Mount Vernon Local Guidebook
Food Scene
Here are some local favorites in downtown and surrounding areas. Most are within walking distance or within a 20 minute drive from the house.
Great co-op. Has Full deli and hot bar for a quick bite. Fresh and healthy selection of groceries. Easy walk, bike or drive from the house. Loads of local favorites! Great souvenirs too from Skagit Valley.
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Skagit Valley Food Co-op
202 S 1st StGreat co-op. Has Full deli and hot bar for a quick bite. Fresh and healthy selection of groceries. Easy walk, bike or drive from the house. Loads of local favorites! Great souvenirs too from Skagit Valley.
Great local Italian dining. Service can be slow but he food is yummy.
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Pacioni's Pizzaria
606 S 1st StGreat local Italian dining. Service can be slow but he food is yummy.
Best Thai food around! They have some funny hours so be prepared if you are craving Thai.
Lunch is 12-3 and dinner is 5-8. They are usually packed so plan ahead. They also accept take out orders too!
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Rachawadee Thai Cafe
410 W Gates StBest Thai food around! They have some funny hours so be prepared if you are craving Thai.
Lunch is 12-3 and dinner is 5-8. They are usually packed so plan ahead. They also accept take out orders too!
Great options for beer choices and a full menu.
Nice atmosphere and outdoor seating is available.
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Skagit River Brewery
404 S 3rd StGreat options for beer choices and a full menu.
Nice atmosphere and outdoor seating is available.
Just a mile down the road to enjoy an delicious Mexican meal!
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COA mexican eatery in Mount Vernon
1810 Riverside DriveJust a mile down the road to enjoy an delicious Mexican meal!
Taste of India
420 W Gates StI've heard great things about the food there!
Excellent for lunch. Incredible coffee and wine bar too! Always a treat to stop here!
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Ristretto Coffee Lounge & Wine Bar
416 S 1st StExcellent for lunch. Incredible coffee and wine bar too! Always a treat to stop here!
Great breakfasts and brunches! Be aware - large portions!
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Calico Cupboard Old Town Cafe & Bakery
121-B Freeway DrGreat breakfasts and brunches! Be aware - large portions!
Very Pricey but yummy!
In La Conner - about 20 minutes west of Mount Vernon. Beautiful drive through the farm fields too.
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Nell Thorn
116 1st StVery Pricey but yummy!
In La Conner - about 20 minutes west of Mount Vernon. Beautiful drive through the farm fields too.
Really fun and eclectic menu! Easy drive or bike ride.
About 20 minutes north west of Mount Vernon.
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Tweets
5800 Cains CtReally fun and eclectic menu! Easy drive or bike ride.
About 20 minutes north west of Mount Vernon.
Max Dale's Steak & Chop House
2030 Riverside DrKyoto Kitchen Japanese Restaurant
2001 E College Way
Temperate Habits Brewing Company
500 S 1st StWhidbey Island Bagel Factory
Drinks & Nightlife
Draft Pic's Sports Pub
516 South 1st StreetGreat beer. Not many food choices so don't show up too hungry. They usually have special events. Families are welcome.
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Farmstrong Brewing Company
110 Stewart RoadGreat beer. Not many food choices so don't show up too hungry. They usually have special events. Families are welcome.
Great music venue. Usually hoping on a Friday and Saturday night. Check the website for more information.
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Conway Muse
18444 Spruce StGreat music venue. Usually hoping on a Friday and Saturday night. Check the website for more information.
North Sound Brewing Co.
17406 WA-536More beer options in the area
Big Rock Roadhouse
14779 WA-9Usually has music Friday and Saturday nights
Train Wreck Bar & Grill
427 E Fairhaven AveGreat food too! Fun place - local favorite!
Temperate Habits Brewing Company
500 S 1st StRevival Lounge
306 A Pine StRevival Lounge
306 A Pine StGreat place for cocktails
Parks & Nature
Explore the North Cascades, Mountain Loop Hwy and more!
Tons of local parks to explore!
An easy walk or bike ride to this park from the house. Enjoy scenic views. You can hike to the top or drive.
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Little Mountain Park
3000 Little Mountain RdAn easy walk or bike ride to this park from the house. Enjoy scenic views. You can hike to the top or drive.
Just and hour northeast up to trails and hikes. Take Hwy 9 North and then Hwy 20 Northeast.
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Park Narodowy North Cascades
Just and hour northeast up to trails and hikes. Take Hwy 9 North and then Hwy 20 Northeast.
Washington Park Loop
Washington Park LoopGreat Drive to explore the North Cascades!
Just 25 minutes west on Hwy 20. Enjoy visiting Anacortes and then a short ferry to the island.
Guemes Island
Just 25 minutes west on Hwy 20. Enjoy visiting Anacortes and then a short ferry to the island.
Easy, flat walking along the Skagit River. Enjoy lovely views and local tastes downtown. Just a 10 minute walk from the house.
Skagit River Walk Park
735 Mt Vernon Terminal RailroadEasy, flat walking along the Skagit River. Enjoy lovely views and local tastes downtown. Just a 10 minute walk from the house.
Deception Pass State Park
41229 State Route 20Wonderful place to visit!
Easy day trip to the San Juan islands! Catch a ferry with your car or bike and go explore the islands.
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Orcas Island
Easy day trip to the San Juan islands! Catch a ferry with your car or bike and go explore the islands.
San Juan Islands
Just a ferry ride away. Great day trip!
Wonderful place to swim, kayak, walk, run or bike! 20 minute drive north.
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Lake Padden Park
4882 S Samish WayWonderful place to swim, kayak, walk, run or bike! 20 minute drive north.
Clear Lake
Wonderful swimming hole in the summer. Nice and quiet for kayaking and more!
Great place for a day on the beach. 25 minutes west to Anacortes. Bike or drive. Transit goes there too!
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Washington Park
Washington Park LoopGreat place for a day on the beach. 25 minutes west to Anacortes. Bike or drive. Transit goes there too!
Great trails - lots of wildlife
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Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
10441 Bayview Edison RdGreat trails - lots of wildlife
Oyster Dome Trailhead
Pacific Northwest TrailHarder hike - views are so worth it!
Mount Pilchuck Trailhead
National Forest Development Road 4200Incredible hiking - all day - hard hike.
Mount Baker
Amazing hikes and play!
Deception Pass
Entertainment & Activities
Lincoln Theater
712 S 1st StConway Muse
18444 Spruce StFun evenings with music!
AMC Cascade Mall 14
200 Cascade Mall DrOur local movie theater in the Cascade Mall
Full blooms start in March and April each year!
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Ogród wystawowy Roozengaarde
15867 Beaver Marsh RdFull blooms start in March and April each year!
Miasteczko Tulipanów
15002 Bradshaw RdMarch and April months
Getting Around
Local transportation
Mount Vernon, WA station
105 E Kincaid StSuper easy to connect with trains or buses heading South or North!
Bellair Airporter Shuttle
844 S Alder StSuper quick ride to SeaTac Airport when needed.
Anacortes Ferry Terminal
Anacortes Ferry TerminalArts & Culture
Gallery Cygnus
101 Douglas StNeighborhoods
Big Lake
Super close and lovely to play!
Beautiful swimming hole! Great for a nice summer swim - only 10 minutes from my house. Just head north up Hwy 9.
Clear Lake
Beautiful swimming hole! Great for a nice summer swim - only 10 minutes from my house. Just head north up Hwy 9.