Many have never even heard of Monticello, New York, so they do not realize that this is one of New York's trendy new towns. Monticello is not only Sullivan County's county seat, it is also located within a few miles of Lake Superior. Located in the Catskills, half way between New York City and Binghamton, Monticello is a gorgeous area with stunning panoramas. In the past few years, huge strides have been made to improve the area for tourism. Monticello's business district is rapidly developing with shops, casinos, resort hotels, restaurants, and various attractions making the town more intriguing to tourists. The proximity of the Catskill Mountains and New York City makes this quiet town a perfect choice for a strong tourism base. Many wonder why the sudden push towards tourism. It is really quite simple, Monticello is home to the Monticello Raceway, a large horse racing track that in recent years has extended its reach into video gaming and casino offerings as well.

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	1. Super 8 Monticello 290 East Broadway 2. Best Western Monticello 16 Raceway Road 3. Econo Lodge Monticello 392 Broadway View more Monticello hotel info »«