Experience Anacortes

Gliding into Halloween weekend 🌬🎃

Whirl pools during a whimsical Washington sunset 🌅

Summers in Anacortes… purely magnificent✨ #experienceanacortes #fidalgoisland #adventure #islands #anacorteswa #anacortes #sanjuanislands #travel #pnwwonderland #pnwtravel #pnw

Every now and then we get a glimpse a dorsal fin or two in the Guemes Channel. ✨ Male Orcas have the largest dorsal fin of any marine mammal. It can get up to 6 feet tall. On females it's a bit shorter and more curved. The dorsal fin acts like a keel, and each dorsal fin is unique for each Orca. #experienceanacortes #anacortes #fidalgoisland

The Annual Quick & Dirty Boat Building and “Will it Float” Demonstration made some waves this year!! Congrats to the Keystone Building Team for taking home the win! #anacortes #fidalgoisland #waterfrontfestival

Tree lighting count down for the beautiful new Anacortes Coastal Christmas Tree 🎄⚓️

Here’s 10 seconds of water sounds and waves to recharge and get you through hump-day! #anacortes #fidalgoisland #islandlife

What a perfect way to end the day... a beautiful sunset and swim through the Salish Sea. 📸: @maevanimaliste R. Hayden SSOS #orcas #salishsea #sunset

This sweet momma and her pup were exploring the marina 🦭 #anacortes #fidalgoisland #islandlife 📸: @marinaseagal

Just in case you missed the sunset - here’s a snippet of the golden skies and deep blue waves at Washington Park tonight. #anacortes #sunset #fidalgoisland #islandlife

Sun's out! Sound on! #waterfront #anacortes365 #water #beach #waves #video #visitwa #vacation #anacortes #fidalgoisland #relaxation

Experience Anacortes - Part of the Cascade Loop!

Anacortes, on Fidalgo Island, is a bustling port town with a pedestrian-friendly downtown which hosts a myriad of festivals and events year-round. In Anacortes, enjoy lovely parks, beaches, community forestland, great gallery browsing and excellent dining options. Oh, and don’t forget to take a drive to incredibly scenic Mt. Erie and the Deception Pass bridge! It is conveniently situated halfway between Seattle and Vancouver BC and is the destination point for the San Juans and International ferry runs for Washington State.

Fun for the Whole Family! Experience Anacortes - Your Island Getaway

Anacortes is located on Fidalgo Island, conveniently situated halfway between Seattle and Vancouver BC. Anacortes is the destination point for the International ferry runs for Washington State, and to get to the San Juan Islands. All within walking distance of our vibrant Old Town you'll find casual cafes to elegant dining, quirky to sophisticated shopping, art galleries to antique shops and unique accommodations. Whether you are planning a day trip or a vacation, Anacortes has something for everyone! Enjoy whale watching tours, kayaking excursions, or explore the islands on a chartered boat. Grab lunch and listen to live music at the Farmers Market. Get active with a hike in the forestlands, or head out on a biking adventure. Learn more about Anacortes by downloading our new app! Designed to be used while traveling, or when planning a trip to the island, we've taken some of the best information on our website and condensed it down into an easy-to-use, information rich, and visually stunning format. Looks great on both your mobile and tablet devices. Download the app using one of the links here, or go to your preferred app store at your convenience and search "ANACORTES". iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/anacortes-wa/id1397446847?mt=8 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.interactivetravelguides.anacortes Still have questions, or want to learn more about Anacortes? Call our friendly team of volunteers in the Visitor Information Center at 360-293-3832 or go online to anacortes.org.