Visiting Allerton

Named one of the 7 Wonders of Illinois by the Illinois Bureau of Tourism, Allerton offers 1,500 acres of beautiful, outdoor surroundings. The picturesque setting includes:

• Extensive formal gardens
• More than 100 outdoor sculptures and garden ornaments
• Natural areas including the Sangamon River, floodplains, lowland and upland forests, a meadow, and a 30-acre prairie restoration site
• 14 miles of interpretive hiking trails
• A century-old, Georgian-style mansion with reflecting pond

With National Natural Landmark and National Register of Historic Places designations, it is a destination unlike any other. It is also on the American Institute of Architects' List of 150 Great Places in Illinois.

An ideal place for public enjoyment and outdoor recreation, Allerton is also a unique venue for meetings, conferences, and retreats as well as the perfect place for weddings and special events.

You're invited to explore, discover, and enjoy all that Allerton has to offer between festival events. The park is open to the public from 8 AM until sundown (gates close at dusk) and there is no admission fee.

PLEASE NOTE: You will have to drive through Monticello to the north side of the park on Old Timber Road to access the formal gardens since the bridge from the south entrance (by the Music Barn) is closed.

Don't miss these popular gardens and sculptures:

• House of the Golden Buddhas and Fu Dog Garden,
  featuring 22 Fu Dog sculptures
• Brick Wall Garden, featuring Girl with a Scarf sculpture
• Peony Garden, featuring The Three Graces sculpture
• Chinese Maze Garden
• Hosta Display Garden
• Sunken Garden
• Adam sculpture
• Death of the Last Centaur sculpture
• Sun Singer sculpture

Please visit the Allerton Website for more details.