While you are up north, take a day trip to see the incredible blue waters of Diablo Lake and check North Cascades National Park off your bucket list.

Learn about the pirates that used to brave these waters or even go whale watching!

A pretty drive and options for stunning hiking make a nice day trip from the Mt. Vernon area.

La Conner is a cute seaside town with lots of artsy shops, restaurants and of course a brewpub.

A short and sweet hike right in Bellingham, just half an hour north of Mt. Vernon

Fairhaven Historic District, a lively neighborhood in Bellingham: https://www.bellingham.org/fairhaven-village

Don't miss a drive down Chuckanut Drive and a stop at Taylor Shellfish on the other end.

Our go to place for fresh oysters! Just north of the farms is Larrabee State Park and a scenic drive up the coastline on Chuckanut Drive.