Hotels in Mount Vernon

Pedal the Kokosing Gap Trail where covered bridges and river views make casual cyclists feel accomplished. Ariel-Foundation Park transforms industrial ruins into art, with an observation tower offering what locals claim is Ohio's best sunset. Downtown's brick storefronts house quirky shops where owners remember your name after one visit. The Knox County Historical Society Museum tells stories even residents haven't heard. At Mount Vernon Nazarene University, the chapel's architecture is worth admiring regardless of religious inclination. Apple Valley Lake attracts fishermen who guard their spots with state-secret secrecy. Don't miss the farmers' market where maple syrup comes with detailed family histories.