Patch is compiling the best of Mount Vernon. Tell us where you love to shop, eat, take your kids, and which services you can’t live without.

We want to know — and so do your neighbors!

Nominate your favorites on Mount Vernon Patch by July 9 by clicking on the categories below and leaving a comment on that article!

Because this is a contest, you’ll need to create a Patch login to nominate and vote! Voting will start July 23 and continue through August 17.

Thanks in advance for your participation.

Sign up for the Mount Vernon Patch newsletter to find out when voting starts so you can support your favorite institution in the Readers' Choice contest. 

Here are the contest categories:

Food & Drink

Best Wine Store

Best Pizza Place

Best Bakery

Best Romantic Dining

Best Cup of Coffee

Best Mexican Restaurant

Best Hot Fudge Sundae

Entertainment

Best Bartender

Best Historic Site

Best Place to Spot a Celebrity

Best Place to Have a Girls Night Out

Best Place to Watch the Big Game

Best Weekend Getaway

Best Place to Commune with Nature

Kids & Family

Best Park

Best Playground

Best Free Local Summer Activity

Best Place to Play Hooky

Best High School

Shopping

Best Consignment Shop

Best Gift Shop

Services

Best Veterinarian

Best Hotel

Best Wedding Reception Venue