Established in 1889, Mount Vernon is a small city located about an hour north of Seattle. Famous for the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival which is held each spring, Mount Vernon also boasts a historic downtown that has undergone extensive revitalization in recent years, and a beautiful riverwalk that hosts an outdoor summer concert series.
Numerous breweries, a distillery, farm-to-table restaurants, international cuisine, artisan chocolates, tea rooms and cool coffeehouses provide popular meeting places for residents and visitors.
Nearby scenic waterfront towns La Conner and Anacortes offer opportunities for fun day trips.