Allerton Park & Retreat Center

Allerton Park was the private estate of Robert Henry Allerton, who donated it to the University of Illinois in 1946. It features 1,500 acres of woodlands, formal gardens and more than 100 sculptures. The park is open to the public for hiking, picnicking, cross-country skiing and leisurely garden strolls.

CITY: Monticello

Monticello Railway Museum

View various pieces of steam and electric railroad equipment. Offers vintage train rides on Sat. and Sun. May through Oct., as well as a number of special events throughout the year.

CITY: Monticello

Prairie Fire Glass

Blown glass - stained glass. Glass blown on site - Demos daily

CITY: Monticello

Wacky Nackies

Gifts, decorative accessories, jewelry, candy - life's simple pleasures

CITY: Monticello

Steeple Gallery

We specialize in Americana, limited edition prints, custom framing, primitive antiques, gifts and decor. We are located in a 1906 vintage church.

CITY: Monticello

Ziemer Gallery

Featuring Watercolors of Larry Ziemer, plus other artists

CITY: Monticello

Monticello Railway Museum

Offers vintage train rides on Sat. and Sun. May through Oct. View various pieces of steam and electric railroad equipment.

CITY: Monticello

Best Western - Gateway Inn

44 guest rooms. Inside entrances, elevator. There are some extended stay rooms with kitchenettes. Conference facilities including banquet room (350), meeting space/conference room, olympic indoor size pool and extensive outdoor deck area that is available for private events.

CITY: Monticello

Bridget's Blarney Stone

Bar & Grill - Small Town Hang Out Spot; with Karoke every 1st and 3rd Friday of each month

CITY: Ivesdale

Monticello Farmers Market

This market sells fresh local produce.

CITY: Monticello

Foster's Inn

Small motel with nearby restaurants.

CITY: Monticello

Dielman's Asparagus Patch

Pick up fresh asparagus at this roadside spot from mid-April through the end of May.

CITY: Monticello

Cisco Farms

Stop by this roadside market for in-season fresh strawberries, tomatoes, beets, broccoli, cucumbers, eggplant and peppers.

CITY: Cisco

Gantz Market

Pull up to this roadside stand to buy sweet corn or pick your own in season.

CITY: De Land

Miller Produce

This roadside spot sells in-season fruits and vegetables.

CITY: Monticello

Doty's Jewelry

A friendly little store with a lot of new stuff on the east side of the square.

CITY: Monticello

Corrie Art Glass

A custom stain glass studio.

CITY: Monticello

Reeser Embryo Farm

Tour this farm, which is a commercial embryo transfer station that uses donor cows.

CITY: Monticello

Brown Bag Deli-Restaurant

The Brown Bag boasts a large selection of homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, pies and cookies. All pies are homemade at "Pies by Inge". Informal atmosphere and no reservations required. Gourmet food shop and card/gift shop all under one roof.

CITY: Monticello

Skinner's Coachhouse Antiques

General antiques, collectibles, lighting, restoration and repair. Call for appointment.

CITY: Monticello

Friends Creek Conservation Area

18 miles north of Decatur on Route 48 near Argenta. The park feature three nature trails - the quarter-mile Friends Creek Trail, the 2-mile Woodland Trail, and the 2.5-mile Sun Trail. Each varies in difficulty and meanders through topographies ranging from open meadows and floodplains, to towering oak-hickory forests and undulating hillsides.

CITY: Cisco

Red Wheel

Family restaurant, breakfast all day, bar.

CITY: Monticello

Celebrations

Party supplies and gifts.

CITY: Monticello

Bean Scene Cafe

Coffees, scones, breakfasts, imported teas, homemade pastries.

CITY: Monticello

Iron Horse Restaurant

Steaks, some seafood, pasta, sandwiches and salads. Seating capacity 130, banquet capabilities, Sunday brunch, full bar.

CITY: Monticello

Monticello Wabash Depot

Built in 1899, the restored depot is the departure point for a weekend afternoon train ride to the Monticello Railway Museum. It also serves as a visitor center for Monticello and Piatt County.

CITY: Monticello