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BEST WESTERN Monticello Gateway Inn
805 Iron Horse Place, Monticello, Illinois 61856-8145Phone: 217/762-9436 | Fax: 217/762-9436
The BEST WESTERN Monticello Gateway Inn lies at the focal point of unique Monticello and Piatt counties, on Interstate 72 in the central Illinois community. This prairie community proudly displays sites and events continuously through the year, with a special emphasis on the 2,000 acres of native plains and upland forest that make up beautiful Allerton Park, a Registered Natural Landmark. The new hotel is 15 minutes from University of Illinois sports, arts and conference events.
We feature many amenities to fulfill your needs such as a complimentary full breakfast, indoor pool, conference center, free newspaper, dataports, interior corridors, rooms and facilities to accommodate physically challenged guests, and an elevator. The Railway Museum, next to the Inn, displays 100 years of U.S. Railway history with an operating railway system.
It is the convenient, friendly place to stay when visiting Champaign, Decatur, and other East Central Illinois communities. Monticello welcomes you!
Local Events Worth Considering:
May 2012
Pick your own blueberries or purchase them at the roadside stand. In Russellville.
The carnival, great food, and talented entertainment is enjoyed all weekend long. in Heyworth.
June 2012
Our 21st anniversary will take place on the tree-lined grounds of the beautiful David Davis Mansion in Bloomington.
This 18th consecutive year for this "ultimate Hot Rodder vacation" will have cars cruising into Champaign.
The Old State Capitol grounds will transform into a Civil War Medical Encampment, with re-enactors, camp life and activities. In Springfield.
July 2012
The streets of Uptown Normal are painted with artists and art lovers alike during this annual festival held each July.
The Corn Crib in Normal, will be home to the 2012 Frontier League All-Star Game, presented by State Farm & the State Farm Home Run Derby
One of only a few fairs that still highlight their 4H and Juniors. In Shelbyville.
Fish fry, music & vendors, a 5K run/walk, kids games, raffle, vendors, kiddie tractor pull, garden tractor rodeo, parade, car show and more.
August 2012
Bring the family for adventure, thrills, top name entertainment and the best agriculture exhibition in the country. In Springfield.
Enjoy the festival in its 116th year. There will be plenty of food, carnival rides, entertainment and vendors.
Danvers Days in the Danvers Village Park, featuring entertainment, food, raffles, kids games, Bingo and Tug of War.
