华盛顿州史卡基河谷郁金香节[Mount Vernon]

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美国华盛顿州史卡基河谷平原(Skagit Valley)郁金香节又要开始了。
每年吸引超过百万游客前往浪漫玩赏的郁金香节,今年系第29届举办,经验丰富的主办单位早已在1500亩的花田里,种满了五彩缤纷的各色郁金香,预计从4月1日到30日,让访客们一次看到饱。

现在就打算前往的游客,主办单位也预备了黄色水仙迎宾。不过,水仙只能算前奏,真正主调还是郁金香,4月以后的郁金香是铺天盖地的连绵着,一区开完另一区接着绽放,让所有拿傻瓜相机的初级摄影者,都能拍摄出顶级作品。

整个史卡基河谷平原有许多个由不同农户经营的花田,自己开车前往者,如果有兴趣可以一个一个逛;路不熟的人,最好参加旅行团的一日游行程,沿途欣赏华盛顿州的田园风景。

Roozengaarde郁金香园由于占地广大,拜访者最多。该园有一个精致的人工郁金香造景,先让大家感觉色彩之美,接着就是长达数英里的花田彩绘,让人忍不住要发出赞叹声。

到美国不但可以看花赏景,还参观百年古镇拉康娜(Lacorner)。回程时再到华盛顿州的生蚝养殖场,现场随意品尝免费的美味生蚝,还可以买一些带回家。

史卡基河谷是著名的荷兰移民聚居地,距离温哥华一百公里,是世界第二大郁金香产地。花田经营者非常用心地在园里建造了木屋与风车,让人有到了荷兰的错觉。



时间:4月1日-30日
网址:http://www.tulipfestival.org/

我们的计划是争取7：30过关，然后直奔花场，当阳光开始灿烂的时候，我们走进百年古镇游览，吃完中饭，信步体验古镇风情，待全身彻底放松后，驾车到 burlington的The Outlet  Shoppes购物。1个半小时左右向北返回。根据一路进行情况，还可以在沿途一两个商场驻脚购物。争取晚六点之前或八点半之后过关返温。

相关资料：请参见：华盛顿州史卡基河谷郁金香节[Mount Vernon]

欢迎更多同行者加入助兴！也欢迎提供Carpool的和希望Carpool的同鞋加入。独乐乐不如众乐乐！

有兴趣者请短信留言，告知具体位置，联系电话，车辆情况（独自驾车、提供或需要Carpool等）及其他行程建议或要求。谢谢！

由于这是最后一个郁金香花开灿烂的季节，我们的计划将会风雨无阻。 No Rain-check
一路有你，会使我们大家都变得不同

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Flower Fields and Display Gardens at the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

This outdoor display garden and windmill sits at the entrance to Tulip Town's blooming fields and other attractions.

©Angela M. Brown 2007

The fields of flowers are grown in order to produce bulbs - a major industry in the Skagit Valley. In addition to viewing and photographing the fields, Skagit Valley Tulip Festival visitors will enjoy exploring a number of different display gardens and garden centers in order to learn about bulb gardening and purchase bulbs of their own. These include:

Tulip Town: Skagit Valley Bulb Farm
15002 Bradshaw Road, Mount Vernon
Tulip Town offers indoor tulips displays and outdoor display gardens as well as acres of fields that feature an amazing variety of tulips. Tulip Town is a very popular spot to visit, and justifiably so. Not only can you walk around a sea of blooming tulips (in season), you can also take advantage of their gift and bulb shops and snack bars. Those who have trouble getting around can experience the tulip fields aboard a tractor-pulled carriage. Tulip Town's picturesque windmill adds to the photo-taking options. During April, visitors to Tulip Town can also enjoy a wonderful display of kites from professional kite flyers.

Roozengaarde (Tulips.com)
15867 Beaver Marsh Road, Mount Vernon
Stroll through the Roozengaarde show gardens and select which bulbs you want to order for your own yard. Take a family picture at their picturesque windmill or among the blooming tulip maze. Wander among their acres of tulips, with rows of blooms in most colors of the rainbow. While at Roozengaarde, pick up a bunch of fresh-cut tulips or order the bulbs for your favorite variety. During tulip-festival time, a flower tent, picnic shelter, and food vendors are available. The Roozengaarde retail shop sells home and garden items and official Skagit Valley Tulip Festival posters and merchandise, and is open year round.

WSU Discovery Garden
16650 State Route 536, Mount Vernon
Gardeners will enjoy visiting the Discovery Garden at the Washington State University Northwestern Washington Research & Extension Center. Open to the public year-round, the display gardens are designed and maintained by volunteer organizations such as the Master Gardener's Discovery Garden, Skagit Valley Rose Society, and the Western Washington Fruit Research Foundation. Almost 30 different types of gardens are represented, including a native plant garden, a shade garden, a water wise garden, a rose garden, a rhody garden, and a fuchsia garden.

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Getting To & Getting Around the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

Hot Air Balloon over Tulip Fields, Skagit Valley near Mount Vernon

J. Poth/Washington State Tourism

Options for viewing the fields include driving, walking, biking, and tour buses or shuttles. Most of the flower fields are found on the west side of Interstate 5, between Fir Island Road (exit 221) and Josh Wilson Road (exit 231). During peak viewing time the roads through the blooming fields can become quite congested, particularly on weekends.
Some options to driving your own vehicle:

• Tulip Country Bike Tours
    These guided bike tours include your bike, a helmet, a garden tour, lunch, and stops at great tulip-viewing spots.
• Victoria Clipper
    Package excursion includes private ferry service on the Victoria Clipper from Seattle's Pier 69 to La Conner, and a motor coach tour of the tulip fields and bulb farms, with stops at two fields. Bus-only option is also available.
  

Check out the official Skagit Valley Tulip Festival web site for the most current list of tours and transportation available.

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In La Conner you'll find plenty of evidence of the creativity that has flourished there since the 1940's.  The Museum of Northwest Art showcases a permanent collection of northwest artists, as well as revolving shows through out the year.  The town is also home to the Skagit Historical Museum, with perhaps the best view in town, and the Quilt Museum, located in one of the oldest homes in town, the Gaches Mansion.

Besides art museums, there are many gift shops, galleries, clothing stores and fine dining establishments in town.  The town also boasts plenty of charming small inns and Bed and Breakfasts.

La Conner is located at the edge of the largest tulip-growing region in the world, the Skagit Valley.  In Spring, the local fields are filled with ribbons of color as the valley hosts the annual Tulip Festival the entire month of April.  The protected farmland around the town is said to be some of the richest in the world, and the region grows everything from strawberries to wheat, with many local farmstands selling their wares on the highways and in town.

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Salon Rouge #1 of 11 attractions in La Conner
24 reviews

Owner description:At Salon Rouge, we strive to create the ultimate salon & spa experience.Salon Rouge offers a complete range of hair care & spa services that focus on......more »


Attraction type Spas
Distance 0.6 km from city centre

• "Your visit won't be complete without Salon Rouge"8 Mar 2012
• "Very nice vibe"4 Mar 2012
• "couple's massage-wonderful"6 Jan 2012
  

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Museum of Northwest Art #2 of 11 attractions in La Conner
5 reviews


Attraction type Art Museums
Distance 0.3 km from city centre

• "Do not miss"29 Mar 2012
• "great permanent collections, store, and rotating..."1 Mar 2012
• "A definite stop on your walk thru town"7 Nov 2011
  

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Native Springs #3 of 11 attractions in La Conner
8 reviews


Attraction type Spas
Distance 0.3 km from city centre

• "Skin Still Glowing..."12 Dec 2011
• "Relaxing, tranquil, natural, helpful to my skin."2 Dec 2011
• "A soothing experience"12 Dec 2010
  

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Nasty Jack's Antiques #4 of 11 attractions in La Conner
3 reviews

Owner description:Nasty Jack's Antiques is a family owned and operated antique and collectable store that has been been on the same corner since 1972. We are fun for......more »


Attraction type Antique Shops
Distance 0.4 km from city centre

• "Love browsing!"7 Mar 2012
• "Nasty Jack's is a Must See for Free"21 Feb 2012
• "Love Your Wienie & Marshmallow Roasters!"17 Jan 2012
  

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La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum #5 of 11 attractions in La Conner
4 reviews

Owner description:The La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum in the Historic Gaches Mansion, located in the beautiful waterfront town of La Conner, features rotating exhibits......more »


Attraction type Speciality Museums
Distance 0.1 km from city centre

• "Lovely Quilts in a beautiful Victorian house"16 Apr 2012
• "Anyone who loves fabric should not miss this!"3 Apr 2012
• "you will come away inspired"1 Mar 2012
  

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Hellams Vineyard #6 of 11 attractions in La Conner
8 reviews


Attraction type Wineries
Distance 1.6 km from city centre

• "The way to buy wine"1 Mar 2012
• "good wines, good location"1 Mar 2012
• "Large selection of wines and nice view."12 Feb 2012
  

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La Conner Rainbow Bridge #7 of 11 attractions in La Conner
8 reviews


Attraction type Bridges
Distance 0.2 km from city centre

• "Kool site and history."13 Apr 2012
• "Great addition to the view of this quaint little..."28 Mar 2012
• "The icon of La Conner"4 Mar 2012
  

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The Wood Merchant #8 of 11 attractions in La Conner
  2 reviews


Attraction type Speciality Shops
Distance 12.0 km from city centre

• "Museum class wooden art!"1 Feb 2012
• "Some of the most beautiful pieces would outfit my..."30 Sep 2011
  

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Skagit County Historical Museum #9 of 11 attractions in La Conner
4 reviews


Attraction type Speciality Museums
Distance 0.1 km from city centre

• "Hidden Gem"22 Apr 2012
• "nice mix of Skagit Historical collections"1 Mar 2012
• "Best view of valley"15 Nov 2011
  

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La Conner Fruit, Produce & Market Cafe #10 of 11 attractions in La Conner
1 review


Attraction type Speciality Shops
Distance 0.3 km from city centre

• "Enjoy the early bird dinners and don't forget the..."28 Jan 2012
  

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Pier 7 Glaswerks #11 of 11 attractions in La Conner
4 reviews


Attraction type Educational Sites
Distance 0.3 km from city centre

• "Beware of shopping in this place"23 Mar 2012
• "You'll love it."16 Mar 2012
• "Unique and fun experience blowing my own glass..."28 Dec 2011
  

  
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