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Downstate Road Trip Round Up: Field Trips

Entertainment, History, TravelApril 3, 20232KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Regional road trips are all the rage right now. Many folks feel most comfortable hopping in the car with their loved ones and exploring sights that are off the beaten path. Some of those sights may even be in your own backyard! For plenty of regional travel ideas, check-in every Wednesday for a Downstate Illinois…

Downstate Road Trip Round Up: Spring Break Adventures

Dining, Entertainment, History, TravelApril 3, 20232KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Just over the river and through the woods, The Lights will transform the museum campus into a winter wonderland with 10 dazzling light features installed along a 3/4 mile walking loop designed to highlight the best of the Cedarhurst campus. From distinct building architecture to the beautiful sculpture park – including open lawns, wooded trails, water…

There is no question that regional road trips have become extremely popular this year - with many folks focusing on what is right in their own backyard for ‘staycations.’ For plenty of regional travel ideas, check-in every Wednesday for a Downstate Illinois Road Trip Roundup on themed topics showcasing several destinations across the southern portion…

Downstate Illinois Road Trip Round Up: Grab a Drink

TravelMarch 31, 20232KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Downstate Illinois Road Trip Round Up: Best Desserts

Dining, TravelMarch 31, 20232KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Outdoor & Active

Blog, Entertainment, Travel, Trip IdeasJanuary 13, 20232KViews 0Likes 0Comments

If you’re looking for ways to spend the more time outdoors, in the sun, all while staying active, The Outdoor & Active Itinerary will give you the best recreational, open-air spots in the Mt. Vernon area for you to discover. Rend Lake and Wayne Fitzgerrell Recreation Area 11094 Ranger Road Whittington, IL 62897 (618) 629-2320 Only 20 minutes south…

Golfing Getaway

Blog, Entertainment, TravelJanuary 12, 20232KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Gather up the guys and head to Mt. Vernon for your golfing weekend getaway. Blue skies, green courses, and 18 holes await! Green Hills Golf Club 3800 E. Fairfield Rd, Mt. Vernon, IL. 62864 (618) 244-9706 Kick off tee time at Green Hills Golf Club. The course features Bermuda fairways and Bent grass greens. With four sets of tees…

Sweets & Shopping

Blog, Dining, Entertainment, TravelJanuary 12, 20232KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Satisfy your sweet tooth and your shopping urge in this two in one itinerary. Taste delicious bakery items and espresso drinks, and shop from local boutiques. Farmhouse Bakery & Café 1812 Broadway St., Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 816-4001 Owned by local Mennonites, you can watch workers bake giant homemade cinnamon rolls and donuts from scratch through the kitchen…

Food & Drink- Downtown Progressive Dinner

Blog, Dining, Travel, Trip IdeasJanuary 12, 20232KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Whether you’re traveling with family, on a girl’s getaway, or enjoying a romantic evening, a progressive dinner can be a fun way to explore many flavors of a town in a short amount of time. These themed progressive dinners in Mt. Vernon will show you the diverse dining this city offers. Travel down to the east…

Fall Fest Weekend

Entertainment, History, Travel, Trip IdeasDecember 11, 20222KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Fall Fest is Mt. Vernon’s largest event of the year. Occurring on the last weekend of September each year, families, couples, or friends can enjoy this kick off event to fall! The weekend is filled with live entertainment, festival food, vendors, a car show, parade, and so much more. Use this guide to make the…

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Downstate Road Trip Round Up: Field Trips

Downstate Road Trip Round Up: Spring Break Adventures

Downstate Road Trip Round Up: Celebratory Dinner

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Downstate Illinois Road Trip Round Up: Grab a Drink

Downstate Illinois Road Trip Round Up: Best Desserts

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