Kankakee County
A Piece of History
Museums, historic homes, and some of my favorites that Kankakee has to offer.
Would highly recommend the in-depth walkthrough of the home, available on Thursday's from 10AM to 1:30PM. More information available here: https://wright1900.org/
B Harley Bradley House
701 S Harrison AveWould highly recommend the in-depth walkthrough of the home, available on Thursday's from 10AM to 1:30PM. More information available here: https://wright1900.org/
Olivet Nazarene University
1 University AveLongstanding Christian University with a beautiful campus.
Kankakee County Museum
801 S 8th AveHistoric schoolhouse and exhibits devoted to local heritage.
Kankakee Illinois Railroad Museum
197 S E AveGreat place to visit with the family.
Great museum for kids - could easily spend a few hours here!
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Exploration Station
1095 Perry StGreat museum for kids - could easily spend a few hours here!
Restaurants and Food
Walking or driving distance, there's a lot of good eats and good times to be had in the area! Let me know if you would like any more recommendations!
Rigo's Place
164 N Schuyler AveAbsolutely wonderful seafood restaurant. A must try while in town.
Jaenicke's Root Beer Stand
390 East River StreetCheap, quick, and delicious.
Grapes & Hops
251 S Schuyler AveSophisticated wine bars with more than just wine.
Out On A Limb Bar
139 South Schuyler AvenueThe best dive bar in town, open late and a great local spot. Drinks are strong!
Very small, local tavern style bar. Great crowd, would highly recommend for the solo traveler.
Cypress Tavern
536 East Cypress StreetVery small, local tavern style bar. Great crowd, would highly recommend for the solo traveler.
Located inside the Quality Inn, but much more than just a hotel bar. Great food, great drinks, very cheap with fish fry on Fridays.
Oliver's Bar & Grill
2122 West Station StreetLocated inside the Quality Inn, but much more than just a hotel bar. Great food, great drinks, very cheap with fish fry on Fridays.
Eddie's Bar & Grill
1875 West Station StreetIrish pub, super relaxed, friendly crowd.
Great atmosphere, open till lunch! Would highly recommend their biscuits and gravy, or their clubs. Very cheap!
Julio’s Family Restaurant
2005 West Court StreetGreat atmosphere, open till lunch! Would highly recommend their biscuits and gravy, or their clubs. Very cheap!
Stylish little haunt with great beer and American bar food.
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Brickstone Brewery
557 William R Latham Senior DrStylish little haunt with great beer and American bar food.
Adventure
Take a break and go lose yourself in nature!
You can park at either Perry Farm or there is a parking lot located at Cavalier De LaSalle Park. The second location is the closest walking distance to the caves. Wonderful piece of history!
Indian Caves
459 Kennedy DrYou can park at either Perry Farm or there is a parking lot located at Cavalier De LaSalle Park. The second location is the closest walking distance to the caves. Wonderful piece of history!
A wonderful state park, with plenty to do. Whether it's hiking, kayaking, biking, or horse back riding, Kankakee River State Park is a staple, and very much worth a visit.
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Kankakee River State Park
1 State Park RdA wonderful state park, with plenty to do. Whether it's hiking, kayaking, biking, or horse back riding, Kankakee River State Park is a staple, and very much worth a visit.
Scuba diving among sunken charter boats, a truck, old pottery, great activity with the kids!
Haigh Quarry
2738 E 2000 N RdScuba diving among sunken charter boats, a truck, old pottery, great activity with the kids!
They have a program that allows kids to stay for a week at the site and sleep in a cabin. Campers have access to various activities like archery, swimming, jewelry making, and more!
Camp Shaw-Waw-Nas-See
6641 N 6000W RdThey have a program that allows kids to stay for a week at the site and sleep in a cabin. Campers have access to various activities like archery, swimming, jewelry making, and more!
Reed's Canoe Trips
907 N Indiana AveBest rental service in the area for canoe's and kayaks!
Contact willwinans@bigriverfly.com to schedule a day on the water. This is a great time and would highly recommend it, especially if you've never fished before!
Big River Fly Fishing
6552 1519 West Chestnut StreetContact willwinans@bigriverfly.com to schedule a day on the water. This is a great time and would highly recommend it, especially if you've never fished before!