Things to Do in Mount Vernon, Washington    

Quick Summary:

• Mount Vernon, Washington, is the lovely county seat of Skagit County and a major civic center of the beautiful Skagit Valley, known around the world for its gorgeous annual tulip blooms and delicious Pacific Northwest wineries.
• The city, which was ranked as America's top small city in 1998, is best known as the home of the annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, which attracts over half a million visitors to the region each April for spectacular flower displays and family-friendly events.
• Delightful wineries showcase the bounty of the region's vineyards, crafting wines and hard ciders from Pacific Northwest grapes and fruits.
• Visitors can also take in film screenings and live theatrical performances at the historic Lincoln Theatre, home to a preserved vintage Wurlitzer silent film organ.
• Be sure to check out the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival in the Spring.