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Celebrating Allerton Park - voted Seven Wonder 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.

 


Train rides available weekends May through October
Opening May 3 for the 2008 season!


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 Park gardens.

 

 

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

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