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Experience Mount Vernon Walking Hours: History

  • Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities 11700 Upper Gilchrist Road Mount Vernon, OH, 43050 United States (map)

Experience Mount Vernon Walking Tours RSVP: https://bit.ly/ExperienceMtVernon

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Please note that there will be walking involved in each of these tours.  If you or a person you support has difficulty walking longer distances, please bring a wheelchair/walker to assist. 

 

****If you sign up for any of the tours, please check your inbox for an email from Brittany Coon the week prior to the tours for more information.  She will let you know where to meet, park, and will give lunch options available for the day.****

 

Foodies Walking Tour:

July 14, 2022 11:00-1:00

Please join us as we venture through some of our local restaurants located in downtown Mount Vernon.  We will be going to Half Baked Cafe, Cindy's & Georgetown, Green Vibes, Almost Famous Sweets & Sodas, Stein Brewing Company, Fit Mix, La Paloma and Dave's Cosmic Subs. Participants will enjoy samples on their tour.  Participation is limited to 12 guests total.  RSVP is a must!

 

Art & Culture Walking Tour:

September 15, 2022 11:00-1:00

Please join us as we walk through some of Mount Vernons best art galleries, shops and more!  We will  walk to Kudos Art Co-op, Pine Row Studio, Gund Gallery Branch, Schnormeier Gallery, Scent Life Candle and Paragraphs Book Store. Each participant will get to make their own candle at The Scent Life Candle Bar.  Participation is limited to 12 guests total.  RSVP is a must!

 

History Walking Tour:

November 17, 2022 11:00-1:00

Please join us as we experience the rich history of Downtown Mount Vernon.  We will walk through some of the Mount Vernon Grand Hotel and the guest rooms, then we will walk to the Woodward Opera House and get a behind the scenes tour of this amazing place!  If time permits, we will also tour Woolson Spice Company as the oldest Family Owned General Store in Ohio, Williams Flowers and the Alcove since they are also at least a century old.  Participation is limited to 12 guests total.  RSVP is a must!

 

 

*If one or more of the events that you are interested in attending are already full, please email Brittany Coon and include which date(s) you would like to be added to the waiting list.  bcoon@knoxdd.com 

Earlier Event: November 11
Holiday, office closed
Later Event: November 19
Family Connections Hiking Series