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Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Tour

Two days of tulip fields, historic nurseries, and shopping in La Conner, about 90 minutes north of Seattle. Total drive time is roughly 2 hours 10 minutes each day. Book lodging early during the April festival and check bloom status before you go.

  1. Day 1: Tulip fields, lunch, and La Conner

    1. RoozenGaarde

    15867 Beaver Marsh Rd, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
    Hours: Daily, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (no dogs)
    Suggested visit: About 1 hour 30 minutes
    Highlights: Over 50 acres of tulip fields plus a 5-acre display garden of tulips and daffodils.
    Drive to the next stop: about 5 minutes

  2. 2. Tulip Town

    15002 Bradshaw Rd, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
    Hours: Daily, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (dog friendly)
    Suggested visit: About 45 minutes
    Highlights: Family-friendly farm with 6 acres of fields, trolley rides, indoor displays, and a beer and wine garden.
    Drive to the next stop: about 5 minutes

  3. 3. Tulip Valley Farms

    15245 Bradshaw Rd, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
    Hours: Daily, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (dog friendly)
    Suggested visit: About 50 minutes
    Highlights: Hands-on tulip experience with u-pick fields and scenic views.
    Drive to La Conner: about 15 minutes

  4. 4. Lunch and Shopping in La Conner

    Suggested visit: About 2 hours 30 minutes
    Nell Thorn Waterfront Bistro & Bar, farm-to-table cuisine with waterfront views.
    Oyster & Thistle Restaurant and Pub, seafood-focused menu in a cozy pub.
    La Conner Seafood & Prime Rib House, prime rib and fresh seafood.
    Drive to the next stop: about 15 minutes

  5. 5. Garden Rosalyn

    16648 Jungquist Rd, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
    Hours: Daily, 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM (dog friendly)
    Suggested visit: About 45 minutes
    Highlights: Tulip fields framed by the Cascades, with a tranquil atmosphere and resident waterfowl.
    Drive back to La Conner: about 15 minutes

  6. 6. Check in: The Channel Lodge

    205 N 1st St, La Conner, WA 98257
    Hours: Check in 3:30 PM (no dogs)
    Waterfront lodge with views of the Swinomish Channel.
    La Conner Inn, 107 S 2nd St, is a pet-friendly alternative.
    Dinner: choose from the lunch options you skipped earlier.

  7. Day 2: Nurseries and farm stands

    7. Christianson's Nursery

    15806 Best Rd, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
    Hours: Daily, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (dog friendly)
    Suggested visit: About 1 hour
    Highlights: Historic nursery with a wide plant selection, vintage greenhouses, and charming gardens.
    Drive to the next stop: about 15 minutes

  8. 8. Snow Goose Produce

    15170 Fir Island Rd, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
    Hours: Daily, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (dog friendly)
    Suggested visit: About 30 minutes
    Highlights: Seasonal market with local produce, famous ice cream, and gourmet foods.
    Drive to the next stop: about 15 minutes

  9. 9. Skagit Acres

    18923 Peter Johnson Rd, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
    Hours: Daily, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (dog friendly)
    Suggested visit: About 1 hour
    Highlights: Large garden center with plants, home decor, and a cafe.
    Drive back to Seattle: about 1 hour 15 minutes

More to explore: La Conner shopping, Deception Pass State Park, Little Mountain Park, Mount Erie, Padilla Bay Trail, and Skagit Valley wineries. · northwestblooms.com