This WorldWeb.com travel and tourism guide for Mount Vernon, featuring hotels and other accommodations, tours, attractions, events, shopping and more, will help you plan a successful visit to Mount Vernon, Illinois, U.S.A.

Situated at the crossroads of I-57 and I-64 in southern Illinois, Mount Vernon draws visitors with its easy accessibility and wealth of affordable activities. Each August, visitors travel to Mount Vernon to enjoy free watermelon and corn at the Sweet Corn and Watermelon Festival, which also features go-kart racing, dancing, car shows and a parade. Another popular Mount Vernon event is the Cedarhurst Craft Fair in September, a must-see for arts and crafts enthusiasts interested in perusing the work of over 160 exhibitors working in mediums that range from pottery to jewelry to glass. The festival is hosted by Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, the spearhead of Mount Vernon's art scene and the home of a sculpture garden and regularly scheduled art exhibitions by regional, national and international artists. In June, Mount Vernon's streets are abuzz with cowboys eager to compete in the Hutchason Open Rodeo.