Shop Kankakee County for Historic Sites and Treasures
By Kankakee CVB
06/16/2008
If your group is looking for antiques or just love history, Kankakee is the place to visit. While exploring quaint shopping places with exotic antique treasures you'll discover a rich history and architecture unlike any other.
Contact Information:
t: view phone 800.747.4837
e: view email larry@visitkankakeecounty.com
w: view URL http://www.visitkankakeecounty.com
- Kankakee County Historical Museum
- Blue’s Café
- Asbury Methodist Church
- Frank Lloyd Wright “The Stable Gift Shop”
- Antique Shopping
Tour Dates:
Number of Days: 2
Shop Kankakee County for Historic Sites and Treasures
Day 1
Spend a day touring the history of Kankakee County. Start your day with an old fashioned Breakfast at Blue’s Café. Since 1954 Blue’s Café has been a community staple offering southern style food. Distinctively known for their homemade pies, Blue’s Café is always open for breakfast, lunch, dinner or just dessert. Tour the Kankakee County Museum and experience the rich history of our county. The museum houses the Three Illinois Governors Gallery. Kankakee was home to governors Lennington Small, Samuel Shapiro and George Ryan. Kankakee County boasts beautiful architectural structures such as Asbury United Methodist Church. Built in 1866, this beautiful church is rich and ornate with natural wood and stained glass elements. Experience an Ah! Moment as you feast your eyes on the intricate hand wooden carved moldings and balconies. Fill your day with history and fun as you explore the many wonders of our beautiful county.
Day 2
Shop Kankakee County for Gifts and Antiques
Begin shopping at The Frank Lloyd Wright’s gift shop located in the beautiful Historic Riverview community. At the “The Stable Shop” you find Christmas ornaments, jewelry, glassware, and a variety of accessories all influenced by Mr. Wright. Hear the history of the first of the 1900 prairie style structure designed and built by Frank Lloyd Wright (The Bradley House). Affordable and collectible antiques await the enthusiast who seeks the smallest gem to add to their collection. Castle Antiques, Indian Oaks and Manteno Antique Malls each hosts over 100 antique dealers.
