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Explore the wonders of Kankakee County! Bourbonnais 4 With 57 miles of winding river, rural and urban Bradley 6 destinations, rich history and natural beauty, Kankakee 8 there is so much to enjoy. We host more than Manteno 10 60 festivals and events throughout the year, each Momence 12 offering its own unique blend of heritage and Outdoor Wonders 14 fun. See our website for updates and additional GOLFING information at VisitKankakeeCounty.com. Fore! 18 Arts & History 20 DINING Sip & Savor 26 SHOPPING On the Cover: Enjoy the tranquility of the Kankakee River by kayak, canoe, or boat, on the Riverfront Bike Trail or Cool Stuff 34 while enjoying an outing of high-quality sports fishery. Recently designated as a National Water Trail, this picturesque river provides the perfect backdrop for your escape to Kankakee County. Antiques 36 Publisher: Kankakee County Convention & Visitors Bureau Farms & Markets 37 100 Marquette Place S., Manteno, IL 60950 815-935-7390 KIDS & FAMILY visitkankakeecounty.com Executive Director, Staci Wilken Dream Big 38 Design: Festivals & Events 40 Malcolm Wolf Inc., Aurora, IL 60506 Art Director, Bobette Wolf 7UP Chicago Bears Photo Credits: Chicago Bears; Ed Peterson Photography; Eric Berg; Kristen Cecile Arts; Lauren Stauffenberg; Laura C. Training Camp 42 Emme; locavorefarm.com; Olivet Nazarene University; Paul Laue; The Daily Journal; Rich R./Panoramio. Barn Quilts 44 Printing: The Premier Print Group, Champaign, IL 61822 Accommodations 46 © 2017 by the Kankakee County Convention & Visitors Bureau. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. The KCCVB has made every attempt to verify the content Rare Finds 52 contained in this publication and assumes no liability for incorrect, omitted, or outdated information. Please inform the KCCVB of any revisions that may be suggested for future editions of this guide. To ensure a fantastic visit to Kankakee County, please call ahead to verify or visit Map 54 VisitKankakeeCounty.com.

25M 5/17 #VisitKankakeeCounty 3 Shopping at the nationally top ranked Live performances at Indian Oaks Antique Olivet Nazarene University. Mall.

Bourbonnais Stars, and bears, oh my!

Above: Travel to distant stars at the Strickler Planetarium at Olivet Nazarene University.

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ore than 50,000 visitors Perry Farm Park is complete with a Mtravel each summer to the petting zoo, apple orchard, bike trails campus of Olivet Nazarene University and Native American Indian caves. to experience the festivities surrounding Nearby you’ll find spectacular biking the 7UP Chicago Bears Training Camp. and hiking trails along the scenic Find antique treasures at Indian Oaks meandering Kankakee River. Antique Mall and Olde Barn Antiques. The whole family will enjoy Exploration Station … a children’s museum or the Strickler Planetarium where you can see and learn about the stars and planets. Located on 170 beautiful acres, Bourbonnais 7UP Chicago Bears Training Camp.

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Keep on top of your game at Legends Sportsplex.

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radley is rich in history and the American ‘can do’ spirit. It’s Bhome to a variety of retail shopping locations, unique dining stops and comfy accommodations, so you’ll want to make this a priority in your travel plans. Take a drive down Broadway Street, Bradley’s quaint downtown hub, or ride nearby bike trails and view the beauty that abounds in Kankakee County.

Below: Broadway Street is the heart of Bradley’s commercial district.

Catch the game at Oliver’s Bar & Grill where food meets sports.

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utdoor adventure and natural beauty await you along the beautiful Kankakee ORiver. As you take a cruise on a Duffy boat, you will discover the B. Harley Bradley House designed by the famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. Downtown Kankakee boasts a plethora of historic architecture, churches and museums that date back to the mid-1800s. Look for quilt patterns on historic Kankakee buildings and nearby barns that colorfully celebrate Kankakee’s agricultural heritage. The Merchant Street MusicFest and Kankakee’s many other annual events will entertain the whole family. Kankakee Natural and urban wonders await

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his quaint village boasts a traditional Main Street and beautiful streetscapes. Visit one of the many antique destinations to find that Tspecial shopping treasure. There are plenty to choose from! The Skinner House Museum features art, collectibles and even a beautifully restored buggy from a bygone era. Each autumn, Oktoberfest attracts thousands to downtown for plenty of fun, food, live entertainment and even a golf cart parade!

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rom the scenic riverfront to the Kankakee River surrounds Island Park Walk Fpicturesque main street, Momence is Bridge. Momence is one of only 40 towns in captured in time. Discover a vibrant art gallery the state of designated a Main Street located in the historic Jensen Drug Store community. Momence’s annual events—Drivin’ the building, a charming locally-owned bakery, and Dixie, Bordertown Hauntings, Gladiolus Festival a walkable downtown. You can explore the and Miracle on Washington Street Christmas historic train depot, a one-room schoolhouse Festival—invite visitors of all ages to linger a little and agricultural museum along Momence’s longer in this charming town. main street. In the center of town, the beautiful

Momence Captured in time, moments away

Momence’s picturesque main street.

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Stroll the Island Park Walk Bridge at dusk.

Bordertown Hauntings Pet Parade.

It’s all smiles at the annual Gladiolus Festival.

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Explore the Barn Quilts of Kankakee County.

#VisitKankakeeCounty#Momence 1313 OUTDOORWONDERS Perry Farm Park Bourbonnais Haigh Quarry Kankakee

14 VisitKankakeeCounty.com DID YOU KNOW? Haigh Quarry is No. 11 on the list of 12 best snorkel sites in the U.S. by Yahoo Travel.

FOOTBALL Kankakee 7UP Chicago Bears Training Camp Olivet Nazarene University is the home AIR SPORTS of the 7UP Chicago Bears Training Camp. Elite Flight Training and Hike, bike, ski or soar This FREE fun-filled, family-friendly event Aircraft Management provides plenty of opportunities to meet Flight training in both helicopters and your way into the the players and collect autographs. airplanes for the beginner to professional One University Ave. pilot with multi-engine ratings. unspoiled beauty of 815-935-7390 813 E. 4000 S. Rd. chicagobears.com Greater Kankakee Airport Kankakee County 815-939-3575 HUNTING eliteaviationpro.com where you can Kankakee River State Park Hunters enjoy the local game found in the The Ultralight Place experience all of our Kankakee River State Park. Archery ranges Introductory flights in Light Sport are available at the Kankakee River State Airplanes and Powered Parachutes. plentiful and natural … Park, Twin Rivers Campgrounds and 813 E. 4000 S. Rd. Camp Shaw-Waw-Nas-See. Greater Kankakee Airport 5314 W. State Route 102 815-529-3000 815-933-1383 theultralightplace.com dnr.state.il.us BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL PARKS & NATURE Centrue Bank Sports Complex Bourbonnais Township Park District The complex includes six fields, four of Woods and prairie line the trails of Perry which have lights. It has been the recipient Farm Park that are perfect for biking, of the National Softball Association (NSA) walking and inline skating. Explore the Outstanding Complex Award hosting Native American Indian caves and enjoy more than 60 state championships, the petting zoo. Other facilities include 12 Super NITs, 7 Super Regionals and Diamond Point Park, Exploration Station... 10 World Series. a children’s museum, Recreation Station 1850 River Rd. WONDERS and Willowhaven Park and Nature Center. Bourbonnais 815-939-1311 459 N. Kennedy Dr. kvpd.com 815-933-9905 BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL btpd.org Diamond Point Park BIRD WATCHING Hosts tournaments on six fields, four of Kankakee Valley Audubon Society SKATING which have lights. Features leagues, camps, There is an array of beautiful shorebirds Bourbonnais Event and Skate Plaza clinics and other programs. to observe such as Sandpipers, Plovers, This new facility provides hours of fun for 6279 N. 1000 W. Rd. Avocets, Turnstones and Phalaropes that kids of all ages with skateboarding in the 815-933-9905 are attracted to the area. summer and ice skating in the winter. btpd.org 815-935-5630 600 Main St. NW krvfpd.org 815-937-3570 CROSS COUNTRY SKIING villageofbourbonnais.com Perry Farm Park BOAT TOURS Rental equipment including skis, bindings, Midwest Electric Boats boots and poles available from Dec.–Mar., Explore the beauty of the Kankakee River weather permitting with 4˝ of snow cover. Bradley on a one- or two-hour cruise in the quiet 459 N. Kennedy Dr. serenity of a Duffy electric boat. Event 815-933-9905 ARENA FOOTBALL packages available. btpd.org Tri-Town Titans 2097 W. Station St. Enjoy football year-round with the 815-935-5001 CYCLING area’s first professional indoor arena midwestelectricboats.com Kankakee River State Park football team. More than 10 miles of trails run along the 70 Ken Hayes Dr. Kankakee River, through the State Park. 847-417-3498 Continued on next page. Trails start and end in the park. Find us on Facebook! 5314 W. State Route 102 815-933-1383 dnr.state.il.us #VisitKankakeeCounty 15 Kankakee cont. FISHING Kankakee River State Park Big River Fly-Fishing Anglers, canoeists, hunters, campers, hikers, BOWLING Big River Fly-Fishing specializes in drift bicyclers and other outdoor enthusiasts enjoy Brookmont Bowling Center boat guide trips through this productive this 4,000-acre park that envelopes both 200 W. Brookmont Blvd. bass fishery. sides of the Kankakee River for 11 miles. 815-939-3136 815-263-2776 5314 W. State Route 102 brookmontbowlingcenter.com bigriverfly.com 815-933-1383 dnr.state.il.us Victory Lanes Grab Your Fly Charters 1801 W. Station St. Specializes in professional float boat fishing Kankakee River Valley Forest 815-939-2695 trips on the Kankakee River using fly rods, Preserve District spinning and bait casting gear. Offers conservation and educational B & J Dixie Lanes 708-261-6759 programs at six sites in the Kankakee area 6606 S. Route 1 grabyourflycharters.com including trails for walking, hiking, biking 815-427-6748 and cross-country skiing. Sportsman’s Letter & Kankakee River 3301 Waldron Rd. CANOEING & KAYAKING Fishing Atlas of Maps 815-935-5630 Reed’s Canoe Trips 726 S. Elm Ave. krvfpd.org Offers three trips ranging in length from 815-932-7285 2 to 6 hours. Suitable for new and Willowhaven Park and Nature Center experienced water enthusiasts. FOOTBALL Visit this FREE, hands-on nature center 907 N. Indiana Ave. Kankakee County Chargers that focuses on Illinois wildlife, conservation 815-932-2663 Affordable semi-pro football action. and natural history with live animal displays, reedscanoetrips.com 815-573-7290 aquariums and exhibits. 1451 N. 4000 E. Rd. CYCLING ICE SKATING AND HOCKEY 815-933-9905 Explore the area with a picturesque ride Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena btpd.org along one of our many bike paths or for the Features an NHL rink, Game Zone arcade, more serious rider, take part in the Two concessions and four private party rooms. RACING Rivers Century Ride held every August. 1601 River Rd. Kankakee County Speedway Kankakee 815-939-1946 Fun-filled dirt track, seasonal stock car tworiverscentury.com kvpd.com racing on Friday nights at the Kankakee County Fairgrounds. Riverfront BikeTrail PARKS & NATURE 213 W. 4000 S. Rd. Enjoy this scenic trail on bike or foot that Kankakee Valley Park District 815-935-9000 winds from the southern to western edge Offers more than 25 parks including kankakeecountyspeedway.com of the county along the Kankakee River. Centrue Bank Sports Complex, Kankakee River State Park Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena, RecCenter 5314 W. State Route 102 and Washington Skate Park. 815-939-1311 893 W. Station St. kvpd.com 815-939-1311 kvpd.com

CHAMPIONSHIP FISHING The Kankakee River Valley offers bountiful waters for shoreline wading, boat or fly-fishing and is proud to be the home of 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. Don’t miss out on the 10-day fishing derby held every July! Find out more at kankakeefishingderby.org.

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SCUBA Camp Shaw-Waw-Nas-See Haigh Quarry Non-profit overnight summer camp. Grant Park Scuba dive in a 12-acre spring-fed quarry and rental facility features unique with many varieties of Midwest fish, such programming for campers and groups. PARKS Grant Park has facilities and parks that host as Bass, Crappie, Perch, Catfish, Bluegill, 6641 N. 6000 W. Rd. a variety of events, including the annual Paddle-fish, and Northern Pike. Underwater 815-933-3011 “Driving the Dixie” antique car run. you’ll find a wrecked 33-ft. boat, dump campshaw.org 106 W. Taylor St. truck and an amphibious vehicle. Rental 815-465-6531 equipment, air-fills and dive instructions. grantpark-il.org 2738 E. 2000 N. Rd. Momence 815-939-7797 haighquarry.com BAIT AND TACKLE Bordertown Guns & Sports Shop Pembroke SKATEBOARDING 116 S. Gladiolus St. Washington Skate Park 815-472-4900 Kankakee Sands Ecoregion One of the area’s top skate parks. It is an bordertownguns.com This area has the largest concentration of unsupervised skate-at-your-own-risk park. high quality, black-oak savannas surviving in Corner of Washington and Chestnut Sts. BOWLING the Midwest. This vibrant African American kvpd.com Red Cedar Lanes farming community has roots that reach 119 S. Gladiolus St. back to the Underground Railroad. 815-472-4020 3200 S. 1200 E. Rd. Manteno PARKS PARKS Momence Park District offers five St. Anne Manteno boasts 10 community parks facilities providing residents and and you’ll find baseball, softball, soccer surrounding communities with PARKS and football taking place throughout opportunities to play, learn and relax! St. Anne parks offer relaxation in a the year. 66-acre Legacy Park offers Among them is Island Park along the quaint, small town community and are a regulation size skating rink, tennis beautiful Kankakee River. Enjoy pavilions, a special place to host an event. courts, walking path, splash pad and walk-bridge to historic downtown, 190 W. Station St. outdoor amphitheater. fishing, birdwatching and children’s 815-427-6783 1725 N. Maple St. playground equipment. villageofstanne.com 815-929-4800 79 E. Mill St. villageofmanteno.com 815-472-2670 momenceparkdistrict.org

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DID YOU KNOW? The Kankakee River is listed on the Federal Clean Streams Register.

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HOLES 18 | PAR 70 Aspen Ridge Golf Course Bourbonnais 1763 E. 4000 N. Rd. 815-939-1742 aspenridgegolf.com

HOLES 9 | PAR 36 GOLF High Point Golf Club Essex The lush golf courses of 309 Highpoint Dr. 815-365-4000 Kankakee County boast golfhighpoint.com

modern layouts, sculpted HOLES 18 | PAR 72 fairways and plenty of water Kankakee Elks Country Club St. Anne to test your accuracy. 2283 Bittersweet Dr. 815-937-9547 elksgolf627.com

HOLES 18 | PAR 72 Manteno Golf Club Manteno 7202 N. 4000 E. Rd. 815-468-8827 mantenogolf.com

HOLES 18 | PAR 72 Minne Monesse Golf Course Grant Park 815-465-6653 15944 E. 6 Mile Grove Rd. FORE! minnemonesse.com Aspen Ridge Golf Course HOLES 18 | PAR 72 Bourbonnais Oak Springs Golf Course St. Anne 6740 E. 3500 S. Rd. 815-937-1648 oakspringsgolf.com

HOLES 18 | PAR 60 Shamrock Golf Club St. Anne 6575 E. State Route 17 815-937-9355 golfshamrock.com

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Kankakee County Courthouse The Kankakee Depot Architecture Built in 1912, the courthouse features a The 1898 Illinois Central Railroad depot dome mural depicting scenes of local history was restored in 1998 and placed on the Downtown Momence Historic District and is a focal point positioned in the center National Register of Historic Places in 2000. Nestled on the Kankakee River, this intact of the historical churches that were built in Currently it houses the Amtrak station, turn of the 19th Century commercial the 1800s. offices and the Kankakee Railroad Museum. district provided the backdrop for the 450 E. Court St., Kankakee It serves as host for numerous festivals, Tom Hanks film “Road to Perdition.” 815-935-7390 music concerts, and community events. The district was listed in the National 197 S. East Ave., Kankakee Register of Historic Places in 2006. Kankakee County Fair and 312-501-0609 Momence Exposition Center downtownkankakee.com 815-472-3861 The first county fair was held in 1856 in the mainstreetmomence.com current Riverview Historic District. The fair has been held every year since, except when Frank Lloyd Wright’s Museums a fire destroyed the grandstands in 1921, B. Harley Bradley House and in 1933 during the Chicago World’s Basu Museum and Cultural Center The B. Harley Bradley House is one of Fair. Today the fair sits on 100 acres south of An African American multicultural museum, Wright’s earliest Prairie Style homes. Kankakee and hosts a wide variety of events featuring thousands of artifacts. View the beautiful landscape around the during the year in its 16,000-square-foot 13643 E. 2000 S. Rd., Pembroke tranquil Kankakee River. The horse stable Exposition Center. 815-944-8211 / 815-295-7357 has been transformed into a beautiful gift 213 W. 4000 S. Rd., Kankakee basumuseum.org shop. Unique river tours can be taken 815-932-6714 from this location. kankakeefair.org Bourbonnais Grove Historical Society 701 S. Harrison Ave., Kankakee The George R. Letourneau Home Museum 815-936-9630 Riverview Historic District The museum was the home of Bourbonnais’ wrightinkankakee.org The Riverview Historic District sits on the first mayor, George R. Letourneau. Exhibits scenic banks of the Kankakee River and include history of Mayor Letourneau and Historic Churches of Kankakee County contains custom-built, carefully-restored centers on the French-Canadian influence Tour our nine historic churches that homes, including two early Prairie Style in the Bourbonnais area. represent the spirit of commitment our houses by Frank Lloyd Wright. The district 698 Stratford Dr. East, Bourbonnais early settlers had in establishing Kankakee was listed in the National Register of 815-933-6452 County as a viable community. Historic Places in 1986. bourbonnaishistory.org Kankakee County Kankakee 815-935-7390 815-207-3624 Bradley Historical Society visitkankakeecounty.com riverviewhistoricdistrict.org 147 S. Ave., Bradley See pages 22-23. 815-936-5149

20 VisitKankakeeCounty.com Explore the legacy of Kankakee County at the French Heritage Museum, the Kankakee County Museum and the Kankakee County Courthouse. 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.

Chebanse Historical Society Grant Park Historical Society 180 W. First South St., Chebanse 100 W. Taylor St., Grant Park 815-697-2214 815-465-6531 / 815-465-6041

Essex Historical Society Museum Herscher Area Historical Society This historical site features a one-room The Herscher Area Historical Society schoolhouse and historical Essex artifacts museum contains photographs, documents, contained in an adjacent brick building. and artifacts which depict the history of Learn about area strip mines that date back Herscher and many local communities. to the early 1900s. Open by appointment 190 S. Main St., Herscher and for special events. 815-426-2627 218 Parls St., Essex herscherareahistoricalsociety.com 815-365-4048 Kankakee County Museum French Heritage Museum Discover an extensive collection of county at the Stone Barn history. The museum grounds include the Explore the French involvement in the 1855 Dr. A. L. Small Memorial Home, history of the Kankakee River Valley— 1904 Taylor School House, the outdoor the first explorers and missionaries, the Column Garden, numerous historical Coureurs de bois and fur traders, and exhibits, artifacts and Museum Store. the pioneer settlers from France, French 801 S. Eighth Ave., Kankakee Canada, and Belgium. Open Saturday’s. 815-932-5279 165 N. Indiana Ave., Kankakee kankakeecountymuseum.com 815-932-5279 kankakeecountymuseum.com Kankakee Railroad Museum Explore restored train cars — a 1900s Graham Historic House trolley car, a 1964 Union Pacific caboose and Museum and a 1947 Pullman car. Marvel at N Gauge, Depicting everyday life in the late 1880s, HO Gauge, and O Gauge scale model this 1869 home features period furnishings trains including one that replicates the City throughout. The arbor and gardens were of Kankakee during the 1950s. Located at created by young local carpenters. the restored historic Kankakee Depot. 117 N. Dixie Hwy., Momence 197 S. East Ave., Kankakee 815-472-3861 815-929-9320 momencehistoricalhouse.com kankakeerrmuseum.com

Continued on next page. #VisitKankakeeCounty 21 Momence Railroad Depot Museum Museums cont. This privately-owned 1890s depot was Art Galleries restored in 2001. The building served as a Kankakee Valley Genealogical Society Feed Arts & Cultural Center depot from 1890 to the 1950s, and served The Kankakee Valley Genealogical Society Provides an environment for visual and the Chicago, Indiana & Southern Railroad has been recording Kankakee County’s performing artists of all levels to pursue and the Central lines. In the history since 1968. Their records include their work and to broaden their knowledge depot are photos and artifacts relating to death records from 1877, birth records of the role of art in contemporary society. Momence’s railroading history. This fully from 1878, and marriage records from 259 S. Schuyler Ave., Kankakee restored depot houses a permanent 1853. 815-496-0278 display of railroad artifacts and military 201 E. Merchant St., 3rd Flr., Kankakee feedarts.org memorabilia. 815-939-4564 691 N. Dixie Hwy., Momence kvgs.org Gretchen Charlton Art Gallery at 815-472-2255 Provena Heritage Village Little Red Schoolhouse This senior living facility lends their home to Pioneer Cabin at Conrad Park This 1850s schoolhouse was called the local artists’ displays. The Gallery provides Visit an authentic cabin built during Mt. Airy School because of its original a beautiful and quiet setting for artists, Momence’s 150th anniversary to honor location in Mt. Airy Cemetery. The building professionals, and amateurs alike. Works the area’s first settlers. was moved to its present location in by local and regional artists are displayed Mill Street Island Park, Momence 1983 and has been restored. Contains and can be purchased. Tour exhibits or 815-472-4620 period memorabilia and artifacts. participate in interactive workshops. 125 W. Fifth St., Momence 901 N. Entrance Ave., Kankakee Strickler Planetarium 815-932-5794 815-939-4506 Journey through an accurate model of our stellar neighborhood with the aid of Manteno Historical Society Museum Merchant Street Art Gallery the Digistar state-of-the-art digital dome The society is headquartered in the of Artists with Autism projector. Witness the history of the Charles Skinner House and contains An exhibition space for notable artists and universe from its fiery birth to the formation a collection of photographs, histories, musicians that have been diagnosed with of our solar system. Explore colliding documents and artifacts. The third floor Autism Spectrum Disorder. As one of three galaxies and the dusty reaches of our features uniforms and memorabilia from galleries in the nation that promote artists own Milky Way. WWI to the present. The museum also with autism, they focus on empowering the Olivet Nazarene University features a one-room schoolhouse and artists by displaying high-quality works of art One University Ave., Bourbonnais restored horse-drawn doctor’s buggy. to the public and setting a positive example 815-939-5395 192 W. Third St., Manteno to others diagnosed with autism interested strickler.olivet.edu 815-922-8281 / 815-401-7077 in pursuing the arts. mantenohistoricalsociety.org 356 E. Merchant St., Kankakee 815-685-9057 merchantstreetartgallery.org

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Olivet Nazarene University The Art Center The Metro Centre Art Gallery Student and faculty art shows are Learn, create and share. Plan your next This gallery displays works from local professionally lighted and exhibited in group activity at Kankakee County painters, photographers and artists. Brandenburg Art Gallery on the lower level Community Arts Council’s Art Center. Most are for sale and can be purchased of Larsen Fine Arts Center and in Strickler You will leave with a work of art to share at the gallery. The payment goes directly Gallery in Strickler Planetarium. with family and friends. The Center supports to the artist. One University Ave., Bourbonnais local artists by exhibiting and selling their 1137 E. 5000 N. Rd., Bourbonnais masterpieces. Located at the Northfield 815-933-2787 Visiting artists display their work in Square Mall, classes are offered in drawing, Victorian House Art Gallery. painting, jewelry making, interior design 577 S. Main St., Bourbonnais and other media. olivet.edu 1600 N. State Route 50 815-939-5229 Suite 466, Bourbonnais 815-933-2787 communityartscouncil.org

CHURCHES of Kankakee County Kankakee County’s history is directly tied to the many church congregations founded here in the 1800s. Experience the historic churches tour to see for yourself. Learn more at VisitKankakeeCounty.com/Churches.

Witness stately architecture and the rich color of the numerous stained glass windows throughout the churches of Kankakee County. Far left: Asbury United Methodist Church exterior, St. Anne Top middle: Maternity BVM Catholic Church interior, Bourbonnais Bottom middle: Asbury United Methodist Church stained glass, St. Anne Left: St. Anne Catholic Church exterior, St. Anne #VisitKankakeeCounty 23 Bourbonnais Bradley Kankakee Manteno Momence

Let’s go to a Show! The arts abound in Kankakee County! Whether it’s at 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 Cinemas Music The orchestra provides entertainment for special events in addition to their regular Meadowview Theatre Betty and Kenneth Hawkins season from October through May. 55 Meadowview Center, Kankakee Centennial Chapel Kankakee 815-936-6843 Located on the campus of Olivet Nazarene 815-933-3119 classiccinemas.com University, this chapel seats more than kvso.org 3,000 and features a 125-rank Italian-built Movies 10 pipe organ. River Valley Wind Ensemble Northfield Square Mall Bourbonnais Comprised of 50 wind and percussion 1600 N. State Route 50, Bourbonnais 815-939-5011 players, the ensemble performs a diverse 815-933-5983 olivet.edu blend of musical styles, ranging from cinemark.com Whitacre to Williams, and Sousa to Kankakee Municipal Band Shostakovitch. Paramount Theatre Every summer the band performs FREE Kankakee 213 N. Schuyler Ave., Kankakee concerts that include crowd marches, windensemble.org 815-936-6843 Broadway show tunes, overtures and classiccinemas.com popular favorites. Kankakee 815-671-6149 kankakeeband.org Betty and Kenneth Hawkins Centennial Chapel Acting Out Theatre Co. Bourbonnais Kankakee County

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DID YOU KNOW? The Majestic Theatre is one of the oldest vaudeville theatres in the Chicagoland area.

Paramount Theatre Kankakee

Kankakee Valley Theatre Association Majestic Theatre Theaters The Kankakee Valley Theatre Association Originally built in 1912 by Ms. Julia (KVTA) promotes the arts through live Remington, the newly renovated theatre is Acting Out Theatre Co. stage productions. Seasoned actors and one of the oldest vaudeville theatres in the This non-profit organization brings high directors provide annual performances held Chicagoland area. Today the theatre hosts quality outdoor theatrical summer stock in February, April, and November. KVTA’s banquets and events. productions that create lasting memories Young Peoples Theatre offers theatrical 150 N. Schuyler Ave., Kankakee for the audience. training and production experience to 815-602-8555 815-644-0854 children ages 6 to 16. k3majestictheatre.com actingouttheatreco.org Kankakee 815-935-8510 The Bennett-Curtis House Easy Street Theater kvta.org Mystery Dinner Theater This unique organization provides social The Bennett-Curtis House mystery dinner and artistic opportunities for all persons Limelight Theatre Works theater features a five-course dinner with cognitive and/or physical disabilities. Limelight Theatre Works is a theatre and show all in one! Special show/dinner 140 Mansfield Ct., Chebanse company dedicated to producing small packages are available for groups or events. 815-697-2665 theatre pieces and education of theatre. Don’t miss the spectacular gardens flanked easystreettheater.com Kankakee by a coach house, fountains, and grape arbor. Find us on Facebook! 302 W. Taylor Ave., Grant Park 815-465-2288 bennettcurtis.com

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26 VisitKankakeeCounty.com DINING If your tastes are simple, sophisticated or BREWERIES & WINE BARS somewhere in between, Kankakee County’s BrickStone Brewery Bourbonnais restaurants will satisfy your appetite with 557 William R. Latham Senior Dr. 815-936-9277 truly tasty options and original flare. brickstonebrewery.com

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

Grapes & Hops Kankakee 251 S. Schuyler Ave. 815-573-5303 getgrapesandhops.com

Bordertown Pub Momence 22-28 N. Dixie Hwy. SAVOR 815-472-4340 Bordertown Pub bordertownpub.com Momence Off the Vine Winery Momence 121 E. Washington St. 815-472-6590 offthevinewinery.com

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Bourbonnais The Huddle Sports Bar & Grill Domino’s Pizza Burger King 1887 Armour Rd. 100 E. John Casey Rd. 1060 W. Main St. DINING 815-348-7677 815-939-6400 815-933-3363 dominos.com Beef O’Brady’s 1711 N. State Route 50, Suite 2 547 Main St. NW ICE CREAM & COFFEE Little Caesars 815-937-3787 815-929-9800 375 S. Main St. NW beefobradys.com Biggby Coffee 815-929-1110 Culver’s 409 S. Main St. littlecaesars.com 983 N. Convent St. BrickStone Brewery 815-614-3337 815-614-3638 557 William R. Latham Senior Dr. biggby.com Monical’s Pizza 815-936-9277 597 William R. Latham Senior Dr. El Burrito Loco brickstonebrewery.com Dairy Queen 815-932-9100 600 S. Main St. 121 S. Main St. monicals.com 815-933-6070 Buffalo Wild Wings 815-932-6441 2012 N. State Route 50 dairyqueen.com Nancy’s Pizza Jaenicke’s Drive-In 815-932-9453 515 N. Convent St. 605 Armour Rd. buffalowildwings.com Dunkin Donuts 815-933-0900 815-932-2884 112 E. Bethel Dr. nancyspizza.com Denny’s Restaurant 815-933-7100 JR’s Chicken 1303 Armour Rd. dunkindonuts.com Pizza Hut 161 East Bethel Dr. 815-937-9304 559 Main St. NW 815-929-0735 dennys.com Starbucks 815-932-2900 532 Main St. pizzahut.com Jimmy John’s Flight 102 815-935-6899 225 S. Main St. 565 Main St. NW starbucks.com Rosati’s 815-929-9620 815-523-7470 118 E. Bethal Dr., Unit B flight102winebar.com Sweet Street 815-932-2700 McDonald’s 592 William R. Latham Senior Dr. myrosatis.com 575 Main St. NW HoneyBaked Ham 815-932-4010 815-932-6575 538 Main St. NW sweetstreetcandy.com Sammy’s Pizza 815-935-9700 12 Heritage Dr. Niro’s Gyros honeybaked.com 815-936-1111 275 S. Main St. PIZZA eatsammyspizza.com 815-933-4747 Jimmy Jo’s BBQ 665 N. Convent St. Aurelio’s Pizza Noodles & Company 815-933-7500 1600 N. Convent St. QUICK EATS 2024 N. State Route 50 jimmyjosbbq.com 815-935-1212 815-939-3810 aureliospizza.com Arby’s Koi Asian Bistro 1512 N. Convent St. Panera Bread 906 N. Convent St. Beggars Pizza 815-401-5405 1694 N. State Route 50 815-523-7266 165 S. Main St. 815-935-5038 koiasianbistroil.com 815-937-9999 Boz Hot Dogs beggarspizza.com 220 N. Convent St. Steak ‘n Shake Pie Squared Café 815-932-2811 1305 Locke Dr. 588 William R Latham Sr Dr. Chicago Dough Company 815-932-5600 815-939-7437 545 S. Main St. piesquaredcafe.com 815-935-0300 Subway chicagodoughpizza.com 646 S. Main St. 815-939-1300

922 Convent St. 815-939-3355 Jimmy Jo’s BBQ Bourbonnais 2080 N. State Rt 50 (Inside Walmart) 815-802-1300

Taco Bell 582 Main St. NW 815-935-1758

Taco John’s 562 William R. Latham Senior Dr. 815-929-1333

Wendy’s 599 William R. Latham Senior Dr. 815-932-6681

White Castle 1583 N. State Route 50 815-928-8460

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Cracker Barrel Oliver’s Bar & Grill Starbucks Bradley 50 Ken Hayes Dr. 800 N. Kinzie Ave. 1634 N. State Route 50 815-936-6022 815-939-3510 815-802-1103 BAKERY crackerbarrel.com oliversbargrill.com 1615 N. State Route 50 Heather’s Custom Cakes El Cortez Red Lobster (Inside Target) 970 W. Broadway St. 580 N. Kinzie Ave. 1604 N. State Route 50 815-933-8890 815-401-2341 815-523-7430 815-932-0090 starbucks.com elcortezrestaurant.com redlobster.com Nana’s Cakery & Bake Shoppe 400 N. Kennedy Dr. Family House Restaurant Texas Roadhouse PIZZA 815-802-8000 & Sports Bar 1290 N. Kinzie Ave. nanascakery.com 312 S. Kennedy Dr. 815-929-7427 Luconi’s Pizza 815-936-1161 texasroadhouse.com 496 S. Kennedy Dr. Pearson’s Bakery familyhouse.org 815-935-5235 102 Village Square TGI Friday’s luconispizza.com Shopping Center Gravina 801 1503 N. State Route 50 815-936-0305 801 W. Broadway St. 815-929-1760 Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders 815-937-1801 tgifridays.com 200 N. Kennedy Dr. gravina801.weebly.com 815-935-7200 DINING Tucci’s Hoppy Pig 1560 N. State Route 50 1240 N. Kinzie Dr. Applebee’s 135 N. Kinzie Ave. 815-929-1875 815-936-9393 1040 N. Kinzie Ave. 815-614-3134 tuccisitalian.com mancinosofbradley.com 815-936-0571 hoppypig.com retaurants.applebees.com Village Grill Papa John’s IHOP 135 S. Schuyler Ave. 195 N. Kennedy Dr. Baker’s Square Restaurant 1347 Kinneman Dr. 815-933-4004 815-932-4800 and Bakery 815-929-9765 papajohns.com 1315 E. Armour Rd. ihop.com Windy Hill Grill 815-933-2042 178 E. North St. bakerssquare.com Kansai Japanese Steakhouse 815-932-5906 QUICK EATS Northfield Square Mall Bill’s Diner 1600 N. State Route 50 Yolks & Berries Arby’s 597 S. Kennedy Dr. 815-933-9897 505 N. Kinzie Ave. 820 E. North St. 815-935-2064 hibachigrillillinois.com 815-935-1501 815-932-4003

Caribbean Delite La Siesta Burger King 1600 N. State Route 50 180 S. Kennedy Dr. ICE CREAM & COFFEE 353 S. Kennedy Dr. 815-802-0333 815-939-0074 815-939-3538 Oberweis Ice Cream Chatter Box Café Olive Garden & Dairy Store Checkers 140 S. Schuyler Ave. 2048 N. State Route 50 840 N. Kinzie Ave. 1250 N. Kinzie Ave. 815-937-4402 815-802-0204 815-932-4666 815-401-5662 olivegarden.com oberweis.com Coyote Canyon 1359 Locke Dr. Continued on next page. 815-936-0120 coyotecanyonmobile.com #VisitKankakeeCounty 29 Tacos del Norte Fran’s on 17 Que It Up Cafe Bradley cont. 7 Village Square Shopping Center 7096 W. State Route 17 2005 W. Court St. 815-933-7759 815-932-6986 815-304-4808 Chipotle Mexican Grill 1601 N. State Route 50 Taco John’s Great American Grill Rigo’s Place 815-932-3225 484 S. Kennedy Dr. Hilton Garden Inn 164 N. Schuyler Ave. 815-939-3064 455 Riverstone Pkwy. 815-802-1200 China Chef 815-932-4444 rigoscafe.net 331 S. Kennedy Dr. Wendy’s 815-932-4461 495 N. Kinzie Ave. Great Wall The Office 815-932-9102 Chinese Restaurant 5986 E. Route 17 Firehouse Subs 1545 W. Court St. 815-937-9757 1609 N. State Route 50 815-936-1888 815-352-6882 greatwallkankakee.com Kankakee Five Guys Burgers and Fries Isidro’s Tamales & Taqueria ICE CREAM & COFFEE 1617 N. State Route 50 DINING 430 W. Station St. 708-653-5489 815-929-0700 Dairy Queen Blue’s Café isidrostamales.com 1700 E. Maple St. KFC 1190 W. Station St. 815-933-4211 118 Kennedy Dr. 815-933-5315 JR’s Chicken 815-936-0343 bluescafe.com 135 E. Bourbonnais St. 1045 W. Station St. 815-933-3347 815-932-4441 Long John Silver’s Bull’s Pit Smoked Barbeque jrschicken.com dairyqueen.com 265 N. Kinzie Ave. 125 W. Station St. 815-937-0543 815-932-2399 La Cocina Macias La Delicia bullspitsmokedbarbeque. 355 W. Court St. 690 Henry St. Jimmy John’s eat24hour.com 815-935-1807 815-304-5536 2090 N. State Route 50 Burgers & Beer Bar and Grill Lori’s Diner McDonald’s 756 W. Jeffery St. 364 E. Court St. PIZZA 1180 N. Kinzie Ave. 815-523-7144 815-939-3790 815-937-1180 myburgersandbeer.com lorisdiner.com Little Caesars 1650 W. Court St. 2050 N. State Route 50 Carlo’s Restaurant Martinez Taco 815-929-1966 815-929-7420 2060 W. Station St. 348 E. Station St. littlecaesars.com 815-932-2924 815-939-7817 Moe’s Southwest Grill carlosrestaurantil.net Johnny’s Pizza 1250 N. Kinzie Ave. Oliver’s Bar & Grill 265 S. Schuyler Ave. Crazy Joe’s Diner 2122 W. Station St. 815-939-2333 Panda Express 907 S. Washington Ave. 815-935-1900 850 N. Kinzie Ave. 815-802-8055 oliversbargrill.com Monical’s Pizza 815-929-9880 1155 W. Court St. Dos Amigos Paul’s Place 815-928-8043 Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen 533 E. River St. 500 S. Washington Ave. monicals.com 545 S. Kennedy Dr. 815-802-9840 815-802-1090 815-802-8040 Papi’s Pizza Cafe Eddie’s Bar and Grill Poor Boy Too 150 E. Station St. Rosie’s Kitchen 1875 W. Station St. 1515 W. Court St. 970 W. Broadway St. 815-939-3972 815-939-1850 815-304-5467 visiteddiesbarandgrill.com poorboy-restaurant.com

Subway El Mexicano 1296 N. Kinzie Ave. 503 Riverstone Pkwy. 815-939-3331 815-933-5426 Rigo’s Place Kankakee Blue’s Café Kankakee

30 VisitKankakeeCounty.com 30 VisitKankakeeCounty.com Sammy’s Pizza 690 N. Fifth Ave. Manteno 815-937-9293 eatsammyspizza.com BAKERY Two Whisks Bakery 119 N. Main St. QUICK EATS 815-468-7700 Arby’s 3407 S. State Rd. 45-52 815-929-1661 DINING

Dos Amigos II SWEET Boz Hot Dogs 855 W. Cook St. 1375 W. Court St. 779-529-6187 815-939-3370 La Cabana 1420 N. Hobbie Ave. Delights Mexican Restaurant 815-932-1580 120 N. Walnut St. 815-468-8200 596 S. Schuyler Ave. lacabanabrc.com The concept of soft-serve was first 815-933-0815

Manteno Gardens developed in 1938 by John McCullough and Burger King Restaurant 439 S. Schuyler Ave. 315 N. Locust St. his son. They convinced friend, Sherb Noble, 815-933-2861 779-529-6191

mantenogardens.com to offer the product in his Kankakee, Illinois Captain Hook’s Fish & Chicken 925 E. Court St. Manteno Golf Club ice cream shop. That summer they held a 815-933-8422 7202 N. 4000 E. Rd. 815-468-8827 10 cent all-you-can-eat sale and sold 1,600 Jimmy John’s mantenogolf.com 154 E. Court St. servings in two hours. Two years later, 815-932-0130 Manteno

Sportsmen’s Club Noble and the McCulloughs opened the McDonald’s 851 N. Main St. 1780 E. Court St. 815-468-8635 first Dairy Queen in Joliet. Today there are 815-939-1815 mantenosportsmensclub.org

more than 6,000 DQ stores worldwide 1030 N. Fifth Ave. Mayberry Junction 815-939-0004 390 N. Locust St. and it all started in Kankakee, Illinois.

815-468-3811 New China Don’t miss out on a treat from one of 20 S. Locust St. Yanni’s Café 815-468-1168 145 N. Main St. the five Noble Family-owned DQ’s in

815-468-6331 Poor Boy Restaurant Kankakee County. 1514 E. Court St. 815-939-1880 PIZZA

Subway Anthony’s Family 1588 W. Court St. ` Restaurant & Pizzeria 815-933-1600 63 N. Main St. 815-468-8899 505 Riverstone Parkway anthonyspizzaandpasta.com (Inside Wal-Mart) 815-937-5303 Casey’s General Store 330 N. Locust St. Taco Bell/KFC 815-468-8607 2942 Riverstone Court 815-802-9914 111 Marquette Place S. 815-468-8133 Wendy’s caseys.com 1740 W. Court St. 815-939-1638 Continued on next page. #VisitKankakeeCounty 31 Wendy’s QUICK EATS 129 Cypress Dr. 815-468-0739 Burger King 3 Gladiolus St. 815-472-6000

China Wok Momence 107 N. Locust St. 815-472-9938 BAKERY Super Mercado El Rio Pearson’s 15 N. Dixie Hwy. Yourgurts Bordertown Bakery 815-472-6635 Manteno cont. 203 S. Locust St. 111 N. Dixie Hwy. 815-468-9655 815-450-6017 Durbins of Manteno 183 N. Main St. 815-468-6900 QUICK EATS DINING Aroma Park durbinsofmanteno.com Burrito Station Firehouse 28 Cafe Ryan’s Pier 28 N. Dixie Hwy. 112 E. First St. Monical’s Pizza 18 S. Locust St. 815-472-4340 815-937-0246 199 Southcreek Dr. 815-468-2010 firehouse28.com ryanspier.com 815-468-7409 monicals.com Darla’s Deli & Café 417 S. Locust Yanni’s on Washington 102 E. Washington St. Pizza Hut 815-468-2828 815-472-4600 100 Southcreek Dr. Chebanse 815-468-8676 Marie’s Kitchen Uptown Grille pizzahut.com 200 N. Locust St. PIZZA 815-468-3208 141 S. Chestnut St. 815-697-9710 Silvano’s Pizza Pizza Stone Express McDonald’s 51 W. First St. 118 E. River St. 103 Southcreek Dr. 815-468-9600 815-450-6139 815-468-9927 Sammy’s Pizza Grant Park Niro’s Gyros ICE CREAM & COFFEE 119 W. Washington St. 16 S. Locust St. Locavore Farm 815-450-6106 815-468-3400 16146 E. 12000 N. Rd. Dairy Queen eatsammyspizza.com 399 South Creek Dr. 708-701-4320 815-468-5856 Jimmy John’s locavorefarm.com dairyqueen.com 104 Southcreek Dr. ICE CREAM & COFFEE 815-468-8866 The Bennett-Curtis House 302 W. Taylor St. Dunkin Donuts Dairy Queen 815-465-2288 9051 N. Hwy. 45/52 Subway 3 Gladiolus St. bennettcurtis.com 815-468-0012 113 Cypress St. 815-472-4445 dunkindonuts.com 815-468-7800 dairyqueen.com

PJ’s Ice Cream & Coffee Taco Bell/ KFC La Michoacana 41 W. Second St. 195 Southcreek Dr. 505 N. Dixie Hwy. 815-468-8680 815-468-6430 815-507-5060 Ryan’s Pier Aroma Park Two Whisks Bakery Manteno

32 VisitKankakeeCounty.com 32 VisitKankakeeCounty.com The Drunken Monkey Sammy’s Pizza 101 S. Main St. 160 S. Main St. 815-466-4016 815-421-4081 eatsammyspizza.com Traxx Sports Bar & Grill 400 S. Main St. 815-465-2000

USA Family Restaurant St. Anne 102 E. Taylor St. Dixie Delight 815-465-2196 6726 S. State Route 1 usafamilyrestaurant.com 815-427-6222

La Villetta at the Elks 2283 Bittersweet Dr. Herscher 815-937-1228 lavillettarestaurantattheelks.com The Herscher Restaurant & Pub Station Street Pub 171 S. Main St. 101 W. Station St. 815-426-2200 815-422-0398

Uptown Grille Chebanse FARM2 TABLE

Locavore Farm Grant Park

Spend an evening at Locavore Farm, a true farm-to-table experience that brings people together at their 100-ft. handcrafted table to enjoy the bounty of Kankakee County’s local homegrown goodness.

#VisitKankakeeCounty 33 Indian Oaks Antique Mall Bourbonnais COOL Aly Antiques Manteno STUFFTern of the Wheel Bradley

34 VisitKankakeeCounty.com Promenade of Bourbonnais Swiss Chalet Shop The Promenade includes Gift shop. Seasonal, specialty shops and restaurants open May–December. such as Red Wings, Grapple 215 S. Kennedy Dr. Games, Ba Da Bloom and Koi 815-933-8841 Asian Bistro. North Convent St. Tern of the Wheel Bicycle sales and service. Tholens’ Landscape 404 W. Broadway St. & Garden Center 815-933-9152 1401 N. Convent St. ternofthewheel.com 815-939-6445 tholenshgs.com Village Square SHOPPING Shopping Center On the corner of North Street Kankakee County’s best shopping Bradley & Route 50, Village Square is home to Turk Furniture and spots include distinctive specialty Bargains and Treasures Jo-Ann Fabrics. It also includes Mix of antiques and primitives. specialty shops and eateries. stores, antique shops, shopping 396 N. Kennedy Dr. 515 N. Kinzie Ave. 815-304-5295 centers, art galleries, garden shops Water Tower Plaza Bradley Commons Across from Northfield Square and museum stores. This shopping center offers Mall sits Water Tower Plaza, retail stores and restaurants which affords an array of stores including Super Walmart, including Target, Barnes & Kohl’s, Lane Bryant, Bed Bath & Noble, Michaels, Party City, Beyond, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Staples, Ross, Marshalls and Petco, Maurice’s, Buffalo Wild PetSmart. Wings, McDonald’s and more. 1625 N. State Route 50 2038 N. State Route 50

Bradley Square Kankakee This shopping center includes a variety of stores such as Busse and Rieck Flowers, Hobby Lobby, Office Max and Plants and Gifts Meijer. It also includes several 2001 W. Court St. restaurants and quick eateries. 815-933-2295 1220 N. Kinzie Ave. busseandrieckflowers.com

Hobbies R 4 U Cinderella’s Shoes & Service 991 W. Broadway St. Footwear and shoe repair. STUFFNorthfield Square Mall 815-936-8533 929 N. 5th Ave. Bourbonnais Just off I-57, exit 315, the hobbiesr4u.com 815-939-1322 mall is conveniently located Best Buy near hotels and attractions Gift Shop at 1584 N. State Route 50 King Music and has more than 50 fine B. Harley Bradley House 815-932-2995 670 W. Broadway St. retail shops, which include Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired bestbuy.com 815-935-1115 J.C. Penney, Carson Pirie Scott kingmusiconline.com replicas, art and collectibles. and Sears. The mall also 701 S. Harrison Ave. Blain’s Farm & Fleet houses Movies 10. 815-936-9630 1811 N. State Route 50 Lowe’s 1600 N. State Route 50 860 N. Kinzie Ave. wrightinkankakee.org 815-933-3244 815-937-4241 farmandfleet.com 815-933-5555 lowes.com Hollywood 22 Boutique Pier 1 Imports New and vintage boutique. Bourbonnais Towne Centre 1660 N. State Route 50 122 N. Schuyler Ave. Its location on the corner Menards 815-935-2275 1260 Christine Dr. 815-573-8407 offers retail stores and pier1.com restaurants including 815-936-1820 Jewel-Osco, specialty shops, menards.com Continued on next page. salons and Flight 102 Wine Bar. 455 Main St. NW

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Riverstone Plaza includes a Super Manteno Walmart, dollar store, Phantom Harley-Davidson specialty shops and restaurants. 291 S. Cypress Dr. It is located adjacent to 815-468-8673 Meadowview the Hilton Garden Inn and phantomharley.com Kankakee Shopping Center Riverstone Conference Center cont. Features retail chain stores, off I-57, exit 308. The Still Room specialty shops, a movie theater 505 Riverstone Parkway Fresh flowers and gifts. Love Christian Center and a variety of restaurants. 91 N. Main St. 249 S. Schuyler Ave. 2 Meadowview Center The Look 815-468-0000 815-933-2822 Women’s fashion boutique. thestillroomflorist.com lovechristian.net Moon Cookie Gallery 388 E. Court St. 285 S. Schuyler Ave. 815-523-7250 Mason’s Novelties & 815-295-2997 thelookfashionboutique.com Giftworks mooncookiegallery.com Momence 127 S. Schuyler Ave. Veronda’s Music Off the Vine Winery 815-939-9800 Museum Store at the 1030 N. Kennedy Dr. Wine, flowers and gifts. Kankakee County Museum 815-935-1030 121 E. Washington St. 801 S. Eighth Ave. verondasmusic.net 815-472-6590 815-932-5279 momenceflorist.com kankakeecountymuseum.com

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

Aly Antiques Dixie Antiques Simple Creations Sincerely Salli’s 74 North Oak St., Manteno 36 N. Dixie Hwy., Momence and Antiques 47 W. Second St., 708-516-9685 815-450-5613 113 E. Washington St., Manteno Momence 708-715-4010 Attic Addict Indian Oaks Antique Mall 815-472-3400 37 N. Locust St., Manteno 1300 Larry Power Rd., 815-468-7467 Bourbonnais 815-933-9998 Clay Basket 840 W. Broadway St., Bradley Manteno Antique Mall 815-937-4730 35 E. Third St., Manteno 815-468-0114 Consignments & More 1450 N. Hobbie Ave., Olde Barn Antiques Kankakee 1992 IL-102, Bourbonnais 815-936-9909 815-939-4352

Olde Roots: Furniture, Antiques and Uniques 163 S. Schuyler Ave., Kankakee 815-549-4331

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FARMS & MARKETS From fresh organic produce to locally-raised meats to farm tours, Kankakee County offers farm fresh products.

FARMERS’ MARKETS Cupola House Tree Farm Grant Park Farmers’ Market FREE hayrides, hot cider, and a cozy wood fire at this choose-and-cut (July–August) 106 W. Taylor St., Grant Park Christmas tree farm. 4030 N. 3000 W. Rd., Bourbonnais 815-465-6531 815-932-6635 Kankakee Farmers’ Market cupolahousetrees.com (April–October) Family Tree Nursery Corner of Schuyler and Merchant Streets This choose-and-cut Christmas tree Kankakee farm offers refreshments and 847-630-6100 wagon rides. 1548 E. 10000 N. Rd., Manteno downtownkankakee.com 815-468-8511 Manteno Farmers’ Market Mary’s Berries From fine vintage antiques to fun collectibles, jewelry and (May–September) Corner of Main and Division Streets This seasonal u-pick farm offers a glassware, Kankakee County offers visitors a taste of Americana. Manteno variety of berries. 9495 E. 1500 N. Rd., Momence 815-468-6226 815-472-6015 mantenochamber.com Sunrise Greenhouse, Inc. Momence Farmers’ Market Quality bedding plants, baskets, and (July–September) 123 W. River St., Momence perennials for the discerning shopper. 815-472-2001 Tours and instructional classes. 10300 E. 9000 N. Rd., Grant Park cityofmomence.com 815-465-6310 woldhuisfarms.com INTERACTIVE FARMS Tamblyn Family Farm Basu Natural Farms Small, non-GMO farm raising heritage Organic produce with a wide breeds of livestock. Tours available by variety of personal care and appointment. Find us on Facebook! culinary items. 11246 N. 1000 Rd., Manteno 13643 E. 2000 S. Rd. 815-405-3009 Pembroke Township 815-944-8211 Zanjabil Gardens 815-295-7357 This organic farm offers a variety of u-pick fruits and vegetables. 5430 S. Mulberry Ave., St. Anne 815-549-7332

#VisitKankakeeCounty 37 DREAMBIG Event and Skate Plaza Bourbonnais Legacy Park Splash Pad Manteno

38 VisitKankakeeCounty.com TIP: Cool off during the summer at one of the many splash pads in Kankakee County!

KIDS & FAMILY From splash pad fun to 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.

RecCenter Bourbonnais Bradley Kankakee County’s newest indoor sports facility offers a full gymnasium with open Event and Skate Plaza Legends Sportsplex gym for youth, teens, adults and family time This new facility provides hours of fun for 50,000-sq.-ft. recreational facility complete as well as a rental space for private events. kids of all ages with skateboarding in the with indoor turf field and four basketball 150 N. Indiana Ave. summer and ice skating in the winter. courts. Ideal venue for tournaments, 815-929-1885 700 Main St. NW trade shows, private events, clinics, and kvpd.com 815-937-3570 team-building. villageofbourbonnais.com 70 Ken Hayes Dr. TNT Hitting Sport Academy 815-304-5989 Your local indoor baseball and softball Exploration Station … a children’s museum legendssportsplex.com training facility. Little imaginations grow big in this world 1021 S. State Route 115 of discovery and make-believe. Fly a plane, 815-955-2951 play dress-up, shop for groceries, build Kankakee or color something, work in the mini auto Washington Skate Park repair shop or defend a medieval castle. Bird Park Family Fun Station Enjoy the playground and basketball courts, 459 N. Kennedy Dr. Located on the shores of the Kankakee or try your luck at the skate park. 815-933-9905 River, the station offers opportunities to Corner of Washington and Chestnut Sts. btpd.org view wildlife and play. Picnic in the pavilions. kvpd.com Jump, swing, or run on the playground. House of Sportz Rent a paddle boat. Cool off at the splash pad. Willowhaven Park and Nature Center This elite training facility offers year-round 893 W. Station St. This hands-on nature center houses baseball and softball classes, camps, clinics, 815-939-1311 exhibits focused on Illinois wildlife, sports-specific programs and coaching. kvpd.com conservation and natural history with live 1625 Commerce Dr. animal displays and aquariums. 815-304-5489 Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena 1451 N. 4000 E. Rd. houseofsportz.com Indoor sports complex featuring an NHL 815-933-9905 rink and state-of-the-art fitness center. btpd.org Little Me Learn & Play Studio Learn to ice skate. Play in the Game Zone Your youngster will enjoy programs and arcade. Get a treat at the concessions. special events in music, art, language and 1601 River Rd. more for children ages six mo. to 12 yrs. 815-939-1946 Manteno 477 S. Main St. icevalleycentre.com 815-507-2051 Legacy Park & Splash Pad 66-acre Legacy Park offers soccer and littlemestudio.com Kankakee Railroad Museum softball fields, a regulation size skating rink, See model railroad displays, a real trolley tennis courts, walking path, splash pad and Strickler Planetarium car, Union Pacific caboose and a restored an outdoor amphitheater. This digital planetarium is dedicated to Pullman coach car in this historic depot. 1725 N. Maple St. educating people of all ages about the 197 S. East Ave. 815-929-4800 natural world. Fly a rocket, see the stars up 815-929-9320 villageofmanteno.com close, and learn about our solar system. kankakeerrmuseum.com One University Ave. 815-939-5308 strickler.olivet.edu #KankakeeForKids 39 FESTIVALS & EVENTS 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.

Merchant Street MusicFest

Manteno Oktoberfest

40 VisitKankakeeCounty.com TIP: Enjoy the Kankakee Municipal Band every Thursday in the summer at the Don Palzer Bandshell at Bird Park.

MAY Merchant Street MusicFest OCTOBER Art Walk Kankakee A Night in Sleepy Hollow The Kankakee Depot Kankakee merchantstreetmusicfest.com Bourbonnais Riverview Historic District Perry Farm Park communityartscouncil.org btpd.org AUGUST The Pembroke Rodeo Gladiolus Festival Bordertown Hauntings Pembroke Momence Momence Rodeo Park Downtown Momence Downtown Momence lattingrodeoproductions.com mainstreetmomence.com gladfest.com JUNE Kankakee County Fair DECEMBER Friendship Festival Kankakee Bradley Lighted Kankakee Fairgrounds Christmas Parade Bourbonnais kankakeefair.org Municipal campus area Bradley bourbonnaisfriendshipfestival.com Downtown Bradley SEPTEMBER il-bradley.civicplus.com Strawberry Jazz Festival Fall Art Stroll Kankakee Kankakee Gallery of Trees Governor Small Park Governor Small Park Kankakee communityartscouncil.org communityartscouncil.org Kankakee County Museum kankakeecountymuseum.com Thee Olde Time Farm Show Labor Day Celebration Bourbonnais See page 37 for Kankakee County Herscher farmers’ markets. Perry Farm Park Downtown Herscher oldetimefarmshow.com herscher.net JULY Manteno Oktoberfest 7UP Chicago Bears Manteno Training Camp Downtown Manteno Bourbonnais mantenochamber.com Olivet Nazarene University chicagobears.com Shoe Fest Strawberry Manteno Jazz Festival See pages 42-43 for more info. Camp Shaw-Waw-Nas-See shoe-fest.com

Thee Olde Time Kankakee Farm Show County Fair

#VisitKankakeeCounty 41 Share your love of the Chicago Bears with the entire family! Plan a visit to 7UP Chicago Bears Training Camp held on the beautiful campus of Olivet Nazarene University to help wind down your summer fun. Learn more at VisitKankakeeCounty.com.

42 VisitKankakeeCounty.com JULY – AUGUST 7UP Chicago Bears Training Camp Bourbonnais

Among the best kid-friendly and family-oriented things to do at 7UP Chicago Bears Training Camp is meeting and greeting with your favorite team players. Several kid-friendly activities are hosted throughout the two-week-long event.

With no admission fee, families on a budget can join in on the fun and watch football practices any day of the week. Families that are looking to stay overnight can find affordable accommodations in Kankakee County.

While visiting 7UP Chicago Bears Training Camp, take time to explore the many hidden gems of Kankakee County. We are sure to please everyone on your team!

#VisitKankakeeCounty#BearsCamp 43 Barn QUILTS 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. Learn more at VisitKankakeeCounty.com/BarnQuilts.

44 VisitKankakeeCounty.com 44 VisitKankakeeCounty.com SELF-GUIDED DRIVING TOUR BARN QUILTS of KANKAKEE COUNTY The Barn Quilt concept originated in Ohio and Kankakee County adopted the initiative in 2008. In cooperation with the Kankakee County Convention & Visitors Bureau, University of Illinois Extension and Kankakee Quiltmakers, local artists and barn owners worked together to create a county-wide tour of rural splendor. The Barn Quilt squares are 8 foot by 8 foot wooden panels, painted with durable exterior paint for prolonged display.

To learn more about the Barn Quilts of Kankakee County, contact the Kankakee County Convention & Visitors Bureau and request a free Barn Quilt Tour Guide.

DID YOU KNOW? There are 50 Barn Quilts to explore in Kankakee County.

#VisitKankakeeCounty#BarnQuilts 45 HOTELS

Comfort Inn Country Inn & Suites Bourbonnais Manteno

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Comfort Inn Country Inn & Suites Fairfield Inn Bourbonnais Manteno Bourbonnais 114 guest rooms with complimentary 73 guest rooms with complimentary hot 57 guest rooms with complimentary hot breakfast, indoor pool, meeting breakfast, indoor pool, fitness center, continental breakfast, indoor pool and rooms, and free Wi-Fi. Located at I-57 meeting room, lending library and free free Wi-Fi. Located at I-57 exit 315 close exit 315 close to shopping and dining. Wi-Fi. Located at I-57 exit 322. to shopping and dining. Packages are Packages are available. Packages are available. available.

1500 N. State Route 50 380 S. Cypress St. 1550 N. State Route 50 815-401-5043 / 877-424-6423 815-468-2600 815-935-1334 comfortinn.com countryinns.com marriott.com

Hilton Garden Inn Holiday Inn Express Howard Johnson Inn Kankakee Bourbonnais Manteno This full-service hotel offers 110 guest 104 guest rooms with complimentary 54 guest rooms with complimentary rooms, indoor pool, fitness center, Express Start Breakfast, indoor pool, continental breakfast, indoor pool and restaurant, bar, and free Wi-Fi. Also fitness center, meeting rooms, business free Wi-Fi. Located at I-57 exit 322. provides direct access to the Riverstone center and free Wi-Fi. Located at I-57 Packages are available. Conference Center which houses 9,000 exit 315 close to shopping and dining. square feet of flexible meeting space. Packages are available. 157 N. Cypress St. Located at I-57 exit 308. Packages 815-468-8657 are available. 62 Ken Hayes Dr. hojo.com 815-932-4411 / 800-HOLIDAY 455 Riverstone Pkwy. hiexpress.com 815-932-4444 / 877-STAY-HGI kankakee.gardeninn.com #VisitKankakeeCounty 47 Bourbonnais Bradley Kankakee Manteno Momence

Magnuson Hotel Quality Inn & Suites Super 8 Bourbonnais Bradley Bradley Comfortable beds in 58 guest rooms, 85 guest rooms, complimentary hot 40 guest rooms, indoor pool and free Wi-Fi and a complimentary breakfast, indoor pool, fitness center, free Wi-Fi. Located at I-57 exit 315. breakfast to start your day. Located restaurant, bar and free Wi-Fi. Features Packages are available. at I-57 exit 315 close to shopping and ballrooms and 12,000 square feet of dining. Corporate rates available. flexible meeting space. Located at I-57 1390 N. Lock Dr. exit 315. Packages are available. 815-939-7888 60 Ken Hayes Dr. super8.com 815-932-8369 800 N. Kinzie Ave. magnusonhotels.com 815-939-3501 qualityinnbradley.com

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48 VisitKankakeeCounty.com Economy Inn Northgate Motel Kankakee Bradley MOTELS 48 guest rooms, lounge, and free truck 10 guest rooms available, parking. Free Wi-Fi. Conveniently located free Wi-Fi, fridge and just one mile north of I-57 exit 308. microwave in rooms. 2125 S. State Route 45/52 290 N. Kinzie Ave. 815-939-4551 / 866-287-5881 815-933-8261 kankakeeeconomyinn.com northgatemotel.webstarts.com

Fairview Courts Motel Route 50 Motel Kankakee Bourbonnais 28 guest rooms available. Free Wi-Fi. 95 guest rooms with free morning coffee 2745 S. State Route 45/52 and outdoor pool. Free Wi-Fi. Located at I-57 exit 315, 815-933-7708 close to shopping and dining. 1311 N. State Route 50 Model Motel 815-935-5100 Kankakee route50motel.com 19 guest rooms available. 1245 S. Washington Ave. 815-932-5013

Camp Shaw-Waw-Nas-See Kankakee South KOA Lake Alexander RV Park Camp Shaw is a wonderful place to hold This quiet get-away-from-it-all retreat 80 campsites at the lake, in the meadow a variety of outdoor and indoor events is just an hour south of Chicago. Good and along the beautiful Kankakee River. and is an ACA-accredited, overnight restaurants, golf courses, canoe trips and Water and electric hook-ups. Large group summer camp. There is an outdoor Friday night stock car races are nearby. sites with playground, game room, fishing, environmental science education program Amenities at the campground include the boat launch and showers. Weekend and that encourages balanced management of pool, playground, basketball and volleyball holiday entertainment. natural resources. Packages available. courts, and a game room. There’s a pavilion 12799 E. State Route 114, Momence 6641 N. 6000 W. Rd., Manteno for your reunion or party needs. 815-472-4171 815-933-3011 425 E. 6000 S. Rd., Chebanse lakealexandercamp.com campshaw.org 815-939-4603 koa.com Point Grove Campground Kankakee River State Park Beautiful river view at the junction of the Anglers, canoeists, hunters, campers, Kankakee Valley Park Iroquois and Kankakee Rivers. 30 sites with hikers, bicyclers, and outdoor enthusiasts District Campground access to water and electric. find the park’s recreational opportunities Located adjacent to the scenic Kankakee 507 S. Bridge St., Aroma Park unsurpassed. For 11 miles, the 4,000-acre River. Choose from 13 tent and 14 RV 815-791-5510 park envelopes both sides of the naturally sites. Every site is handicap accessible and aromaparkcampgrounds.com channeled Kankakee River. The river features a picnic table and fire ring with is listed on the Federal Clean Streams grill accessories. Twin Rivers Campground Register and is the focus of the park’s River Road Park popularity. Over 60 acres, 50 full trailer hook-ups with 1895 River Rd., Kankakee water, sewer and electric. Kankakee River 5314 W. State Route 102, Bourbonnais 815-939-1311 fishing access, bath house and playground. 815-933-1383 kvpd.com dnr.state.il.us 4112 S. Youth Camp Rd., St. Anne 815-791-5510 aromaparkcampgrounds.com

#VisitKankakeeCounty 49 BED & BREAKFASTS Cozy up in one of our historic bed & breakfasts on your escape to Kankakee County.

MEETINGS & EVENTS Contact us to book the perfect venue and local entertainment for your next event.

50 VisitKankakeeCounty.com Riverview Guest House Kankakee Built in 1907 this late Queen Anne home offers a quiet comfortable getaway of yesteryear from the stress of modern life. Breakfast creations can be served in the Maurice Chevalier Dining Room or on the Front Porch. Travelers of both business and pleasure are welcome! Riverview Guest House 641 S. Chicago Ave. Kankakee 708-372-4978 rghbb.com

Wikstrom Manor Momence Designed and built by E. Axel Wikstrom in 1892 to accommodate dignitaries from his homeland of Sweden. Known as the “Villa Swea,” it was used as a gathering place for visiting diplomats and local socialites. After the death of the Wikstroms, the home was operated by the Sisters Servants of the Holy Heart of Mary and known as the “Villa Maria” boarding school for preschool children.

304 W. Second St. 815-472-3156 Wikstrom Manor Momence

Kankakee County offers meeting planners affordability, accessibility and charm. From large to intimate, unique to formal, Kankakee County offers a meeting space for every occasion. Attentive hospitality professionals work to bring your concept to completion and ensure each event is a success. Major meeting facilities include the Hilton Garden Inn and Riverstone Conference Center, Quality Inn & Suites and Olivet Nazarene University. Olivet Nazarene University Contact our sales team today to begin Bourbonnais planning your special event. 800-747-4837

#VisitKankakeeCounty 51 Locavore Farm Grant Park RARE BrickStone Brewery Bourbonnais Restoration Works, Inc. FINDSBradley

52 VisitKankakeeCounty.com ZI MA NG A Kankakee County is proud of its BrickStone Brewery I L . L E Production Facility I N D O A own unique makers, creators and I Bourbonnais S M Brewing award-winning craft beers artisans. These local companies that you can find in cans at your local spot! 572 Brewery Ln. emulate the spirit of the state’s brickstonebrewery.com Illinois Made campaign. Kankakee Farmers’ Market Kankakee @illinoisonly named this Saturday event one of the top 10 markets in all of Illinois. Corner of Schuyler and Merchant Streets downtownkankakee.com Locavore Farm Grant Park A place where local farmers collaborate with chefs at monthly dining events. And in 2016, served 2,300 diners at their 100-ft. table. County Line Road locavorefarm.com Rad Rides by Troy Manteno What started as a father-and-son business has grown to be one of America’s top award-winning custom FINDS automotive shops. Van Drunen Farms 24 E. Third St. Momence radrides.com Restoration Works Inc. Bradley #1 in America for historic window restoration, structural and aesthetic renewal, and in Green restoration practices. 200 E. North St. restorationworksinc.com

Van Drunen Farms Momence As both farmers and processors, they are keenly aware of everything it takes to produce food the right way — from farm to fork. 300 W. 6th St. vandrunenfarms.com

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