Location: Mount Vernon
Top Things to do in Mount Vernon
9 Nature & Parks in Mount Vernon That You Shouldn't Miss
Mount Vernon is the county seat of Skagit County, Washington, United States. The population was 31,743 at the 2010 census. It is one of two principal cities of and included in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes, Washington Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is the county seat of Skagit County. Downtown Mount Vernon is known for its annual Tulip Festival Street Fair, which is part of the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. The climate of Skagit County is similar to that of Northern France, with millions of tulips grown in the Skagit Valley. In 1998, Mount Vernon was rated the #1 "Best Small City in America" by the New Rating Guide to Life in America's Small Cities.
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1. Skagit Wildlife Area
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By DoloresJacoby - West Palm Beach, United States
I now know the meaning of going on a wild goose chase now. It was wonderful! Having read an article on the migration of snow geese and trumpeter swans, this was THE place to find. The Skagit Valley is beautiful and the wildlife wonderful. It is so worth the chase all over the valley.
2. Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve is a special place to visit! The Breazeale Interpretive Center is FREE. There are easy walking trails for all ages. Dogs are welcome on leash, pet waste bags provided. Picnic tables, bike racks & electric car charging station on site. Interpretive Center has a gift shop, interactive exhibits & aquarium room. Great bird watching from grounds, scenic overlook & upland trail (.08 mile). Bayview State Park is next door. Shore trail is 2 miles south; ADA. Padilla Bay has 8,000 acres of eelgrass. NOAA's Estuarine Research Reserve at Padilla Bay was designated in 1980 due to the significance of the resources that are supported by this estuary. It is a shallow embayment spanning eight miles in length, three miles across, located at the saltwater edge of the large delta of the Skagit River. The crab, clams, salmon & prawns we love grow up here!! Visit Breazeale Interpretive Center: FREE Admission. Hours: Tuesday - Saturday. Open: 10:00 - 5:00
3. Tulip Town
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 264 reviews
Reviewed By sriniguduru - Cincinnati, United States
After a 2 hour drive in heavy traffic from Seattle, we arrived at the neighborhood of Tulip Town. Since the traffic was crawling bumper to bumper and we had to get back in next 3 hours, we decided to cut short the trip and visit a Tulip farm on the way. We made a left turn into a private drive way inside the farms and reached a mini Tulip farm. The entry fee was $5, cash only. It wasn't as big like you see in the movies but it spanned across about 10 acres. Colorful, beautiful Tulups all around, in different colors and in hundreds of rows. It was a feast to the eyes. Took lot of pictures. Great experience!!
4. Roozengaarde Display Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 421 reviews
In 1985, RoozenGaarde was founded as a small showgarden and retail shop. With this addition Washington Bulb Co, Inc. was now able to reach out to the many individual flower enthusiasts and gardeners who wanted direct access to WBC’s great products. Flowers and floral arrangements are available every day of the year. The gift shop is also stocked with Tulip Festival merchandise, gardening tools and books, and unique gifts for the home and garden. The original showgarden has grown to over 3 ½ acres and is annually planted with over a ¼ million spring flowering bulbs. Included in this count are 85 different varieties of tulips, 25 varieties of daffodils, plus varieties of hyacinths, crocuses, and irises. Every flower is listed in our bulb catalog (and online!) which is available for visitors as they stroll through the garden. We encourage visitors and home gardeners alike to come check us out to simply enjoy the sights or see what ideas you can take back home for your own flower beds!
Reviewed By cln96 - Newman Lake, United States
A must see. Absolutely gorgeous everywhere you look. Was on my bucket list and did not disappoint. I didn’t realize tulips came in so many sizes, shapes, and colors.
5. Padilla Bay Interpretive Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By JeffLookinatFish - Kailua-Kona, United States
This is a combination of a small museum aimed largely at children, but us adults found it interesting as well. A small aquarium featuring the animals found locally...super cool. And trails both in the woods and over the marsh. At the right time of year you should bring a lunch and spend the day.
6. Little Mountain Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 85 reviews
Little Mountain Parks features two viewpoints that give 180 degree views of north, west and south Skagit Valley to the Olympic Mountains. Several miles of multi-use and hiking only trails, including a new Nature interpretive Trail .
Reviewed By mljmd48 - Mount Vernon, United States
Hiking, bike riding or just viewing it is a jewel giving a panoramic view of the valley and the Islands to the west
7. Mount Vernon Lions Club Roadside Park
8. Bay View State Park
9. Kiwanis Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
