LA CONNER
rainbow bridge
| Damian Vines
I - 5, EXITS 221/230
On the banks of the
Swinomish Channel
Settled in the 1860s, La Conner – the oldest town in Skagit County – has been home to farmers and fishers since its birth. While its beginnings may have been modest – it was a trading post and post office when John Conner rechristened it in honor of his wife, Louise A. Conner – its listing on the National Register of Historic Places, a thriving artist community and scenic vistas attest to the appeal of this riverside beauty. Routinely recognized as a “must-visit” destination, La
Conner has earned a reputation as being one of the most romantic getaways in Washington state. It’s a rightful designation, as it is one of the most picturesque communities in the valley. This small inland waterfront community, nestled on the banks of the Swinomish Channel, lives and breathes by the rise and fall of the tides. Fertile farmlands and stunning sunsets have captured the hearts of artists and writers alike, drawing creative types from far and wide to the banks of the Swinomish. The Northwest style of art was born here, when artists Morris Graves, Charles Krafft, Kenneth Callahan, Mark Tobey and Guy Anderson started an artist colony on the banks of the slough during the 1940s and 50s. They called it Fishtown which became a haven for artists, writers and poets who wanted to get back to a simpler way of living. This artistic ethos has manifested itself in the town’s
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