Whether you are an outdoor enthusiast, looking for a romantic getaway, or even a family vacation, take a look at what the city of Mount Vernon has to offer you. Affordability is the key word here. Many attractions are free of charge and others have minimal cost.

An authentic log cabin village, the historic Appellate Courthouse where Abraham Lincoln represented clients, the state’s third largest winery and the beautiful Rend Lake Recreation Area are just a few of the places you can enjoy in Mount Vernon.

Cultural offerings include the Cedarhurst Center for the Arts complex (a 90-acre estate) that features the art museum, Sculpture Park, programs and events, including the Cedarhurst Craft Fair held each fall on the weekend after Labor Day. Visitors can browse more than 400 works of art from renowned artists in the museum’s Permanent Collection and [...]