Bourbonnais Bradley Kankakee Manteno Momence Farm to Table Dining Chicago Bears Training Camp Antiques Sip & Savor VisitKankakeeCounty.com Bike 609 WELCOME Grapes Kankakee and Hops Farmers’ Market 2 VisitKankakeeCounty.com Bourbonnais Bradley Kankakee Manteno Momence 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 On the Cover: Slow down to enjoy the beauty of the Kankakee River & State Park. Experience the charm of our many Sip & Savor 26 festivals and events or enjoy environmental theater under the stars. Recently named to the state’s Frank Lloyd Wright Trail, the B. Harley Bradley House is a must see on your adventure in Kankakee County. SHOPPING Publisher: Cool Stuff 34 Kankakee County Convention & Visitors Bureau 100 Marquette Place S., Manteno, IL 60950 Antiques 36 815-935-7390 VisitKankakeeCounty.com Farms & Markets 37 Executive Director, Staci Wilken Photo Credits: KIDS & FAMILY Bruce Crooks; Joe Mantarian; Kankakee Community College; Kara Evans Photographer; Karl Meyer, Karl’s Kreative Fotos; Locavore Farm; Monical’s; Morgan Hammer; Olivet Nazarene University; Dream Big 38 Ravenspring Creative, LLC; Sarah Jane Photography; The Bennett-Curtis House; The Daily Journal, Ed Peterson Photography. Festivals & Events 40 Design: Chicago Bears Malcolm Wolf Inc. Art Director, Bobette Wolf Training Camp 42 Printing: Barn Quilts 44 The Premier Print Group, Champaign, IL 61822 © 2018 by the Kankakee County Convention & Visitors Bureau. All rights reserved. Reproduction Rare Finds 46 without permission is prohibited. The KCCVB has made every attempt to verify the content contained in this publication and assumes no liability for incorrect, omitted, or outdated information.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 Meetings & Weddings 48 of this guide. To ensure a fantastic visit to Kankakee County, please call ahead to verify or visit VisitKankakeeCounty.com. 20M 12/2018 Accommodations 50 Map 54 #VisitKankakeeCounty 3 BrickStone Brewery Shopping at the nationally top ranked Indian Oaks Antique Mall. Bourbonnais treasures brewing BrickStone Brewery is home to award-winning craft beers and gourmet American food. 4 VisitKankakeeCounty.com Live performances at Olivet Nazarene University. ore than 39,000 visitors Located on 170 beautiful acres, Perry Mtravel each summer Farm Park is complete with a petting to the campus of Olivet Nazarene zoo, apple orchard, bike trails and Native University to experience the festivities American Indian caves. Nearby you’ll find surrounding Chicago Bears Training spectacular biking and hiking trails along Camp. Find antique treasures at Indian the scenic meandering Kankakee River. Oaks 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 Bourbonnais stars and planets. Chicago Bears Training Camp #VisitKankakeeCounty#Bourbonnais 5 Mega court fun at Adventure Commons. Miles of family-friendly bike trails. Bradley sweet treats & trails 6 VisitKankakeeCounty.com Explore Perry Farm Park’s prairie fields, farmhouse and museum. 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. Amazing cupcakes via drive thru. #VisitKankakeeCounty#Bradley 7 Stop for some java in downtown Kankakee. 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 murals on historic Kankakee buildings and quilt patterns on nearby barns that celebrate Kankakee’s agricultural heritage. Merchant Street MusicFest and Kankakee’s many other annual events will entertain the whole family. Kankakee natural urban fun 8 VisitKankakeeCounty.com Entertainment at one of the many summer music festivals. Not your parents boat tour! Kankakee The B. Harley Bradley House marks Frank Lloyd Wright’s turning point into the iconic Prairie Style. #VisitKankakeeCounty#Kankakee 9 Manteno main street magic 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 lighted parade! Delicious pastries and cakes at Two Whisks Bakery. 10 VisitKankakeeCounty.com Manteno Find all of the murals created by local artists in Manteno. Boutique shopping at Made for Me Boutique. Fun for all ages at Manteno’s annual Oktoberfest. Make Aly Antiques and the many other antique stops a part of your girls’ weekend! #VisitKankakeeCounty#Manteno 11 Momence home town charm rom the scenic riverfront to the Kankakee River surrounds Island Park Walk Fpicturesque downtown, Momence is Bridge. Momence is one of only 40 towns in captured in time. Discover a vibrant art gallery the state of Illinois 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 Stroll the Island Park Walk Bridge at dusk. 12 VisitKankakeeCounty.com Caption. The Jensen Drug Store on historic Washington Street. Explore the Barn Quilts of Kankakee County. #VisitKankakeeCounty#Momence 13 Kankakee River State Park Kankakee County OUTDOORWONDERS Perry Farm Park Trail Kankakee County Kankakee River Kankakee County 14 VisitKankakeeCounty.com DID YOU KNOW? Rent a bike with Bike 609, a community bike share program offering 50 bikes at 10 stations. Hike, bike, ski or swim Perry Farm Park Trail Kankakee River State Park Five miles of paved trails take you throughout The 4,000-acre park extends along both the park and along the Kankakee River. sides of the Kankakee River. Includes a your way into the 1095 W. Perry St. 10.5-mile biking trail, hiking trails, horse 815-933-9905 trails and riding stables, canoeing, fishing, unspoiled beauty of btpd.org hunting, archery and trap ranges, camping, cross country skiing, snowmobile trails, Kankakee County FOOTBALL picnic areas and much more! Shelters Chicago Bears Training Camp available for picnic events. where you can Olivet Nazarene University is the home 5314 W. State Route 102 of the Chicago Bears Training Camp. This 815-933-1383 experience all of our FREE fun-filled, family-friendly event dnr.illinois.gov provides plenty of opportunities to meet plentiful and natural… the players and collect autographs. SKATING One University Ave. Bourbonnais Event and Skate Plaza Olivet Nazarene University This facility provides hours of fun for kids 815-935-7390 of all ages with skateboarding in the chicagobears.com summer and ice skating in the winter. 600 Main St. NW HORSEBACK RIDING 815-937-3570 Kankakee River State villageofbourbonnais.com Park Riding Trails 12 miles of equestrian trails throughout Bradley the Kankakee River State Park. Guided trail rides, riding lessons and carriage rides by Right on Target reservation only. Seasonal availability. Houses a state-of-the-art indoor shooting 6500 N. 5000 W. Rd. range equipped with electronic trolley 815-263-3882 systems and 10 shooting lanes. Bourbonnais kankakeeriverstateparkridingstables.com 233 Mooney Dr. WONDERS 815-370-0602 BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL HUNTING rightontarget233.com Diamond Point Park Kankakee River State Park Hosts tournaments on six fields, four of Hunters enjoy the local game found in the Kankakee which have lights. Features leagues, camps, Kankakee River State Park. Archery ranges clinics and other programs. Splash pad. are available at the Kankakee River State AIR SPORTS 6279 N. 1000 W. Rd. Park, Twin Rivers Campgrounds and Elite Flight Training and 815-933-9905 Camp Shaw-Waw-Nas-See. Aircraft Management btpd.org 5314 W. State Route 102 Flight training in both helicopters and 815-933-1383 airplanes for the beginner to professional CROSS COUNTRY SKIING dnr.illinois.gov pilot with multi-engine ratings. Perry Farm Park 809 E. 4000 S. Rd. Rental equipment including skis, PARKS & NATURE Greater Kankakee Airport bindings, boots and poles available from Bourbonnais Township Park District 815-939-3575 Dec.–Mar., weather permitting with 4˝ Woods and prairie line the trails of Perry eliteaviationpro.com of snow cover. Farm Park that are perfect for biking, 459 N. Kennedy Dr. walking and inline skating. Explore the The Ultralight Place 815-933-9905 Native American Indian caves and enjoy Introductory flights in Light Sport btpd.org the petting zoo. Other facilities include Airplanes and Powered Parachutes. Diamond Point Park, Exploration Station... 813 E. 4000 S. Rd. CYCLING a children’s museum, Recreation Station Greater Kankakee Airport Kankakee River State Park and Willowhaven Park & Nature Center. 815-529-3000 Over 10 miles of trails run along the 459 N. Kennedy Dr. theultralightplace.com Kankakee River, through the State Park.