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Kankakee IL Tourism and Sightseeing
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Where is Kankakee Illinois?
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Kankakee Illinois
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Kankakee Illinois Tourism At a GlanceBest Time to Visit Kankakee Illinois
Kankakee County has many attractions, festivals, and activities for the warm weather traveler.
However, the stunning display of four seasons makes it more than just a summer destination. In
the Autumn season travelers enjoy beautiful foliage as well as events like Oktoberfest, the Fall
Art Stroll, haunted dinner theatres, and corn mazes. During winter months, visitors are able to
experience snow shoeing, cross country skiing, the Gallery of Trees,the Christmas Fantasy
Parade, and other indoor attractions.
While traditionally traveled for leisure activities, recent development in Kankakee County has
attracted organized sports events and group tours. Families, couples, meeting planners, and
sports teams appreciate Kankakee County for its affordability, especially during the off peak
seasons.
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Average Kankakee Weather
Kankakee County has four distinct seasons. Average temperatures range from the 80s in summer
to 20 degrees in the winter months with snowfall and wind. The average snowfall in a year is
about 30 inches. Transportation
Just a short drive from Chicago, Kankakee County is about 45 miles south of the city. It is easily
accessible from Interstate 57, Route 17, and Routes 45/52. The River Valley Metro Bus services
the area and links to the University Park electric line of Chicago's Metra Train. The area is also
serviced by Amtrak's Chicago-Carbondale line. The Greater Kankakee Airport has two runways,
4-22 which is 6000'long by 100' wide and 16-34 which is 4400' long by 75' wide. In-Season Costs
Kankakee County offers affordable lodging, dining, and entertainment. The average hotel rate is
$70 per night. Choose from economic or high class hotels, or quaint bed & breakfasts. Visitors
can also take advantage of the local camp grounds.
Kankakee County has restaurants in all price ranges. The area has many unique dining
experiences, such as mystery dinners, cooking demonstrations, and specialty restaurants.
Major restaurant chains are also available. Expect to pay at least $18 per person for dinner with
wine in a moderately priced restaurant. Illinois Tourism - Kankakee Attractions, Activities and Day Trips
Kankakee County has a wide range of activities for the whole family. Enjoy the seasonal
festivals and events, equine activities, water parks, scuba diving quarry, indoor Sportsplex, ice
arena, and art galleries. The area has a rich history, with museums for all ages and remarkable
architecture. Add this to the endless outdoor recreation possibilities from canoeing and boating
to grilling out at the state park. Kankakee County is also known for its Barn Quilt Tour, which
makes for a great day trip.
Major Attractions:
- Kankakee State Park
- Exploration Station... a Children’s Museum
- Splash Valley Aquatic Park
- OAK Ice Arena
- River Road Softball Complex
- Haigh Scuba Diving Quarry
- Reed’s Canoe Trips
- Willowhaven Interpretive Center
- Hidden Cove Sportsplex
- Strickler Planetarium
- Kankakee County Speedway
- Golf Courses, 8 throughout the county
- Barn Quilt Tour
- Antique Shops
- Chicago Bears Training Camp
Major Attractions within an hour:
- Navy Pier
- Field Museum
- Museum of Science and Industry
- Sears Tower Sky Deck
- Shedd Aquarium
- Millennium Park
- Chicago Children’s Museum
- Lincoln Park Zoo
- Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise
- Broadway in Chicago
- Magnificent Mile Shopping
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Things to do in Kankakee IL, Sightseeing and Kankakee IL Tourism
Kankakee IL Tourism - Planning a Kankakee IL Vacation
Below is a list of Kankakee IL tourist attractions, activities, events, hotels, restaurants and visitor information entries to help you plan a Kankakee IL Vacation! Find detailed information on the Kankakee IL tourism entries by clicking on their links. Narrow your search by selecting from a specific Kankakee IL travel category on the left hand menu.
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Fun Things to do during your Kankakee IL Vacation - Top Kankakee IL Tourist Attractions and Activities
Some of the most popular Kankakee IL tourist attractions that list on our site include Kankakee County Museum , Splash Valley Aquatic Center and Exploration Station.
Fun activities in Kankakee IL include Oak Orthopedic Ice Arena, Hidden Cove Sportsplex and Perry Farm.
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Exploration Station
Exploration Station...a children's museum is a hands-on exploration and discovery museum for children and their families, teachers and care givers.
Category: Bourbonnais Museum near Kankakee, Illinois
Description of this Kankakee area Attraction: At Exploration Station, children can climb inside the tower of a medieval castle, fly a jet plane, sail on a pirate ship, dig for dinosaurs, become a store clerk, drive a tractor and much more. Available for birthday parties, slumber parties, and special group events.
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Kankakee River State Park
Enjoy the outdoors along the beautiful Kankakee River!
Category: Bourbonnais Scenic near Kankakee, Illinois
Description of this Kankakee area Attraction: The 4,000-acre Kankakee River State Park surrounds both sides of the Kankakee River for 11 miles. The Kankakee River is a clean river in an unspoiled setting, with surrounding bluffs and woods. The park teems with wildlife, from badgers, beaver, turtles, red fox, coyote, and white-tailed deer to wild turkeys. There are hiking trails, biking trails, canoeing, fishing, camping, cross country skiing, snowmobile trails, picnic areas, hunting, boat launches and much more! In addition there are several shelters available for your next picnic event.
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Hidden Cove Family Fun Park
Hidden Cove fulfills the recreational needs of the whole family.
Category: Bradley Recreation near Kankakee, Illinois
Description of this Kankakee area Activity: It provides a safe, family-friendly environment that offers recreational activities for all ages.á Play!á Have fun and make some memories!á Hidden Cove offers an arcade and game center, bumper cars, go-karts, giant slide, euro-bungee, 2 miniature golf courses, a climbing wall, paint balling, inflatables, batting cages, and mini bowling.á Their sportsplex holds basketball, volleyball, wrestling, tradeshows, corporate events, and team building activities.á An indoor turf is also available for soccer, baseball, softball, ultimate frisbee, speed and agility camps, and dodgeball.á They also host clinics, camps, leagues, tournaments, lock-ins, post proms, day trips, and various practices
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Hidden Cove Sportsplex
Hidden Cove fulfills the recreational needs for the whole family.
Category: Bradley Recreation near Kankakee, Illinois
Description of this Kankakee area Activity: It provides a safe, family-friendly environment that offers recreational activities for all ages.á Play!á Have fun and make some memories!á Hidden Cove offers an arcade and game center, bumper cars, go-karts, giant slide, euro-bungee, 2 miniature golf courses, a climbing wall, paint balling, inflatables, batting cages, and mini bowling.á Their sportsplex holds basketball, volleyball, wrestling, tradeshows, corporate events, and team building activities.á An indoor turf is also available for soccer, baseball, softball, ultimate frisbee, speed and agility camps, and dodgeball.á They also host clinics, camps, leagues, tournaments, lock-ins, post proms, day trips, and various practices
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Oak Orthopedic Ice Arena
See the premier family ice sports complex in the Greater Kankakee area
Category: Kankakee Sport in Illinois
Description of this Kankakee Activity: Featuring an NHL rink, state-of-the-art fitness center, Game Zone arcade, Advanced Pro shop, Breakaway CafT' Concessions and four private party/meeting rooms, it is a great place for family fun. Programs include youth hockey, adult hockey and boot hockey.á In addition there are sessions for learning to skate, figure skating, curling, public skating, drop-in-hockey, freestyle ice sessions not to mention hosting parties, group outings, field trips and other special events.
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Oak Orthopedic Ice Arena
See the premier family ice sports complex in the Greater Kankakee area
Category: Kankakee Sport in Illinois
Description of this Kankakee Activity: Featuring an NHL rink, state-of-the-art fitness center, Game Zone arcade, Advanced Pro shop, Breakaway CafT' Concessions and four private party/meeting rooms, it is a great place for family fun. Programs include youth hockey, adult hockey and boot hockey.á In addition there are sessions for learning to skate, figure skating, curling, public skating, drop-in-hockey, freestyle ice sessions not to mention hosting parties, group outings, field trips and other special events.
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