park including playground, zip line, jump pillow, splash pad, outdoor dining and fireplace.

50 W. Second St. Manteno 815-929-4800 villageofmanteno.com

Hero City Adventure Park This indoor entertainment center is packed full of fun for the whole family with arcade games, a jungle playground, laser tag, as well as party rooms to host the perfect birthday party.

Legacy Park & Splash Pad 66-acre Legacy Park offers soccer and softball fields, a regulation size skating rink, tennis courts, disc golf, walking path, splash pad and an outdoor amphitheater.

1190 N. Kinzie Ave. Bradley 815-523-7362 herocityadventurepark.com

1725 N. Maple St. Manteno 815-929-4800 villageofmanteno.com

Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena Indoor sports complex featuring an NHL rink and state-of-the-art fitness center. Learn to ice skate. Play in the Game Zone arcade.

Little Me Studio Your youngster will enjoy programs and special events in music, art, language and more for children ages 6 months to 12 years.

1601 River Rd. Kankakee 815-939-1946 icevalleycentre.com

477 S. Main St. Bourbonnais 815-507-2051 littlemestudio.com

Kankakee Railroad Museum See model railroad displays, a real trolley car, Union Pacific caboose and a restored Pullman coach car.

197 S. East Ave. Kankakee 815-929-9320 kankakeerrmuseum.com Kankakee Area YMCA The Kankakee Area YMCA is membership based and offers health and fitness programs, classes, childcare, youth sports and more.

Inquire regarding private events.

1075 N. Kennedy Dr. Kankakee 815-933-1741 k3ymca.org

New! Switch It Up Gaming Indoor video gaming lounge with Playstation, Xbox, Nintendo and virtual reality devices.

Also includes an indoor laser tag arena.

1600 N. State Route 50 (Inside Northfield Square Mall) Bourbonnais 815-573-5137 switchitupgaming.com Willowhaven Park & Nature Center This hands-on nature center houses exhibits focused on Illinois wildlife, conservation and natural history with live animal displays, aquariums, disc golf and dog park.

1451 N. 4000 E. Rd. Kankakee 815-933-9905 btpd.org

RecCenter Indoor sports facility offers a full gymnasium with open gym for youth, teens, adults and family time as well as a rental space for private events.

150 N. Indiana Ave. Kankakee 815-939-1311 kvpd.com Splash Valley Aquatic Park Family-friendly water park with body and tube slides, water playground, sand volleyball and small event space rentals.

1850 River Rd. Kankakee 815-401-5977 splashvalley.com

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Live from Kankakee County

Live music at Kankakee’s Merchant Street MusicFest

Experience the charm of Kankakee County at one of our many festivals and events. From art walks to music fests to holiday events, there is something to keep you busy year round.

FESTIVALS

Fun for all ages at the Downtown Kankakee Sunset Stroll

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& EVENTS

Food Truck Fest in Bourbonnais

SPRING The Pembroke Rodeo May Pembroke Rodeo Park Find Latting Rodeo Productions on Facebook!

Rhubarb Festival May Kankakee County Museum kankakeecountymuseum.com

SUMMER

Bastille Day Festival June French Heritage Museum in Kankakee kankakeecountymuseum.com Bourbonnais Friendship Festival June Municipal campus area in Bourbonnais

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Juneteenth Celebration June Various locations in Kankakee County 1865jccc.com Rockin’ on the Square June, July & August The Square on Second in Manteno villageofmanteno.com Strawberry Jazz Festival June Northfield Square Mall in Kankakee communityartscouncil.org

Shoe Fest in Manteno

Bradley Lighted Christmas Parade

Sunset Stroll June & September Downtown Kankakee downtownkankakee.com

Estival Festival September Bird Park in Kankakee k3estfest.com

Kankakee River Fishing Derby July Bourbonnais kankakeefishingderby.com

Fall Art & Craft Stroll September Perry Farm Park in Bourbonnais btpd.org

Merchant Street MusicFest July Harold & Jean Miner Festival Square in Kankakee merchantstreetmusicfest.com

Manteno Oktoberfest September Downtown Manteno mantenochamber.com

Food Truck Fest August Goselin Park in Bourbonnais villageofbourbonnais.com

Shoe Fest September Camp Shaw-Waw-Nas-See in Manteno shoe-fest.com

Gladiolus Festival August Downtown Momence gladfest.com

A Night in Sleepy Hollow October Perry Farm Park in Bourbonnais btpd.org

Kankakee County Fair August Kankakee County Fairgrounds kankakeefair.org

Bordertown Hauntings October Downtown Momence Find us on Facebook!

Labor Day Celebration August/September Downtown Herscher herscher.net

Haunted Lane October Point Grove Campground in Aroma Park communityartscouncil.org

FALL

Bourbon Bacon & Beer Fest September Hoppy Pig in Bradley hoppypig.com

Turkey Trot 5K November Perry Farm Park in Bourbonnais btpd.org

WINTER Bradley Lighted Christmas Parade December Downtown Bradley bradleyil.org Downtown Kankakee Christmas Parade December Downtown Kankakee citykankakee-il.gov Gallery of Trees December Kankakee County Museum kankakeecountymuseum.com Riverview Holiday House Walk December Riverview Historic District in Kankakee riverviewhistoricdistrict.org Sounds of the Season December Centennial Chapel at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais olivet.edu Winter Wander December Downtown Kankakee downtownkankakee.com

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FARMS

FARMS & MARKETS FARMERS’ MARKETS

INTERACTIVE FARMS

Kankakee East Side Market

Belluso’s 1871 Farm 10769 N. 1500 W. Rd. Manteno 815-616-9786 bellusos-1871-farm. myshopify.com

(2nd & 4th Saturday, June-October)

657 E. Court St. Kankakee 815-573-8434 k3blackchamber.org Kankakee Farmers’ Market (Saturdays, May-October)

Corner of Schuyler Ave. and Merchant St. Kankakee 815-671-5600 downtownkankakee.com Momence Farmers’ Market (Wednesdays, June-September)

Corner of Dixie Hwy. and Second St. Momence 815-472-2001 cityofmomence.com

Basu Natural Farms 13643 E. 2000 S. Rd. Pembroke Township 815-944-8211 815-295-7357 Benoit Greenhouses 568 N. 2750 E. Rd. Kankakee 815-939-1992 benoitgreenhouses.com Christmas Trees “R” Us Choose-and-cut tree farm.

5163 N. 5500 W. Rd. Kankakee 815-953-2606

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Wild Harts Farm From fresh organic produce to farm tours and animal snuggle sessions, Kankakee County offers all types of farm fresh adventures.

Cupola House Tree Farm Choose-and-cut tree farm.

4030 N. 3000 W. Rd. Bourbonnais 815-932-6635 cupolahousetrees.com Faith’s Farm 1227 N. 8000 W. Rd. Bonfield 815-214-7420 faithsfarm.com

New! Flat Rock Farm Co. Choose-and-cut flower farm.

2475 N. 3750 W. Rd. Kankakee 815-421-7035 flatrockfarmco.com Iyabo Farms 2495 S. 14490 E. Rd. Pembroke Township 312-515-7842 iyabo-farms.business.site Locavore Farm County Line Rd. Grant Park 708-701-4320 locavorefarm.com See spotlight on next page!

Woldhuis Farms Sunrise Greenhouse, Inc. Plants, tours and classes.

10300 E. 9000 N. Rd. Grant Park 815-465-6310 woldhuisfarms.com Wagner Farms & Greenhouse 9603 E. 9000 N. Rd. Grant Park 815-465-6674 Wehrmann’s Christmas Tree Farm Choose-and-cut tree farm.

7163 N. Vincennes Tr. Grant Park 815-600-2830 Wild Harts Farm Tours, education and animal snuggle sessions.

9131 N. 1600 E. Rd. Grant Park wildhartsfarm.org

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FA R M E R SPO T L IG H T

he story of Locavore Farm started in 2015 as the

dream of husband-and-wife team, Chris and Rachael Jones.

Farmer and Mrs. Jones relocated their family from the suburbs to embark on a farmture (farm adventure) that would eventually come to serve over 10,000 guests but got its start when a party of 100 gathered to dine on the land at their 110-ft. handcrafted table.

Since then, Locavore, meaning one whose diet consists primary of locally grown food, has evolved to be an agrarian destination that includes two locations with the addition of 30-acre farmstead Sumac Creek Farms. You’ll find the Locavore experience to be magical from the first turn down the long country lane, to the Mrs. Jones farm tour and accompanying bleating goats, to the new friends

An exceptional agrarian experience.

you’ll make under the stars of rural Kankakee County.

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Slowing down has a whole new meaning when you

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experience their 4-hour signature event, Dine on the Land. This five-course outdoor retreat set on the open plains of rural Grant Park offers a farm-to-table menu that incorporates the bounty of the week’s harvest and invites guests to enjoy the company of friends, new and old. Oh, and don’t forget the campfire s’mores!

Looking for an overnight retreat away from the hustle and bustle? Book your stay at The Cottage, a remodeled 100-year-old farmhouse, where you’ll be invited to live off the land and offers the respite for your soul by way of gathering farm fresh eggs, fruits and veggies, and for the adventurous, farm chores. Glamping can also be an option for your Locavore experience where you’ll be treated to a beautifully designed tent for two.

Your littles can even enjoy their own version of Locavore at the annual Farm Day Camp. Offering two sessions, this is a trip you’ll want to take as youths six to 16 are introduced to life on the farm. You’ll even be treated to a camperprepared feast to conclude their weeklong experience. #VisitKankakeeCounty

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BREWS & WINE pg 18 DINING LOCAL pg 20 QUICK EATS pg 24 PIZZA pg 25 COFFEE & SWEETS pg 26 ICE CREAM pg 27

LOCAL BREWERIES New! Knack Brewing & Fermentations Kankakee

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MORE LOCAL BREWERIES BrickStone Brewery 557 William R. Latham Senior Dr. Bourbonnais 815-936-9277 brickstonebrewery.com The Barrel Room 159 N. Kinzie Ave. Bradley 815-614-3134 barrelroombradley.com

BrickStone Brewery Bourbonnais

Hoppy Pig 135 N. Kinzie Ave. Bradley 815-614-3134 hoppypig.com

New! Knack Brewing & Fermentations 789 S. McMullen Ave. Kankakee 815-348-7533 knackbrewing.com

Steam Hollow Brewing Co. Manteno

Steam Hollow Brewing Co. 450 S. Spruce St., Unit C Manteno 312-685-1742 steamhollowbrewing.com

WINE BARS Flight 102 565 Main St. NW Bourbonnais 815-523-7470 flight102winebar.com Grapes & Hops 251 S. Schuyler Ave. Kankakee 815-573-5303 grapesandhops.life Off the Vine Winery 121 E. Washington St. Momence 815-472-6590 offthevineswinery.com

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DINING LOCAL

Koi Asian Bistro Bourbonnais

New! 1885 Fare Farm To Table 208 W. Main St. Essex 815-365-5033 Find us on Facebook!

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Applebee’s 1040 N. Kinzie Ave. 815-936-0571 Bradley applebees.com

Berry & Butter Cafe 597 Kennedy Dr. Bradley 815-935-2064 berryandbuttercafe.com

New! Ana’s Restaurant 880 W. Station St. Kankakee 815-573-5383

Aroma Park American Legion 739 S. Sandbar Rd. Kankakee 815-939-9438

Blue’s Café 1190 W. Station St. Kankakee 815-933-5315

Anthony’s Family Restaurant & Pizzeria 63 N. Main St. Manteno 815-468-3484

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 547 Main St. NW Bourbonnais 815-929-9800 beefobradys.com

Bourbon Creek Kitchen (Inside Best Western) 62 Ken Hayes Dr. Bourbonnais 815-932-4411

The Bennett-Curtis House 302 W. Taylor St. Grant Park 815-465-2288 bennettcurtis.com

New! Bradley Billiard Club 359 S. Kinzie Ave. Bradley 815-523-7488 bradleybilliardclub.com

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BrickStone Brewery 557 William R. Latham Senior Dr. Bourbonnais 815-936-9277 brickstonebrewery.com Burgers & Beer 756 W. Jeffery St. Kankakee 815-523-7144 Buffalo Wild Wings 2012 N. State Route 50 Bourbonnais 815-932-9453 buffalowildwings.com Cabery Bar & Grill 207 E. Main St. Cabery 815-949-9913

Copeland’s Bar & Grill Manteno

New! Candy & Cake 596 William R. Latham Senior Dr. Bourbonnais 815-386-0278

Eddie’s Bar and Grill 1875 W. Station St. Kankakee 815-939-3972 visiteddiesbarandgrill.com

IHOP 1347 Kinneman Dr. Bradley 815-929-9765 ihop.com

Carlo’s Restaurant 2060 W. Station St. Kankakee 815-932-2924

El Mexicano 503 Riverstone Pkwy.

Kankakee 815-933-5426 elmexicanorestaurants. com

Isidro’s Tamales & Taqueria 430 W. Station St. Kankakee 815-929-0700 Isidros1.com

Chef Vaughn’s Kitchen 161 E. Bethel Dr. Bourbonnais 815-386-3652

New! Essential Smoothies (Inside Northfield Square Mall) 1600 N. State Route 50 Bourbonnais 815-549-8636

Isidro’s Tamales & Taqueria 2 263 N. Convent St. Bourbonnais 815-573-5279 isidros2.com

Copeland’s Bar & Grill 51 N. Main St. Manteno 815-468-3484 Find us on Facebook!

Family House Restaurant & Sports Bar 312 S. Kennedy Dr. Bradley 815-936-1160

Copeland’s Roadhouse 7096 W. Route 17 Kankakee

Flight 102 565 Main St. NW Bourbonnais 815-523-7470 flight102winebar.com

Chatter Box Café 140 S. Schuyler Ave. Bradley 815-937-4402

Jimmy Jo’s BBQ Bourbonnais

Cozumel Authentic Mexican Restaurant 1198 N. Kinzie Ave. Bradley 815-573-5088 Cracker Barrel 50 Ken Hayes Dr. Bourbonnais 815-936-6022 crackerbarrel.com Crazy Joe’s Diner 907 S. Washington Ave. Kankakee 815-802-8055 crazyjoesdiner.com Denny’s Restaurant 1303 Armour Rd. Bourbonnais 815-937-9304 dennys.com Dos Amigos 533 E. River St. Kankakee 815-802-9840

Hoppy Pig Bradley

Great American Grill (Inside Hilton Garden Inn) 455 Riverstone Pkwy.

Kankakee 815-932-4444 Great Wall Chinese Restaurant 1545 W. Court St. Kankakee 815-936-1888 greatwallkankakeeil.com Herscher Restaurant & Pub 171 S. Main St. Herscher 815-426-2200 HoneyBaked Ham 538 Main St. NW Bourbonnais 815-935-9700 honeybaked.com Hoppy Pig 135 N. Kinzie Ave. Bradley 815-614-3134 hoppypig.com

Jimmy Jo’s BBQ 665 N. Convent St. Bourbonnais 815-933-7500 jimmyjosbbq.com JR’s Chicken 135 E. Bourbonnais St. Kankakee 815-933-3347 jrschicken.com Julio’s Family Restaurant 2005 W. Court St. Kankakee 815-523-7665 juliosfamilyrestaurant.com Kansai Japanese Steakhouse (Inside Northfield Square Mall) 1600 N. State Route 50 Bourbonnais 815-933-9897 kansaibourbonnais.com Koi Asian Bistro 906 N. Convent St. Bourbonnais 815-523-7266 koiasianbistroil.com La Cabana Mexican Restaurant 120 N. Walnut St. Manteno 815-468-8200 lacabanamanteno. business.site

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DINING LOCAL continued Tucci’s

Bourbonnais

La China Mexican Restaurant 22 N. Dixie Hwy. Momence 502-337-4121 la-china-mexicanrestaurant.business.site La Cocina Macias 355 W. Court St. Kankakee 815-935-1807 La Siesta 180 S. Kennedy Dr. Bradley 815-939-0074 Lori’s Diner 364 E. Court St. Kankakee 815-939-3790

Rock Inn

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Manteno American Legion 117 N. Walnut St. Manteno 815-468-8324 mantenoamerican legion.com Manteno Sportsmen’s Club 851 N. Main St. Manteno 815-468-8635 mantenosportsmensclub .com

Ryan’s Pier Aroma Park

Martinez Taco 348 E. Station St. Kankakee 815-939-7817 martineztacos.com Mayberry Junction 390 N. Locust St. Manteno 815-468-3811 Mi Casa Authentic Mexican Cuisine 481 S. Main St. Bourbonnais 779-301-7053 801 W. Broadway St. Bradley 815-304-5006

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Momence Café 107 N. Locust St. Momence 815-507-5111 Oak Springs Golf Club 6740 E. 3500 S. Rd. St. Anne 815-937-1648 oakspringsgolf.com Coming Soon!

The Oasis Grill 253 N. Kinzie Ave. Bradley The Office 5986 E. Route 17 Kankakee 815-937-9757 theofficebargrilland pizza.com Olive Garden 2048 N. State Route 50 Bradley 815-802-0204 olivegarden.com Oliver’s Bar & Grill 800 N. Kinzie Ave. Bradley 815-939-3510 2122 W. Station St. Kankakee 815-935-1900 oliversbargrill.com New! O’s Place 141 S. Chestnut St. Chebanse 815-697-8035 Pa-Chan-Ga Authentic Mexican Restaurant 110 Meadowview Center Kankakee 815-304-5034 pachangakankakee.com Paul’s Place 500 S. Washington Ave. Kankakee 815-802-1090 paulsplacerestaurant.com

Red Lobster 1604 N. State Route 50 Bradley 815-932-0090 redlobster.com Rigo’s Place 164 N. Schuyler Ave. Kankakee 815-802-1200 rigosplace.net New! Rock Inn 239 E. Court St. Kankakee 815-614-3670 Ryan’s Pier 112 E. First St. Aroma Park 815-937-0246 ryanspier.com The Saucy Crab 1315 E. Armour Rd. Bradley 815-614-3595 thesaucycrab bourbonnais.com Shelby’s 944 N. Kinzie Ave Bradley 815-261-4923 4 Meadowview Ctr. Kankakee 815-828-7515 playshelbys.com Silver Dollar Restaurant 125 W. Dixie Hwy. Momence 815-507-5150 eatbetterpancakes.com Sollitt Tap 11830 Sollitt Rd. Beecher 815-465-6419 sollitttap.com Texas Roadhouse 1290 N. Kinzie Ave. Bradley 815-929-7427 texasroadhouse.com

TGI Friday’s 1503 N. State Route 50 Bourbonnais 815-929-1760 tgifridays.com

USA Family Restaurant 102 E. Taylor St. Grant Park 815-465-2196 usafamilyrestaurant.com

Yanni’s Café 145 N. Main St. Manteno 815-468-6331 yanniscafemanteno.com

Traxx Sports Bar & Grill 400 S. Main St. Grant Park 815-465-2000

Village Grill 135 S. Schuyler Ave. Bradley 815-933-4004

Tucci’s 1560 N. State Route 50 Bourbonnais 815-929-1875 tuccisitalian.com

New! Utopia 1230 N. Convent St., Ste. F Bourbonnais 779-777-9541 utopiashakesandteas.com

Yanni’s on Washington 102 E. Washington St. Momence 815-472-4600

Union Hill Café 80 Center St. Union Hill 815-421-0210

Windy Hill Grill 178 E. North St., Bradley 815-932-5906

Yolks & Berries 505 N. Kinzie Ave. Bradley 815-935-1501 yolksandberries.com

New! Utopia Bourbonnais

Locavore Farm Grant Park

EVENT DINING

The Bennett-Curtis House 302 W. Taylor St. Grant Park 815-465-2288 bennettcurtis.com

Locavore Farm 11588 N. 17500 E. Rd. Grant Park 708-701-4320 locavorefarm.com

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QUICK EATS 5 Star Wings 125 W. Station St. Kankakee 815-304-5875

China Chef 331 S. Kennedy Dr. Bradley 815-932-4461

Jersey Mike’s Subs 2070 N. State Route 50, Ste. 600 Bourbonnais

Arby’s 1512 N. Convent St. Bourbonnais

China Wok 107 N. Locust St. Momence 815-472-9938

KFC 118 Kennedy Dr. Bradley

820 E. North St. Bradley 3333 S. State Rd. 45/52 Kankakee

Boz Hog Dogs

Bourbonnais and Kankakee

Tacos Del Norte Bradley

Auntie Anne’s Pretzel 1600 N. State Route 50 (Inside Northfield Square Mall) Bourbonnais Baba’s Famous Steak & Lemonade 150 E. Station St. Kankakee 815-614-3112 Boz Hot Dogs 220 N. Convent St. Bourbonnais 1375 W. Court St. Kankakee 1420 N. Hobbie Ave. Kankakee Burger King 1060 W. Main St. Bourbonnais 353 S. Kennedy Dr. Bradley 439 S. Schuyler Ave. Kankakee 3 Gladiolus St. Momence Captain Hook’s Fish & Chicken 1633 E. Court St. Kankakee 815-933-8422 New! Chick-fil-A 1359 Locke Dr. Bradley

Chipotle Mexican Grill 1601 N. State Route 50 Bourbonnais Culver’s 983 N. Convent St. Bourbonnais Darla’s Deli & Café 417 S. Locust St. Manteno 815-468-2828 darlasdelicafe.com

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Main Dynasty 537 Main St. NW Bourbonnais 815-932-9099 Maria’s Kitchen 200 N. Locust St. Manteno 815-468-3208

El Burrito Loco 600 S. Main St. Bourbonnais 815-933-6070 elburritoloco.com

McDonald’s 575 Main St. NW Bourbonnais

Firehouse Subs 1609 N. State Route 50 Bourbonnais

1180 N. Kinzie Ave. Bradley

Five Guys Burgers and Fries 1617 N. State Route 50 Bourbonnais

1780 E. Court St. Kankakee

Jaenicke’s Drive-In 605 Armour Rd. Bourbonnais 815-932-2884 Jaenicke’s Root Beer Stand 390 E. River St. Kankakee Jimmy John’s 225 S. Main St. Bourbonnais 2090 N. State Route 50 Bourbonnais 154 E. Court St. Kankakee 104 Southcreek Dr. Manteno

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Lili’s Hot Dogs 16 S. Locust St. Manteno 815-907-7582

2050 N. State Route 50 Bourbonnais

1030 N. Fifth Ave. Kankakee

103 Southcreek Dr. Manteno New China 20 S. Locust St. Manteno 815-468-1168 newchinamanteno.com Niro’s Gyros 275 S. Main St. Bourbonnais 708-946-1700 Noodles & Company 2024 N. State Route 50 Bourbonnais Panda Express 850 N. Kinzie Ave. Bradley

Panera Bread 1694 N. State Route 50 Bourbonnais Poor Boy Restaurant 1514 E. Court St. Kankakee 815-939-1880 poorboy-restaurant.com Poor Boy Too 1515 W. Court St. Kankakee 815-939-1850 poorboy-restaurant.com Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen 545 S. Kennedy Dr. Bradley 1250 N. Kinzie Ave. Bradley Reynita’s Taqueria 4046 S. Main St. Pembroke Township 312-414-7119 Steak ‘n Shake 1305 Locke Dr. Bourbonnais Subway 646 S. Main St. Bourbonnais 922 N. Convent St. Bourbonnais 1296 N. Kinzie Ave. Bradley 1588 W. Court St. Kankakee 113 Cypress St. Manteno 809 N. Dixie Highway Momence Super Burrito Aguascalientes 18 S. Locust St. Manteno 815-468-2010 Ta Canijo Taco Truck 5916 N. Convent St.

(Inside Gas N Wash)

Bourbonnais 815-523-7049 tacanijo.com

PIZZA Sammy’s Pizza

Taco Bell 582 Main St. NW Bourbonnais

Bourbonnais

2036 N. State Route 50 Bourbonnais 2942 Riverstone Ct. Kankakee 195 Southcreek Dr. Manteno Tacos Del Norte 7 Village Square Shopping Center Bradley 815-933-7759 tacodelnorte.com Taco John’s 562 William R. Latham Senior Dr. Bourbonnais 484 S. Kennedy Dr. Bradley Twins Chicken and Seafood 1004 W. Station St. Kankakee 815-304-5586 Wendy’s 599 William R. Latham Senior Dr. Bourbonnais 495 N. Kinzie Ave. Bradley 1740 W. Court St. Kankakee 129 N. Cypress Dr. Manteno White Castle 1583 N. State Route 50 Bradley Wing Stop 1 Meadowview Center, Unit 8 Kankakee

Aurelio’s Pizza 1600 N. Convent St. Bourbonnais 815-935-1212 aureliospizza.com Casey’s 1430 N. Convent St. Bourbonnais 815-929-0953 311 S. Kinzie Ave. Bradley 815-939-4691 12545 E. State Route 1/17 Grant Park 815-466-0249 290 E. Route 115 Herscher 815-421-0221 1075 W. Jeffrey St. Kankakee 815-939-4670 111 Marquette Pl. S. Manteno 815-468-8133 330 N. Locust St. Manteno 815-468-8607 421 N. Dixie Hwy. Momence 815-472-4094 110 S. Dixie Hwy. St. Anne 815-422-0035 caseys.com

Chicago Dough Company 545 S. Main St. Bourbonnais 815-935-0300 chicagodoughpizza.com Domino’s Pizza 100 E. John Casey Rd. Bourbonnais 815-939-6400 1735 E. Maple St. Kankakee 815-939-4400 dominos.com Little Caesars 375 S. Main St. NW Bourbonnais 815-929-1110 1650 W. Court St. Kankakee 815-929-1966 littlecaesers.com Johnny’s Pizza 265 S. Schuyler Ave. Kankakee 815-939-2333 Luconi’s Pizza 496 S. Kennedy Dr. Bradley 815-935-5235 luconispizza.com Mama Grassano’s 14 S. Locust St. Manteno 815-468-8000 mama-grassanos. business.site

Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders 200 N. Kennedy Dr. Bradley 815-935-7200 Monical’s Pizza 597 William R. Latham Senior Dr. Bourbonnais 815-932-9100 1155 W. Court St. Kankakee 815-928-8043 199 Southcreek Dr. Manteno 815-468-7409 monicals.com Nancy’s Pizza 515 N. Convent St. Bourbonnais 815-933-0900 nancyspizza.com Papa John’s 195 N. Kennedy Dr. Bourbonnais 815-932-4800 papajohns.com Pizza Hut 559 Main St. NW Bourbonnais 815-932-2900

Pizza Stone Express 119 W. Washington St. Momence 815-450-6139 pizzastoneexpress.com Rosati’s 118 E. Bethel Dr., Unit B Bourbonnais 815-932-2700 myrosatis.com Sammy’s Pizza 12 Heritage Plaza Bourbonnais 815-936-1111 690 N. Fifth Ave. Kankakee 815-937-9293 30 W. Second St. Manteno 815-468-6900 eatsammyspizza.com Silvano’s Pizza 51 W. First St. Manteno 815-468-9600 silvanospizza menu.com

375 W. Court St. Kankakee 815-932-5198 pizzahut.com

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Twisted Cupcake

Manteno

COFFEE & SWEETS New! Candy & Cake 596 William R. Latham Senior Dr. Bourbonnais 815-386-0278

Heather’s Custom Cakes 970 W. Broadway St. Bradley 815-304-4181

Pearson’s Bordertown Bakery 111 N. Dixie Hwy. Momence 815-450-6017

Cranky Mike’s Popcorn 227 S. Gladiolus St. Momence 815-507-5110 crankymikes.com

Nana’s Cakery & Bake Shoppe 400 N. Kennedy Dr. Bradley 815-802-8000 nanascakery.com

Rally Point 1854 145 W. Chebanse Ave. Chebanse 815-592-8456

Donut Foundry 415 Main St. NW (Inside Recharge Coffee Co.) Bourbonnais 708-340-5468 Dunkin Donuts 112 E. Bethel Dr. Bourbonnais 5916 N. Convent St. Bourbonnais 174 W. Court St. Kankakee 2925 Riverstone Pkwy.

Kankakee 2803 W. 9000 Rd. Manteno dunkindonuts.com

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Off the Vine Winery (Espresso Bar) 121 E. Washington St. Momence 815-472-6590 offthevineswinery.com Panaderia El Guero’s Bakery 453 W. Broadway St. Bradley 815-802-0030 Pattycakes Cupcakery 588 William R. Latham Senior Dr., Suite 10 Bourbonnais 815-932-2253 lovepattycakes.com

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ReCharge Coffee Co. 415 Main St. NW Bourbonnais Starbucks (Inside Olivet Nazarene University) 1 University Ave. Bourbonnais 532 Main St. NW Bourbonnais 1577 N. State Route 50 (Inside Barnes & Noble) Bourbonnais 1615 N. State Route 50 (Inside Target) Bourbonnais 1634 N. State Route 50 Bourbonnais 990 N. Kinzie Ave. (Inside Meijer) Bradley

Sweet Darren’s Bakery Bourbonnais

Stefari Cafe 150 N. Schuyler Ave., Suite 101 Kankakee 815-573-5330 stefaricafe.com New! Sweet Darren’s (Inside Northfield Square Mall) 1600 N. State Route 50 Bourbonnais sweetdarrens.com Sweet Street 592 William R. Latham Senior Dr. Bourbonnais 815-932-4010

Twisted Cupcake 119 N. Main St. Manteno 779-529-5041 twistedcupcakeil.com Uplifted Bistro 270 S. Schuyler Ave. Bradley 815-304-5682 upliftedbistro.com New! Utopia 1230 N. Convent St. Ste. F Bourbonnais 779-777-9541

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New! The Well 47 ½ W. 2nd St. Manteno 779-529-5090 thewellmanteno.com

ICE CREAM Dixie Delight 6726 S. State Route 1, St. Anne 815-427-6222 La Delicia 690 Henry St., Kankakee 815-304-5536 La Michoancana 505 N. Dixie Hwy., Momence 815-507-5060 Oberweis Ice Cream & Dairy Store 840 N. Kinzie Ave., Bradley 815-932-4666 oberweis.com PJ’s Ice Cream & Coffee 41 W. Second St., Manteno 815-468-8680

PJ’s Ice Cream & Coffee

Manteno

Rebel Ice Cream Co. 150 N. Schuyler Ave., Ste. 105 Kankakee

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Rebel Ice Cream Co. Kankakee

Kankakee is known as the birthplace of Dairy Queen.

Today there are more than 6,000 DQ stores worldwide with five right here in Kankakee County! Satisfy your craving for soft serve at one of these locations!

121 S. Main St., Bourbonnais 815-932-6441

399 South Creek Dr., Manteno 815-468-5856

1045 W. Station St., Kankakee 815-932-4441

3 Gladiolus St., Momence 815-472-4445 dairyqueen.com

1700 E. Maple St., Kankakee 815-933-4211

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COOL STUFF Kankakee County’s best shopping spots include distinctive specialty stores, antique shops, shopping centers, art galleries, garden shops and museum stores.

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B & J Sewing Center

Retail and sewing and quilting classes.

616 S. Main St. Bourbonnais 815-937-9955 bjsewing.com Bargains and Treasures

Busse and Rieck Flowers, Plants and Gifts 2001 W. Court St. Kankakee 815-933-2295 busseandrieckflowers.com C&L Fine Goods Boutique

Mix of antiques and primitives.

Retail and home goods boutique.

396 N. Kennedy Dr. Bradley 815-304-5295 Find us on Facebook!

155 S. Schuyler Ave. Kankakee 815-450-3658 finegoodsboutique.com

Best Buy 1584 N. State Route 50 Bourbonnais 815-932-2995 bestbuy.com

Cinderella Shoes & Service

Blain’s Farm & Fleet 1811 N. State Route 50 Bourbonnais 815-933-3244 farmandfleet.com

Dragon’s Refuge

Bliss Bridal & Prom

Full-service bridal and prom salon.

165 E. Bethel Dr. Bourbonnais 815-933-1211 blissbridalprom.com Bourbonnais Towne Centre

Footwear and shoe repair.

Tabletop game and comic book store.

1250 Larry Power Rd. Bourbonnais 815-401-5598 dragonsrefuge.square.site DressWell Boutique

Women’s fashion boutique.

150 N. Schuyler Ave. Kankakee 815-304-5067 shopdresswell.com New! Second Location at: 435 S. Main St. Bourbonnais 815-573-5411

455 Main St. NW Bourbonnais

e.volve clothing co.

This shopping center offers retail stores and restaurants including Super Walmart, Kohl’s, Lane Bryant, Bath & Body Works, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Petco, Maurice’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, McDonald’s and more.

2038 N. State Route 50 Bradley Bradley Square

This shopping center includes a variety of stores such as Hobby Lobby, Meijer, restaurants and quick eateries.

1220 N. Kinzie Ave. Bradley

Gift Shop at the B. Harley Bradley House Kankakee

183 S. Kinzie Ave. Bradley 815-939-1322

Its location on the corner offers retail stores and restaurants including Jewel-Osco, specialty shops, salons and Flight 102 Wine Bar.

Bradley Commons

Busse and Rieck Flowers, Plants and Gifts Kankakee

DressWell Boutique Bourbonnais and Kankakee

Women’s fashion boutique.

150 N. Schuyler Ave. Kankakee 815-304-5067 Gift Shop at B. Harley Bradley House Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired replicas, art and collectibles.

701 S. Harrison Ave. Kankakee 815-936-9630 wright1900.org

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New! Gracie Lynn Boutique

The Swanky Home

Women’s fashion boutique.

Bourbonnais

115 W. Chebanse Ave. Chebanse gracielynnboutique.com The Horde Collectibles & Gaming

Comics, action figures, collectibles and more.

430 E. Broadway St. Bradley 815-523-7017 thehordecollectibles.squarespace.com New! Just Peachy Co.

Women’s fashion boutique.

2450 W. State Route 17 Kankakee shopjustpeachyco.com King Music 670 W. Broadway St. Bradley 815-935-1115 kingmusiconline.com Lowe’s 860 N. Kinzie Ave. Bradley 815-933-5555 lowes.com New! Madame Saint Vintage

Madame Saint Vintage Kankakee

Eclectic vintage boutique.

275 S. Schuyler Ave. Kankakee 815-614-3618 Find us on Facebook!

Made for Me Boutique

Sprinkled with Glitter Kankakee

Women’s fashion boutique.

45 N. Main St. Manteno 815-216-7595 mfmboutique.com Mason’s Novelties & Giftworks 127 S. Schuyler Ave. Kankakee 815-939-9800 Meadowview Shopping Center Features retail stores, specialty shops, movie theater and variety of restaurants.

2 Meadowview Center Kankakee

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Menards 1260 Christine Dr. Bradley 815-936-1820 menards.com Moon Cookie Gallery Original paintings, art prints, up-cycled furniture, gifts and handmade items made by local artisans.

187 S. Schuyler Ave. Kankakee 815-295-2997 mooncookiegallery.com Museum Store at the Kankakee County Museum 801 S. Eighth Ave. Kankakee 815-932-5279 kankakeecountymuseum.com Northfield Square Mall Just off I-57, exit 315, the mall is conveniently located near hotels and attractions. Also houses Movies 10.

1600 N. State Route 50 Bourbonnais 815-937-4241 shopnorthfieldsquare.com Off the Vine Winery

Wine, flowers and gifts.

121 E. Washington St. Momence 815-472-6590 offthevineswinery.com Panozzo’s Amish and Custom Furniture

Custom American made furniture.

1851 N. State Route 50 Bourbonnais 815-932-4690 Ilamishfurniture.com Phantom Harley-Davidson 291 N. Cypress Dr. Manteno 815-468-8673 phantomharley.com Promenade of Bourbonnais The Promenade includes specialty shops and restaurants such as Red Wing, Ba Da Bloom and Koi Asian Bistro.

North Convent St. Bourbonnais

New! Roze Lingerie Boutique Kankakee

Ross’s Rock N’ Roll Emporium

Bradley

Razzle Dazzle Doggie Bow-tique 840 W. Broadway St. Bradley 815-933-5364 razzledazzledog.com Riverstone Plaza

Sequels Resale Shop Gently worn fashions for the whole family.

417 S. Main St. Bourbonnais 815-932-9939 sequelsresale.com

The plaza includes a Super Walmart, Dollar Tree, specialty shops and restaurants. Adjacent to the Hilton Garden Inn off I-57, exit 308.

Sprinkled with Glitter

505 Riverstone Pkwy.

Kankakee

150 N. Schuyler Ave. Kankakee shopsprinkledwithglitter.com

Ross’s Rock N’ Roll Emporium

Record store and skateboard shop.

400 E. North St. Bradley 815-937-4774 Find us on Facebook!

New! Roze Lingerie Boutique Women’s lingerie boutique.

Children’s clothing and toy boutique. Now offering women’s clothing!

New! Studio M Boutique

Women’s fashion boutique.

1005 E. Broadway St. Bradley 815-693-7190 studio-m-boutique.com The Swanky Home Home décor boutique.

259 S. Schuyler Ave. Kankakee 815-614-3724 rozelingerieboutique.com

555 S. Main St. Bourbonnais 815-614-3503 Find us on Facebook!

Rubber Rose Books & Print

Tern of the Wheel

111 E. Court St. Kankakee 815-523-7237 rubberrosebookshop.com

404 W. Broadway St. Bradley 815-933-9152 ternofthewheel.com

Gently used and vintage books.

Bicycle sales and service.

Tern of the Wheel Bradley

Tholens’ Landscape & Garden Center 1401 N. Convent St. Bourbonnais 815-939-6445 31 E. 2500 S. Rd. Kankakee 815-939-9670 tholenshgs.com Tractor Supply Co. 504 Riverstone Pkwy.

Kankakee 815-933-3393 tractorsupply.com Veronda’s Music 1030 N. Kennedy Dr. Kankakee 815-935-1030 verondasmusic.net

Village Square Shopping Center On the corner of North St. and Route 50, Village Square is home to Turk Furniture and Jo-Ann Fabrics.

It also includes specialty shops and eateries.

515 N. Kinzie Ave. Bradley Water Street Boutique At Whitmore Ace Hardware Home décor boutique.

361 S. Locust St. Manteno 815-468-3137 Water Tower Plaza

Across from Northfield Square Mall, the Water Tower Plaza offers an array of stores including Target, Barnes & Noble, Michaels, Old Navy, Staples, Ross, Marshall’s and PetSmart.

1625 N. State Route 50 Bourbonnais

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Indian Oaks Antique Mall Bourbonnais

From fine vintage antiques to fun collectibles, jewelry and glassware, Kankakee County offers visitors a taste of Americana.

Aly Antiques 74 N. Oak St. Manteno 708-516-9685 alyantiques.com

Apothecary Arts & Antiques Momence

Apothecary Arts & Antiques 113 E. Washington St. Momence 815-472-3400 jensenapothecaryarts.com

Indian Oaks Antique Mall 1300 Larry Power Rd. Bourbonnais 815-933-9998 Manteno Antique Mall 35 E. Third St. Manteno 815-468-0114 Find us on Facebook!

Consignments & More 1450 N. Hobbie Ave. Kankakee 815-936-9909 Find us on Facebook!

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HEALTH & WELLNESS STORES Kankakee Natural Foods Integrative wellness experience including retail and BioEnergy Center.

1035 Mulligan Dr. Bradley 815-933-6236 kankakeenaturalfoods.com The Ripple Effect Spiritual wellness boutique.

224 S. Kennedy Dr. Bradley 815-351-3686 rippleeffectarts.com

CRAFTS

Hedgeapple Arts Kankakee

Small groups and encouraging sessions bring out your inner artist. These specialized venues offer the chance to craft something new and all your own!

New! Hedgeapple Arts Art studio offering a wide range of classes and workshops to people of all ages.

196 S. Harrison Ave. Kankakee hedgeapplearts.com New! Sit & Scent Candle Bar Offers a unique candle-making experience to create a one-of-a-kind candle on a date night or girls night.

111 S. Indiana Ave. Kankakee 773-706-3235 sitandscentcandlebar.com Top Notch Knots & Pots Features a craft shop full of figurines ready to be painted with the help of instructors.

Sip & Scent Candle Bar

1260 Larry Power Rd. Bourbonnais 815-573-5564 Find us on Facebook!

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ARTS & HISTORY

The river and the railroad brought business and trade to Kankakee County. The Paramount Theatre and the iconic homes designed by Frank Lloyd Wright are a testament to a rich Midwestern history.

Frank Lloyd Wright’s B. Harley Bradley House Kankakee wright1900.org

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MODERNIST STYLE Sculpture Tour Kankakee Community College Kankakee kcc.edu

Architecture

Downtown Momence Historic District Nestled on the Kankakee River, this intact turn of the 19th Century commercial district was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.

Momence 815-472-3861 mainstreetmomence.com Frank Lloyd Wright’s B. Harley Bradley House The B. Harley Bradley House is one of Wright’s earliest Prairie Style homes and featured on the Illinois Frank Lloyd Wright Trail. View the beautiful landscape around the tranquil Kankakee River. The horse stable has been transformed into a beautiful gift shop.

701 S. Harrison Ave., Kankakee 815-936-9630 wright1900.org Historic Churches of Kankakee County Tour our nine historic churches that represent the spirit of commitment our early settlers had in establishing Kankakee County as a viable community.

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Kankakee County Courthouse Built in 1912, the courthouse features a dome mural depicting scenes of local history and is a focal point positioned in the center of the historical churches that were built in the 1800s.

450 E. Court St., Kankakee 915-936-5700 Kankakee County Fair and Exposition Center The first county fair was held in 1856 in the current Riverview Historic District. The fair has been held every year since, except when a fire destroyed the grandstands in 1921, in 1933 during the Chicago World’s Fair and in 2020 because of the pandemic. Today the fair sits on 100 acres south of Kankakee and hosts a wide variety of events during the year in its 16,000-sq.-ft. Exposition Center.

213 W. 4000 S. Rd., Kankakee 815-932-6714 kankakeefair.org Riverview Historic District The Riverview Historic District sits on the scenic banks of the Kankakee River and contains custom-built, carefully-restored homes, including two early Prairie Style houses

by Frank Lloyd Wright. The district was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. Neighborhood walking tour available.

Kankakee 815-735-7996 riverviewhistoricdistrict.org

The Kankakee Depot The 1898 Illinois Central Railroad depot was restored in 1998 and placed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. Currently it houses the Amtrak station, offices and the Kankakee Railroad Museum. It serves as host for numerous festivals, music concerts and community events.

199 S. East Ave., Kankakee 312-501-0609 downtownkankakee.com

Art Galleries

Kankakee Community College This self-guided outdoor sculpture tour showcases works that are a reflection of artistic innovation that is both thought provoking and inspiring.

100 College Dr., Kankakee 815-802-8100 kcc.edu Merchant Street Art Gallery of Artists with Autism An exhibition space for notable artists and musicians that have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. As one of four galleries in the nation that promote artists with autism, they focus on empowering the artists by displaying high-quality works of art to the public and setting a positive example to others diagnosed with autism interested in pursuing the arts.

356 E. Merchant St., Kankakee 815-685-9057 merchantstreetartgallery.org

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Metro Centre Art Gallery This gallery displays works from local painters, photographers and artists. Most are for sale and can be purchased at the gallery. The payment goes directly to the artist.

Earl D. Schoeffner Farm Museum Enjoy this collection of more than one hundred years of farm life. The museum’s exhibits, displays and ongoing education programs provide a memorable insight into another agricultural era.

1137 E. 5000 N. Rd. Bourbonnais 815-933-2787 communityartscouncil.org

105 E. Second St. Momence 815-450-6041 momencefarmmuseum.org

Olivet Nazarene University Student and faculty art shows are professionally lighted and exhibited in Brandenburg Art Gallery on the lower level of Larsen Fine Arts Center and in Strickler Gallery in Strickler Planetarium.

Essex Historical Society Museum This historical site features a one-room schoolhouse and historical Essex artifacts contained in an adjacent brick building.

Learn about area strip mines that date back to the early 1900s. Open by appointment and for special events.

One University Ave. Bourbonnais Visiting artists display their work in Victorian House Art Gallery.

Earl D. Schoeffner Farm Museum Momence

577 S. Main St. Bourbonnais 815-939-5137 olivet.edu/victorian-house-galleryexhibition-schedule

Museums

Basu Museum and Cultural Center An African American multicultural museum, featuring thousands of artifacts.

Call ahead.

13643 E. 2000 S. Rd. Pembroke 815-944-8211 / 815-295-7357 Kankakee County Museum Kankakee

Bourbonnais Grove Historical Society George R. Letourneau Home Museum The museum was the home of Bourbonnais’ first mayor, George R. Letourneau. Exhibits tell the history of Mayor Letourneau and center on the French-Canadian influence in the area. Walking tours available.

698 Stratford Dr. East Bourbonnais 815-933-6452 bourbonnaishistory.org Bradley Historical Society 147 S. Michigan Ave. Bradley 815-936-5149 bhsil.org Chebanse Historical Society 180 W. First South St. Chebanse 815-697-2214

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218 Parls St. Essex French Heritage Museum at the Stone Barn Explore the French involvement in the history of the Kankakee River Valley— the first explorers and missionaries, the Coureurs de bois and fur traders, and the pioneer settlers from France, French Canada and Belgium. Open Saturdays.

165 N. Indiana Ave. Kankakee 815-932-5279 kankakeecountymuseum.com/ french-heritage-museum Graham Historic House and Museum Depicting everyday life in the 1880s, this home features period furnishings throughout. The arbor and gardens were created by young local carpenters.

117 N. Dixie Hwy. Momence 815-472-6601 momencegrahamhistorichouse.com Grant Park Historical Society 119 W. Taylor St. Grant Park 815-514-0343 Herscher Area Historical Society The Herscher Area Historical Society museum contains photographs, documents and artifacts which depict the history of Herscher and many local communities.

190 S. Main St. Herscher 815-426-2627 herscherhistory.org

Jensen Drugstore Museum Venture back in time when you walk into Jensen Drugstore Museum. You will find items belonging to previous town inhabitants dated back as far as the mid 1800’s.

FRENCH HERITAGE French Heritage Museum at the Stone Barn Kankakee

113 E. Washington St. Momence 815-472-3400 jensenapothecaryarts.com Kankakee County Museum Discover an extensive collection of county history. The museum grounds include the 1855 Dr. A. L. Small Memorial Home, 1904 Taylor School House, the outdoor Column Garden, numerous historical exhibits, artifacts and Museum Store.

801 S. Eighth Ave. Kankakee 815-932-5279 kankakeecountymuseum.com Kankakee Railroad Museum Explore restored train cars — a 1900s trolley car, a 1964 Union Pacific caboose and a 1947 Pullman car. Marvel at N Gauge, HO Gauge and O Gauge scale model trains including one that replicates the City of Kankakee during the 1950s. Located at the restored historic Kankakee Depot.

197 S. East Ave. Kankakee 815-929-9320 kankakeerrmuseum.com Kankakee Valley Genealogical Society The Kankakee Valley Genealogical Society has been recording Kankakee County’s history since 1968. Their records include death records from 1877, birth records from 1878 and marriage records from 1853.

201 E. Merchant St., 3rd Flr. Kankakee 815-939-4564 kvgs.org Little Red Schoolhouse This 1850s schoolhouse was moved to its present location in 1983 and has been restored. Contains period memorabilia and artifacts.

125 W. Fifth St. Momence 815-472-2001 visitmomence.com/historic-sitesof-momence

Manteno Historical Society Museum Headquartered in the Charles Skinner House, contains a collection of photographs, histories, documents and artifacts. The third floor features uniforms and memorabilia from WWI to the present. The museum also features a one-room schoolhouse and restored horse-drawn doctor’s buggy.

192 W. Third St. Manteno 815-933-2055 mantenohistoricalsociety.org Momence Railroad Depot Museum This privately-owned 1890s depot was restored in 2001. The building served as a depot from 1890 to the 1950s, and served the Chicago, Indiana & Southern Railroad and the New York Central lines. In the depot are photos and artifacts relating to Momence’s railroading history. This fully restored depot houses a permanent display of railroad artifacts and military memorabilia.

691 N. Dixie Hwy. Momence 815-472-2255 visitmomence.com/historic-sitesof-momence

Pioneer Cabin at Conrad Park Visit an authentic cabin restored during Momence’s 150th anniversary to honor the area’s first settlers.

Mill Street Island Park Momence 815-472-2001 visitmomence.com/historic-sitesof-momence Point School House This 1854 founded schoolhouse was moved to its present location in 2008 and has been restored. Contains period memorabilia and artifacts.

421 W. Taylor St. Grant Park 815-514-0343 Strickler Planetarium Journey through an accurate model of our stellar neighborhood with the aid of the Digistar state-of-the-art digital dome projector. Witness the history of the universe from its fiery birth to the formation of our solar system. Explore colliding galaxies and the dusty reaches of our own Milky Way. Olivet Nazarene University One University Ave. Bourbonnais 815-939-5395 strickler.olivet.edu

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THE THEATERS

Cinemas

Meadowview Theatre 55 Meadowview Center Kankakee 815-939-7749 classiccinemas.com Movies 10 Northfield Square Mall 1600 N. State Route 50 Bourbonnais 815-933-5983 cinemark.com Paramount Theatre 213 N. Schuyler Ave. Kankakee 815-932-1885 classiccinemas.com

Music

Betty and Kenneth Hawkins Centennial Chapel Located on the campus of Olivet Nazarene University, this chapel seats more than 3,000 and features a 125-rank Italian-built Ruffatti pipe organ.

One University Ave. Bourbonnais 815-939-5011 olivet.edu Kankakee Municipal Band Every summer the band performs FREE concerts that include crowd marches, Broadway show tunes, overtures and popular favorites.

Kankakee 815-671-6149 kankakeeband.org

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Whether it’s a box office hit or the live performance of our musicians and acting troupes, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for.

Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra The orchestra provides enter­ tainment for special events in addition to their regular season from October through May. Call or visit website for performance locations!

815-214-9555 kvso.org River Valley Wind Ensemble Comprised of 50 wind and percussion players, the ensemble performs a diverse blend of musical styles ranging from Whitacre to Williams, and Sousa to Shostakovitch.

Kankakee 815-214-9855 windensemble.org

Theaters

Acting Out Theatre Co. This non-profit organization brings high quality outdoor theatrical summer stock productions that create lasting memories for the audience.

200 N. Washington Ave. Bradley 815-953-3467 actingouttheatreco.org

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Easy Street Theater This unique organization provides social and artistic opportunities for all persons with cognitive and/or physical disabilities.

140 Mansfield Ct. Chebanse 815-697-2665 easystreettheater.com Kankakee Valley Theatre Association The Kankakee Valley Theatre Association (KVTA) promotes the arts through live stage productions. Seasoned actors and directors provide annual performances held in February, April and November. KVTA’s Young Peoples Theatre offers theatrical training and production experience to children.

1 Stuart Dr., Kankakee 815-935-8510 kvta.org Limelight Theatre Works Limelight Theatre Works is a theatre company dedicated to producing small theatre pieces and education of theatre.

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The Majestic Originally built in 1912 by Ms. Julia Remington, the newly renovated theatre is one of the oldest vaudeville theatres in the Chicagoland area. Today the theatre hosts banquets and events.

150 N. Schuyler Ave. Kankakee 815-602-8555 themajestic.events The Bennett-Curtis House Mystery Dinner Theater The Bennett-Curtis House mystery dinner theater features a five-course dinner and show all in one! Special show/dinner packages are available for groups or events. Don’t miss the spectacular gardens flanked by a coach house, fountains and grape arbor.

302 W. Taylor Ave. Grant Park 815-465-2288 bennettcurtis.com

THE CHURCHES of Kankakee County

Witness stately architecture and the rich color of the numerous stained glass windows throughout the churches of Kankakee County. Their history is directly tied to the many church congregations founded here in the 1800s. Experience the historic churches tour to see for yourself.

Download or request a guide at VisitKankakeeCounty.com/Churches

Upper left: St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Kankakee Above Middle: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Kankakee Middle lower: First Presbyterian Church of St. Anne, St. Anne Above right and lower left: Maternity BVM Catholic Church, Bourbonnais Lower middle and right: Asbury United Methodist Church, Kankakee

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BARN QUILTS A Self-Drive Tour of Kankakee County

The colorful Barn Quilts welcome visitors to explore Kankakee County’s scenic countryside. These 8-foot by 8-foot quilt patterns at select homesteads share a unique story of growth, celebration, toil and tradition.

Local artists and barn owners have worked together with Kankakee County Convention & Visitors Bureau, University of Illinois Extension and Kankakee Quiltmakers, to create a county-wide tour of rural splendor.

Learn more at VisitKankakeeCounty.com/ BarnQuilts Contact us to request a free Barn Quilt Tour Guide with driving map.

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Historical B. Harley Bradley House Charlton Room Kankakee County Museum The Bennett-Curtis House The Kankakee Depot The Majestic

Indoor Casual Adventure Commons Bird Park Meeting Room Kankakee County Fairgrounds RecCenter

The Bennett-Curtis House Grant Park

Intimate Meetings Comfort Inn & Suites Hilton Garden Inn Kankakee Holiday Inn Express & Suites

One-Stop Shops Deer Ridge Barn Kankakee B. Harley Bradley House Kankakee

PLAN YOUR EVENT in Kankakee County

From large to intimate, unique to formal, Kankakee County offers a venue for every occasion. Our team is available Monday-Friday from 9 am to 4:30 pm and is eager to assist you in ensuring your event is a success. Contact us by phone at 815-935-7390 or by email at sales@kccvb.com.

Best Western Plus Bourbonnais Hotel & Suites Quality Inn & Suites

Outdoors Camp Shaw-Waw-Nas-See Deer Ridge Barn Local Golf Courses Locavore Farm Willowhaven Park & Nature Center

Traditional Betty and Kenneth Hawkins Centennial Chapel Chalfant Hall Gathering Point Kankakee Civic Auditorium Kankakee Community College Kankakee Public Library Knights of Columbus Lincoln Cultural Center O’CCASIONS Olivet Nazarene University The Acorn Building The Kohl Center Banquet Hall

For a complete list of venues

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HOTELS Conveniently located off I-57, catching some zzz’s couldn’t be easier. Choose from our many hotels, motels or campgrounds sure to satisfy any traveler.

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Best Western Plus Bourbonnais Hotel & Suites 102 guest rooms with complimentary hot breakfast, 24-hour business center, meeting/ reception spaces, indoor pool, fitness center, on-site restaurant (Bourbon Creek Kitchen) and free Wi-Fi. Located at I-57 exit 315.

Close to shopping and dining. Packages are available. Pet friendly.

62 Ken Hayes Dr. Bourbonnais 815-932-4411 / 800-780-7234 bestwestern.com

Fairfield Inn 56 guest rooms with complimentary continental breakfast, indoor pool, business center, fitness center and free Wi-Fi. Located at I-57 exit 315. Close to shopping and dining. Packages are available.

1550 N. State Route 50 Bourbonnais 815-935-1334 marriott.com

Comfort Inn

Country Inn & Suites

114 guest rooms with complimentary hot breakfast, indoor pool, meeting rooms and free Wi-Fi. Located at I-57 exit 315. Close to shopping and dining. Packages are available.

73 guest rooms with complimentary hot breakfast, indoor pool, fitness center, meeting room, lending library, business center, truck parking, extended stay rates, pet friendly (breed restrictions) and free Wi-Fi. Located at I-57 exit 322. Packages are available.

1500 N. State Route 50 Bourbonnais 815-401-5043 / 877-424-6423 comfortinn.com

Hampton Inn Bourbonnais Kankakee 97 guest rooms with complimentary hot breakfast, indoor pool, fitness center, meeting room, business center and free Wi-Fi. Located at I-57 exit 315. Close to shopping and dining. Packages and shuttle service available. Pet friendly.

64 Ken Hayes Dr. Bourbonnais 815-933-3800 / 800-426-7866 hamptoninn.com

380 S. Cypress St. Manteno 815-907-2021 countryinns.com

Hilton Garden Inn Kankakee 110 guest rooms, indoor pool, fitness center, meeting room, restaurant, bar and free Wi-Fi. Located at I-57 exit 308. Packages are available. Pet friendly.

455 Riverstone Pkwy.

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites 92 guest rooms with complimentary Express Start Breakfast, salt water indoor pool, fitness center, meeting rooms, business center and free Wi-Fi. Located at I-57 exit 315. Close to shopping and dining. Packages are available.

1000 Freedom Dr. Bourbonnais 815-304-5768 / 800-HOLIDAY hiexpress.com

Quality Inn & Suites 70 guest rooms including 26 extended stay suites, with complimentary hot breakfast, fitness center, on-site restaurant (Oliver’s Bar & Grill) and free Wi-Fi. Features ballrooms and 12,000-sq.-ft. of flexible meeting space. Located at I-57 exit 315.

Packages are available.

800 N. Kinzie Ave. Bradley 815-939-3501 qualityinnbradley.com

Howard Johnson Inn 54 guest rooms with complimentary grab & go breakfast, indoor pool and free Wi-Fi. Located at I-57 exit 322. Packages are available.

157 N. Cypress St. Manteno 815-468-8657 hojo.com

60 kitchenette guest rooms with compli­ mentary breakfast, business center, fitness center, pool and free Wi-Fi. Located at I-57 exit 315. Close to shopping and dining.

Corporate and frequent-user rates available. Pet friendly.

60 Ken Hayes Dr. Bourbonnais 815-932-8369

New! Red Roof Plus+ Bourbonnais

Super 8

92 guest rooms including two kitchen­ette suites and 21 jacuzzi suites with free Wi-Fi. Complimentary coffee in the lobby.

Packages are available. Pet friendly.

1311 N. State Route 50 Bourbonnais 815-935-5100 redroof.com

MainStay Suites Opening May 2023

40 guest rooms and free Wi-Fi. Located at I-57 exit 315. Packages are available.

1390 N. Locke Dr. Bradley 815-216-9461 super8.com

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Motels Economy Inn 55 guest rooms, lounge, free truck parking and free Wi-Fi. Located just one mile north of I-57 exit 308.

2125 S. State Route 45/52 Kankakee 866-297-5881 kankakeeeconomyinn.com

Fairview Courts Motel

28 guest rooms and free Wi-Fi. 2745 S. State Route 45/52 Kankakee 815-933-7708

Model Motel 19 guest rooms.

1245 S. Washington Ave. Kankakee 815-932-5013

Northgate Motel

17 guest rooms, free Wi-Fi, refrigerator and microwave in rooms.

290 N. Kinzie Ave. Bradley 815-933-8261 northgatemotel.webstarts.com

Campgrounds Camp Shaw-Waw-Nas-See Camp Shaw is a wonderful place to hold a variety of outdoor and indoor events and is an ACA-accredited, overnight summer camp. There is an outdoor environmental science education program that encourages balanced management of natural resources. Packages available.

6641 N. 6000 W. Rd., Manteno 815-933-3011 campshaw.org

Kankakee River State Park Anglers, canoeists, hunters, campers, hikers, bicyclers and outdoor enthusiasts find the park’s recreational opportunities unsurpassed.

For 11 miles, the 4,000-acre park envelopes both sides of the naturally channeled Kankakee River. The river is listed on the Federal Clean Streams Register and is the focus of the park’s popularity. Check website for availability.

5314 W. State Route 102, Bourbonnais 815-933-1383 dnr.illinois.gov

Kankakee South KOA A quiet get-away-from-it-all retreat close to good restaurants, golf courses, canoe trips and Friday night stock car races. Campground amenities include the pool, playground, basketball, gaga ball pit, dog park, a game room and weekend activities for the kids during peak season.

425 E. 6000 S. Rd., Chebanse 815-939-4603 koa.com

Kankakee Valley Park District Campground Located adjacent to the scenic Kankakee River.

Choose from 13 tent and 14 RV sites. Every site is handicap accessible and features a picnic table and fire ring with grill accessories.

River Road Park 1895 River Rd., Kankakee 815-939-1311 kvpd.com

Lake Alexander RV Park 120 acres of natural wooded beauty along the Kankakee River. Overnight, monthly, and seasonal campers enjoy this peaceful RV Park with a wide variety of wildlife and birds, making this a favorite spot for nature lovers. Individual and group wooded and open sites with water and electric provide the perfect place to relax, fish, hike, boat or float the river. 80 campsites, small boat launch, playground and newly remodeled restroom/shower houses available.

12799 E. State Route 114, Momence 815-472-4171 lakealexandercamp.com

Aroma Park Point Grove Campground Beautiful river view at the junction of the Iroquois and Kankakee Rivers. 30 sites with access to water and electric.

507 S. Bridge St., Aroma Park 815-712-1496

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Easy to get here…

yet hard to leave. We welcome you to explore its unique blend of natural beauty, heritage and urban attractions along the winding Kankakee River just 50 miles south of Chicago. Check out these excellent options to stay a while.

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1. Best Western Plus Hotel & Suites, Bourbonnais 2. Comfort Inn, Bourbonnais 3. Country Inn & Suites, Manteno 4. Economy Inn, Kankakee 5. Fairfield Inn, Bourbonnais 6. Fairview Courts Motel, Kankakee 7. Hampton Inn, Bourbonnais 8. Hilton Garden Inn, Kankakee 9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Bourbonnais 10. Howard Johnson Inn, Manteno 11. MainStay Suites, Bourbonnais Coming May 2023!

12. Model Motel, Kankakee 13. Northgate Motel, Bradley 14. Quality Inn & Suites, Bradley 15. Red Roof Plus+, Bourbonnais NEW! 16. Super 8, Bradley

Campgrounds 17. Camp Shaw-Waw-Nas-See, Manteno 18. Kankakee River State Park, Bourbonnais 19. Kankakee South KOA, Chebanse 20. Kankakee Valley Park District Campground, Kankakee 21. Lake Alexander RV Park, Momence 22. Point Grove Campground, Aroma Park

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