Spring has finally sprung and we couldn’t be more excited! 🌸🌻🌷Come see what’s blooming here in Mt. Vernon! 🌸🌻🌷 . . . #EnjoyMtVernon #SouthernIllinois #Missouri #Tennessee #Indiana #Arkansas #Kentucky #Iowa #Michigan #Wisconsin #ChicagoIllinois #BloomingtonIllinois #StLouisMissouri #EffinghamIllinois #PaducahKentucky #tourism #MtVernonIllinois #family #roadtrip #mtvil200

The Jefferson County area is home to three of the largest employers in Southern Illinois. ▪️Continental Tire – the Americas, LLC is the largest, employing 3,600. ▪️Walgreens Distribution Center, which opened in 1990, employs 1,500. ▪️SM Good Samaritan Hospital – Mt. Vernon has 1,362 employees. Source: https://jeffcodev.org/jefferson-county-profile/ . . . #EnjoyMtVernon #SouthernIllinois #Missouri #Tennessee #Indiana #Arkansas #Kentucky #Iowa #Michigan #Wisconsin #ChicagoIllinois #BloomingtonIllinois #StLouisMissouri #EffinghamIllinois #PaducahKentucky #tourism #MtVernonIllinois #family #roadtrip #mtvil200 #bicentennialtuesdaytrivia

It’s Easter week and we are “hoppy” to see that there are so many fun events happening in the Mt. Vernon community this week. . . . #EnjoyMtVernon #SouthernIllinois #Missouri #Tennessee #Indiana #Arkansas #Kentucky #Iowa #Michigan #Wisconsin #ChicagoIllinois #BloomingtonIllinois #StLouisMissouri #EffinghamIllinois #PaducahKentucky #tourism #MtVernonIllinois #family #roadtrip #mtvil200

It’s Friday and we are as excited as Batman with his trusty sidekick! What are your plans for the weekend? . . . #EnjoyMtVernon #SouthernIllinois #Missouri #Tennessee #Indiana #Arkansas #Kentucky #Iowa #Michigan #Wisconsin #ChicagoIllinois #BloomingtonIllinois #StLouisMissouri #EffinghamIllinois #PaducahKentucky #tourism #MtVernonIllinois #family #roadtrip #mtvil200

See what's happening This Week in Mt. Vernon!

Luna made a stop at the Mt. Vernon Convention & Visitor's Bureau yesterday! See Luna at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts on April 27th from 12-3 pm for a FREE, annual family day event. WSIU will bring the world to children of all ages with the help of 'Let's Go Luna HQ' a new PBS KIDS program that makes connections between communities all over the world. . . . #EnjoyMtVernon #SouthernIllinois #Missouri #Tennessee #Indiana #Arkansas #Kentucky #Iowa #Michigan #Wisconsin #ChicagoIllinois #BloomingtonIllinois #StLouisMissouri #EffinghamIllinois #PaducahKentucky #tourism #MtVernonIllinois #family #roadtrip #mtvil200 #pbs

The events may be temporary, but the memories that your family will make will last a lifetime! Come Enjoy Life With Us In Mt. Vernon, Illinois! . . . #EnjoyMtVernon #SouthernIllinois #Missouri #Tennessee #Indiana #Arkansas #Kentucky #Iowa #Michigan #Wisconsin #ChicagoIllinois #BloomingtonIllinois #StLouisMissouri #EffinghamIllinois #PaducahKentucky #tourism #MtVernonIllinois #family #roadtrip #mtvil200

Did you know? 🤔 Mt. Vernon is one hour east of St. Louis, Missouri, one hour west of Evansville, Indiana, and ninety minutes north of Paducah, Kentucky. . . . #EnjoyMtVernon #SouthernIllinois #Missouri #Tennessee #Indiana #Arkansas #Kentucky #Iowa #Michigan #Wisconsin #ChicagoIllinois #BloomingtonIllinois #StLouisMissouri #EffinghamIllinois #PaducahKentucky #tourism #MtVernonIllinois #family #roadtrip #mtvil200 #bicentenialtriviatuesday

Happy Monday Everyone! ☕😄 Check out some of the unique events that are happening all over Mt. Vernon this week. . . . #EnjoyMtVernon #SouthernIllinois #Missouri #Tennessee #Indiana #Arkansas #Kentucky #Iowa #Michigan #Wisconsin #ChicagoIllinois #BloomingtonIllinois #StLouisMissouri #EffinghamIllinois #PaducahKentucky #tourism #MtVernonIllinois #family #roadtrip #mtvil200

It’s time to Enjoy Mt. Vernon and follow our official Twitter page! Make sure to use the hashtag #enjoymtvernon in your posts. . . . #EnjoyMtVernon #SouthernIllinois #Missouri #Tennessee #Indiana #Arkansas #Kentucky #Iowa #Michigan #Wisconsin #ChicagoIllinois #BloomingtonIllinois #StLouisMissouri #EffinghamIllinois #PaducahKentucky #tourism #MtVernonIllinois #family #roadtrip #mtvil200

Are you planning on visiting Mt. Vernon for the 19th Annual Southern Illinois Steel Guitar Show? Book a room at the Super 8 Motel! For more information, visit our website at http://www.enjoymtvernon.com/business/76/super-8-motel . . . #EnjoyMtVernon #SouthernIllinois #Missouri #Tennessee #Indiana #Arkansas #Kentucky #Iowa #Michigan #Wisconsin #ChicagoIllinois #BloomingtonIllinois #StLouisMissouri #EffinghamIllinois #PaducahKentucky #tourism #MtVernonIllinois #family #roadtrip #mtvil200

Spring weather is here again! 🌞🌽🌷 It’s time for you to see what’s fresh and new in Mt. Vernon, Illinois! . . . #EnjoyMtVernon #SouthernIllinois #Missouri #Tennessee #Indiana #Arkansas #Kentucky #Iowa #Michigan #Wisconsin #ChicagoIllinois #BloomingtonIllinois #StLouisMissouri #EffinghamIllinois #PaducahKentucky #tourism #MtVernonIllinois #family #roadtrip #mtvil200 #bicententialtriviatuesdays

In 1966, a 305 lb. black bear was shot out of a tree near Waltonville in Jefferson County. 🐻 . . . #EnjoyMtVernon #SouthernIllinois #Missouri #Tennessee #Indiana #Arkansas #Kentucky #Iowa #Michigan #Wisconsin #ChicagoIllinois #BloomingtonIllinois #StLouisMissouri #EffinghamIllinois #PaducahKentucky #tourism #MtVernonIllinois #family #roadtrip #mtvil200 #bicententialtriviatuesdays

Wow, it’s the first week of April! 
Celebrate the changing of a new calendar page by checking out some of the events happening in Mt. Vernon, Illinois! . . . #EnjoyMtVernon #SouthernIllinois #Missouri #Tennessee #Indiana #Arkansas #Kentucky #Iowa #Michigan #Wisconsin #ChicagoIllinois #BloomingtonIllinois #StLouisMissouri #EffinghamIllinois #PaducahKentucky #tourism #MtVernonIllinois #family #roadtrip #carrides #familyvacation

Pizza Man has called Mt. Vernon home since 1975 when all Monical’s Pizza restaurants were converted to a new name. . Owner Kris Chamness takes pride in his unique pizza creations and believes in giving back to the community and customers that have continued to support him throughout the years. . ● http://www.enjoymtvernon.com/blog/47/pizza-man%3A-mt.-vernons-pizzeria . . . #EnjoyMtVernon #SouthernIllinois #Missouri #Tennessee #Indiana #Arkansas #Kentucky #Iowa #Michigan #Wisconsin #ChicagoIllinois #BloomingtonIllinois #StLouisMissouri #EffinghamIllinois #PaducahKentucky #tourism #MtVernonIllinois #family #roadtrip #carrides #familyvacation #businesstrip #convention #weddingvenues #wedddingplanning #pizza #pizzalover

Baseball season is here again! ⚾️ Which Major League team are you going to be rooting for this year? . . . #EnjoyMtVernon #SouthernIllinois #Missouri #Tennessee #Indiana #Arkansas #Kentucky #Iowa #Michigan #Wisconsin #ChicagoIllinois #BloomingtonIllinois #StLouisMissouri #EffinghamIllinois #PaducahKentucky #tourism #MtVernonIllinois #family #roadtrip #carrides #familyvacation #openingday #mlb

From tasty local restaurants, unique shops, cozy hotels, and fun events, it’s time for you to come and enjoy life with us in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. . . . #EnjoyMtVernon #SouthernIllinois #Missouri #Tennessee #Indiana #Arkansas #Kentucky #Iowa #Michigan #Wisconsin #ChicagoIllinois #BloomingtonIllinois #StLouisMissouri #EffinghamIllinois #PaducahKentucky #tourism #MtVernonIllinois #family #roadtrip #carrides #familyvacation #businesstrip #convention #weddingvenues #wedddingplanning

The Mt. Vernon Car Manufacturing Company built freight cars for railroads for more than 60 years. During World War II, these Mt. Vernon car shops provided a considerable quantity of bombs for the war in Europe. After the war, in 1944, the company was sold and dismantled. 📷 : Poor’s Directory of Railway Officials . . . #EnjoyMtVernon #SouthernIllinois #Missouri #Tennessee #Indiana #Arkansas #Kentucky #Iowa #Michigan #Wisconsin #ChicagoIllinois #BloomingtonIllinois #StLouisMissouri #EffinghamIllinois #PaducahKentucky #tourism #MtVernonIllinois #family #roadtrip #carrides #familyvacation #businesstrip #convention #weddingvenues #wedddingplanning #history #mtvil200 #bicentenialtriviatuesday

It’s the last full week of March! Can you believe it? Fill your week with local events that are happening right here in Mt. Vernon! For more information, give our office a call at (618) 242 - 3151. . . . #EnjoyMtVernon #SouthernIllinois #Missouri #Tennessee #Indiana #Arkansas #Kentucky #Iowa #Michigan #Wisconsin #ChicagoIllinois #BloomingtonIllinois #StLouisMissouri #EffinghamIllinois #PaducahKentucky #tourism #MtVernonIllinois #family #roadtrip #carrides #familyvacation #businesstrip #convention #weddingvenues #wedddingplanning

It’s time to take your family on a local getaway to enjoy Mt. Vernon, where every day is an opportunity to experience life! . . . #EnjoyMtVernon #SouthernIllinois #Missouri #Tennessee #Indiana #Arkansas #Kentucky #Iowa #Michigan #Wisconsin #ChicagoIllinois #BloomingtonIllinois #StLouisMissouri #EffinghamIllinois #PaducahKentucky #tourism #MtVernonIllinois #family #roadtrip #carrides #familyvacation #businesstrip #convention #weddingvenues #wedddingplanning

You’ve traveled and enjoyed a busy day in Mt. Vernon. Now, it’s time to find a place to rest your head. Days Inn in Mt. Vernon is a pet-friendly hotel that offers guests cozy beds, free WIFI, an indoor pool, and a fitness center. . . . #EnjoyMtVernon #SouthernIllinois #Missouri #Tennessee #Indiana #Arkansas #Kentucky #Iowa #Michigan #Wisconsin #ChicagoIllinois #BloomingtonIllinois #StLouisMissouri #EffinghamIllinois #PaducahKentucky #tourism #MtVernonIllinois #family #roadtrip #carrides #familyvacation #businesstrip #convention #weddingvenues #wedddingplanning

Hello Spring! We’ve sure missed you! What is your favorite springtime activity? 🌻 . . . #EnjoyMtVernon #SouthernIllinois #Missouri #Tennessee #Indiana #Arkansas #Kentucky #Iowa #Michigan #Wisconsin #ChicagoIllinois #BloomingtonIllinois #StLouisMissouri #EffinghamIllinois #PaducahKentucky #tourism #MtVernonIllinois #family #roadtrip #carrides #familyvacation #businesstrip #convention #weddingvenues #wedddingplanning #firstdayofspring #springtime #springbreak

RARE Chop House in Mt. Vernon ensures an exquisite culinary experience. In 2014, RARE received the Illinois Office of Tourism’s “Enjoy Illinois: Delicious Destination” Award, and won the 2014 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, after only being open for ten months. The fine dining restaurant features a wine room with 1000+ wines from around the world. . . . #EnjoyMtVernon #SouthernIllinois #Missouri #Tennessee #Indiana #Arkansas #Kentucky #Iowa #Michigan #Wisconsin #ChicagoIllinois #BloomingtonIllinois #StLouisMissouri #EffinghamIllinois #PaducahKentucky #tourism #MtVernonIllinois #family #roadtrip #carrides #familyvacation #businesstrip #convention #weddingvenues #wedddingplanning #rare #mtvil200 #bicententialtriviatuesdays

From photography club to a Murder Mystery Dinner at Pheasant Hollow Winery, check out the events that are happening all over Mt. Vernon this week. For more information about any of these events, give our office a call at (618) 242 - 3151. . . . #EnjoyMtVernon #SouthernIllinois #Missouri #Tennessee #Indiana #Arkansas #Kentucky #Iowa #Michigan #Wisconsin #ChicagoIllinois #BloomingtonIllinois #StLouisMissouri #EffinghamIllinois #PaducahKentucky #tourism #MtVernonIllinois #family #roadtrip #carrides #familyvacation #businesstrip #convention #weddingvenues #wedddingplanning

🍕 Well, ladies and gents! We have a winner. 🍕 Congratulations to #PizzaMan! You have received the most votes in our contest for the best pizza in #MtVernonIllinois. Thank you again to all who voted! . . . #EnjoyMtVernon #SouthernIllinois #Missouri #Tennessee #Indiana #Arkansas #Kentucky #Iowa #Michigan #Wisconsin #ChicagoIllinois #BloomingtonIllinois #StLouisMissouri #EffinghamIllinois #PaducahKentucky #tourism #MtVernonIllinois #family #roadtrip #carrides #familyvacation #businesstrip #pizza #ilovepizza

Let’s Get Social Everyone! Join our Enjoy Mt. Vernon social media following today! . . . #EnjoyMtVernon #SouthernIllinois #Missouri #Tennessee #Indiana #Arkansas #Kentucky #Iowa #Michigan #Wisconsin #ChicagoIllinois #BloomingtonIllinois #StLouisMissouri #EffinghamIllinois #PaducahKentucky #tourism #MtVernonIllinois #family #roadtrip #carrides #familyvacation #businesstrip #convention #weddingvenues #wedddingplanning #socialmedia #socialmediamarketing

From events, dining and lodging options, and blogs about our town, you can find everything you need to know about Mt. Vernon, Illinois on our website! Come and enjoy life with us soon! . . . #EnjoyMtVernon #SouthernIllinois #Missouri #Tennessee #Indiana #Arkansas #Kentucky #Iowa #Michigan #Wisconsin #ChicagoIllinois #BloomingtonIllinois #StLouisMissouri #EffinghamIllinois #PaducahKentucky #tourism #MtVernonIllinois #family #roadtrip #carrides #familyvacation #businesstrip #convention #weddingvenues #weddingplanning

Mt. Vernon’s founder, Zadok Casey, was elected to the State Senate in 1822 and was elected Lieutenant Governor in 1833. He served in the U.S. Congress between 1833 and 1843. . . . #EnjoyMtVernon #SouthernIllinois #Missouri #Tennessee #Indiana #Arkansas #Kentucky #Iowa #Michigan #Wisconsin #ChicagoIllinois #BloomingtonIllinois #StLouisMissouri #EffinghamIllinois #PaducahKentucky #tourism #MtVernonIllinois #family #roadtrip #carrides #familyvacation #businesstrip #convention #trivia #mtvernonhistory #history

Wow! Look at all these wonderful events! 👀 Which ones will you be attending? http://www.enjoymtvernon.com/events . . . #EnjoyMtVernon #SouthernIllinois #Missouri #Tennessee #Indiana #Arkansas #Kentucky #Iowa #Michigan #Wisconsin #ChicagoIllinois #BloomingtonIllinois #StLouisMissouri #EffinghamIllinois #PaducahKentucky #tourism #MtVernonIllinois #family #roadtrip #carrides #familyvacation #businesstrip #convention #weddingvenues #wedddingplanning

Ready to explore Mt. Vernon, but don’t know where to get started? Give our tourism office a call! (618) 242 - 3151 #EnjoyMtVernon #SouthernIllinois #Missouri #Tennessee #Indiana #Arkansas #Kentucky #Iowa #Michigan #Wisconsin #ChicagoIllinois #BloomingtonIllinois #StLouisMissouri #EffinghamIllinois #PaducahKentucky #tourism #MtVernonIllinois #family #roadtrip #carrides #familyvacation #businesstrip #convention #weddingvenues #wedddingplanning

Following the 1888 tornado, founder of the American Red Cross, Clara Barton, was sent to Mt. Vernon to aid in recovery efforts. Barton set up an emergency makeshift hospital at what is now the Appellate Courthouse. . . . #EnjoyMtVernon #SouthernIllinois #Missouri #Tennessee #Indiana #Arkansas #Kentucky #Iowa #Michigan #Wisconsin #ChicagoIllinois #BloomingtonIllinois #StLouisMissouri #EffinghamIllinois #PaducahKentucky #tourism #MtVernonIllinois #family #roadtrip #carrides #familyvacation #businesstrip #convention #trivia #mtvernonhistory

Whether you're planning to visit us next week or next year, we'll help you find fun things to do in Mt. Vernon. . . . #EnjoyMtVernon #SouthernIllinois #Missouri #Tennessee #Indiana #Arkansas #Kentucky #Iowa #Michigan #Wisconsin #ChicagoIllinois #BloomingtonIllinois #StLouisMissouri #EffinghamIllinois #PaducahKentucky #tourism #MtVernonIllinois #family #roadtrip #carrides #familyvacation #businesstrip #convention #weddingvenues #wedddingplanning

Who’s ready to live the good life today in honor of Mardi Gras? The C.E. Brehm Memorial Library is hosting a Mardi Gras event this Saturday! #EnjoyMtVernon #SouthernIllinois #Missouri #Tennessee #Indiana #Arkansas #Kentucky #Iowa #Michigan #Wisconsin #ChicagoIllinois #BloomingtonIllinois #StLouisMissouri #EffinghamIllinois #PaducahKentucky #tourism #MtVernonIllinois #family #mardigras #