Guidebook for Monticello
Food Scene
We own the Greenhouse Cafe and would love to invite you out to join us for coffee, breakfast, or lunch. Tell whoever is working the counter that you're a guest at the Zybell House and get 10% off your order!
Greenhouse Cafe at Allerton Park
515 Old Timber RdWe own the Greenhouse Cafe and would love to invite you out to join us for coffee, breakfast, or lunch. Tell whoever is working the counter that you're a guest at the Zybell House and get 10% off your order!
Bergie's is only open from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, so plan accordingly! Pete and Linda offer both classic and modern takes on some of your breakfast favorites.
Bergie's Place
106 S Charter StBergie's is only open from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, so plan accordingly! Pete and Linda offer both classic and modern takes on some of your breakfast favorites.
This award-winning barbecue joint is a local favorite. You must try the smoked almonds!
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Black Dog Smoke & Ale House
320 N Chestnut StThis award-winning barbecue joint is a local favorite. You must try the smoked almonds!
Brown Bag
212 W Washington StThis local lunch spot is a favorite for pie-lovers.
Drinks & Nightlife
Monarch is a local brewery located in a renovated church just down the street from the Zybell House. Their line of beers is great, the wine list is extensive, and the food is top notch. They're usually open for lunch and dinner, with brunch available on the weekend.
Monarch Brewing Company
212 South Independence StreetMonarch is a local brewery located in a renovated church just down the street from the Zybell House. Their line of beers is great, the wine list is extensive, and the food is top notch. They're usually open for lunch and dinner, with brunch available on the weekend.
Three Ravens is a full-service bar and restaurant with a great selection of drinks and food. If your crowd has diverse tastes, this is a great choice. Their whiskey selection is fantastic, too!
Three Ravens
108 South Charter StreetThree Ravens is a full-service bar and restaurant with a great selection of drinks and food. If your crowd has diverse tastes, this is a great choice. Their whiskey selection is fantastic, too!
Fieldhouse 219
219 W Washington StParks & Nature
Allerton Park and Retreat Center is one of the best sights to see in Central Illinois. With a historic mansion, fantastic manicured gardens, and miles of hiking trails, it's a can't-miss in the Monticello area.
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Allerton Park & Retreat Center
515 Old Timber RdAllerton Park and Retreat Center is one of the best sights to see in Central Illinois. With a historic mansion, fantastic manicured gardens, and miles of hiking trails, it's a can't-miss in the Monticello area.
This is a fun outing for the animal lovers in your group! Tours can be on foot or drive-through in your own vehicle.
Aikman Wildlife Adventure
125 N Co Rd 425EThis is a fun outing for the animal lovers in your group! Tours can be on foot or drive-through in your own vehicle.
Explore the history and story of how people settled into Illinois and the Midwest. Great facility with knowledge staff.
Museum of the Grand Prairie
950 N Lombard StExplore the history and story of how people settled into Illinois and the Midwest. Great facility with knowledge staff.
Shopping
Cute shop with a wide selection of home decor, gifts, and apparel for women and kids.
Monticello Mercantile
116 E Main StCute shop with a wide selection of home decor, gifts, and apparel for women and kids.
This store features a stunning collection of authentic, handcrafted Polish pottery. Don't leave Monticello without checking out her selection! (Pro tip: The shop is located directly behind the Zybell House, so there's no excuse for not popping in to browse!)
Out Of The Blue Polish Pottery & Gifts
223 E Livingston StThis store features a stunning collection of authentic, handcrafted Polish pottery. Don't leave Monticello without checking out her selection! (Pro tip: The shop is located directly behind the Zybell House, so there's no excuse for not popping in to browse!)
Prairie Fire Glass is unique store featuring their own line of hand-blown glass gifts and accessories.
Prairie Fire Glass
217 W Washington StPrairie Fire Glass is unique store featuring their own line of hand-blown glass gifts and accessories.
This charming, independent bookstore is a treasure in Monticello, with a lovely owner who makes amazingly on-point reading recommendations for all ages.
Hartfield Book Co.
110 W Washington StThis charming, independent bookstore is a treasure in Monticello, with a lovely owner who makes amazingly on-point reading recommendations for all ages.
Bruno's Barkery
300 S Charter StDon't head home without grabbing a treat for your favorite furry friend!
Essentials
County Market
422 S Market StFull service grocery store with a wide selection of items.
Sightseeing
Don't leave Monticello without taking a ride on one of our restored, historic trains! Open on weekends, May through October.
Monticello Railway Museum
992 Iron Horse PlDon't leave Monticello without taking a ride on one of our restored, historic trains! Open on weekends, May through October.
Arhtur, Illinois, is home to a large Amish community with deep roots in the local community. Explore their history and heritage and then dine and shop in the quaint town.
Illinois Amish Heritage Center
284 E Illinois StArhtur, Illinois, is home to a large Amish community with deep roots in the local community. Explore their history and heritage and then dine and shop in the quaint town.
This local kids museum is a great place to take the littles in your group to explore, play, and burn off a little extra energy!
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Orpheum Children's Science Museum
346 N Neil StThis local kids museum is a great place to take the littles in your group to explore, play, and burn off a little extra energy!
Entertainment
Local theatre is something to be treasured. If you're lucky enough to stay with us when MTA is hosting a production, we encourage you to check it out!
Monticello Theatre Association
1406 North Market StreetLocal theatre is something to be treasured. If you're lucky enough to stay with us when MTA is hosting a production, we encourage you to check it out!