This week, we're highlighting another awesome neighborhood in Eastern Iowa! So far, we've covered Cedar Rapids' Czech Village and NewBo Districts, as well as Uptown Marion. Now, we're moving over to a different area of Linn County... Downtown Mount Vernon!

Courtesy of Google, social media, and the Visit Mount Vernon website, here are the bars, coffee shops, restaurants, shops, and other activities you can check out on your next trip to Downtown Mount Vernon:

Where to Shop & Eat in Downtown Mount Vernon

We're highlighting another awesome Eastern Iowa neighborhood! Check out the bars, coffee shops, restaurants, shops, and other venues you can visit on your next trip to Downtown Mount Vernon:

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Bars/Restaurants -

Big's BBQ & Brew Pub

106 1st S W
A restaurant serving BBQ meats and sides, plus rotating Iowa craft beers
Hours
- Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Chameleon's Pub & Grub

119 1st St W
A neighborhood bar & restaurant with both outdoor & indoor dining
Hours
- Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Lincoln Winebar

125 1st St W
A small, "one-of-a-kind culinary establishment" that specializes in wood-fired pizza (reservations are recommended)
Hours
- Tuesday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Scorz Bar & Grill

109 1st St W
A local sports bar serving traditional bar fare
Hours
- Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Yock's Landing

102 1st St E
A "local hometown dive bar" known for its bloody marys - features a large outdoor deck and pool tables
Hours
- Monday through Thursday from 1 p.m. to 2 a.m.
- Friday from 12 p.m. to 2 a.m.
- Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- Sunday from 12 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Shops -

Abbe Creek Gallery/Right Frame of Mind

105 1st St W
A gallery and frame shop featuring "fine art and gift items by local, regional, and national artists" - also offers events and art classes
Hours
- Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Bauman & Co

124 1st St W
A longtime Mount Vernon business that sells men's clothing, shoes, and formal wear, as well as women's clothing and accessories
Hours
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Blooming Acres Sewing Studio

221 1st St E (First Street Community Center)
A fabric store and creative space where "kids and adults come to learn the art of machine sewing, explore the latest floral fabrics, and browse a curated selection of notions, kits, and patterns"
Open Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - see the weekly class schedule HERE

Dreads & Threads

122 1st St W
A boutique that offers bohemian-style clothing, accessories, home decor, jewelry, and more - also serves as a salon for dreadlocks
Hours
- Tuesday & Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Thursday & Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

First Brick Art Gallery & Antiques/The Perfect Blend Shortbread Company

224 1st St W
A shop featuring local artists & authors, antiques, and unique items - also home to The Perfect Blend Shortbread Company
Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Frond Design Studios Quilt Shop

221 1st St E (First Street Community Center)
A shop from textile artist Stephanie Walsh Brandenburg featuring artwork, custom-designed fabric, and more
Hours
- Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Fuel Art and Espresso

103 1st St E
Hours
- Tuesday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
"A menagerie of antiques, artisan made goods, handmade pastries and epic coffee."

Happy Daze

100 2nd Ave N
An age 21+ shop offering "disposable vapes, devices, glassware, THC drinks, gummies, chocolates, tinctures, jewelry, tapestries, buttons, and much more"
Hours
- Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Hill of a Deal/CRC Coincraft

118 1st St W
A discount store that sells Amazon liquidation items at 50% to 90% off retail prices, plus handcrafted rings, earrings, keychains, bells, and more made out of coins
Hours
- Wednesday & Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Saturday & Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Hilltop Plants and Records

113 1st St E
An indoor plant and vinyl record shop that offers new & used vinyl
Hours
- Wednesday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Thursday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Iron Leaf Press

113 1st St E
A "design and letterpress studio specializing in paper goods printed the old fashioned way" - featuring stationary, greeting cards, invitations, and more
Hours
- Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Little Scratch Coffee Roasters

113 1st St E
A local coffee shop & lounge that features coffee beans, beverages, a walk-up window, wifi, an espresso bar, and more
Hours
- Monday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Thursday & Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Local

103 1st St W
A modern day general store with local goods and gifts, plus a bar that serves snacks, Glyn Mawr wines, craft beer, and cocktails - also has a large outdoor patio
Hours
- Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Locust Grove Farm Co.

221 1st St E (First Street Community Center)
A shop offering bath & body supplies made with natural ingredients, such as soap, candles, lip balm, body oil, room spray, and more
Regular hours not listed

Mount Vernon Pharmacy

101 1st St E
A local pharmacy and drug store
Hours
- Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

@paperwrangler

221 1st St E (First Street Community Center)
An art studio and gallery for Jocelyn Châteauvert, a paper artist that creates jewelry, lighting, sculptures, and installations from paper
Open Wednesday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Polly Ann's Vintage Market

103 A Ave SE
An antique store that has refurbished vintage and custom furniture, collectibles, custom flannels, signs, kitchenware, and more
Hours
- Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

PrismsScape Gems & Healing Center/Angel's Nest/Hands In Harmony

104 1st St W
Metaphysical shops offering "a wide selection of crystals, gemstones, and services to help you on your journey to wellbeing" - also home to Hands in Harmony (massage & spa)
Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Room 222 Antiques

221 1st St E (First Street Community Center)
A shop with a mix of antique, vintage, and retro items
Hours
- Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Scarlett Boutique

110 1st St W
"... a boutique with beautiful clothing and accessories. We also carry REVIVED home goods and Annie Sloan chalk paint products."
Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Schoolhouse Antiques

221 1st St E (First Street Community Center)
A shop specializing in "American Indian artifacts and framed pictures, primitives, Asian artwork, statues, and dishes, linens, silver trays, serving pieces and silverware and numerous collectibles," as well as small furniture
Open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Silver Spider

117 1/2 1st St W
A shop selling "fresh, funny & unique gifts, accessories, books, toys, jewelry, Pokémon cards and so much more!"
Hours
- Wednesday through Saturday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Spot On Nutrition

106 1st Ave N
A beverage shop offering shakes, tea & tea bombs, protein iced coffee, energy drinks, and more
Hours
- Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Thursday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Vintage 1891 Antiques & Collectibles

113 1st St W
"...a one of a kind antique, collectible and gift store with new items added every week"
Hours
- Thursday & Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

White Tree Bakery

117 1st St W
A local bakery offering cake, cookies, pie, cheesecake, and other freshly-baked goods, as well as lunch items
Hours
- Wednesday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Wren & Purl

100 1st St W
A yarn store that offers supplies and kits for knitting, crocheting, embroidery, and felting, plus a wide-variety of books and more
Hours
- Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Crafting Happy Hour on Fridays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Activity Venues -

Bijou Movie Theater

123 2nd St SW
"A charming 70-seat theater showing first run, classic, indie, foreign, and documentary films. Stop over for a nostalgic, cozy theater experience featuring $8 movies, hot and fresh Iowa-grown popcorn, and bulk candies." - view showtimes and purchase tickets HERE
Hours
- Monday through Wednesday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- Thursday & Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Saturday from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Memorial Park

1st St NW
A local park with a visitor’s center, gazebo, new playground equipment, picnic facilities, and seasonal events like free concerts

The Uptown Theatre

221 1st St E (First Street Community Center)
An intimate, newly-renovated theatre with seating for 142 people, the home of Mount Vernon Lisbon Community Theatre - also available for rent
See a list of upcoming shows HERE

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Vinyl Record Stores in Eastern Iowa

Wondering where you can get new and used records here in Eastern Iowa? There are plenty of options! Here are some of the record stores and other shops with vinyl here in our half of the state:

Gallery Credit: Courtlin