The Skagit Valley is a large area, but most of the tulip farms are in the area between the Skagit River and the Swinomish Channel. Drive north on Interstate 5 to Mount Vernon, then get off the highway and drive west. It’s about an hour from downtown Seattle.
Fields of tulips will make you feel like you’re in Holland as you drive past, but it’s a real treat to spend some time at one or more of the tulip farms. Bring a picnic lunch and don’t forget your camera.
Other times of year the Skagit Valley is filled with outdoor recreation options, everything from skiing and white water rafting in the mountains in the east to visiting beaches to the west.
If you’re driving there in tulip season, be prepared for traffic in this rural area.
