Green County 2022 Guide

Small town charm. A warm and welcoming main street. A public

garden and a spring-fed artesian lake with the catch of the day. That’s the short list of what makes Monticello a great place to live, work, and visit.

The Monticello Chamber of Commerce works diligently to promote local businesses and organizations. Members meet monthly to network, share expertise, develop ideas to put the spotlight on businesses and community initiatives, and keep everyone connected with area events. The chamber actively partners with the Monticello Community Club, the school district, and other community organizations. Locals and visitors alike enjoy Montesian Gardens. Stroll through to enjoy this community garden which is planted and maintained by volunteers. Picnic tables, benches, and a gazebo add to the welcoming atmosphere. The Monticello Veterans Memorial is also located here. Lake Montesian offers scenic beauty and recreation for all seasons. Visit in early to mid-May to see the splendor of more than 100 crab apple trees blooming by the lake. All summer you’ll see people paddling

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kayaks, and enjoying lakeside picnics. It’s the perfect spot for kids to learn how to cast a line from one of the fishing piers, and the winter freeze brings ice fishermen to the lake. Embrace the green space! The Badger State Trail and Sugar River State Trail intersect just east of Monticello. Uses include biking, hiking, snowmobiling. Learn more on page 37. Visit the Monticello Area Historical Society, located downtown in a

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restored drug store. The society also maintains an excellent online collection of photos and interviews on their website. Go exploring on monticellohistoricalsociety.org.

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