Came here on our way to the nearby tulip fields. Cute little spot to stop. They have a coffee…read morebuilding with other drinks - i got a teaberry shake (I had never even heard of a teaberry before) and inside the main building, thye have jams and pies and other gifts. Also outside there are goats and chickens.

My family was on a RV road trip from California to Oregon and Washington state. We passed by this…read morefarm to get produce and we ended up getting this tayberry jam and apple cider as well. So yum!

We were looking for a pumpkin patch that didn't charge crazy admission! This was FREE to get in!…read more And this is the PRETTIEST pumpkin patch I've ever been to! Guaranteed for cute backdrop photos, great for kids/families and it's such a big farm overall! Such a variety of pumpkins, squash and gourds! They have delicious hot apple cider and pumpkin donuts. Fresh produce and fruits, and honey too with apple cider available for purchase! They have a cornmaze for $7 admission, sunflowers and just a cute vibe all around. It is pretty popular too! The pumpkins are reaosnably priced if you're getting small and medium sized ones (not sure about the big ones). There were a lot of ppl with wagons purchasing big pumpkins so expect a line if you're visiting this month!

Went for Halloween! A great place for the pumpkin patch. It's a rustic theme with a giant…read moreanimatronic

I found myself in need of a quick snack to take to friends in the hospital and Samish Bay Cheese…read morefit the bill. Free parking can be found in the gravel lot. Discover is an accepted form of payment. An adorable farm store featuring farm-to-table products such as eggs, yogurt, cheese, cheesecake. A variety of pantry items are also available to pair with one's fresh purchase. Support of local products is evident and appreciated. Cider and wine can be purchased to compliment cheese and crackers. Cheese can be purchased in pre-weighed rounds or by the ounce. I purchased the Queso Diablo, Basil Ladysmith and Dill cheese along with some crackers. Service was friendly. It would have been helpful choosing if samples were available.

What a nice find! On our way up to Canada we found this little shop. Not too far off the 5, its a…read moregreat little excursion. They do have a restroom outside in the building next to their main shop which they keep very nice. There's also some sheep and pigs that the kids like to say hi to. The cheese itself is amazing and the can only be bought here since its super fresh and isn't the type that will last long enough for store shelf shipping. We tried them all and ended up taking home a lot. Mostly for gifts and to share, but also to enjoy with some of the cider they sell there. Our favorites, the dilly dilly and the queso diablo. Can't wait for the next cheese night (tonight) to dig in and indulge a little more. And this is coming from a guy that doesn't like cheeses (its my wife that likes the cheese). These are good though. I like them.

Omg - I'm glad I skipped the gym and drove here instead!!…read more Their ice cream is AMAZING!!!! I got the matcha almond and I'm on cloud 9 I definitely have to bring my kids here - or maybe keep it as my little hidden gem, idk lol They also sell fresh and local produce! Omg

Great ice cream and sorbet. Also wonderful fresh produce options and good local honey for…read morereasonable prices. Nice staff too.

This is just a beautiful spot. I had came here with friends a couple weeks back, and still want…read moremore! You walk in and we had stood in line for maybe 10 minutes before we could order. And it wasn't too cold outside. They had heaters that helped keep warm while waiting. The server was very friendly and had good recommendations. We ordered a dozen of 4 different types of oysters, an order of crab, shrimp, and a chowder of some sort. The food came out pretty quick especially having every single oyster shucked by hand. The food was delicious, it all came in a tray with ice, and plated beautifully. There was a couple different sauces and they went really well with everything.

Pretty nice place to dine in. Just chill and relax. All the staff are friendly and full of smile…read more When I got there the line was pretty long, but it was not a long wait. I was seated pretty fast since lots of seating inside. This restaurant sells oysters mostly, not lots of choices. If you like oysters, this is where you wanna go. I ordered 4 different raw oysters, shrimps, and smoked fish (tuna is what they offered for the day). Oysters were good; smoked fish was okay; shrimps had no flavor. I just hope, at least there is clam chowder - considering there are not many food choices. I may still come, I'm just expecting few more choices to satisfy my pallete :)

A fish market with a variety of local farm and gourmet products as well…read more The staff is friendly, the fish selection is good, the fish is fresh, and one can always buy a variety of other things as well -- we got some fresh picked local asparagus, as well as some king salmon. We've been going there for years. Sadly, they no longer offer ice cream cones (just ice cream in pints and quarts) - they explained to me that they were overwhelmed by people who just wanted ice cream, and that it made it hard to sell fish. The penalty of popularity. If you need fish, whether to consume nearby, or to take home on ice, this is a great place to buy it - conveniently located on route 20, not far from I-5.

Amazing lobster roll and crab roll! Keep it simple, not too…read moremuch dressing or much done to it- great fresh seafood. Would come back if I'm in the area!

Though I live in Everett, I used to live in Mt.Vernon and know the better produce is up here. But…read morewe never ever stopped at this little, cute farm for blueberries and wow, what a pleasant experience! Nice variety of fruits,vegetables and U-pick flowers. Sunfowers were not quite ready but I will be back for that! Extra note: wonderful variety of dried lentils, beans, various herbs/spices, honey that looked fabulous, some of the best salsa I have tasted from around here! Also, you pay on the honor system, so bring cash with plenty of $1.00's, or you can pay with Venmo. The owner is super busy harvesting. Don't miss this gem on your way to Christensen's Nursery or the Miniature Donkey Farm.

Always an awesome selection!! And a great honor pay system. Close to the Rexville Deli too!read more

Have you ever seen a miniature donkey up close? I hadn't and that's exactly why we made a quick pit…read morestop at JF Miniature Donkeys before diving into the tulip festivities. Now, to be clear, this isn't some official petting zoo or farm tour it's more like a local gem hidden in plain sight. The owners must know their donkeys are the stars of the area because they made a small parking area behind one of the nearby buildings with a sign marked parking with a donkey icon. Visitors come and go, snapping photos and saying hi to these little four-legged celebrities. When we arrived, a few of the donkeys trotted right up to greet us clearly veterans at charming visitors. They seemed to expect treats or maybe just wanted attention and each one had a bit of personality. We brought our dogs along and, surprisingly, everyone got along just fine. While I personally wouldn't recommend petting them (always better safe than sorry) others were giving gentle scritches and the donkeys didn't seem to mind. If you're en route to the tulip fields and want to add a smile-worthy memory to your day, this unexpected donkey stop is 100% worth it especially if you have kids, animal lovers, or just need a quick serotonin boost.

I love love love fall festivities and Swans Trails Farms ticked off all the boxes! It's a…read morebeautifully large farm with activities for everyone: friends, couples, and families. They have your pumpkin patches and apple orchard for picking. They have your classic corn maze with a hayride to take you to the entrance. They have plenty of animal friends to see and pet. And what kind of fall festivity would it be without foods, such as apple cider, corn, and brisket. The food portions were MASSIVE. I would highly recommend sharing and if you're still hungry, it's an excuse to try more food! The mac n' cheese was our favorite food, and our favorite drink had to be the cider slushy. I love hot apple cider, but their new cider slushy was so refreshing and apple-y. All the prices are reasonable too given how much food you get. For this farm, some activities are completely free if you just want to visit, such as their pumpkin patch, apple orchard, and country store. Otherwise, their weekday price is $15 and $23 on weekends (if you buy online). The caveat is that there are limited activities on weekdays depending on staff availability. I'd recommend going the weekend if you want the full experience, it's totally worth it. Swans Trails Farms is truly the perfect fall activity for everyone, and I haven't even been able to describe everything they have to offer. To find out, you'll just have to experience it yourself! :)

I visited last month during the weekend, and wow this place was packed! I was there for an apple…read morepicking event, although the organizers were a bit late, so when I showed up at the end of the apple trail I didn't see them. I tried asking the workers, but they didn't have any knowledge about it and then sent me to the front ticket booth. Let me tell you, trying to figure what was going on was a Kafkaesque nightmare. I crashed at least three other gatherings as I was being directed from one place to another. Whoops. Anyways, I finally found my group and we picked apples. I like how they had labels on each row of trees to identify the cultivar. It also turns out that they put a few crabapples in each row for pollination purposes, but they're very obviously not to be picked as the fruits are small. Apples were $3.50/lb, but slightly cheaper if you buy them pre-picked. The fresh apples taste much better than the ones in grocery stores, which can be stored for up to a year in warehouses. I was surprised to find the fresh apples were more crisp with thinner skin! I got a cider doughnut before I left, and it was so soft, tender, and pillowy! There was great apple flavor.