- Our list of the best things to do in Kankakee, Illinois, features the top 24 nearby activities — including 13 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Kankakee, IL has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Entertainment & Shows, Outdoor Places, Amusement, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 17 things to do within the city of Kankakee, IL , followed by 8 popular activities in nearby cities, including Bourbonnais
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Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1900, the B. Harley Bradley House is the first house designed by the architect during his Prairie School Period. It can host private events.
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The Majestic Theater is a performance venue that also hosts events like weddings, charities, and reunions. The location offers catering services from a local restaurant and a bar with multiple drinks.
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165 N. Indiana, Kankakee, IL 60901
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The French Heritage Museum at the Stone Barn, as the name suggests, is a historical museum housed within a large, well maintained stone barn. Attractions include exhibits on the French heritage of northeastern Illinois and guided tours.
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Kankee Railroad Museum portrays the history of the railroads, starting from the days of its revolutionary inception to the yesteryear diesel engines. Both adults and kids can have a very interesting time during their visit.
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197 S East Avenue, Kankakee, IL 60901
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Kankakee Model Railroad Club & Museum displays pieces that exhibit Kankakee's railroading history, including three different model train layouts of varying scale. They also have restored train cars such as a trolley, caboose, and a 1947 Pullman coach.
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Constructed with a classical interior design, the Paramount Theater is a cinema that offers visitors the opportunity to view the newest film releases. The theater is fully digital and offers options for 3-D and matinee movies.
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Located on the scenic Kankakee River, Reed's Canoe Trips provides its visitors the opportunity to take a guided tour canoeing down stream. During the tours, guests commonly enjoy fishing, viewing the local wildlife, or just spending time relaxing.
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Focusing on water activities, Splash Valley Aquatic Park features youth, speed, tube and body water slides, a lazy river and a lap pool. The park also includes a cafe with deck, volleyball courts and a picnic area.
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The Willowhaven Interpretive Center is an educational facility that features minerals, seeds, bones, a reading nook, live animals, and touch tables. The center is home to beavers, geese, and an albino raccoon.
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Kankakee County Speedway
SPECIAL GROUPON DEAL: $24 For 4 Adult General Admission Tickets (Reg. $48)
213 W 4000S Road, Kankakee, IL 60901
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At Kankakee County Speedway, visitors can see dirt track racing for free in the grandstands on Friday and Saturday nights. The speedway also hosts swap meets for stock cars, go-karts, and ATVs.