Monticello Attractions

Top Attractions

Monticello Parks & Gardens

Piatt Co. Forest Preserve Park - In the north side of Monticello. This park is a great place for the whole family to have a break from sightseeing around town. The park has a range of facilities available, including picnic areas with barbecue facilities; a playground for children; restrooms; concession stands; and bleachers.

Valentine Park - Cemetery Road, northeast of Monticello city centre. This is another great place for the family to take a break and have some fun outdoors. The park has a one and a half mile nature trail, with 15 bird watching areas. There are also picnic areas with barbecues available.

Monticello Restaurants and Bars

Monticello Restaurants

Ike's Fish House -106 South Charter Street. This is one of the best seafood restaurants in town, and is very popular with locals and tourists alike. They serve a wide range of traditional American dishes, specializing in seafood. The service is excellent and the prices are reasonable.

Brown Bag the Restaurant - 212 West Washington Street. This is another one of the top restaurants in Monticello, and is a favourite with tourists visiting the city. They serve a wide range of American food, from hot dogs to spare ribs. This is a great place for lunch or dinner.

Montgomery's On the Square - 108 South Charter Street. This restaurant is one of the best places to go for dinner, and it is popular with both locals and tourists. They serve a wide variety of American and Continental cuisine, and the prices are very reasonable.

Monticello Bars & Clubs

Corner Tavern - 219 West Washington Street. This is one of the best bars in town, and is popular with a mixed crowd of locals. They serve a wide variety of American and imported beers, as well as the best bourbon in town. This is a great place to relax, have a few drinks and mix with the locals.

Cafe Cody - In the centre of town. This is where the hip and trendy locals of Monticello hang out in the evenings. This is a great place to go and have a more relaxed evening out, while sipping on some cocktails and having great conversation.

East End Tavern - 116 East Washington Street. This slightly more traditional tavern is very popular with an older crowd of locals. This is a great place to relax, down a few a beers and chat to some of the old timers, and get the low down of Monticello.