La Conner, WA Road Trips

1 Rainbow Bridge. A scenic steel arch bridge over the Swinomish Channel to Fidalgo Island, built in 1957. (updated Oct 2024) 2 Skagit Historical Museum, 501 S 4th St, ☏ +1 360-466-3365. Museum featuring exhibits related to the local area. Due to its location on a hill, it offers one of the best views of the town. (updated Jun 2023) 3 Museum of Northwest Art, 121 First St, ☏ +1 360 466-4446, [email protected]. Su M Noon-5PM, Tu-Sa 10AM-5PM. Showcases a permanent collection of northwest artists, as well as revolving shows throughout the year. Free. (updated Jan 2020) 4 Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum, 703 South Second St, ☏ +1 360-466-4288. Has a collection featuring textiles of the Pacific Rim area. Located in one of the oldest homes in town, the Gaches Mansion. (updated Jun 2023)

The lush flat farmland makes for miles of easy biking. 5 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. April 1-30. Every spring, the region celebrates the bloom of colorful tulips that paint the Skagit Valley more brilliantly than a Dutch impressionist could. Hundreds of thousands of Washingtonians and international visitors flock to see the endless fields of tulips between Mount Vernon and La Conner.

The town boasts plenty of charming small inns and Bed and Breakfasts. 1 La Conner Channel Lodge, 205 N 1st St, toll-free: +1-888-466-4113. Located at the waterfront. Rooms $209–309, Suites $219-349. (updated Jun 2023) 2 Wild Iris Inn, 121 Maple Avenue, ☏ +1 (360) 466-1400, toll-free: +1 (800) 477-1400, [email protected]. A boutique inn with queen and king-size beds, a garden, shaded sitting porches in front of some rooms, and a meeting room for about fifty. They serve a two-course breakfast as well. $109-240. (updated Aug 2023) 3 The Heron Inn, 117 Maple Ave, ☏ +1 360-399-1074, [email protected]. A small inn with comfortable rooms, and available spa services like massages and facials. Optional breakfast service offers choice of hot and cold, vegetarian and meaty. Rooms $149–169, add $20 for breakfast for two; suites $150–220. (updated Aug 2023)

La Conner is not on any major highways, making it slightly tedious to get to. It is about 10 mi (16 km) west of Interstate 5. From the south, exit in Conway for WA-534 West. Stay on the arterial as it turns onto Best Rd., then Chilberg Rd. From the north, exit in Burlington for WA-20 West. Take a left onto La Conner Whitney Road. Either way, the drive through the farmland of the Skagit Valley is especially beautiful. Skagit Transit, ☏ +1 360-757-4433, [email protected]. Operates bus service within Skagit County including within and between Anacortes, Burlington, La Conner, Mount Vernon, and Sedro-Woolley. The buses do not run at night. Also offers connecting service from other counties, including route 80X traveling south from Bellingham and route 90X traveling north from Everett. Routes 80X and 90X stop in Burlington and Mount Vernon. (updated Sep 2022) Bus route 615 travels through La Conner on its way between Mount Vernon Skagit Station and March's Point P&R in Anacortes. La Conner is on the Swinomish Channel. 1 La Conner Marina & RV Park (Port of Skagit Marina), 613 North 2nd St. (updated Jun 2026) Sailing through nearby Deception Pass is not recommended , as the currents can be notoriously swift.

La Conner is a great town to walk, with restaurants, museums, artist studios, and boutique retailers all packed into a few blocks. First Street follows the waterfront and intersects Morris Street, which runs the length of town. Away from the town center, you'll need a car, or a boat, as the valley is spread out and there is little public transportation.