La Conner, founded in the 1880's, is a community listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It can be accessed by land or sea (via Interstate 5 or the Swinomish Channel) and is home to many unique shops and art galleries. La Conner is rich in art and history, with many museums and galleries to tempt travelers. A popular attraction is the local quilt museum, housed in the historic Gaches Mansion. Award-winning accommodations offer visitors a chance to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. La Conner has a wide range of local shops, many of which are unique to the Pacific Northwest, as well as many restaurants, ranging from casual to fine dining. Visitors and locals alike enjoy the sculpture walk through town. Winter brings migrating birds, spring blossoms with fields of daffodils and tulips, and summer welcomes boating and other outdoor recreational activities. La Conner is about one hour north of Seattle and 25 minutes to the San Juan Island Ferries.
