Memorable Fall Trips
to the Skagit Valley
With the crisp autumn air comes the chance to experience a memorable fall weekend in Skagit Valley. Fall in Washington is a unique experience. For starters, you’ll be amazed at the glorious colors on display across the county. Skagit Valley offers various settings for nature’s brilliant show, from the Puget Sound to the farmlands of the Valley to the North Cascades National Park. Escape to the Skagit Valley for a memorable fall getaway.
Featured Fall
Events and Activities
Spending time outside during fall in Washington makes for an unforgettable vacation. From lively harvest festivals to bustling farmers’ markets, the Skagit Valley comes alive with the rich colors and flavors of fall. As an agricultural community, visitors can enjoy local pumpkin patches and farms, many with festive fall activities and fresh produce for purchase. Local artisans and vendors offer handmade goods at seasonal craft fairs, markets, and festivals. Foodies will delight in beer and cider tastings and farm-to-table dining events featuring our freshest fall produce.
Outdoor Adventures
Celebrating Autumn
As the weather cools, it’s the perfect time to get outside for some unique outdoor adventures before winter sets in. Do a little fishing on the Skagit River to catch local steelhead, five types of Pacific salmon, sea-run cutthroat trout, and bull trout. Fall hiking in the mountains is like nothing you’ve ever seen, with a colorful canvas of gold, red, and orange. Or take a scenic drive on the Cascade Loop to find stunning views of lush forests, rivers, and distant mountains dusted with early snow.
Anacortes is a stunning waterfront community with a beautiful marina, delicious restaurants, quirky shops, and luxurious places to stay. Whether it’s a stopover on the way to the islands or your weekend destination, Anacortes has something for everyone.
