Plan Your Stay
Start Your Adventure
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.
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!
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Outdoor Activities
Enjoy a number of outdoor activities form our acclaimed Aquatic Zoo Water Park to a number of golf courses and parks.
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Date Ideas
Enjoy fine dining, music and art venues along with a romantic walk through the Mitchell Art Museum sculpture park.
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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.
Upcoming Events
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Market Days in Mt. Vernon 2026 June 13, 2026 10:00 AM - 3:00 PMJoin us in 2026 for Market Days in beautiful downtown Mt. Vernon! Mt. Vernon's Flea Market & Vendor Fair returns with indoor and outdoor vendor booths, food trucks and so much more!
S. 9th Street & Broadway Commons, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Mar 28 • May 9 • Jun 13 • Jul 4* • Aug 8.* July 4th Market Days held in conjunction with the Salute to Freedom at Mt. Vernon Outland Airport from 5:00 - 9:00 pm.Interested in being a vendor? Click here to apply.Entertainment brought to you in part by the Schweinfurth Foundation.Market Days presented by Mt. Vernon Festivals, Inc. To set up at Market Days please ONLY contact Angela or Victoria at tourism@mtvernon.com, call (618) 242-3151, or send us a private message -