Bement
Bryant
Cottage State Historic Site, 146 East Wilson Street, an
1856 cottage where tradition says Abraham Lincoln and
his rival Stephen Douglas discussed their upcoming
debates. Mar-Oct;
9-5 daily; Nov-Feb; -4 daily; Closed some holidays.
(217) 678-8184
Monticello
Monticello
Chamber of Commerce, Old Wabash Depot, P.O. Box 313,
Monticello, IL 61856 (800) 952-3396
Monticello
Railway Museum, Exit 166 off I-72, offers vintage train
rides on Sat & Sun May through Oct.
You may depart from the museum site, as well as
our pieces of railroad equipment, from steam to
electric. (217)
726-9011
Monticello
Wabash Depot, downtown Monticello, was built in 1899 and
is a departure point for vintage train rides.
In addition, the Depot serves as visitor center
for Monticello. For Railway Museum schedule call; (800) 952-3396 weekdays or
(217) 762-9011 weekends
Piatt
County Museum, located in three buildings in downtown
Monticello. (217)
762-4731
·
The Main Museum, 315 W. Main., has
agriculture tools, dioramas, Indian artifacts and 100
years of pioneer’s past.
Appointment only.
·
The Red House Museum, 315 W. Washington,
features Lincoln lore, civil war, toys, quilts &
early kitchen. Appointment
only.
·
Rayville Railroad, 217 W. Washington, has
model railroad trains, memorabilia and artifacts from
train nation wide.
Sat & Sun 1-3:30pm, May through October or by
appointment.
Robert Allerton Park, Route 2.
Robert Allerton donated this magnificent 1,500
acre estate to the University of Illinois, which uses it
as a conference center.
This exquisite formal gardens are open to the
public and include a variety of sculptures.
(217) 726-2721
