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We welcome you to explore our unique blend of natural beauty, heritage and urban attractions along 57 miles of winding river. Kankakee County is located just 50 miles south of Chicago, off of Interstate 57. Routes 45/52, 50 and 17 also run through the River Valley. O'Hare International Airport is 75 miles north of Kankakee County, and Midway Airport is 50 miles north. The Greater Kankakee airport is also available for personal aircraft landing space.

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St. Anne Pumpkin Fest
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Cruis'n the Square
05
Oct
Fall Color Run
Oktoberfest
Experience celebrating Oktoberfest at some of our annual festivals and events.

Museums

Let our abundant museums guide you through Kankakee County’s rich culture and history.



Apothecary Arts & Antiques
Apothecary Arts & Antiques
Venture back in time when you walk into Jensen Drugstore Museum. You will find items belonging to previous town inhabita ... Details
Basu Museum and Cultural Center
Basu Museum and Cultural Center
An African American multicultural museum, featuring thousands of artifacts. Call ahead. ... Details
Bourbonnais Grove Historical Society
Bourbonnais Grove Historical Society
The museum was the home of Bourbonnais' first mayor, George R. Letourneau. Exhibits include history of Mayor Letourneau ... Details
Chebanse Historical Society
Chebanse Historical Society
History and artifacts of Chebanse, IL. ... Details
Earl D. Schoeffner Farm Museum
Earl D. Schoeffner Farm Museum
Enjoy this collection of more than one hundred years of farm life. The museum's exhibits, displays and ongoing education ... Details
Essex Historical Society Museum
Essex Historical Society Museum
This historical site features a one-room schoolhouse and historical Essex artifacts contained in an adjacent brick build ... Details
French Heritage Museum at the Stone Barn
French Heritage Museum at the Stone Barn
Explore the French involvement in the history of the Kankakee River Valley, the first explorers and missionaries, the Co ... Details
Graham Historic House and Museum
Graham Historic House and Museum
Depicting everyday life in the late 1880s, this 1869 home features period furnishings throughout. The arbor and gardens ... Details
Grant Park Historical Society
Grant Park Historical Society
History and artifacts from Grant Park, IL. ... Details
Herscher Area Historical Society & Museum
Herscher Area Historical Society & Museum
The Herscher Area Historical Society museum contains photographs, documents, and artifacts which depict the history of H ... Details
Jensen  Drugstore Museum
Jensen Drugstore Museum
Venture back in time when you walk into Jensen Drugstore Museum. You will find items belonging to previous town inhabita ... Details
Kankakee County Museum
Kankakee County Museum
Discover an extensive collection of county history. The museum grounds include the 1855 Dr. A. L. Small Memorial Home, 1 ... Details
Kankakee Railroad Museum
Kankakee Railroad Museum
Explore restored train cars- a 1900s trolley car, a 1964 Union Pacific caboose and a 1947 Pullman car. Marvel at N Gauge ... Details
Kankakee Valley Genealogical Society
Kankakee Valley Genealogical Society
The Kankakee Valley Genealogical Society has been recording Kankakee County's history since 1968. Their records include ... Details
Little Red School House
Little Red School House
This 1850s schoolhouse was moved to its present location in 1983 and has been restored. Contains period memorabilia and ... Details
Manteno Historical Society Museum
Manteno Historical Society Museum
Headquartered in the Charles Skinner House, contains a collection of photographs, histories, documents and artifacts. Th ... Details
Momence Railroad Depot Museum
Momence Railroad Depot Museum
This privately-owned 1890s depot was restored in 2001. The building served as a depot from 1890 to the 1950s, and served ... Details
Pioneer Cabin at Conrad Park
Pioneer Cabin at Conrad Park
Visit an authentic cabin built during Momence's 150th anniversary to honor the area's first settlers. ... Details
Point School House
Point School House
This 1854 founded schoolhouse was moved to its present location in 2008 and has been restored. Contains period memorabil ... Details
Strickler Planetarium
Strickler Planetarium
Journey through an accurate model o four stellar neighborhood with the aid of the Digistar state-of-the-art digital dome ... Details
The George R. Letourneau Home and Museum
The George R. Letourneau Home and Museum
The museum was the home of Bourbonnais' first mayor George R. Letourneau. Exhibits include history of Mayor Letourneau a ... Details
Vintage Purse Museum
Vintage Purse Museum
COMING SOON!!!! Vintage Purse Museum, N.F.P. is a museum that will employ special ability adults. Exhibits include thou ... Details
Kankakee County is located just 50 miles south of Chicago!


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