Attractions in Monticello, Illinois:

Monticello Railway Museum 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.

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 Monticello was part of the 8th Judical Circuit that Lincoln served and is proud of our Lincoln connection. Visit our Courthouse Square and enjoy our many galleries, shops, and great restaurants. Looking for Lincoln Monticello is a Looking for Lincoln Storytrail Community with three storyboards. 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. Bement has three story trail signs. Check with the cottage for hours - (217) 678-8184.                         Story Trail signs  in Bement and Monticello.  Each story trail sign has a unique brass rubbing medallion.

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.

Eli Field Construction is underway on a 50x800' runway. 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. Operated by Sage Air, Inc. For more infomation call (217) 762-9091.