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Things To Do – Indoor Activities
by Guy Corp
META Performing Arts
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www.metaperformingarts.org
North Cascades Concert Band www.nccband.org
Northwest Ballet Theatre www.northwestballet.org
Shakespeare Northwest Association www.shakesnw.org
Skagit Opera www.pnopera.org
Skagit Symphony www.skagitsymphony.com
Skagit Valley Academy of Dance www.skagitvalleyacademyofdance.com
Skagit Valley Chorale www.skagitvalleychorale.org
Art
No matter what time of year, Skagit County has multiple retail businesses showcasing works crafted by local artisans. The quaint town of La Conner hosts the Museum of Northwest Art, Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Museum and the Skagit County Historical Museum. Make an effort to see all three in a day or over a weekend along with the numerous galleries downtown.
Adult Fun
Skagit County offers plenty of fun for adults only. If nightlife and gaming are what you are looking for, your choices are The Skagit Valley Casino Resort adjacent to Interstate 5 at the north end of the county, or Swinomish Casino & Resort on the east side of Anacortes. If you are in the mood to shop, your options are endless. All of the communities in Skagit County have downtown centers with specialty shops, gift stores, art galleries and antique stores.
Heritage Flight Museum
The Heritage Flight Museum is located at Skagit Regional Airport. Where history flies in Skagit County! Founder Bill Anders, Apollo 8 astronaut, created the museum to preserve, educate and honor veterans. Check out Fly days every third Saturday April – September. For more information, please visit www.heritageflight.org.
