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Things to Lure you in and to Keep You Coming Back!
Something for everyone! Just around the corner from the Anacortes Ferry.
63 locals recommend
Washington Park
Washington Park LoopSomething for everyone! Just around the corner from the Anacortes Ferry.
A loop from Washington Park, past the Anacortes Ferry, and makes in nearly to the house! Hopefully, one day it will extend all the way in to town!
Guemes Channel Trail
Guemes Channel TrailA loop from Washington Park, past the Anacortes Ferry, and makes in nearly to the house! Hopefully, one day it will extend all the way in to town!
A large park with a jewel like lake that is just up the hill from the house. Miles of trails that cross the center of Fidalgo Island. For hiking, biking or just plain strolling, it cannot be beat!
Cranberry Lake
A large park with a jewel like lake that is just up the hill from the house. Miles of trails that cross the center of Fidalgo Island. For hiking, biking or just plain strolling, it cannot be beat!
Unbelievable panoramic views of the surrounding islands! Hike about an hour up, and enjoy!
64 locals recommend
Mt Erie Park
Unbelievable panoramic views of the surrounding islands! Hike about an hour up, and enjoy!
Beautiful perspective on the city of Anacortes. Lots of info about the origins of the city and the industries that made it the place it is today. Lovely view of the harbor!
35 locals recommend
Cap Sante Park
807 W AveBeautiful perspective on the city of Anacortes. Lots of info about the origins of the city and the industries that made it the place it is today. Lovely view of the harbor!
Who doesn't like to buy fresh produce and products from local people?! Great to wander through and then head to the Cap Sante marina to oggle the boats!
20 locals recommend
Anacortes Farmer's Market
611 R AveWho doesn't like to buy fresh produce and products from local people?! Great to wander through and then head to the Cap Sante marina to oggle the boats!
Beautiful rocky beach with great tide pools and amazing views. It's a great place for kids (and adults!) to explore. There's a trail to the top of the cliff with beautiful views - it's worth the walk. Nice picnic area, clean restrooms. Great place for bird watching, too.
19 locals recommend
Rosario Beach
Beautiful rocky beach with great tide pools and amazing views. It's a great place for kids (and adults!) to explore. There's a trail to the top of the cliff with beautiful views - it's worth the walk. Nice picnic area, clean restrooms. Great place for bird watching, too.
John Storvik Playground
1110 32nd StFun for small kids!
Fidalgo Pool & Fitness Center
1603 22nd StPool! Fitness Center!
A'Town Bistro
418 Commercial AveYumm! Higher end, but worth it! Great wine selection!
Wonderful seafood! Fabulous view! Outdoor patio with heater! Great happy hour!
43 locals recommend
Anthony's At Cap Sante Marina
1207 Q AveWonderful seafood! Fabulous view! Outdoor patio with heater! Great happy hour!
Dad's Diner
906 Commercial AveBreakfast and all meals! Delicious!
5th Street Bistro
419 Commercial AveYumm!
Agave Taqueria
2520 Commercial AveGreat takeaway!
Totally worth wandering the streets and waterfront here! Great restaurants and lots of local art and artists. Historic waterfront!
91 locals recommend
La Conner
Totally worth wandering the streets and waterfront here! Great restaurants and lots of local art and artists. Historic waterfront!
Another great spot for checking out the beauty of the Skagit Valley! An old farming community that is now a magnet for artists and artisans. Good restaurants, too!
11 locals recommend
Bow
Another great spot for checking out the beauty of the Skagit Valley! An old farming community that is now a magnet for artists and artisans. Good restaurants, too!
Bellingham
Say no more! Definitely worth the 50 min trek!
North Sound Brewing Co.
17406 WA-536Farmstrong Brewing Company
110 Stewart RoadWhidbey Island Distillery
3466 Craw RdMore colorful tulips and daffodils than you've ever seen before in your life!
80 locals recommend
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
311 West Kincaid StreetMore colorful tulips and daffodils than you've ever seen before in your life!
Whidbey Island
Beautiful and great beaches!
Deception Pass State Park
41229 State Route 20Wonderful!