Andi's Guidebook
Food & Coffee
This place is also known as Catrina's.
Street tacos are the best reason to go here. Very casual. (It can be loud, but go off-peak time and it's great.) Downtown Mount Vernon | catrinatacostequila.com
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517 S 1st StThis place is also known as Catrina's.
Street tacos are the best reason to go here. Very casual. (It can be loud, but go off-peak time and it's great.) Downtown Mount Vernon | catrinatacostequila.com
Delicious & authentic Japanese. (I know it’s delicious, I’ve been told it is authentic.) | 2001 College Way, Mount Vernon
Kyoto Kitchen Japanese Restaurant
2001 E College WayDelicious & authentic Japanese. (I know it’s delicious, I’ve been told it is authentic.) | 2001 College Way, Mount Vernon
Great Thai! But, take their advice on the HIGH spice levels they use! Downtown Mount Vernon. This is also a SMALL place. Consider take-out and sit at one of the tables across the street at the river. | Only open M-F, 11-3:00, 5-8:00 | 410 W. Gates, Mount Vernon; rachawadeethaicafe.com
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Rachawadee Thai Cafe
410 W Gates StGreat Thai! But, take their advice on the HIGH spice levels they use! Downtown Mount Vernon. This is also a SMALL place. Consider take-out and sit at one of the tables across the street at the river. | Only open M-F, 11-3:00, 5-8:00 | 410 W. Gates, Mount Vernon; rachawadeethaicafe.com
Locally sourced cheese, seafood, bake their own breads, and smoke their own meats kind of place. Great bar, great food. Adults only. 427 E. Fairhaven, Burlington; trainwreckbar.com
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Train Wreck Bar & Grill
427 E Fairhaven AveLocally sourced cheese, seafood, bake their own breads, and smoke their own meats kind of place. Great bar, great food. Adults only. 427 E. Fairhaven, Burlington; trainwreckbar.com
Kelley’s BBQ | local drive through - SO GOOD - weekday only, 11am-6pm | 805 W. Division St. Mount Vernon; http://www.kelleysbbq.com/
Kelley's Bbq & Catering
805 W Division StKelley’s BBQ | local drive through - SO GOOD - weekday only, 11am-6pm | 805 W. Division St. Mount Vernon; http://www.kelleysbbq.com/
Nell Thorn | Ingredients are locally sourced and cooked to perfection. On the channel. On the more expensive side, but a special place and worth it. 116 First, La Conner; nellthorn.com
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Nell Thorn
116 1st StNell Thorn | Ingredients are locally sourced and cooked to perfection. On the channel. On the more expensive side, but a special place and worth it. 116 First, La Conner; nellthorn.com
COA mexican eatery in Mount Vernon
1810 Riverside DriveCoffee!
If you’d like a local place to sip coffee, this brick-walled spot downtown is just right. Best “sit down” coffee in town, pastries, sandwiches
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Ristretto Coffee Lounge & Wine Bar
416 S 1st StIf you’d like a local place to sip coffee, this brick-walled spot downtown is just right. Best “sit down” coffee in town, pastries, sandwiches
Valley Grind
1130 South Burlington BoulevardGreat coffee! Daily $3 specials
Our go-to in Anacortes. In fact, we sometimes go to Anacortes to get it.
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Penguin Coffee LLC
2119 Commercial AveOur go-to in Anacortes. In fact, we sometimes go to Anacortes to get it.
Valley grind
local farms/Co-op
Schuh Farm | This place has the best shakes. This is also a good place to get nibbles for a picnic of fresh fruit and veg, local cheese and milk, and flowers. | 15565 SR 536, Mount Vernon
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Schuh Farms
15565 WA-536Schuh Farm | This place has the best shakes. This is also a good place to get nibbles for a picnic of fresh fruit and veg, local cheese and milk, and flowers. | 15565 SR 536, Mount Vernon
Skagit Valley Co-op | This is a great co-op and you do not need to be a member. They also have an additional location across the parking lot to the south. Lots of good stuff at both. 202 South First, Mount Vernon
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Skagit Valley Food Co-op
202 S 1st StSkagit Valley Co-op | This is a great co-op and you do not need to be a member. They also have an additional location across the parking lot to the south. Lots of good stuff at both. 202 South First, Mount Vernon
SnowGoose Produce | If you want to rub shoulders with locals while licking the best ice cream ever, this is the spot. They also have all kinds of local specialty foods. late spring, summer, early fall | 15170 Fir Island Road, Mount Vernon | snowgooseproducemarket.com
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Snow Goose Produce
15170 Fir Island RdSnowGoose Produce | If you want to rub shoulders with locals while licking the best ice cream ever, this is the spot. They also have all kinds of local specialty foods. late spring, summer, early fall | 15170 Fir Island Road, Mount Vernon | snowgooseproducemarket.com
Wineries, Breweries, Spirits
Tulip Valley Winery | This is a great spot for a bottle of wine to add to a picnic or to take home as a gift. Flights of five (your choice) are just $5. 16163 State Rte 536; tulipvalley.net
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Tulip Valley Winery
16163 WA-536Tulip Valley Winery | This is a great spot for a bottle of wine to add to a picnic or to take home as a gift. Flights of five (your choice) are just $5. 16163 State Rte 536; tulipvalley.net
Bertelson Winery | Beautiful spot to taste beautiful wine. Two minutes off the freeway,. They are closed on Monday & Tuesday. They often have private events, so you may want to check. 20598 Starbird Rd, Mount Vernon; bertelsonwinery.com
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Bertelsen Winery
20598 Starbird RdBertelson Winery | Beautiful spot to taste beautiful wine. Two minutes off the freeway,. They are closed on Monday & Tuesday. They often have private events, so you may want to check. 20598 Starbird Rd, Mount Vernon; bertelsonwinery.com
Pasek Cellars | Everything I’ve had from here was delicious. My favorite is the blackberry dessert wine. Tasting room right off I-5N | 18729 Fir Island Rd., Mount Vernon; pasekcellars.com
Pasek Cellars Tasting Room & Gift Shop
2615 Old Hwy 99 SPasek Cellars | Everything I’ve had from here was delicious. My favorite is the blackberry dessert wine. Tasting room right off I-5N | 18729 Fir Island Rd., Mount Vernon; pasekcellars.com
Farmstrong Brewing Co. | Taproom, usually with a food truck or two | 110 Stewart Rd. Mount Vernon; farmstrongbrewing.com
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Farmstrong Brewing Company
110 Stewart RoadFarmstrong Brewing Co. | Taproom, usually with a food truck or two | 110 Stewart Rd. Mount Vernon; farmstrongbrewing.com
North Sound Brewing Co. | Taproom, usually a food truck, you can also bring food in| 17406 State Route 536, Mount Vernon; northsoundbrewing.com
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North Sound Brewing Co.
17406 WA-536North Sound Brewing Co. | Taproom, usually a food truck, you can also bring food in| 17406 State Route 536, Mount Vernon; northsoundbrewing.com
La Conner Brewing | Great food & beer, wood fired pizza and house made non-alcoholic root beer. |117 First St. LaConner; Laconnerbrewery.com
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La Conner Brewing Co
117 1st StLa Conner Brewing | Great food & beer, wood fired pizza and house made non-alcoholic root beer. |117 First St. LaConner; Laconnerbrewery.com
Try the Loganberry Liqueur & the Bunker Rye
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Whidbey Island Distillery
3466 Craw RdTry the Loganberry Liqueur & the Bunker Rye
Skip Rock Distillers - Snohomish - lots of good choices!
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Skip Rock Distillers
104 Ave CSkip Rock Distillers - Snohomish - lots of good choices!
north of Bellingham
Grow and use their own apples for spirits. Great cafe and gift shop. Their gin is lovely; try with their apple cider. (I know, but try it anyway.)
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BelleWood Distilling
6140 WA-539north of Bellingham
Grow and use their own apples for spirits. Great cafe and gift shop. Their gin is lovely; try with their apple cider. (I know, but try it anyway.)
City/town information
Anacortes - ferries to the San Juan Islands and Sidney, BC; fun artsy/marine town. Most of the businesses and restaurants are on Commercial Ave. Pick up lunch at Gere-a-deli and go to the marina beach or Washington Park. Check out Scott Milo Gallery for work from local artists.
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Anacortes
Anacortes - ferries to the San Juan Islands and Sidney, BC; fun artsy/marine town. Most of the businesses and restaurants are on Commercial Ave. Pick up lunch at Gere-a-deli and go to the marina beach or Washington Park. Check out Scott Milo Gallery for work from local artists.
Burlington - across the Skagit River; many retail, outlet stores, chain restaurants.
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Burlington
Burlington - across the Skagit River; many retail, outlet stores, chain restaurants.
Bow-Edison - tiny community that has several restaurants, galleries, local specialties
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Bow
Bow-Edison - tiny community that has several restaurants, galleries, local specialties
La Conner - Three museums, unique shopping, great food
-Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum - 703 South Second St.; qfamuseum.org
-Museum of Northwest Art - 121 North First St.; monamuseum.org
-Skagit County Historical Museum - 501 Fourth St.
The shops and restaurants are mostly on one street on the water of the channel. Best plan is to park and wander one way and back the other. Our favorites...
Pelindaba Lavender (Everything you can think of - and more! - that can use lavender as an ingredient)
The Wood Merchant (Beautiful craftsmanship in wood. Everything from furniture to jewelry.)
Nasty Jack’s (antique furniture - restored & refinished)
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La Conner
La Conner - Three museums, unique shopping, great food
-Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum - 703 South Second St.; qfamuseum.org
-Museum of Northwest Art - 121 North First St.; monamuseum.org
-Skagit County Historical Museum - 501 Fourth St.
The shops and restaurants are mostly on one street on the water of the channel. Best plan is to park and wander one way and back the other. Our favorites...
Pelindaba Lavender (Everything you can think of - and more! - that can use lavender as an ingredient)
The Wood Merchant (Beautiful craftsmanship in wood. Everything from furniture to jewelry.)
Nasty Jack’s (antique furniture - restored & refinished)
Sightseeing
Ferries | We love to just walk on and ride on a nice day. Even not nice days. Get off in Friday Harbor, get lunch or ice cream, and catch the next ferry. Just be sure to know the schedule and keep an eye on the time. Orcas Island is wonderful, but you will need to take a vehicle. The best views are on Mount Constitution on Orcas - you can see to the end of the world. You will want to reserve your sailing at....https://secureapps.wsdot.wa.gov/Ferries/Reservations/Vehicle/default.aspx
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Anacortes Ferry Terminal station
2100 Ferry Terminal RdFerries | We love to just walk on and ride on a nice day. Even not nice days. Get off in Friday Harbor, get lunch or ice cream, and catch the next ferry. Just be sure to know the schedule and keep an eye on the time. Orcas Island is wonderful, but you will need to take a vehicle. The best views are on Mount Constitution on Orcas - you can see to the end of the world. You will want to reserve your sailing at....https://secureapps.wsdot.wa.gov/Ferries/Reservations/Vehicle/default.aspx
Little Mountain | About 10 minutes from here and you can be hiking in the woods. There are lots of easy and challenging hikes. If you’re not up to a hike, you can also drive to a couple of outlooks. One that views over farmland and one that views over the town. | littlemountainpark.org
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Little Mountain Park
3000 Little Mountain RdLittle Mountain | About 10 minutes from here and you can be hiking in the woods. There are lots of easy and challenging hikes. If you’re not up to a hike, you can also drive to a couple of outlooks. One that views over farmland and one that views over the town. | littlemountainpark.org
Whale watching - Islandadventures.com | We recently took a 3 hour trip out of Everett. Best 3 hours ever. The crew was clearly qualified and loved what they did. 4 grey whales, 10 bald eagles, harbor seals, harbor porpoise, and lots of sea birds. They also do trips out of La Conner. If you are in the area, we would highly recommend this company.
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Island Adventures
712 Seafarers WayWhale watching - Islandadventures.com | We recently took a 3 hour trip out of Everett. Best 3 hours ever. The crew was clearly qualified and loved what they did. 4 grey whales, 10 bald eagles, harbor seals, harbor porpoise, and lots of sea birds. They also do trips out of La Conner. If you are in the area, we would highly recommend this company.
State Highway 11 - from Bow to Bellingham, this drive hugs the side of the cliffs, going through forest. There are lots of pullouts to enjoy the view. Especially beautiful at sunset, but be careful of bicyclists, slow/fast drivers
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Chuckanut Drive
Chuckanut DriveState Highway 11 - from Bow to Bellingham, this drive hugs the side of the cliffs, going through forest. There are lots of pullouts to enjoy the view. Especially beautiful at sunset, but be careful of bicyclists, slow/fast drivers