Location: Kankakee
Top Things to do in Kankakee
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Top 10 Things to do in Kankakee, Illinois (IL)
Kankakee /kæŋkəˈki/ is a city in and the county seat of Kankakee County, Illinois, United States. The city's name is probably derived from the Miami-Illinois word teeyaahkiki, meaning: "Open country/exposed land/land in open/land exposed to view," in reference to the area's prior status as a marsh. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 27,537. Kankakee is a principal city of the Kankakee-Bourbonnais-Bradley Metropolitan Statistical Area
Restaurants in Kankakee
1. Big River Fly Fishing
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 35 reviews
Big River Fly Fishing is a guide service designed to introduce the sport of fly fishing and promote the Midwest as a world class fishery. I grew up on the Kankakee River and have been entranced, obsessed with the sport of fly fishing since I was eleven or so. I've spent years living in New York and Western Montana, and honestly, this home water fishery rivals it all. This guide service will strive to provide memorable trips on the Kankakee and share the love for the river's history, ecology, conservation efforts, and of course, fly fishing.
2. Grapes & Hops
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By Adventure58862
Grapes and Hops is a great place to hang out with friends and visit - also a great place for private parties! They are always creating new drinks to try and we love their wine slushies! It’s a wonderful place to bring friends who are visiting the area too - who had no idea the fun Kankakee has to offer!
3. B. Harley Bradley House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By 436beths - Door County, United States
Knowledgeable docents, another must stop for anyone who loves the Wright designs. Windows in this home are charming and it's been beautifully restored. Also has a great gift shop!
4. Kankakee Railroad Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By kerryo9 - Bourbonnais, United States
I used to work at this train ???? station when is was staffed by Amtrak. I went back to check out the museum that is there now. It is a wonderful place to spend a couple of hours checking out the past. Best visited in the summer. Try to visit at the time that an Amtrak train passes through to get the best experience.
5. Kankakee County Convention & Visitor Bureau
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
The Kankakee River Valley is easy to find, but hard to leave. Kankakee County is an affordable getaway for professionals, history buffs, families, anglers and sports enthusiasts.Kankakee County is located just 50 miles south of Chicago, off of Interstate 57. Routes 45/52, 50 and 17 also run through the River Valley. O'Hare International Airport is 75 miles north of Kankakee County, and Midway Airport is 50 miles north. The Greater Kankakee airport is also available for personal aircraft landing space.
6. Kankakee County Museum
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By jkrizik
Each year the museum hosts the “Gallery of Trees”! The preview night is a fabulous evening of community complete with a catered dinner and the magic of the season. Trees are decorated by organizations to a specific theme. This year celebrated Walt Disney with each tree choosing a specific movie! Beautiful event for adults as well as (supervised) children!
7. Haigh Quarry
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By cavec-catc
Super staff. Training or just a fun day in the water, Haigh is quiet and peaceful day-dive location. I've done almost all my final training there and have spent my share of time hangin' and chillin' with the huge fish population.
8. Jailhouse Rock
9. French Heritage Museum at The Stone Barn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Explore and celebrate 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. Our French Heritage continues to play a distinctive role in our community's identity.
10. Sugar Brown
Experience A One-Of-A-Kind Urban Burlesque Show Featuring Sugar Brown the seductive alter ego of diva Lanita Shera - "Burlesque Bad & Bougie" dishes some steamy stand-up comedy with her signature burlesque moves. Sugar dives into her diaries and explores her experiences on-stage - stimulating the audience with laughs and feels. This is an adults-only show - tailor-made for those who like it hot.
