Mount Vernon Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

La Conner featuring boating and a bay or harbour
La Conner showing street scenes
La Conner featuring tranquil scenes
La Conner which includes street scenes and heritage architecture
La Conner

Escape to rural Northwest Washington to find a riverfront town with a historic centre and fields covered with colourful flowers.

The town of Mount Vernon lies in the scenic Skagit Valley, which is famed for its tulips and historical barns. Explore the town itself for a lively local arts scene and enjoy peaceful walks by the river.

Amble around historic Downtown Mount Vernon, which is lined with public art sculptures, galleries and parks. Look for gigantic metallic tulips and the Alpha Helix, an abstract piece created from anti-submarine buoys. Visit on the first Thursday of each month to take part in an art walk around the town.

Spend your evenings enjoying films, plays and concerts in Lincoln Theatre. The elegant venue has been an integral part of Mount Vernon’s arts scene since it opened in the 1920s. Take a guided tour of the building led by a knowledgeable member of staff.

Relax in one of the city parks. Edgewater Park has a ramp for boat launches, while Little Mountain Park features a viewpoint looking over the Skagit Valley.

Cycle or stroll through the famous tulip fields of the region. Come in April to take part in the annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, when the fields are in full bloom and tours run through the multicolored farmlands. Bring kids to Tulip Town to marvel at the formal gardens and rows of delicate flowers.

The countryside outside Mount Vernon is dotted with historical agricultural buildings. Take a self-guided Historic Barn Tour of the region, visiting some of the 58 heritage barns in the area. Pick up a map in the Skagit County Historical Museum, based in nearby La ConnerOpens in a new window.

When flowers aren’t growing in the surrounding fields, wine grapes are. Make sure you enjoy some of the produce from the local vineyards when visiting the town.

Mount Vernon is a 20-minute drive east of La Conner and 75 minutes north of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. With a year-round mild climate, find plenty to do in any season, although spring is when the flowers are in full bloom. Get insider information on the region at the Mount Vernon Visitor Centre.

Quality Inn Mount Vernon

Quality Inn Mount Vernon

2.5 out of 5
1910 Freeway Dr, Mount Vernon, WA
The price is AU$134 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$134
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mount Vernon. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"For a budget motel it was surprisingly good. Room was clean. Enjoyed the breakfast."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Quality Inn Mount Vernon
Clarion Pointe Mount Vernon - Burlington

Clarion Pointe Mount Vernon - Burlington

2.5 out of 5
300 W College Way, Mount Vernon, WA
The price is AU$134 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
AU$134
18 Nov - 19 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mount Vernon. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Lincoln Theater and RiverBelle ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (199 reviews)
"Post wedding"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Clarion Pointe Mount Vernon - Burlington
Wingate by Wyndham Mount Vernon

Wingate by Wyndham Mount Vernon

3.5 out of 5
2300 Market St, Mount Vernon, WA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$136 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
AU$136
11 Nov - 12 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Mount Vernon. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the clean ...
6.2/10 (1,156 reviews)
"It was all just Ok"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Wingate by Wyndham Mount Vernon
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Postcard Cabins Skagit Valley, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Postcard Cabins Skagit Valley, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

2 out of 5
21802 Washington 9, Mount Vernon, WA
Stay at this cabin in Mount Vernon. Enjoy free parking, patios, and climate control. Popular attractions Lake McMurray and Big Lake Wetlands Conservation Area ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
"My partner and I really enjoyed our stay here. It was peaceful and everything we could need was included in the resort fee. This included the firewood and lighter, s’mores kit, some snacks and coffee/tea/hot chocolate. Foil to cook our items in addition to the pots and pans. We called for additional ..."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Postcard Cabins Skagit Valley, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
Come Relax at Mountain Springs Cabin

Come Relax at Mountain Springs Cabin

Mt Vernon
Stay at this cabin in Mount Vernon. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
10/10 Exceptional! (481 reviews)
"This is a beautiful, peaceful place to stay. We had a wonderful retreat. My husband does RC boats and daily enjoyed his hobby. I delighted in the hanging quilts and art . Everything we needed was there. There were even extra batteries if the remote needed them! We will definitely be returning."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Come Relax at Mountain Springs Cabin
Skagit River Farmhouse

Skagit River Farmhouse

Mount Vernon
Stay at this vacation home in Mount Vernon. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
10/10 Exceptional! (97 reviews)
"The perfect place to stay for a large group. The kitchen was awesome.We appreciated the friendliness of the host, and her quick response when we had a questions.We will definitely be staying here again!"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Skagit River Farmhouse
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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