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Plan Your Visit

Find COVID-19 related updates and closures here.

Away from the distractions and noise of everyday life, Allerton offers a unique opportunity to experience art, nature, and history. Explore 14 miles of hiking trails, wander through formal gardens with over 100 garden ornaments, and marvel at the quiet, expansive grounds.

Address
515 Old Timber Road Monticello, IL 61856

Hours
8am to sunset (Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day.)

Admission
Free; donations are appreciated

Phone
217-333-3287

Email
allertoninfo@illinois.edu


The Visitor Center is open daily from 9am-5pm and is an unstaffed, self-guided resource with maps, displays, and restrooms.

The Greenhouse Café offers classic refreshments, coffee, sandwiches, soups, salads, and more.

The Mansion’s first floor is available for self-guided tours, if it is not rented for a private event. Find information on public tours here.

Overnight Accommodations are available in 41 guest rooms throughout the Mansion and three guest houses on the estate.

Organized programs are open to the community including concerts, youth programs, themed dinners, educational workshops, holiday events, and public hikes/tours.

Your Allerton adventure wouldn’t be complete without visiting other popular attractions right here in Central Illinois. Learn more about area attractions here.


Please note: Because of the historic nature of the property, not all areas of Allerton are accessible. Please contact us at 217-333-3287 or allertoninfo@illinois.edu if you need assistance planning your visit.

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