The best things to do in Monticello

6 things to do we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Monticello Golf Club

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Founded in 1911, Monticello Golf Club is one of Eastern Iowa’s oldest courses, tucked between the Jones County fairgrounds and the…

712 N Maple St

“Founded in 1911, Monticello Golf Club is one of Eastern Iowa’s oldest courses, tucked between the Jones County fairgrounds and the Maquoketa River with timeless charm and modernized facilities. It’s a fun, quietly tricky walk that locals keep coming back to, so grab a tee time and enjoy.”

From the Monticello newsletter, October 5, 2026

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Eastern Iowa Sports Facility

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Eastern Iowa Sports Facility packs 40,000 sq. ft. of indoor space for batting cages, throwing tunnels, football passing lessons and youth…

702 John Dr

“Eastern Iowa Sports Facility packs 40,000 sq. ft. of indoor space for batting cages, throwing tunnels, football passing lessons and youth team workouts...”

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Great Jones County Fair

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Great Jones County Fair is Monticello’s annual home base for big-time country shows, beer tents, and the kind of 4-H and FFA action that…

766 N Maple St

“Great Jones County Fair is Monticello’s annual home base for big-time country shows, beer tents, and the kind of 4-H and FFA action that packs the bleachers. Between the Pepsi Plaza, Free Stage, Kids Zone, and vendors, it’s the place neighbors run into neighbors and summer suddenly feels full again.”

From the Monticello newsletter, October 2, 2026

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Hall Heritage Farms

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Hall Heritage Farms turns pumpkin season into a choose-your-own-color adventure, with over 100 varieties of pumpkins, squash, gourds, and…

18854 Co Rd D62

“Hall Heritage Farms turns pumpkin season into a choose-your-own-color adventure, with over 100 varieties of pumpkins, squash, gourds, and corn. Fresh squash picked daily, stackable showpieces for those epic stoop towers, and prices that make it easy to load up without second-guessing.”

From the Monticello newsletter, September 29, 2026

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Timberline Golf Course

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Public 18-hole course with a practice area, lessons, and tournaments, open since 1979.

19858 E Pleasant Grove Rd (Peosta)

“Public 18-hole course with a practice area, lessons, and tournaments, open since 1979.”

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Meadowview Golf & Country Club

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Walk-on option featuring 9 holes (some with water), plus carts, friendly staff and small greens.

1500 E Maple St (Central City)

“Walk-on option featuring 9 holes (some with water), plus carts, friendly staff and small greens.”

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