View stunning gallery art, take a painting class, discover sculptures around the city, and shop local artists. Experience true Creativity Redefined through Mt. Vernon’s Art & Culture itinerary!
Cedarhurst Center for the Arts
2600 E Richview Rd, Mt Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 242-1236
Cedarhurst Center for the Arts is a nationally accredited museum expanding over a 90-acre campus.…
Located at the crossroads of two major interstates, it just makes sense to stop in Mt. Vernon! Whatever the reason for your trip, we want to make sure you make the most of it. Planning can sometimes be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be! The Mt. Vernon Tourism office, located inside the Mt.…
A - Appellate Courthouse
Built in 1854, the Appellate Courthouse carries rich, local history. In 1888, the courtroom turned into a temporary hospital, under the supervision of Clara Barton, after a disastrous tornado struck the town. It is also the only courthouse, still in operation, where Abraham Lincoln himself argued a case in 1859.
B - Boutique…
A group of community tourism leaders recently toured the Granada Theatre in downtown Mt. Vernon. Currently only open for special events and private parties, the Granada was formerly the boom of downtown with its bookend sister, the former movie theater from the other end of 9th Street, the Stadium.
Under the ownership of entrepreneur, Russell Brown,…
How well do you know Mt. Vernon? Discover these fun facts to learn more about the unique history and trivia behind Mt. Vernon, Illinois!
The Great Cyclone It was an unusually warm day on February 19, 1888, when an F-4 tornado tore through the city leaving it in shambles. The tornado paved a 64-mile path…