Discover the community
Retail and Dining
Monticello has a variety of local businesses and restaurants, in addition to a handful of fast-food chains. Local restaurant favorites include Chin Yuen, Nordic Brewpub, and Rancho Grande. The Monticello Mercantile is a popular shopping spot in the downtown area. Click here to see more shopping and dining possibilities.
Monticello also has a farmers market, with both an outdoor and indoor season. Click here to learn more.
Nature and Landmarks
To the west of Monticello is the Bertram Chain of Lakes regional park, which has beaches as well as boating and picnic areas. In addition to the regional park, Monticello has over 30 parks, some of which are located on the Mississippi River. Click here for a map of all the parks.
Community, Events and Tourism
In addition to free movies and music in the parks, Monticello has some great community events. The most popular event is the Riverfest, an annual three-day event with lots of fun activities. Click here to learn more about Riverfest.
The Monticello Arts Initiative is, better known as MontiArts, began in 2018 as a way to revitalize the downtown area and connect the community through creativity. Since then, it's become a unique and articitic force in the region.
