Mount Vernon: The Home of Skagit Valley and Annual Tulip Festival
Settled in the county seat of Skagit County, Mount Vernon, WA is beautiful riverside city well known as the home of George Washington. The main attraction of the city is its historic buildings including the iconic mansion, tomb and outbuildings of Washington. Tourists also flock in this charming city for the annual tulip festival in Skagit Valley which features millions of tulips in the pastoral valley. There are also plenty of museums, parks and hotels in the city to cater visitors.
Best Time to Visit
You wouldn’t want to miss the blooms of tulips in the Skagit Valley in Mount Vernon, so the best time to visit is during late month of March to April when the acres of land burst to life with every shade of colors. During this time tourists flock the city to witness the beauty of the tulip’s valley, hotels get fully book early so be sure to book you Mount Vernon, WA hotels ahead of time to secure your accommodation.
What to Do & Area Attractions
From natural sceneries, historical sites to museums and parks, there are plenty of interesting things to do in Mount Vernon. During your visit you can stay in Best Western Plus Skagit Valley Inn and Convention Center which is a few minutes away to prime attractions such as the Skagit Valley and Little Mountain Park, which is a 10 mile forested area for hiking and biking trails. You can also stay in Best Western College Way Inn which is few minutes away from Heritage Flight Museum and Bay View State Park, a park with views of islands and space for swimming and boating.