Mount Vernon, Washington

Population: 26,232
Located in Skagit County

Mount Vernon, Washington

An Active Community
Mount Vernon is home to a public library, Senior Center, symphony orchestra, historic theatre with an operational Wurlitzer organ, multi-plex movie theaters, art galleries, performing theatrical, musical and dance groups, and unlimited types of entertainment are provided by Skagit Valley College. Groundbreaking is scheduled for an 18 million dollar performing arts facility no later than Jan. 1st., 2003. There is a prescribed "Oldtowne Walking Tour" and several "Farmers' Markets" that offer local produce most of the year, made possible by the mild climate. The hospital and medical facilities are "cutting edge" with a new kidney dialysis center. A wide variety of restaurants and cafes run the gamut from "fast food" to "five star", a few with dance floors, with many ethnic types represented in addition to the abundant fresh seafood. Shopping is delightful in the "Oldtowne", with the Skagit River as a focal point, as well as shopping centers in the outlying areas. City parks offer recreational choices for all ages with sports, planned Senior Activities, bird-watching groups (trumpeter swans, snow geese & eagles), square dancing groups - you name it - it's HERE!

Easily Accessible
Within 15 minutes are museums, gambling casinos, a racing speedway, an annual smelt derby, and hiking, biking and jogging trails. Fresh and salt water fishing, duck hunting, public and lake swimming, boating, public and private golfing, health spas - it is all available. The North Cascades mountain range offers mountain climbing and snow for related activities. Also nearby are overnight camping facilities, fishing resorts, an annual bald eagle festival, Skagit River rafting, and the many activities around and on the beautiful San Juan Islands in Puget Sound, including whale watching, scuba diving and kayaking!

Statistics
Mount Vernon's average annual rainfall is 47.2 inches. Yearly temperature ranges between the high 20s and the low 80s. The winter will usually bring one or two snowfalls that stay on the ground a few days - some years we have no snow at all.

Mount Vernon Private Schools

Catholic - Immaculate Conception School, 1321 E. Division St., Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360)428-3912 Christian - Mount Vernon Christian School, 820 W. Blackburn, Mount Vernon, WA 98274 (360)424-9157
Valley Christian School, 301 S. 18th St., Mount Vernon, WA 98274 (360)424-0540
Viewcrest Christian School, 830 N. 16th St., Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360)428-3043 Headstart - Jefferson Elementary School, 1801 E. Blackburn, Mount Vernon, WA 98274 (360)416-6541
La Paloma Headstart, 2401 Kulshan View Dr. , Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360)424-1015 Montessori - Summersun Montessori, 1804 Martin Rd., Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360)428-3510

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