Today Mt. Vernon offers a variety of historic homes, many quaint shops and eateries are located in downtown Mt. Vernon, scenic driving routes encircle the Mt. Vernon area rich with Bluebird Trails, Historic Cemeteries, Wildflower, Natural Springs and Prairie Trails. Close by is Lake Cypress Springs, with it's sparkling water which is surrounded by 869 acres of public parks. Water lovers will find lots of fun and sun at the Cypress Springs Marina, located on FM 115, with a water playground.
Life guards are on duty while the playground is open.
100 Antique Shops within 30 minutes Lake Cypress, Lake Monticello, Lake Bob Sandlin, Lake Fork nearby Mt. Vernon and Franklin County is the gateway to a bass fisherman's paradise. Super 8 Motel of Mt. Vernon 401 South Service Rd. CopyRight 2000 World Of Fishing .