Sightseeing
20534 Old Fairfield Rd
20534 East Fairfield RoadThis is the Farrar family cattle farm with Black Angus cattle.
Pheasant Hollow Winery
14931 IL-37Wine!
Essentials
Midway Mart & Crafts
22797 IL-15This place sells basic grocery items, liquor, and fuel.
CVS
2700 Broadway StAnything you forgot for your stay can mot likely be found here.
Walmart Supercenter
110 Davidson AveNot as large of a selection as a Walmart or Kroger, but quality food at lower prices. Fresh fruit and veggies are the best here.
ALDI
201 Davidson AveNot as large of a selection as a Walmart or Kroger, but quality food at lower prices. Fresh fruit and veggies are the best here.
Kroger
415 S 42nd StFood Scene
RARE Chop House
224 S 10th StGreat Food. Great ambiance with local flavor.
101 S 27th St
101 South 27th StreetGreat Asian Cuisine (Thai, Chinese, Japanese)
El Rancherito of Mt Vernon, IL
4303 Broadway StExcellent chips and salsa..
Good for lunch and supper, even better for breakfast. Be sure to give their biscuits and gravy a try. They also serve great ice cream.
Little Red Barn
802 W Robinson AveGood for lunch and supper, even better for breakfast. Be sure to give their biscuits and gravy a try. They also serve great ice cream.
Trackside Bar & Grill
201 Broadway StThe best steaks in town! Also known for their wings and cold beer.
Applebee's Grill + Bar
105 Potomac BlvdHalf price apps after 9 pm on weekdays and 10 pm on weekends!
Agave Mexican Restaurant
300 S 44th StMy favorite Mexican restaurant, and my grandma LOVES the margaritas!"
Bonnie Cafe
675 IL-37Never tried anything I didn't like here.
DiMaggio’s Pizza in Fairfield
1312 W Main StWonderful pizza, also serves pasta.
Joe's Pizza & Pasta
819 Jordan StThe best pizza joint in Mt. Vernon. Dine-in or Carry Out.
The closest place to eat from the Lodge, known for their breakfast and weekend steak specials.
Kimmy's Homestead Diner
20035 IL-15The closest place to eat from the Lodge, known for their breakfast and weekend steak specials.
Arts & Culture
Cedarhurst Center For the Arts
2600 E Richview RdBeautiful art on beautiful grounds
A collection of old buildings from across the county that have been transported to the "village" and restored to their former glory. Gives a neat look into the past.
Jefferson County Historical Village
1411 N 27th StA collection of old buildings from across the county that have been transported to the "village" and restored to their former glory. Gives a neat look into the past.
Parks & Nature
The visitor center to Rend Lake. Located close to the dam and has a nice park and paved walking/biking trails that wind around the lake.
Rend Lake Visitor's Center
11981 Rend City RdThe visitor center to Rend Lake. Located close to the dam and has a nice park and paved walking/biking trails that wind around the lake.
Primitive and camper spots, boat ramp, park, and gravel bike trails. Horse Trails also wind through this park.
Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park
11094 Ranger RdPrimitive and camper spots, boat ramp, park, and gravel bike trails. Horse Trails also wind through this park.
Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area
6924 Omega RdHorse trails and good bass fishing.
Entertainment & Activities
Amc Classic Mount Vernon 8
400 Potomac BlvdShopping
Sensation Station Pkg Liquor
206 Main StHave a good selection and staff is very helpful and knowledgeable.