Mount Vernon and Surrounding Area
Cornell is located in the picturesque town of Mount Vernon. In Mount Vernon you will discover a thriving local art scene and an eclectic variety of businesses in the historic downtown area. There are gourmet coffee shops, wonderful restaurants, gift shops and the Bijou, the local movie theatre. For a more in depth look at Mount Vernon and all that it offers please click on the link below.
Cornell College in Mount Vernon is also located in-between two major cities in Iowa, Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. Iowa City is where the University of Iowa is located and both cities have a lot to offer a visitor.
