About Skagit Valley
Every April, Skagit Valley transforms into North America's largest tulip festival — a riot of color across 300 acres of farmland with the Cascade Mountains as a backdrop. But Skagit Valley is a year-round destination: world-class birding on the Skagit Wildlife Area, farm-to-table dining anchored by the valley's extraordinary agricultural bounty, and the charming small cities of Mount Vernon and Burlington reward every season.
Plan Your Trip
Best Time to Visit
April for the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival; summer for farm stands and birding; fall for harvest season and Cascade Mountain foliage.
Getting There
Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) is 60 miles south. I-5 runs directly through Skagit County — Mount Vernon is Exit 226.
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Plan Your Visit to Skagit Valley
Best Time to Visit
April for the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival; summer for farm stands and birding; fall for harvest season and Cascade Mountain foliage.
Suggested Trip Length
A long weekend
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Getting There
Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) is 60 miles south. I-5 runs directly through Skagit County — Mount Vernon is Exit 226.
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