While wandering on your own is highly recommended, our public tours and hikes offer another way to experience Allerton. Third Saturday Garden Tours (April-Oct.) and Public Mansion Tours showcase the exquisite beauty Allerton as well as the fascinating history of Robert Allerton and the creation of his estate. Led by our knowledgeable and passionate Natural Areas Manager, our guided hikes include everything from full moon explorations to bird watching adventures.
If you are interested in booking a private tour or hike, please contact us at AllertonEvents@illinois.edu.
Events
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Public Mansion Tour
Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience Level: Beginner Attend one of our Public Mansion Tours* to view inside Robert Allerton’s 1900s-era mansion and hear the unique history of the creation of the estate. Tours typically last 60 minutes and will meet in the Mansion Gallery. Tours will primarily cover the first floor of the home with an optional trip to […]
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First Friday Bird Hikes
Experience Level: Beginner Get outside and get to know the birds at our First Friday Bird Hikes on Friday, November 6, December 4, or February 5 from 9-11 a.m. Meet in the Main Parking Lot. Led by our Natural Areas staff, these hikes will focus on observing both resident birds and summer breeding species. Hikes […]
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New Volunteer Orientation
Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesYou can become an important part of Allerton by volunteering! Allerton’s generous volunteers help serve visitors, preserve the natural areas and improve the spectacular park for future generations. If you […]
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First Friday Bird Hikes
Experience Level: Beginner Get outside and get to know the birds at our First Friday Bird Hikes on Friday, November 6, December 4, or February 5 from 9-11 a.m. Meet in the Main Parking Lot. Led by our Natural Areas staff, these hikes will focus on observing both resident birds and summer breeding species. Hikes […]
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(SOLD OUT) Carriage Rides presented by Busey Bank
Mansion CourtyardTake a ride in our winter wonderland at Carriage Rides presented by Busey Bank on Saturday, Dec. 5 and Sunday, Dec. 6 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. Merrybeth Farm Carriage Service’s picturesque horse-drawn […]
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(SOLD OUT) Carriage Rides presented by Busey Bank
Mansion CourtyardTake a ride in our winter wonderland at Carriage Rides presented by Busey Bank on Saturday, Dec. 5 and Sunday, Dec. 6 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. Merrybeth Farm Carriage Service’s picturesque horse-drawn […]
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Holiday History Night
Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience level: Beginner; all ages (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site) Step into a world of festive elegance at this open-house style Holiday History Night on Monday Dec. 7 […]
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Holiday Mansion Tours
Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience level: Beginner; all ages (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Come see the Mansion shine in all its holiday splendor at our Holiday […]
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Holiday Mansion Tours
Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience level: Beginner; all ages (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Come see the Mansion shine in all its holiday splendor at our Holiday […]
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Holiday Mansion Tours
Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience level: Beginner; all ages (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Come see the Mansion shine in all its holiday splendor at our Holiday […]
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First Friday Bird Hikes
Experience Level: Beginner Get outside and get to know the birds at our First Friday Bird Hikes on Friday, November 6, December 4, or February 5 from 9-11 a.m. Meet […]
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Winter Tree Identification
Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesExperience level: Beginner; all ages (minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Learn how to identify trees in winter during Winter Tree Identification on Friday, February […]
