Skagit Valley’s quaint
communities and nature’s bounty combine to make
it an inviting adventure. The valley’s rich agriculture
provides fresh produce at local farmstands and restaurants
year round. Water enthusiasts have multiple choices:
lakes, rivers, Swinomish Channel and the Pacific
Ocean. Outdoor adventures await in the rugged peaks
and stretches of rural river valley. Various shopping,
dining and lodging options are available for every
taste and budget. Whatever you choose, the Skagit
Valley offers a picturesque backdrop while you “play”
in Washington’s backyard. |
| FARMS & FARMSTANDS
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| Click
here for a list of local farms and farmstands |
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| FARMERS MARKETS |
Anacortes Farmers
Market
7th Street & R Avenue - Depot Arts Center
360-293-1294
Seasonal organic produce, plants, flowers, baked
goods, and crafts
Saturdays 9am to 2pm
Mid-May through October 12 |
Mount Vernon
Farmers Market
Gates & Main on the banks of the Skagit River in
downtown Mount Vernon
360-336-0163
Seasonal non-organic produce; organic beef, cheese,
eggs; flowers; plants; crafts
Saturdays 9am to 1pm; June through September |
Sedro-Woolley
Farmers Market
100A W. State Street - Feed Barn
360-724-3835
Seasonal organic & non-organic produce, organic
beef & eggs; flowers, plants, baked goods, crafts
Wednesdays 3pm to 7pm; June through September |
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| FERRIES |
Anacortes is home
to Washington State Ferries’ northernmost terminal
serving the San Juan Islands and Sidney/Victoria,
Canada.
Click
here for Washington State ferry schedule
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| GOLF |
| Skagit Valley is
well known for its golf courses. Rain or shine,
avid golfers will be found working on their game
as they enjoy the fantastic views and peaceful valley
atmosphere. |
Avalon Golf Course
(27 Holes)
19345 Kelleher Road
Burlington, WA 98233
(800) 624-0202 |
Eaglemont Golf
Course (18 Holes)
4125 Eaglemont Drive
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 424-0800 |
Overlook Golf
Course (9 Holes)
17523 State Route 9
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 422-6444 |
Sauk Mountain
View Golf Course (9 Holes)
839 Fruitdale Road
Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 856-0315 |
Similk Beach
Golf Course (18 Holes)
12518 Christianson Road
Anacortes 98221
(360) 293-3444 |
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| CASINOS |
Skagit Valley
Casino Resort
5984 N. Darrk Lane
Bow, WA 98232
877-275-2448
www.theskagit.com
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Swinomish Northern
Lights Casino
12885 Casino Drive
Anacortes, WA 98221
360-293-2691
www.swinomishcasino.com
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| SKAGIT SPEEDWAY
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Where families
come to have fun!
Skagit Speedway is the premier motor sports facility
in the northwest United States, with seating
for up to 10,000 fans. Surrounded by the beautiful
mountains and scenery of Washington State, Skagit
Speedway featured "pasture racing" in the early
50's and now offers a trend-setting complex housing
races for 410 Sprint Cars, 360 Sprint Cars and
Sportsman Sprints. Skagit Speedway is a family-fun,
first class racing facility featuring the ‘Speedway
Cafe' and spacious beer gardens. The facility features
a state of the art Musco lighting system, concert
quality sound system and new modern restrooms. Free
parking is available in the lighted 20 acre
lot that is patrolled by track security for your
safety. |
4796 Old Highway
99 North
Burlington, WA 98233
Open April though September
www.skagitspeedway.com
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| SWIMMING |
Clear Lake Park
1297-A Front St.
Clear Lake, WA 98235
360 336-9414 |
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| CULTURE & ART
ACTIVITIES |
| Skagit
Performing Arts Guide |
| Skagit
Valley Herald Applause Section |
| Anacortes
American Arts & Entertainment Section |
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| 10 REASONS
(OTHER THAN TULIPS) TO COME TO THE SKAGIT VALLEY
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- The Skagit Valley hosts family-friendly festivals
year round, many of them are free of charge.
Easy to travel roads, scenic surroundings and
hometown hospitality make the Skagit Valley
a perfect place to have fun!
- Farmstands, farms & farmers markets provide
Skagit Valley-grown fruits, vegetables, gourds
& pumpkins, meats, dairy, fiber & shellfish
year-round. Meander the easy to travel roads
as you enjoy the scenic setting of “Washington’s
backyard”.
- There are more opportunities to view wildlife
in the Skagit Valley than in any other area
of Washington State: whales, eagles, multiple
bird varieties and more!
- Water enthusiasts can choose to fish, ski,
kayak, swim or boat in multiple lakes, rivers,
the Swinomish Channel or the Pacific Ocean.
- World-class theater, galleries and museums
are available in many towns of the Skagit Valley
including Burlington, Mount Vernon, La Conner,
Bow, Anacortes and Sedro-Woolley.
- There are over 32 county parks covering 1,750
acres and 36 city parks in the Skagit Valley.
Bring your family for a picnic in a peaceful
setting.
- The Skagit Valley is ready to indulge its
guests. A number of Washington’s top rated restaurants
reside in the Skagit Valley as well as full
service spas and specialty & antique stores.
- Long stretches of easy-to-travel roads through
farmland, surrounded by mountain peaks make
the Skagit Valley the perfect place for leisurely
drives. Stop by local farmstands, cafes, small
town grocery stores and restaurants along the
way to refuel as you enjoy your driving tour.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, & biking
and walking trails, rock climbing, fishing,
skiing, kayaking and more. Bicyclists enjoy
miles of safe scenic back roads roads with various
levels of intensity; all in a picturesque setting.
- The Skagit Valley is only one hour north of
Seattle and one hour south of Vancouver, BC
and the gateway to the North Cascades and to
the San Juan Islands. If you are planning a
trip in Washington State, the Skagit Valley
is “Washington’s backyard”, conveniently located
at the heart of your travels. Multiple lodging
options await including inns, bed & breakfasts,
boutique hotels, economy hotels, cabins, campsites,
RV parking and more!
- The Tulip Festival, of course! More than 40
fun family events, food music, art, tours and
more to celebrate over 1,000 acres of spring
flowers.
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| Explore |
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Take a scenic drive, ferry ride, sail & yacht charter or whale watching
tour.
Outdoor adventures await along many miles of trails, scenic overlooks,
winding rivers and rugged mountain peaks.
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| Enjoy |
| Shop quality retail stores and art galleries in quaint
towns. Enjoy world-class cuisine, theater, museums and events. |
| Play |
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Golf in a breathtaking setting. Visit working family farms and buy fresh
produce from local farmstands.
View multiple bird varieties in breathtaking fields. Enjoy recreational
boating, kayaking, scuba diving, fishing and beach combing.
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| Stay |
| Choose from a wide range of lodging options including
boutique hotels, economy hotels, B&B's, camp sites, lodges and rustic
cabins. |
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