VISIT
A Place to Call Home
Mount Vernon offers a vibrant mix of accommodations and amenities for business and leisure travelers. From the historic downtown, to our natural surroundings, community atmosphere and activities, find out why we love Mount Vernon!
Our Restaurants
From funky food trucks to elevated casual dining (no dress code here), Mount Vernon’s local flavor is peppered with Mexican spices and seasonal, sustainable Farm to Table staples. Savor the spirits of specialty craft distillers, wineries and brewers. The variety is yours for the choosing. From downtown, to the westside, north to east, you’ll find what suits your appetite. Mount Vernon sits on the edge of one of the world’s richest agricultural producing farmlands. It’s all Tastefully Yours!
See a listing of our restaurants.
Our Great Outdoors
If being outdoors is your jam – than Mount Vernon is your gluten free bread. With more than 50 different trails for hiking, biking, birding and sipping, (yes, we said sipping) Mount Vernon offers nature lovers year-round adventures with awesome scenery and majestic views. The Skagit Wild and Scenic River System provide magnificent observation of wildlife habitat, including one of the largest winter populations of bald eagles in the U.S. See why Mount Vernon is Naturally, yours.
See our outdoor activities.
Little Mountain
Park & Trail
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2773 Little Mountain Rd
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
Edgewater Park
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600 Behrens Millet Road
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
RoozenGaarden Gardens
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15867 Beaver Marsh Rd
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Hillcrest Park
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1717 South 13th Street
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
Kiwanis Park
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500 S. 18th St.
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
WSU Display Garden
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16650 State Route 536
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Our Events and Festivals
Unpredictable and spontaneous play is imaginative and creative young or old(er) alike. A morning kickball match, evening libations, in the northwest play takes place rain and shine. Mount Vernon’s parks and event locations provide plenty of options for indoor and outdoor play, year-round. From adult soccer leagues and running and bicycle clubs to live theatre, lively concerts and art festivals. And, for kids at play, they can make it rain, swoosh, whirl and skip…from team play, tournaments, an annual children’s arts fair and live children’s theatre. Mount Vernon Playfully, Yours.
Check out Mount Vernon’s events & festivals.
Mount Vernon Farmers Market
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Riverwalk Summer Concert Series
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Skagit Wine & Beer Festival
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Celtic Arts Foundation
Annual Skagit Valley Highland Games
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Celtic Arts Foundation
5th Annual Gathering of the Clans Dinner
Our Shopping
When you’re on the hunt for that lil’ somethin’ somethin’, or a grand discovery, find it in Mount Vernon. From vintage and thrift store treasures to name brand outdoor gear and equipment, three distinct neighborhoods, Downtown, Riverside and Westside boast a unique collection of eclectic shops, boutiques and national chains. Whether it’s a culinary gadget for the most sophisticated foodie or a new pair of kicks for a night on the town, shopping in Mount Vernon is Delightfully, yours.
Check out Mount Vernon’s shops.
Our Hotels and Lodging
After an adventurous day kayaking the Scenic River Trail or touring the world-famous tulip fields, nothing beats a comfortable bed and a fluffy pillow. Mount Vernon boasts dozens of lodging options, with accommodations to fit every style and every budget. Our modern hotels and quaint B&B’s are conveniently located throughout town. Easy trails for walking and hiking, craft breweries and local theatre to round out your stay. Mount Vernon – Comfortably, Yours.
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Our Tours and Activities
Our barns don’t talk, but our fields do! Grab your phone and download the stories and images for self-guided tours of the pioneer farms and families that Mount Vernon was built upon. Accessible by car, bike and even stroller, Mount Vernon’s historic sites, public art and yes, tulip tours provide plenty of options for day trips and overnight excursions. If flights are your thing, tour the tastes of your choice: beer, wine or spirits. A tour of Mount Vernon can be Thoroughly, Yours.
See our tours and activities.
First Thursday Art Walk
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Visitors and locals alike will be delighted with gallery art walks, art installations behind glass, and artist demonstrations encompassing a broad range of media. The Skagit Valley Art Escape is a fun, social, and creative excursion to the best in art and music in the Skagit Valley.
Historic Barn Tour
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Some barns are more than 100 years old, some were used for cattle and dairy farming, and most are still in use. The Skagit County Historical Museum has created a heritage barn tour including 55 historic registered barns.
Mount Vernon First Thursday Art Walk
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Mount Vernon has art booming all over the city. Join us for the First Thursday Art Walk.
Mount Vernon & Skagit Valley Wine Tour
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Mount Vernon and Skagit Valley are an agricultural cornucopia and a scenic rural country side setting, this wine region is a perfect destination.
Talking Field Tour
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The Talking Fields tour will help you explore the Pacifc Northwest Washington’s generational farm history, crop information, unique environmental conditions and artisan traditions of the Skagit Delta.
WSU Display Garden
extension.wsu.edu
16650 State Route 536
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
