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The surrounding county of Jennings is one if Indiana's most natural and scenic counties. With two National Wildlife Refuges, two State Fish and Wildlife Areas, a State Forest and a State Nature Preserve, the wildlife and recreational opportunities abound.

Likewise the county and its small towns have a rich and unique history. Vernon is designated as a Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places. Come breathe the fresh air as you stroll back in time through "Indiana's best example of a mid-19th century town". Antique shops, seasonal festivals, herb farms and some quaint dining will round out your visit.

Annual events held in the county include the following festivals:

Sasafras Tea Days
Partake in the elixir to shed Winter and welcome Spring
(held in April)

Vernon Antique and Collectable's
Shop the wears of vendors from throughout the Midwest
(Held over Labor Day Weekend)

North Vernon Railroad Days
Join the celebration of the "Iron Rail" and It's prominence in North vernon history
(Held in June)

Bittersweet and Cider Days
Prepare to hunker down for a long Winter with a glass of hot cider
(held in October)
Granville Johnson Bluegrass Festival
(Last weekend in April)

North Vernon Parks & Recreation
604 North State Street
Noth Vernon, Indiana 47265
812-346-9371

Mission Statement: "To Provide the Citizens of the Community With Sufficient and Diversified Recreational Opportunities"

One of the responsibilities of of the department is managing and upgrading the four parks within the City limits. They include: The 3.5 acre "Mini Park", the new 8 acre "Green way Park", the 13.5 acre "Neighborhood Park", and also the new 66 acre "Community Park".

Muscatatuck Park
325 North State Highway 3 & 7
North Vernon, IN 47265
1-800-928-3667

Jennings County Visitors Center is located at the entrance of Muscatatuck Park in the William Read Home. Our office hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Muscatatuck Park is a natural gem, with an interesting and significant history. Our visitor center will be glad to welcome you and supply the information that you may need.

Golf
The community has a challenging 9 hole golf course at the Muscatatuck Fords Crossing. A new beautiful 18 hole course recently opened at the North Vernon Municipal Airport. Both courses are open to the public.

Civic Theatre

The newly renovated and reopened Park Theatre Civic Centre in downtown North Vernon has become an historic venue for the arts, ecompassing nearly every genre of music and theatre.

Park Theatre Civic Centre
25 Madison Avenue
North Vernon, IN 47265
812-346-4329

Lodging

Comfort Inn
150 FDR Drive
North Vernon, IN.
812-352-9999