With the Washington State Ferry system operating out of Anacortes, it is easy to hop on a ferry and shop in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island for the day or take a bike tour of Lopez Island. The ferries also journey to Victoria, B.C., so spend the day shopping in Old Towne, visiting the world-famous Butchart Gardens or picnicking in Beacon Hill Park .

In Anacortes WA, historic downtown is home to specialty stores, art galleries and antique shops. Locals as well as visitors have many opportunities to mingle in the picturesque town as each season brings its own outdoor festival or celebration.
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The San Juan Islands provide one of the best whale watching opportunities anywhere in the world, offering calm waters and a huge variety of wildlife, including our three pods of resident Orca whales. If you are visiting the northwest or are lucky enough to live here, don’t let this opportunity pass you by!
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Fantastic San Juan Island views, the Olympic Mountains, and the Strait of Juan de Fuca make sea kayaking from Anacortes a memorable experience. anacorteskayaktours.com
Take Scuba diving lessons and explore the Northwest's fascinating underwater world, or even go on a spear fishing sea safari! Whatever strikes your aquatic interest, you're sure to find what you're looking for in Anacortes.
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Fidalgo Island is home to sea life ranging from sea stars and octopus to otters and seals. Our public beaches and tidepools represent an exciting opportunity for beachcombers.

• City of Anacortes
• Washington State Tourism
• Anacortes Chamber of Commerce
• San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce
• Economic Development Association of Skagit County (EDASC)
• Port of Anacortes
• Washington State Ferries