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AROMA PARK
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Forest Preserve District of Kankakee River Valley
Shannon Bayou Environment Education Center, 3301 Waldron Road, and Aroma Land and Water Preserve, Heiland Road
Provides a variety of educational programs suited for all ages. Enjoy one of their scenic nature walks, a day with their Children's Nature Club Program or inspiring educational programs.
815-935-5630
www.krvfpd.org
BONFIELD
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Bonfield Gardens
4998 North 9000 West Road
Offers a variety of educational programs, including a Children’s Nature Club, nature walks and environmental programs.
815-932-0002
Kankakee Rifle Range ISRA
1589 North 7000 W Road
Offers a variety of educational programs, including a Children’s Nature Club, nature walks and environmental programs.
815-939-9291
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BOURBONNAIS
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Aspen Ridge Golf Course
Larry Power Road
18 hole golf course.
815-939-1742
www.aspenridgegolf.com
Bon Vivant Country Club
Career Center Road
Championship course - 18 hole.
815-935-0400
www.bonvivantcc.com
Bourbonnais Township Park District
459 North Kennedy Drive
Attractions and special children's programs offered throughout the year. Exploration Station, Willowhaven Interpretive Center, Sleepy Hollow, Kite Festival.
815-933-9905
www.btpd.org
Castle Antique Mall
1789 North Route 50
This antique mall features 120 dealers. Call ahead for hours.
815-936-1505
Cuplola House Tree Farm
4030 North 3000 West Road
Christmas tree farm that allows you to find and cut down your very own choice of Christmas tree.
815-932-6635
Exploration Station…A Children’s Museum
459 North Kennedy Street
A hands-on exploration and discovery museum for children and their families, teachers and groups. Special events throughout the year. Be a clerk in a farmers market, climb inside the tower of a medieval castle, work in a kid’s size emergency room, create a flying machine, and connect pipes and elbows in the Water Works and much more. Call for hours.
815-935-5665
www.btpd.org
Farmers’ Markets
Bourbonnais Township Park District Perry Farm, 459 Kennedy Drive
The Kankakee Farmers Market consists of various farmers and products from vendors throughout Kankakee County area. Visit our Farmers Market and find a variety of produce, plants, foods and homemade specialty products. June-October Every Tuesday: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
GJ’s Racing Fans
1355 North Arthur Burch Drive
This store features racing memorabilia. Call ahead for hours.
815-936-0024
Hidden Cove Family Fun Park
70 Ken Hayes Drive
37 acres of indoor and outdoor activities. 36 holes of miniature golf (18 inside), baseball & softball batting cages, heated year-round golf driving range, roller and in-line skating, laser tag, fun jungle, arcade games, birthday and group events, concessions, pizza and more. Call for park hours and group reservations.
815-933-9150
www.thehiddencove.com
Indian Oaks Antique Mall
1270 Larry Power Road
150 dealers with unbelievable seasonal decorating.
815-933-9998
Kankakee River State Park
Deselm Road, North on Route 102
The 4,000 acre Kankakee River State Park surrounds both sides of the Kankakee River for 11 miles. It is located eight miles northwest of the town of Kankakee. The Kankakee River is a clean river in an unspoiled setting, with surrounding bluffs and woods.
815-933-1383
www.dnr.state.il.us
Kankakee State Park Riding Stables
6500 North 5000 West Road (Route 102)
Calls for days and times; subject to change.
815-939-0309
Letourneau Home Museum/Bourbonnais Historical Society
Stratford Drive and Route 102
Open to the public on the first and third Sundays of each month and by appointment.
815-933-6452
www.bbhistory.us
Olde Barn Antiques
Route 102
This antique mall features dealers. Saturday - Sunday: 10 a.m.to 4 p.m.
815-939-4352
The Perry Farm
456 North Kennedy Drive
A rich tapestry of woods and prairie along the Kankakee River. The paved trails are perfect for biking, walking, rollerblading, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and investigating the Indian Caves. Enjoy the oxen, ponies, rabbits, chickens, etc.
815-933-9905
www.btpd.org
Rietveld Farmstand & Greenhouse
4067 East 4000 North Road
Open-air country fruits and vegetable market, stop by and taste the home grown delights.
815-932-6555
Riverview Gallery Custom Framing
588 William Latham Drive
This antique mall features dealers. Call ahead for hours.
815-939-3838
State Park Riding Stables by Camp Shaw
Deselm Road (3/4 miles north of Illinois Route 102)
Please call for dates and times.
815-802-2050
Strickler Planetarium
240 East Marsile Street
Here’s your chance to explore the universe. Learn about the stars, comets and asteroids. Special shows during holiday seasons.
815-939-5395
Virtreous Matter Glass Studion
1585 Commerce Drive
This Glass shop teaches an art form to visitors. The artists form the glass into plates, ornaments, lamps, vases, and other objects
815-592-4011
www.vitreousmatter.com
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BRADLEY
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P & J Coins, Collectables & Antiques
Specializing in antique pocket watches, coins and costume jewelry. Please call ahead for hours
815-671-5390
Carriage Lane Antique Mall
200 North Washington Avenue
You’ll find antiques galore in this 10,000 sq. ft. mall. Open Saturday - Thursday: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Friday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
815-937-4318
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ESSEX
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Essex Historical Society Museum
218 Parls Street
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 1900’s. Hours by appointment & during special events.
815-365-4048
High Point Golf Club
309 High Point Drive
Nine hole golf course.
815-365-4000
www.golfhighpoint.com
Jack Barker Metal Sculptors
202 West Main
Metal sculptor sold his unusual metal creations to art collectors all over the world. Call for appointment.
815-365-4045
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GRANT PARK
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Bennett Curtis House
302 West Taylor Street
Eat lunch or dinner in this turn of the century mansion. Mystery dinner show throughout the season. Schedule a special occasion in the surrounding gardens flanked by fountains, a coach house and grape arbor.
815-465-2288
www.bennettcurtis.com
Minne Monesse Golf Course
15944 East 6 Mile Grove Road
18 hole golf course.
815-465-6653
www.minnemonesse.com
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HERSCHER
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Dickman’s Farm Fresh Poultry
6480 South 14000 West Road
Our farm is located about 75 miles southwest of Chicago. We have been farming for over 41 years. During that time we have learned the value of knowing what goes into your food.
815-426-2154
Herscher Area Historical Society
Downtown Herscher
The purpose of the Herscher Area Historical Society is to capture and preserve history and artifacts related to the Herscher Area from past generations to future generations. Open by appointment at the Herscher Village Hall.
815-949-1555
Scanlon’s Trolley Services
Kankakee County’s one and only private trolley service. Call for appointment.
815-426-2178
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HOPKINS PARK
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Pembroke Farmers Cooperative
3172 South Main Street
Organic agricultural products. Call for appointment.
815-944-9947
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KANKAKEE
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Gretchen Charlton Art Gallery
Provena Heritage Village, 901 North Entrance Avenue
Different juried art shows every quarter. Free Admission. The Gretchen Charlton Art Gallery is committed to developing and promoting an awareness of the arts in the Kankakee River Valley. The Gretchen Charlton Art Gallery acts as an advocate for local and visiting artists from a variety of genres.
815-939-4506
www.provena.org/heritagevillage
Haigh’s Scuba Diving Quarry
2738 East 2000 North Road
Visit this spring fed quarry of 12 acres, located in a park-like setting. Private dressing rooms, sheltering fireplace building, covered docks, 65’ & 75’ platforms, 6 shallow platforms 15 picnic tables, 5 BBQ grills, air fills and more. Monday - Saturday: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Call for reservations.
815-939-7797
www.haighquarry.com
Historic Paramount Theatre
213 North Schuyler
19th Century wide-screen theatre open daily for movies. Come and see the elaborate painting/decorating throughout.
815-936-6843
Kankakee County Fairgrounds
213 W 4000S Road
Weekly shows & events. Kankakee County's Annual Fair is usually the first week in August. With grandstand entertainment, unlimited carnival rides.
815-932-6714
www.kankakeefair.org
Kankakee County Museum
801 South Eighth Avenue
The Kankakee County Museum is the home of the Kankakee County Historical Society, founded in 1906, the oldest incorporated historical society in Illinois. The Kankakee County Museum currently contains eight galleries and maintains two historic structures: the Dr. A.L. Small House (1855) and the Taylor School House (1904).
815-932-5279
www.kankakeecountymuseum.com
Kankakee County Speedway
US 45 and Airport Road
For all you race fans, who enjoy watching the UMP Lake Models, UMP Modified, UMP Street Stocks, or the I-Mods, this is racing at its finest. Located on the premises of the Kankakee County Fiargrounds, the Kankakee Motor Speedway dirt track has stock car racing from April to September.
815-935-9000
www.kankakeecountyspeedway.com
Kankakee Farmer’s Market
Downtown Kankakee
Open every Saturday from 7 a.m. to noon during May - October.
www.kankakeecountyfarmersmarket.com
Kankakee Model Railroad Club & Museum
199 South East Avenue
See three large running model train displays and railroad memorabilia within Kankakee’s restored train depot. Features a scale model of Kankakee and its trains as they looked in the 1950’s. A life-size, 1947 Pullman coach is also displayed outside the depot.
815-929-9320
www.kankakeerrmuseum.com
Kankakee River
57 miles of river through Kankakee County and home of state record Northern Pike, Walleye, Small and Largemouth Bass. Home of 4 festivals on the river and 1 hour south of Chicago on I-57.
800-74-RIVER
Kankakee Valley Park District
893 West Station Street
Special programs and attractions, camps, corn mazes, Splash Valley, Oak Orthopedic Ice Arena and events offered throughout the year.
815-935-6513 or 815-939-1311
www.kvpd.com
Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra
The Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra season is October through May and provides entertainment for the 4th of July celebration preceding the fireworks display held at Kankakee Community College. In addition, the Orchestra performs an annual concert for the youth of the county. Details on all individual concerts may be obtained from the website.
815-933-3119
www.K-V-S-O.com
Little House Antiques
Illinois Route 4 & Illinois Route 17 West
This antique mall features dealers. Call ahead for hours.
815-937-0989
Phillipstown Christmas Tree Farm
633 South Dudley Grove Road
Christmas tree farm that allows you to find and cut down your very own choice of Christmas trees.
815-935-2147
Reed’s Canoe Trips
907 North Indiana Avenue, Route 50
Offering exciting and memorable canoe and kayak trips from a few hours to an entire day, on the clean and beautiful Kankakee River. Call 815-WE-CANOE (932-2663) for a free brochure or to make reservations.
www.reedscanoetrips.com
Splash Valley
1850 River Road
Outdoor water park that has fun for the whole family, including a lazy river, waterslides, lap pools, and two zero-depth entry pools. Group Rates & Party Rentals are available. Regular Hours: noon to 8pm
815-929-9779
www.splashvalley.com
The Tony & Rose Panozzo Center for Food and Agriculture
2450 West Illinois Route 17
815-932-9511
www.aneedtofeed.com
Vana's Pumpkin Patch
7705 West State, Route 17
Call for appointment.
815-939-2000
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MANTENO
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Camp Shaw
6641 North 6000 West Road
Overnight accommodations, horseback riding, hiking, fishing, cross-country skiing, swimming, hunting, shooting on an archery range, fossil hunting or crossing Rock Creek on a Zip Line.
815-933-3011
www.campshaw.org
Family Tree Nursery
1548 East 1000 North Road
Christmas Tree varieties include Scott Pine, White Pine, Douglas Fir and Norway Spruce.
815-468-8611
Farmers’ Market
Corner of Main & Division, downtown
May - October: Thursdays: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Manteno Golf Club
7202 North 4000 East Road
18 hole golf course.
815-468-8827
Manteno Antique Mall
35 East Third Avenue
This antique mall features dealers. Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m daily.
815-468-0114
Manteno Historical Society Museum
192 West Third Street
The hours are by appointment & open during special events. A one-room schoolhouse and horse-drawn doctor’s buggy were recently restored and added to the museum.
815-468-6629
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MOMENCE
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B&L Coins
102 North Dixie Highway
This antique mall features dealers. Call ahead for hours.
815-472-3442
Conrad Park Pioneer Cabin
Located on Mill Street Island Park
Visit an authentic cabin built during Momence’s 150th anniversary to honor area’s first settlers. Open June 1-August: Sunday: 2 to 4 p.m. or by appointment.
815-472-6081
Dionne’s Gallery Café
606 North Dixie Highway
Fine Art and French Country Cuisine. Dinner is available Saturday evenings by reservation only. Gallery is open on Friday and Saturdays by appointment.
815-472-6081
Little Red School House
209 Vermont Avenue
Open by appointment only. Originally called the Mount Airy School, the building was moved to its present location in 1983. This 1850s schoolhouse has been restored and contains period memorabilia and artifacts.
815-472-2091
Mary's Berries
9495 East 1500 North Road
Pick your own and farmstand with strawberries, black raspberries, blackberries. Call for appointment.
815-472-6015
Momence Historical House
117 North Dixie Highway
Recreates the period of history from 1870-1900. An 1870s home containing period furnishings and artifact displays. Open in June on Saturdays and Sundays from 2-4 p.m. or by appointment. .
815-472-2670
Momence Railroad Depot Museum
691 North Dixie Highway
This privately owned, 1890’s depot was restored in 2001 and contains photos and artifacts relating to Momence’s railroading history. Open May -September: Saturday: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. or by appointment.
815-472-2255
South Shore Golf Course
1727 North River South Road
18 hole golf course.
815-472-4407
Van Drunen Herb Farms
11341 East State Route 114
Both organic certified and conventionally farmed fruit, vegetables, herbs, grains, dairy, and other ingredients are produced to flavor, enhance and create today's food products.
815-472-0449
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REDDICK
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Reddick Bankers Pub
120 South Wabash Avenue
This pub is in the first bank built in the small town, one of the first bank robbery in Illinois.
815-365-4460
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ST. ANNE
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Elks Country Club
Bittersweet Road
18 hole golf course.
815-937-9547
www.theelks627.com
McGowen Rifle Barrels
5961 Spruce Lane
This store features antique fire arms. Call ahead for hours.
815-937-9816
Oak Springs Golf Course
6740 East 3500 Road South
18 hole golf course.
815-937-1648
www.oakspringsgolfclub.com
Recycled Memories
171 West Station
This antique mall features dealers. Call ahead for hours.
815-427-6916
Shamrock Golf Club Executive Course
6576 B-17E
18 hole golf course.
815-937-9355
Twin River Campground & Retreat
4112 South Youth Camp Road
Numerous activities including paintball, canoeing, wall climbing, hayrides and paddle boating are all available on site. Twin Rivers also offers rustic and developed campsites in addition to cabins. Packages are available for group rentals.
815-937-1181
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