Catch the local farmer's market Saturday morning to grab some local products! Also, a great spot to stretch your legs and enjoy the summer weather!
Visit the historic downtown of Mt. Vernon, WA. Lot's of shopping, art, and culture to be seen!
Looking to grab a handcrafted cocktail? This lounge in Mt. Vernon offers an amazing variety, as well as a selection of small plates to snack on!
This cafe and coffee shop offers some of the best baked goods in Mt. Vernon! They offer a variety of lemonades, coffee, baked goods, as well as lunch!
If you are more into beer, this is a local brewery that has been voted the best in Skagit County from 2017-2024!
Advertised as "Skagit Valley's Favorite Dive Bar"--this is a super fun and funky spot to grab lunch with the whole family! They have karaoke every Friday night, and live bands on most Saturdays!
You can book a discovery flight at the flight school where Shamus worked for two years! Call the phone number listed to schedule a flight.
Whale watching would be a very fun way of exploring the natural wildlife of the PNW! There are many businesses in the area that offer these services!
Explore this beautiful, walkable park! Anacortes is about a 30 minute drive from Mt. Vernon, and offers many beautiful sights and activities!
If you are looking for a ferry ride and a day trip, the San Juan Islands are absolutely a must see! The ferry picks up in Anacortes, so you could tie this in with your visit there!
La Connor offers a wide variety of things to see! With a variety of wineries, breweries, coffee shops, and waterfront parks, La Connor is the perfect place to experience the PNW!
Another super cute town is the town of Coupeville. Located in Whidbey Island (about an hour drive from Mt. Vernon), this town offers locally caught seafood, eclectic art galleries, and stunning views of the ocean. Sidney's 5th grade class took a trip up here in 2012!