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CascadesTrain #: 510,513,516,517 | Amtrak Northbound 510/Dp-9:13a 516/Dp-8:13p Southbound 513/Dp-8:35a 517/Dp-7:40p | ||||
GENERAL INFORMATION: Weather Local News Library Mount Vernon is known for its annual Tulip Festival, where the climate is similar to that of northern France. In 1870 Jasper Gates and Joseph Dwelley first settled on the banks of the Skagit River, where the City of Mount Vernon now lies. Harrison Clothier, a school teacher, join in business with a former student, E.G. English, together they are recognized as the city's founders. The city was named after Mount Vernon, the plantation estate of George Washington and was officially incorporated on July 5, 1893. ATTRACTIONS:
Children's Museum
Lincoln Theater
Threater Arts Guild
EVENTS:
Tulip Festival
Highland Games & Celtic Festival
Skagit River Shakespear Festival
County Fair
McIntrye Hall Performing Arts
Stepping from the train a passenger finds the Historical District of Mount Vernon, althought many building have been replaced, still many provide distinguished merchant services. Downtown is a place for walking, shopping and 1920 Linclon Threater spotlights the rail experience for afternoon adventure. Relax as Mount Vernon is pedestrian friendly seating bench line sidewalking with shade trees to make you feel relaxed and comfortable.
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