Attractions...Monticello, Illinois  

	Visit Monticello Railway Museum, ride the train and checkout the display cars that include a Pullman and post office cars. Open every Saturday and Sunday May through October. Featuring a variety of special events - check out the schedule of events.
	Conductors, tickets and a real train ride - what fun!
	Allerton Park and Retreat Center
	Allerton Park and Retreat Center Explore Allerton Park, hike the trails, stroll the formal gardens filled with museum quality sculptures and step back in time in the 1500 acre English estate and mansion which now serves as a retreat center.
	The park is open daily 8 a.m. to sunset with no admission fee. The Georgian Mansion, now used as a retreat center, hosting groups from all over the world. Allerton Park is located 3.5 miles west of Monticello. See Monticello's Community Calendar for a full listing of events.
	The Lincoln Connection   Downtown Monticello is home to the Piatt County Courthouse, offering an opportunity to walk the streets Abraham Lincoln walked as a 8th Judical Circuit Lawyer. While in the downtown enjoy the many great shops and restaurants. Abraham Lincoln - Bryant Cottage In nearby Bement visit Bryant Cottage a state historic site and the site Lincoln and Douglas met to plan their famed debates in 1858. Bryant Cottage is located in Bement which is 7 miles south of Monticello.This state historic site provides a view of family life in the 1850's.   Check with the cottage for hours -  (217) 678-8184. Historic Districts Monticello has two residential Historic Districts featuring a variety of architectural styles. The South Charter Street and North State Street districts are both within walking distance from the downtown. Walking tour information is available at the Visitor Center located in the downtown Wabash Depot. North State St., was once known as Millionaires Row, has many stately homes. Dr. Caldwell's Syrup of Pepsin also originated here. Eli Field - coming to Monticello soon - a state of the art model airplane park.

Monticello Airport - Piatt County Airport
 Located just south of Monticello off Kratz Road, Monticello Airport is a public airport that serves the local area with a turf runway.   The runways are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It's operated by Sage Air, Inc.,a not-for-profit business. For more infomation call (217) 762-9091. JR Aerotow coming in May.