Kankakee Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States
About Kankakee
The Kankakee metropolitan area has a population of about 120,000. The major industries of the Kankakee area are health care, higher education, manufacturing, and retail trade. The area is the regional retail market center for the Far SouthernChicagosuburbs, with a strong reputation as aCity of Restaurantsserving Interstate Highway 57 travelers, from Interstate Highway 57 Exit 308, Interstate Highway 57 Exit 312, Interstate Highway 57 Exit 315, and Interstate Highway 57 Exit 322. Suburban Bradley is the retail hub serving Interstate Highway 57 Exit 315. TheKankakee Areahas a hot summer, cold-to-mild winter climate, typical of the interiorMidwestregion of theUnited States of America.
Top Attractions in Kankakee
Explore the best things to see and do in Kankakee:
- ★B. Harley Bradley House
- ★Kankakee County Museum complex
Where to Eat in Kankakee
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Blue's Cafe
- 🍴Johnny's Pizza
- 🍴Lori's Diner
- 🍴Poor Boy Restaurant
Where to Stay in Kankakee
- 🏨Hilton Garden Inn
Kankakee Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: