Local Destinations and Activities
Points of interest within a 25 mile radius:
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Take a half or full-day walking tour of nearby Pontiac (25 miles), located on historic Route 66, to enjoy the many museums and other sights, including the - Gilding Museum, Pontiac-Oakland Car Museum, War Museum, nostalgic Route 66 Museum, architecturally-historic court house, and more.
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Check out Adventures Unlimited Bookstore in nearby Kempton (5 miles west) - one of the most unusual bookstores in the Midwest, specializing in the topics of Atlantis Studies, Alternative Health, Alternative Science, Ancient Aliens The Series, Ancient Science, Anti-Gravity, Conspiracy & History, UFOs, and much more.
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Enjoy hiking, canoeing, biking, horseback riding, hunting, and fishing at the Kankakee River State Park (25 miles northeast - just north of the city of Kankakee).
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Rent a canoe from Reeds Rental and float down the picturesque Kankakee River.
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Various activities are available in the Kankakee area, ranging from golfing, to water parks, to festivals. See the Kankakee County Visitor's Bureau for details.