La Conner is a quaint little town, located between Seattle and Bellingham on the Swinomish Channel. There are a number of museum in La Conner and it is also a good place to arrange a whale watching tour.
Located in the historic, Victorian, Gaches Mansion, the La Conner Quilt Museum is one of the fews museums in the United States dedicated exclusively to displaying quilts. Quilts from around the world, as well as some made locally, are presented the Quilt Museum. There is also a Sales Gallery for those looking to acquire what they see.
Address: La Conner Quilt Museum, 703 South 2nd Street, Box 1270, La Conner, WA 98257, United States
Phone: 1 (360) 466-4288, Fax: 1 (360) 466-1051
Located in La Conner, the Museum of Northwest Art presents changing exhibitions of regional artists. The museum also presents a variety of programs including lectures, discussions, and projects open to the public. The Museum of Northwest Art has been open since the early 1980s.
Address: Museum of Northwest Art, 121 South First Street, Box 969, La Conner, WA 98257, United States
Phone: 1 (360) 466-4446, Fax: 1 (360) 466-7431
The Skagit County Historical Museum in La Conner carriers a wide range of historical items covering more than just the usual local history. The museum also offers education programs for adults and serves as a research facility with documents and photographs from La Conner's past.
Viking Cruises, based in La Conner, offers a range of cruises. Visitors can take a one hour to four day cruise and will cater to groups, and even host larger events such as weddings.