Group Travel

Let Kankakee County be the next destination for your group travel. Located along I-57 just an hour south of Chicago, we are a convenient location packed full of amenities and more than 900 hotel rooms to accommodate your guests. Sit back and relax while we take you on a journey of outdoor wonders to arts & history with a pit stop to sip & savor. That not enough? Make the most out of your shopping experience with our retail, antiques and farms & markets, giving every shopper the opportunity to find their perfect pick-me-up. 

Our festivals & events highlights the major events in the area and offer something to do for every generation. Who can forget the 7UP Chicago Bears Training Camp and the 50,000 plus super fans that come to Bourbonnais every summer? Information on Barn Quilts, the historic church tour, museums and last, but not least, a list of our rare finds to Kankakee County is available in our Visitor Guide. What a great ending to your trip! Please contact our sales team today to assist with your planning needs.

Arts Center

Learn, create and share. Plan your next group activity at Kankakee County Community Arts Council’s A
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B. Harley Bradley House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright

This famous architect introduced his Prairie Style designed house during the early 1900’s. The first
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Barn Quilts of Kankakee County, Driving Tour

If you are a lover of quilts then the Quilts of Kankakee County will unfold the history of living on
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Basu Natural Farms

Basu Museum and Cultural Center is an unique community-based, non-profit organization, that has been
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Bennett-Curtis House

Talk about creating fun for your next group gathering! Solving a mystery is like putting together a
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Bourbonnais Grove Historical Society

Letourneau home is a museum that contains many artifacts and is maintained by the Bourbonnais Grove
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Bourbonnais Township Park District

Pick fruit in the fruit orchard, let the kids experience the Exploration Station or visit farm anima
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Camp Shaw-Waw-Nas-See

Camp Shaw was established in 1956 and is the best kept secret in all of beautiful Kankakee County!Ca
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Conrad Park Pioneer Cabin

The Pioneer Log Cabin, which was to resemble as near as possible the original cabins built by the me
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Cupola House Tree Farm

Free hayrides, hot cider, and a cozy wood fire complement this choose-and-cut Christmas tree farm.
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Dickman’s Farm Fresh Poultry

Dickman's offers hormone-free, locally-raised poultry as well as farm tours.
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Essex Historical Society Museum

This historical site features a one-room schoolhouse and historical Essex artifacts contained in an
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Family Tree Nursery

This choose-and-cut Christmas tree farm offers refreshments and wagon rides.
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French Heritage Museum

The Lemuel Milk Carriage House, historically the Stone Barn, is now home to the French Heritage Muse
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Graham Historic House and Museum

The 1870's home displays period furnishings and artifact from 1870 to 1900. Depicting everyday life
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Grant Park

Grant Park has facilities and parks that host a variety of events, including the annual Driving the
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Gretchen Charlton Art Gallery at Provena Heritage Village

Provena Heritage Village, a senior living facility lends their home to local artists’ displays. The
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Herscher Area Historical Society & Museum

The Herscher Area Historical Society was established in 2000 and the Museum opened in 2004. The Muse
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Herscher Area Historical Society & Museum

The Herscher Area Historical Society was established in 2000 and the Museum opened in 2004. The Muse
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Historic Churches of the Kankakee Area, Driving/Walking Tour

Kankakee County’s history is directly tied to the many church congregations that began in the 1800s.
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Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena

Have the coolest party ever! The Ice Arena is open for public skating and party packages. Offering u
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Kankakee County Courthouse

This 1912 Courthouse with its Beaux Arts inspired dome, dominates the downtown Kankakee skyline. A m
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Kankakee County Fairgrounds

The first county fair was held in 1856 in the current Riverview Historic District. The fair has been
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Kankakee County Historic Preservation Commission

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Kankakee County Museum & Historical Society

History breathes life into your experience at the Kankakee County Museum and Historical Society. Fou
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Kankakee Farmers Market

Kankakee Farmers Market (May – October) Corner of Schuyler and Merchant Street, Kankakee, IL
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Kankakee Railroad Museum

Instead of automobiles and planes, enjoy trains and the good old days. Lay your eyes on large operat
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Kankakee River State Park Trail

The 4,000-acre park extends along both sides of the Kankakee River offering unspoiled settings that
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Kankakee River Valley Forest Preserve District

Dedicated to preserving natural areas, the Kankakee Valley Forest Preserve offers conservation and e
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Kankakee Valley Genealogical Society

The Kankakee Valley Genealogical Society has been recording Kankakee County's history since 1968. Th
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Kankakee Valley Park District

More than 25 parks, the Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena, Splash Valley Aquatic Park, Theodis Pace Field
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Manteno Historical Society Museum

The society headquartered in the Charles Skinner House, adorns the center of Manteno’s beautiful vil
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Manteno Parks

Manteno partners with the Bourbonnais Township Park District to offer a wide variety of programs for
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Mary's Berries

This seasonal u-pick farm offers a variety of berries.
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Momence Farmers Market

The market is open from mid-July to the first of October on Wednesdays. In addition to produce vendo
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Momence Park District

The Momence Park District operates five facilities within the boundaries of Momence, IL. Each facili
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Momence Railroad Depot Museum

This privately-owned 1890s depot was restored in 2001. This building served as a depot from 1890 to
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Olivet Nazarene University

An accredited, Christian liberal arts university, Olivet offers numerous opportunities for education
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Riverview Historic District

Take a ride, walk or drive through one of Kankakee County’s Historic neighborhoods. Historic Rivervi
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Strickler Planetarium

Popular with student groups Everyone can reach for the stars when you visit Strickler Planetarium at
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Sunrise Greenhouse Inc.

This seven acre greenhouse provides quality plants specializing in bedding plants, baskets, vegetabl
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Willowhaven Interpretive Center

Visit this free, hands-on museum housing exhibits focused on Illinois wildlife, conservation and nat
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Zanjabil Gardens

This organic farm offers a variety of u-pick fruits and vegetables.
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