Monticello, Illinois Tourism - Visit Us!

Celebrating Allerton Park - voted one of the Seven Wonders of Illinois! Monticello invites you to spent a day or a weekend. Enjoy Allerton Park and Retreat Center, ride the trains at Monticello Railway Museum or stroll the tree lined streets. Visit the downtown Square or the two Historic Districts. Enjoy our favorite shots of Monticello Enjoy our favorite videos of Monticello 1st Fridays on the Square

Train rides available Saturdays and Sundays May through October - all aboard!

Enjoy Our Two Historic Districts North State Street also known as Millionaires Row and with ties to Dr. Caldwell's Syrup of Pepsin. South Charter Street - both walking tour info available at the downtown Wabash Depot.

Any season is a great time for a walk at Allerton Park and Retreat Center! The Park features formal gardens, hiking trails and museum quality sculpture. Allerton Music Barn Concert series Labor Day weekend.

Allerton Park's famous Fu Dogs scupltures

Monticello was part of Lincoln's 8th Judicial Circuit - visit the downtown where history combines with special shops and restaurants.

Monticello is proud to be a Looking for Lincoln community.