Monticello Attractions

Monticello was a hunting ground for the Kickapoo and Pottawatomie tribes, until the early 19th century. It was named in honor of Thomas Jefferson. Just outside Monticello is Robert Allerton Park, a conference center owned by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Monticello Railway Museum

Housed in the restored Illinois Central train depot, the Monticello Railway Museum has several rail cars on display and train rides are offered on weekends.

Cost

Adult	$ 9.00
Senior over 62	$ 8.00
Child 12 & under	$ 6.00
Child 2 & under	FREE

All values are in United States Dollars

Robert Allerton Park

This 1,500 acre conservation area known as Robert Allerton Park features over formal gardens, hiking and cross-country skiing trails as well as many plant and animal species. The property was given to the University of Illinois by Robert Allerton in 1946 to be used as a public park.