Surrounded by the Cascade Mountains and dotted with farmlands, Mount Vernon has been shielded from the forces of modernity. Whether you're exploring local farms or strolling along First Street, walking around Mount Vernon feels like stepping back in time. No chain stores here - just mom-and-pop shops located in historic buildings. Built in 1926 and in continuous operation ever since, the Lincoln Theatre is a grand, 500-seat theatre with gorgeous hand-stenciled murals on the walls and an original Wurlitzer organ in front of the stage - one of only two remaining in the United States.

Don't miss the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. It is one of the destination events for the Pacific Northwest, held from April 1 - 30. Every spring, hundreds of thousands of people come to enjoy the celebration of the season as millions of tulips burst into bloom.

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Mount Vernon has a Mediterranean climate with dry warm summers and mild winters.

Average Temperature:

January - High 45.5 F, Low 33.6 F

July - High 73.2 F, Low 50.6 F

Precipitation:

January Rainfall - 4.02 inches

July Rainfall - 1.16 inches

January Snowfall - 1.5 inches

Source: Western Regional Climate Center 

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• Bellingham is approximately 28 miles from Mount Vernon.
• Seattle is approximately 62 miles from Mount Vernon.