Food

The Corner Pub
Just down the road from House Kinlands, all ages are welcome to eat at this bar and grill.
14565 Allen West Rd., Bow, Washington 98232

Tweet’s Cafe
Seasonal menu with ingredients from Skagit Valley farmers.
5800 Cains Ct., Edison, WA 98232

Breadfarm Bakery and Cafe
Home of the legendary pumpkin cupcake. Need we say more?
5766 Cains Ct., Edison, WA 98232

Shambala Ancient Grain Bakery & Bistro
For gluten, soy, and peanut-free souls. We know you’re out there (and need treats).
614 S 1st St., Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Views

Craggy Tree
At the intersection of Boe Road and Farm to Market Road, look for a gnarled tree that’s always filled with eagles.

Padilla Bay
Walk on the boardwalk for views of the Salish Sea. For the north trailhead, from 20, follow Bayview Edison Road for 3 miles. To park, turn right onto 2nd Street, then left into a large parking lot.

Samish Island
Visit Samish Island for the salmon run in August. (The former slough between the island and mainland has been filled to make a road between the two, turning the island into a peninsula.)

Oyster Dome
Great for hiking. Parking requires a Discover Pass (discoverpass.wa.gov). Visit this website for details on the hike and where to park.

Shops

Hedgerow Edison
A lifestyle boutique and Jen’s favorite place on this Earth.
5787 Cains Ct., Edison, WA 98232

Skagit Building Salvage
One of our favorite places for picking out vintage building materials.
17994 WA-536, Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Christianson's Nursery & Greenhouse
Known for rare and unusual plants including an array of roses.
15806 Best Rd, Mount Vernon, WA 98273

The Red Door Antique Mall
One of Jen’s local spots for vintage finds.
111 Freeway Dr., Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Gordon Skagit Farms
Family farm known for stunning heirloom pumpkins and gourds.
15598 McLean Rd, Mount Vernon, WA 98273