Illinois, United States

Places to visit near Kankakee

Kankakee is a town in Illinois, United States, home to about 26,676 people. Within 50 km by road there are 10 places to visit — 0 churches, 0 parks, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens and 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Kankakee River State Park (22 km), Iroquois County State Wildlife Area (35 km) and Monee Reservoir (39 km).

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Kankakee, Illinois
Kankakee, Illinois, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kankakee at a glance

Location
Illinois, United States
Population
about 26,676
Coordinates
41.1200° N, 87.8611° W
Places within 50 km
10 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Kankakee

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kankakee: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Kankakee

29 churches within 100 km of Kankakee. The closest is St. John the Evangelist Parish (58 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Kankakee

28 parks within 100 km of Kankakee. The closest is Channahon Parkway State Park (57 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kankakee

26 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kankakee. The closest is Kankakee River State Park (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kankakee

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kankakee. The closest is Monee Reservoir (39 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Kankakee

11 museums within 100 km of Kankakee. The closest is Joliet Area Historical Society Museum (61 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Kankakee

4 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Kankakee. The closest is Mosque Foundation (84 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Kankakee

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 164 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kankakee
  2. 22 km Kankakee River State Park · nature spot, Will
  3. 37 km Monee Reservoir · reservoir, Lake
  4. 17 km Beecher Mausoleum · tomb, Lake
  5. 29 km LaSalle Fish and Wildlife Area · nature spot, Newton
  6. 24 km Iroquois County State Wildlife Area · nature spot, Iroquois
  7. 35 km Back to Kankakee

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kankakee by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches029St. John the Evangelist Parish (58 km)
    Parks028Channahon Parkway State Park (57 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens626Kankakee River State Park (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs220Monee Reservoir (39 km)
    Museums011Joliet Area Historical Society Museum (61 km)
    Other attractions18Gemini Giant (40 km)
    Mosques & dargahs04Mosque Foundation (84 km)
    Forts & heritage13Beecher Mausoleum (39 km)
    Temples02The Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago (80 km)
    Beaches & coast02Indiana Harbor (88 km)
    Waterfalls01Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve (82 km)

    Kankakee: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kankakee?

    Kankakee River State Park (nature spot, about 22 km), Iroquois County State Wildlife Area (nature spot, about 35 km), Monee Reservoir (reservoir, about 39 km), Beecher Mausoleum (tomb, about 39 km), Gemini Giant (attraction, about 40 km), LaSalle Fish and Wildlife Area (nature spot, about 40 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Kankakee?

    10 places on Spotwander: 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 attraction, 1 fort.

    Which is the nearest church to Kankakee?

    St. John the Evangelist Parish, about 58 km by road; Cathedral of Saint Raymond Nonnatus (63 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Kankakee?

    Channahon Parkway State Park, about 57 km by road; William G. Stratton State Park (67 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Kankakee?

    Kankakee River State Park, about 22 km by road; Iroquois County State Wildlife Area (35 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kankakee?

    Start in Kankakee, visit Kankakee River State Park, then Monee Reservoir, then Beecher Mausoleum, then LaSalle Fish and Wildlife Area, then Iroquois County State Wildlife Area, and drive back — about 164 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kankakee?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Kankakee

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Kankakee’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Kankakee on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.