If you go to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

0 Comments | Deseret News (Salt Lake City), Apr 3, 2005 | by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

For complete details on the Skagit Valley and its Tulip Festival, including accommodations, dining, events and bloom forecasts, call 1- 360-428-5959 or visit www.tulipfestival.org.

While driving is the easiest way to get to the Skagit Valley, it's also possible to take Gray Line day cruises to La Conner from Seattle or Victoria, British Columbia. For information, call 1-800- 426-7532 or visit www.graylineofseattle.com.

Of course, you don't have to travel to Washington state to witness tulips in their glory.

On April 23-24, Cape May, N.J., will hold its 24th annual Tulip and Garden Weekend. For information, call 1-609-884-5508 or visit www.capemaychamber.com.

And folks up in Holland, Mich., will be celebrating their 76th annual Tulip Time Festival May 7-14. In addition to the flowers, the Kingston Trio and Brenda Lee are scheduled to perform. For information, call 1-800-822-2770 or visit www.tuliptime.com.