La Conner

In the heart of the Skagit Valley in far-northwest Washington, the waterfront community of La Conner is a popular tourist destination. The town has the ideal blend of community, natural beauty, and easy access to outdoor sports. It also has a number of tourist attractions.

Both the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival and the La Conner Daffodil Festival draw large numbers each spring from all around the world. Numerous painters and artists are drawn to these vibrant festivities as they try to capture the various shades of La Conner that bloom all over the area. Other enjoyable activities in La Conner include taking in the sea-salt scenery of the area's Skagit Bay or Swinomish Channel or taking a break from your day to sketch the Rainbow Bridge, the town's most notable architectural icon. La Conner also welcomes nearby adventures on Puget Sound. It takes less than ten minutes to get to Fidalgo Island, where Deception Pass State Park connects to southern Whidbey Island. One of Washington's top state parks, Deception Pass is also one of its most popular.