| set in a commercial area less than a mile from interstate 5, this unassuming budget hotel is also less than a mile from the skagit river and a mile from downtown mount vernon. a continental breakfast buffet and parking are complimentary. theres also a seasonal outdoor pool and a restaurant, plus meeting space. straightforward rooms offer free wi-fi and tvs, as well as microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. kids age 17 and under stay at no charge in a parent's room. pets are welcome for a fee. suites add whirlpool tubs. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Paine Field 45 min
Heritage Flight Museum (14 min) Bay View State Park (18 min)
Waterfront park with views of the San Juan Islands, space for boating & swimming, & many campsites. Skagit Valley (14 min)
Known for its annual tulip festival, this pastoral valley offers a 150-mi. river & nature areas. Hillcrest Park (8 min)
31-acre park featuring picnic shelters, playgrounds, baseball & soccer fields & tennis courts. Tulip Valley Winery (9 min)
Winery and wine Mount Vernon Lions Club Roadside Park (5 min) Padilla Bay (19 min)
Estuary, nature, and outdoor recreation Museum of Northwest Art (21 min)
Free museum with rotating exhibits featuring artists from the Pacific Northwest, plus workshops. Little Mountain Park (11 min)
Forested area with 10 mi. of hiking & biking trails & valley views from 2 observation platforms. Little Mountain (16 min)
522-acre park with a 1.5-mi. paved road to a peak with scenic views, plus hiking/biking trails. Children's Museum of Skagit County (6 min)
Arts, science & cultural exhibits are spotlighted at a hands-on museum in Cascade Mall. Sedro-Woolley Museum (17 min) The Skagit County Historical Museum (22 min) North Cascades Institute (18 min) | 
