Mount Vernon to Clinton
This tour follows the Whidbey Scenic Isle Way, following state routes 20 and 525 through farmland and historic towns on Whidbey Island along a portion of the Cascade Loop Scenic Byway.
This leg of the tour has 20 waypoints and 9 side trip tours
Key Waypoints along Mount Vernon to Clinton
Mount Vernon
The seat of Skagit County, it was named for Washington’s Potomac home. The Skagit River has played an important part... Visit
Deception Pass State Park
The park is notable for the variety of its land and seascapes; along its borders are wave-tossed, and placid, bays.... Visit
Coupeville
The city spreads along the south shore of the cove. Once called the Port of Sea Captains for the number... Visit
All waypoints on this leg
- Mount Vernon ★
- Skagit Flats
- Whitney
- Swinomish Slough
- Lake Campbell
- Dewey
- Deception Pass State Park
- Clover Valley
- Oak Harbor ★
- San De Fuca
- Penn’s Cove
- Kennedy’s Lagoon
- Coupeville ★
- Prairie Center
- Smith Prairie
- Greenbank
- Holmes Harbor
- Freeland
- Bay View
- Clinton
★ Mainstreet Community
Side trips along Mount Vernon to Clinton
La Conner
This side trip is an 11 mile round trip drive across La Conner flats to the La Conner historic district along the Swinomish Channel.
Anacortes
This 10 mile side trip leads out to Anacortes, located on the north end of Fidalgo Island, the city experienced many early-day booms, and now has several substantial industries.
Ebey’s Landing
This side trip is a 9 mile loop, departing from Prairie Center the route extends out through the prairie for a tour of wheat farms and historic Ebey's Landing.
Keystone
This 7 mile side trip is a loop out along Admiralty Bay out to Fort Casey and Keystone on Admiralty Head.
Greenbank Farm
This 2 mile side trip leads out to a former dairy farm that has been converted to an arts and events center.
Langley
This 8 mile side trip leds out to an inviting stretch of sandy beach and a remarkable historic town.
Glendale
This 5 mile side trip leads out to a community nestled between sheer bluffs along the shoreline.
Side trips along Mount Vernon to Clinton
There are no side trips along this tour leg.