- The list below includes 83 free or cheap things to do in or near Mount Vernon, Washington, including 74 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Gardens, Bowling and Playgrounds.
- From Roozengaarde Display Garden to Little Mountain Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Mount Vernon and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bellingham, Oak Harbor, La Conner and Anacortes.
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            Tacos stuffed with a choice of 12 fillings are among Mexican eatery’s fare, as is 100% agave tequila, which fills glasses for flights        
    
    
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                15867 Beaver Marsh Road, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
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            Stroll through the 3 and a half acre garden for ideas or purchase bulbs at the gift shop. Food and coffee are available. The windmill and Blue Mountains provide a back drop to the colorful gardens for photo opportunities.        
    
    
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            Visitors who are interested in photo opportunities may enjoy the views offered by Little Mountain Park. In addition to the site's fall foliage, the location also provides a view of Skagit Valley from the summit.        
    
    
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            Ride on the tractor pulled wagon to explore the tulip fields and then explore the covered gardens and gift shop. Tulip Town's windmill is an exact replica of the owner's family's windmill in Holland.        
    
    
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            This 25-acre state campground has beaches for swimming, picnic areas including a shelter, coin operated restroom facilities, and a large grass area for playing.        
    
    
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            Operated by the First Baptist Church/Cascade Christian Center, the Jungle Playground is a playground aimed at providing a safe location for guests to play in. A play structure, concessions, and birthday party packages are among the amenities available.        
    
    
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            Situated on 30.75 acres of mostly wooded terrain, Hillcrest Park features facilities for soccer, tennis, softball and basketball. The park also provides both open and sheltered picnic areas, children's playgrounds, walking paths and grass areas for recreational activities.        
    
    
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            A 39-acre facility, Bakerview Park is a sports complex with fields and courts for little league baseball, basketball, soccer and volleyball. The park also provides children's playgrounds, picnic areas with grills, a recreation center and a skate park.        
    
    
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            A 54-acre park, Edgewater Park offers a variety of amenities for visitors. It features a boat launch, soccer and softball fields, large open green spaces, a playground for kids, and restroom facilities.        
    
    
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                300-598 S 18th Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98274
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            As a community splash pad, Kiwanis Park With Spray Park has a variety of geysers and spray devices for kids to play with. The park is surrounded by picnic tables and is situated next to playground equipment.        
    
    
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                10441 Bayview-Edison Road, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
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            The Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve offers classes and presentation on the estuarine habitat and wild life. It has an aquarium, a telescope to view birds and wild life, and a gift shop.