Travel Destinations Illinois Getaway to Mt. Vernon in Southern Illinois Creativity rules in the southern Illinois town of Mt. Vernon. While you'll want to stroll the historic downtown along Ninth Street with lights twinkling overhead, plan plenty of time for the Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, an 85-acre estate that includes the Mitchell Museum and the Goldman-Kuenz Sculpture Park. By Midwest Living editors Midwest Living editors Midwest Living's experienced editors create best-in-class travel, lifestyle, food, home and garden content you won't find anywhere else. We're loudly, proudly Midwestern, and we're passionate about helping our audience explore and create through award-winning storytelling. Midwest Living's Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 24, 2022 Cedarhurst Center For the Arts . Photo: Paul Nordmann Do Cedarhurst Center for the Arts Immerse yourself in art through the Cedarhurst Center for the Arts' changing gallery exhibitions and performances that include chamber music, concerts, programs and educational opportunities. Appellate Courthouse. Courtesy of Appellate Courthouse Appellate Courthouse Call ahead for a tour of the Greek Revival 1857 Appellate Courthouse, a working courthouse where Honest Abe once tried a case. Market Days Search for treasures at Market Days, a flea market and vendor fair held the first Saturday of every month between May and September. Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area Outdoor adventures—fishing, water sports, horseback riding, hiking—abound at Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area, a 3,300-acre state park bordering picture-perfect Rend Lake near Benton. Courtesy of Main Street Records Main Street Records Search the stacks of vinyl at Main Street Records for your next best find. George Harrison is said to have bought his 1962 Rickenbacker guitar from Fenton's Music store, which used to occupy this space. Eat and Drink Rare Chop House The wet-aged 14-ounce New York strip complemented with creamed spinach stands out at Rare Chop House. Courtesy of The Frosty Mug Bar and Grill The Frosty Mug Bar and Grill Zesty barbecue served by the basket or on nachos, plus ice-cold beers, star at The Frosty Mug Bar and Grill. Bugsy's Chicago Dog Bugsy's Chicago Dog dresses up its Vienna Beef hot dogs with relish, sport peppers, onion, tomato, mustard and cucumber. It also serves Chicago faves, including Italian beef sandwiches. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit