Welcome Stay Guidebook
Neighborhoods
The East High Street Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in March of 1987. Welcome Stay is located in this neighborhood with some of the oldest and well preserved homes in town.
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Mount Vernon
The East High Street Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in March of 1987. Welcome Stay is located in this neighborhood with some of the oldest and well preserved homes in town.
Parks & Natural Areas
This 250 acre park includes 3 lakes, event venues, and an observation tower that is lit at night. It is a hub of activity in the community Thanks to the Ariel Foundation.
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Iphakamisa Ariel-Foundation
10 Pittsburgh AveThis 250 acre park includes 3 lakes, event venues, and an observation tower that is lit at night. It is a hub of activity in the community Thanks to the Ariel Foundation.
Designated the first water trail in the state in 2005, Mt Vernon has multiple launch sites to enjoy one of the best scenic rivers in the area.
Kokosing River
Designated the first water trail in the state in 2005, Mt Vernon has multiple launch sites to enjoy one of the best scenic rivers in the area.
Knox Woods and adjoining Wolf Run Regional Park is a 260 acre tract with various plant and animal life. Multiple trails wind through the park with beautiful vistas and points of interest. The area also has a dog park for your furry friends!
Knox Woods State Nature Preserve
Yauger RoadKnox Woods and adjoining Wolf Run Regional Park is a 260 acre tract with various plant and animal life. Multiple trails wind through the park with beautiful vistas and points of interest. The area also has a dog park for your furry friends!
Performing Arts
Mount Vernon is known for cultural enrichment. There are opportunities to experience events in several historic settings.
Just blocks from Welcome Stay, this community theatre, built from 1923-1925, as a victory celebration of World War I has been a major source for the performing arts since it's existence hosting performers like Guy Lombardo, Arlo Guthrie, and Hank Williams Sr.
Knox County Memorial Theatre Building
112 E High StJust blocks from Welcome Stay, this community theatre, built from 1923-1925, as a victory celebration of World War I has been a major source for the performing arts since it's existence hosting performers like Guy Lombardo, Arlo Guthrie, and Hank Williams Sr.
Obscure Finds
In Autumn,throughout the Knox County countryside we see evidence of the Giant Marshmallows ready for harvest. Mini marshmallows are planted in the spring and grow to huge sizes all summer long. The farmers claim it is actually fodder for livestock, but we all know this not to be true!
Knox County
In Autumn,throughout the Knox County countryside we see evidence of the Giant Marshmallows ready for harvest. Mini marshmallows are planted in the spring and grow to huge sizes all summer long. The farmers claim it is actually fodder for livestock, but we all know this not to be true!