Location: Mount Vernon
Top Things to do in Mount Vernon
The 10 Best Free Things to do in Mount Vernon, Washington (WA)
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.
Restaurants in Mount Vernon
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. Gordon Skagit Farms
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By Msagro
I love this place! They have all kinds of things to do there for families. It truly is a hidden gem.
3. 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
4. Pasek Cellars
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
We are a fruit wine producer with a handful of great value grape wines as well. Our NEW Tasting Room is open and we are NO LONGER in Conway. Regular hours are Wednesday-Sunday 11:30-5:30 and we are following all current covid guidelines. Note our new location - 2615 Old Highway 99 South just NW of I5 at exit 225.
Reviewed By larryjo333 - Myrtle Beach, United States
The fruit flavored wines aren't overly sweet but authentic. The pineapple is from Hawaiianjuice extracts and the blueberry and cranberry wines are from Oregon and Washington fruits. Love them.
5. Tulip Valley Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
A family owned winery, that produces estate grown wine and hard cider in the heart of skagit valley. Located in a beautiful 1920s gothic style barn. Opened year round, check website for additional information.
6. Breazeale Interpretive Center
7. Schuh Farms
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By SDPeterson - La Quinta, United States
My girlfriend lives in the area and I was on a hunt for berries since it was the end of the season. Well, lo and behold they had the most gorgeous blackberries I had ever seen, so SCORE! They not only had berries, they were getting ready for fall and what a presentation! Pumpkin Patch, Gourds, Squash and fresh beautiful produce. They also have a cute gift shop and freshly baked pies. So, of course I had to take home a blackberry pie which was beyond delicious! The kitties roaming the area and seeing the chicken coop were also a plus! What a fun place for both kids and adults, so fun we went back! Keep up the excellent work!
8. 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.
9. 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
10. Valley Shine Distillery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By dunadan - Lynnwood, United States
After hearing about Valley Shine at our inn, my wife and I knew that this was going to be a stop on our long weekend in La Conner. We ended up spending an enjoyable two hours here, sipping some good spirits, eating pub food and chatting with the bartenders about the booze. We started with a flight of the spirits on offer, and slowly made our way through the selections. Our favorites were the more uncommon ones: the toffee liquor and the limoncello. While we did enjoy the more common spirits we sampled (gin, vodka, rum, bourbon), we have plenty of those at home, so we opted to to take home two of the more interesting products. The bartender was super helpful in explaining each of the spirits to us and checking in our tasting as it progressed. As we sipped, our food arrived, and it was plenty and tasty: I ordered a huge brisket sandwich, which came with a side of chips, and my wife got a salad with a "side" of cheese bread, which turned out to be four huge slices of a French loaf smothered in mozzarella: practically a meal in itself. Our food was good pub grub, and we'd return just to sample more of the menu. There is a couple of nice racks on the wall offering a good variety of alcohol-related products, such as cocktail books, gift sets, glasses, cocktail paraphernalia, and Valley Shine clothing products. The distillery/bar was small (maybe six or eight tables plus the bar, where we sat), so maybe phone ahead if you have a large group. We'll definitely be back when we are in the area again.
