Overview
Edison is a village of 130 people on the coast of the Skagit Valley in the Northwest Washington region of Washington. It has been settled for over 100 years. It blends in with the even smaller village of Bow to the east.
3 places to eat
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Jun–Sep. Summer highs reach about 70°F; winter lows dip to about 33°F. Wettest: Dec and Nov. (climate data from nearby Port Angeles)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- BLI Bellingham International Airport, Bellingham — 17 mi away. Directions
- ESD Orcas Island Airport, Eastsound — 24 mi away. Directions
- SEA Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, Seattle — 77 mi away (major hub). Directions
Turn off I-5 at Exit 231, and drive west along Bow Hill Road past Bow to Edison.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Typical meal: about $9 per person at listed restaurants.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Food for you
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Get in
Turn off I-5 at Exit 231, and drive west along Bow Hill Road past Bow to Edison.
Get around
Edison is a rural village; the best way round is by car or bicycle. There is regional bus service.
Eat
Eat The Old Edison Inn
Seafood, burgers, and sandwiches. Live music on weekends.
Eat Rhododendron Cafe
Features exquisitely prepared combinations of Northwest and ethnic food in a casual setting. Open for Reservations for parties of 5 or more only.
Eat Tweets Cafe
An artsy cafe.
Go next
- Bellingham to the north via Chuckanut Drive
- Burlington to the south-east
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City / town · 11 listings · 8 mi away
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Mount Vernon
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La Conner
City / town · 13 listings · 12 mi away
Bellingham
City / town · 78 listings · 14 mi away
Lummi Island
City / town · 2 listings · 14 mi away
Deception Pass State Park
Park · 41 listings · 14 mi away
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