Mount Vernon, WA Attractions

Mount Vernon is a large town located midway between Seattle and the Canadian-USA Border. The town has pleasant downtown area and a children's museum. If you are visiting Mount Vernon during the spring you encounter the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Street Fair, when the town is in bloom. The town also hosts a number of events over the summer months.

Burlington, Washington

(Near Mount Vernon)

The little town of Burlington is not a tourist destination in itself. However, it is a pleasant enough place, made vibrant by the towns youth. It also has all the amentities that a traveler may need, including suprisingly good shopping options.

Address

Burlington Chamber of Commerce
104 - 120 East George Hopper
Burlington, WA 98233
United States

Phone 1 (360) 757-0994

Fax 1 (360) 757-0821

http://www.burlington-chamber.com

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(Near Mount Vernon)

Padilla Bay Research Reserve and Interpretive Center

The Padilla Bay Research Reserve is a large shallow bay that fills up during high tide and empties out during low tide. The bay is an important habitat for salmon, crab, and perch, to name a few. There is an interpretive center and walking trails for visitors to enjoy or bird watch.

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	Closed	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00
Close			17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

Tips

Hours are for interpretive center. Trails are always open and free of charge.

Sedro-Woolley, Washington

(Near Mount Vernon)

Sedro-Woolley, in northwestern Washington, is an interesting town with many historical buildings. The town is the result of a long ago merger between the two towns of Sedro and Wooley. Today it calls itself the Gateway to the Cascades.

Chelan

(Near Sedro-Woolley)

The small resort town of Chelan is located at the southern end of Lake Chelan National Recreation Area. It is a great summer destination with beaches and a range of activities.

North Cascades National Park - Lake Chelan National Recreation Area

(North Cascades National Park)

Lake Chelan National Recreation Area is home to one of the deepest lakes in the United States. Lake Chelan measures 1,500 ft / 450 m deep in some areas. The Lake Chelan National Recreation Area actually only takes in the northern end of the lake, which is a popular spot for boating, fishing, and camping.

Washington - North Cascades National Park

(Mount Vernon)

The North Cascades are one of the most unspoiled tracts of country in the United States. Anglers, walkers and nature lovers are all well catered for in the North Cascades National Park on the Canadian border. A drive through the National Park on the WA 20 is rewarded with some fantastic views. Anyone wanting to experience highlights like Ross Lake at close quarters however must don their walking boots.

Address

North Cascades National Park
810 State Route 20
Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284-9394
United States

Phone 1 (360) 854-7200

Fax 1 (360) 856-1934

http://www.nps.gov/noca/

Sedro-Woolley Museum

The Sedro Woolley Museum features the history of the town, which began as two seperate towns, forced to merge due to economical considerations.

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	Closed	12:00	11:30	Closed	9:00	13:00
Close			16:00	15:30		16:00	16:00

Facilities

Gift shop

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