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Montello

Montello was founded in 1848 for its location on the Fox River, but it is perhaps best known for the quality of its granite, quarried here from 1880 until the 1960s. Granite is among the most durable stone in the world, used for the sarcophagi of President and Mrs. U.S. Grant at Riverside Park, New York. Today, Montello sports a definite recreational flavor with canoeing and kayaking on the Fox River, as well as fishing and a community of vacation homes on Buffalo Lake, a ten-mile widening of the river south of town.

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Father Marquette Day Montello August 19 Crafters and vendors, Kids games, Car Show, Parade, Duck Raffle, Slow-pitch men's softball tournament, Horse shoe tournament, Volleyball tournament. Lots of...

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John Muir Nature and History Route Montello The John Muir Nature and History Route uses the story of the renowned naturalist, often called the Father of our National Parks, to tell a broader story, that...
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Barn Quilts and Hidden History Trail Montello Over 30 colorful barn quilts and hidden history murals dot the countryside and small communities in Marquette County. Pick up a map at any of the six...
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Montello Farmers Market Montello Come to downtown Montello from 8am-12pm every Saturday from May 28th-Sept.17th. Find fresh produce, canned goods, jellies and jams! You will also find booths...

Places To Stay

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Wilderness Campground Montello Wilderness Campground is beautifully nestled between three tranquil lakes. Whether you are camping in a tent, pop-up, travel trailer, or motor home; Wilderness...
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Good Old Days Resort Montello Open year-round, restaurant/tavern on site, cabin/cottages with kitchen, bath & shower, great fishing, groups welcome, safe, sandy beach, Sunday Champagne...
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Log Cabin Resort & Tavern Montello Choose from our eight Cabins open from the first Saturday in May until weather permitting in late fall. 7 & 8 are closed after deer hunting season....

Dining

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Hilltop Cafe Montello Restaurant located on the north side of Montello. Open for breakfast and lunch daily.
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Good Old Days Resort Montello Open year-round, restaurant/tavern on site, cabin/cottages with kitchen, bath & shower, great fishing, groups welcome, safe, sandy beach, Sunday Champagne...
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Mike & Cathy's Good Old Days Montello Located on beautiful Lake Puckaway. Bar and restaurant. Serving sandwiches daily till closing. Dinner served 5 nights a week starting at 4:30pm, including...

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