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Mt. Vernon, Illinois, is rich in art and history. It’s located at the intersection of Interstate 57 & 64 in beautiful Southern Illinois. Enjoy everything from family fun activities to art, music, and much more. Explore our curated trip ideas below.

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Plan Your Stay

Enjoy

Family Fun

Explore family fun activities in Mt. Vernon, IL. We have so much to choose from including the Aquatic Zoo Water Park, Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, Jefferson County Historic Village, pumpkin patches, laser tag, and much more!

Family Fun

618 Axe Bar & Grill

Aquatic Zoo

C.E Brehm Memorial Public Library

Cedarhurst Center For The Arts

Jefferson County Historical Village

Marlow's Pumpkin Patch

Mt. Vernon Outland Airport

Nu Bowl Lanes

Party Up Inflatables & More

R & J Tactical Lazer Tag

Rend Lake Recreation Area

The Granada Theatre

Times Square Mall

Veterans Memorial Park

Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area

YMCA

Enjoy

Outdoor Activities

Enjoy a number of outdoor activities form our acclaimed Aquatic Zoo Water Park to a number of golf courses and parks.

See & Do

Aquatic Zoo

Cedarhurst Center for the Arts

Green Hills Golf Course

Indian Hills Golf Course

Jefferson County Historical Village

Lincoln Park

Marlow's Pumpkin Patch

National Fitness Campaign Court

R & J Tactical Lazer Tag

Rend Lake Recreation Area

Veterans Memorial Park

Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area

Enjoy

Date Ideas

Enjoy fine dining, music and art venues along with a romantic walk through the Mitchell Art Museum sculpture park.

See & Do

618 Axe Bar & Grill

Applebee's + IHOP

Aquatic Zoo

Cedarhurst Center For The Arts

Chili's Grill & Bar

Cracker Barrel

Double Overtime Grill

El Rancherito Mexican Restaurant

El Torito Mexican Grill

Frosty Mug Bar & Grill

Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse

Jefferson County Historical Village

Joe’s Pizza & Pasta

La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant

La Fuente Mexican Restaurant

Marlow's Pumpkin Patch

Nu Bowl Lanes

RARE Chop House

Rend Lake Recreation Area

Starbucks (Broadway)

The Granada Theatre

Veterans Memorial Park

Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area

Enjoy

Art & History

Explore unique historic sites and museums. Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, Jefferson County Historic Village, Hall of Honor Military Museum, and the historic Appellate Courthouse where Abraham Lincon held many trials.

Art & History

Appellate Courthouse

Art in the City

C.E Brehm Memorial Public Library

Cedarhurst Center For The Arts

Hall of Honor and Military Museum

Jefferson County Historical Village

Upcoming Events

  • Mt. Vernon Illinois Farmers Market May 29, 2026 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    Shop fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, freeze-dried candies, seasonings, hot food from food trucks, and so much more. Every Tuesday and Friday through October.
  • Friday Night Magic Weekly Play May 29, 2026 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM  Friday Night Magic at King City Games!    Join us every Friday from 6 PM - 9 PM for Friday Night Magic! Whether you're a seasoned planeswalker or just starting your journey, FNM is the perfect place to test your decks, meet fellow players, and have an amazing time.    Casual & Competitive Play Standard, Commander, Draft & More! Great Community & Prizes   Bring your favorite deck and let’s battle it out! See you this Friday at 6 PM!    King City Games Tag your MTG crew & spread the word! #FNM #MTG #FridayNightMagic 
  • Cause of Ruin Covers May 29, 2026 9:00 PM Black Sabbath | Stone Temple Pilots | Static-X | Mudvayne | White Zombie | Rob Zombie | Prong | Filter | Alice in Chains | Coal Chamber | Audioslave | Deftones | Tool | Creed (yup - deal with it) | Days of the New . . . Dad Metal in all its glory. Come get loud with us.
  • Restoration & Resilience 5K May 30, 2026 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    Join the NAACP Mount Vernon Branch for the Restoration & Resilience 5K as we unite for Mental Health Awareness Month and make a bold statement that mental health matters in our community.

    🏃🏻‍♂️‍➡️ Walk or run anytime during event hours at your own pace! Registration is FREE, but sign-up is required: Register Here | Click here to view the map

    👕 Want the official event shirt? Purchase yours here: T-Shirt Link

    💚 WEAR GREEN to stand in support of mental health awareness 

    👉🏻 Community Challenge: Tag your church, business, school, organization, friend group, or family and let’s see who shows up the strongest!
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