I've lived in Mount Vernon for 8 years now and decided to share my familys favorite places to hang out, eat, & buy fresh locally grown produce & handmade items.
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Family Friendly's Parks & Trails
Places to eat
Places to Shop
Family Friendly's Parks & Trails
Mount Vernon is known as the "City of Parks". These are some of my familys favorites.
Best park for picnics, bike riding, fishing, birthday parties, & stargazing.
Ariel-Foundation Park
Most beautiful trail to walk. Summer and Fall are the best seasons for this trail.
Kokosing Gap Trail - Google Search
Best playground in town. Tons to do for kids of all ages.
Memorial Park | Visit Knox County Ohio
Great park for dogs, has a fenced in area so they can run freely & has trails to walk
Wolf Run Regional Park - Knox County Park District
Places to eat
My family and I love these restaurants. I included out favorite ice-cream shop and coffee shop as well.
Best ice-cream in Mount Vernon.
Young's Drive-In
Best coffee shop around. Fair prices. Cozy in the winter & free wifi. Great place to study.
Happy Bean Coffee Shop
Best Mexican restaurant for families. Has a good selection for kids & has a buffet.
Menu :: Fiesta Mexicana
Delicious Italian inspired dishes. Perfect for date night or dinner with friends.
Mazza's
Amazing pizza & has a family environment.
Burrata Woodfired: Menu
Best BBQ joint around, offers family sized meals & catering
BBQ Road Hog Willy's Mount Vernon, OH
Best place for breakfast. Also overs lunch & dinner options
Southside Diner: Home
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Best loaded nachos around! Super big portions perfect for sharing or having leftovers for later.
Flappers Bar and Grille
Delicious food & fast service.
Hunan Garden
Best Birria Tacos! Started as a foodtruck, now a permanent location.
Panchos Tacos Mount Vernon
Amazing Greek dishes & fair portions.
Bombay Garden & Greek Eats
Places to Shop
Mount Vernon has an amazing Farmers Market. With a wide variety of locally grown and handmade goods. Plus free samples and live music.
Best farmers market around. Lots of vendors, Live music, free samples.
