Monticello, Indiana — Ultimate City Guide

Why go

City in Indiana, United States.
Served by Jasper County Airport (RNZ).

History

Monticello is a city in and the county seat of White County, Indiana, United States. The population was 5,508 at the 2020 census. Monticello is known as a tourist destination in north-central Indiana and is home to the Indiana Beach amusement park on Lake Shafer, and Lake Freeman.

Where to stay

Farm to Folklore

8233 W 950 N, Delphi, IN 46923 · farmtofolklore.com

Indoor

Dave's Last Resort Monticello

4945 E Indiana Beach Rd, Monticello, IN 47960 · daveslastresort.net

Indoor

Key Lime Resorts Monticello

4974 E Indiana Beach Rd, Monticello, IN 47960 · keylimeresorts.com

Indoor

Bluebird Bay Resort Monticello

4770 E Harbour Ct, Monticello, IN 47960 · bluebirdbayresort.com

Indoor

Alexander's Landing Resort Monticello

5088 E Indiana Beach Rd, Monticello, IN 47960 · alexanderslandingresort.com

Indoor

Dockside Lake Resort Monticello

4849 E Indiana Beach Rd, Monticello, IN 47960 · docksidelakeresort.com

Indoor

White Oaks on the Lake RV Resort Monticello

12084 N White Oaks Dr, Monticello, IN 47960 · whiteoaksrv.com

Indoor

Anchor Bay Resort Monticello

2373 Untalulti Dr, Monticello, IN 47960 · anchorbayresort.net

Indoor

Holiday Inn Express Rensselaer by IHG Delphi

4788 Nesbitt Drive, Rensselaer, IN 47978 · ihg.com

Indoor

Walnut Ridge RV Resort

11752 W 800 N, Monticello, IN 47960 · walnutridgervresort.com

Indoor

Norway Campground Monticello

1995 N E Shafer Dr, Monticello, IN 47960 · norwaycampground.org

Indoor

Outrigger Paradise Resort Monticello

2773 NW Shafer Dr, Monticello, IN 47960 · opresorts.com

Indoor

Lost Acres Camping Resort Monticello

3148 N 400 E, Monticello, IN 47960 · roadville.com

Indoor

Best Western Plus Brandywine Inn & Suites

304 S Sixth St, Monticello, IN 47960 · bestwestern.com

Indoor

Indiana Beach Hotel and Banquet Hall Monticello

1969 NW Shafer Dr, Monticello, IN 47960 · indianabeachhotel.com

Indoor

River Resort Monticello

5057 E Indiana Beach Rd, Monticello, IN 47960

Indoor

Silver Shore Resort Monticello

5212 E Wenz Dr, Monticello, IN 47960

Indoor

Black Dog Inn Monticello

2390 Untalulti Dr, Monticello, IN 47960

Indoor

Arbor Lights Resort Monticello

5192 E Indiana Beach Rd #1264, Monticello, IN 47960

Indoor

Lake Shafer Resort Monticello

Indoor

Indiana Beach Camp Grounds Monticello

Indoor

Monticello Inn

Indoor

Restaurants & places to go

Arby's

Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 826 North Main Street, Monticello, 47960 · arbys.com

Indoor

McDonald's

Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 05:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 726 West Broadway Street, 47960 · mcdonalds.com

Indoor

Greens and Beans

Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-17:00, Sa 09:00-14:00 · 602 West Fisher Street, Monticello, 47960 · greensandbeansllc.com

Indoor

Arni’s Restaurant

Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-20:30 · 517 North Main Street, Monticello, 47960 · meetyouatarnis.com

Indoor

Abe's Pizza

Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 234 North Main Street, Monticello, 47960

Indoor

Cazadores Mexican restaurant

Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant · 111 North Main Street, Monticello, 47960

Indoor

Pizza Hut

Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food · 1108 North Main Street

Indoor

Pizza King

Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant

Indoor

Camelot’s Coffee

Restaurant · restaurant

Indoor

Taco Bell

Restaurant · restaurant · 1009 North Main Street

Indoor

Anglers Restaurant & Proper Pour

Indoor

Chalmers House

Indoor

Chapman's BBQ

Indoor

Harvest Time Family Restaurant

Indoor

Mom's Country Kitchen

Indoor

Mt.Fuji Sushi & Hibachi

Indoor

Oak & Barrel

Indoor

Riverside Restaurant & Lounge

Indoor

Sportsman Inn

Indoor

USA Restaurant

Indoor

Airports

Purdue University Airport (LAF) 25 mi to the centre

West Lafayette, IN, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.

Indoor | Outdoor

Jasper County Airport (RNZ) 26 mi to the centre

Rensselaer, IN, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.

Indoor | Outdoor

White County Airport 2.5 mi to the centre

Monticello, IN, US

Outdoor

Arens Field 25 mi to the centre

Winamac, IN, US

Outdoor

Marshall Field 7.5 mi to the centre

Chalmers, IN, US

Outdoor

Boyer Flight Park Ultralightport 8.2 mi to the centre

Burnettsville, IN, US

Outdoor

Where things are

Photographs

When to go

Tourist season

May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season

April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding

Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Jasper County Airport (RNZ); 13 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Monticello, Indiana. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

Amtrak

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach

Intercity coach

Intercity coach

Intercity coach