Among the many interesting points of Anacortes is the life size paintings on the walls of buildings in the downtown depicting historic Anacortes as can be seen in the photos.

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Anacortes is a small city in northwest Washington State. It is at the western end of Skagit County. Skagit County is shown in red in the map to the left.

Anacortes, WA is a unique small city West of Mount Vernon, WA. Its roots are fishing and logging but those industries are gone now. Anacortes is the Gateway to the San Juan Islands. The ferry terminal for the Washington State Ferries to the San Juan islands is located here.

Anacortes is a quiet interesting town with several interesting stores for the tourist to visit. Anacortes is located on Fidalgo Island which is accessible by bridge. Fidalgo Island is also the gateway to Whidbey Island via Highway 20 South.

The turnoff to Whidbey island is about 3 miles east of town on Highway 20.

A spur of Highway 20 goes through Anacortes, turns South just before the downtown area and leads to the Washington State Ferry terminal.

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Recommended Attractions

Antiques
See listings below
Gift Shops

Attractions

Museums
Anacortes Museum 1305 8^th Street, Anacortes, WA 98221 360-293-1915 Visit the web site	WT Preston Snagboat Museum 703 R Avenue, Anacortes, WA 982221 360-293-1916 Visit the web site
Parks & Gardens
Washington Park Anacortes Parks Department Washington Park A wonderful city park South of the Washington State Ferry terminal to the San Juan Islands. The park has camping, boat launch, picnicking, trails, and a scenic drive.
Visitor Information
Anacortes Chamber of Commerce 819 Commercial Avenue Suite F Anacortes, WA 98221 360-293-7911 http://www.anacortes.org/

Other Attractions

Antiques

Days Gone By Antique Mall – 360-299-2222

220 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221

Left Bank Antiques – 360-293-3022

1904 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221

Home Sweet Home Antiques – 360-293-1991

2701 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221

Reflections Antique Mall – 360-588-1420

309 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221

Art Galleries

Bowman Gallery – 360-299-2525

801 5^th Street, Anacortes, WA 98221

Insights Gallery – 360-588-8044

516 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221

Northwind Art Gallery – 360-299-2720

5362 Guemes Island Road, Anacortes, WA 98221

Scott Milo Gallery – 360-293-6938

420 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221

Gift Shops/ Specialty Shops

Bunnies By the Bay – 360-293-8037

3115 V Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221

Boxes & Bears – 360-299-9593

907 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221

Red Snapper – 360-299-6626

402 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221

Sea Bear Smokehouse – 360-293-4661

605 30^th Street, Anacortes, WA 98221

Sher’s Hallmark Shoppe – 360-293-2842

1405 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221

Golf

Similk Beach Golf Course – 360-293-3444

12518 Christianson Road, Anacortes, WA 98221

Museums

See Recommended Museums above

Parks/Gardens

Quilting/Needlecrafts

Ana-Cross-Stitch – 360-299-9010

719 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221

The Quilt Shop – 360-293-2146

820 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221

Scrapbooking/Crafts

Theatres/Performing Arts

Anacortes Cinemas – 360-293-7000

415 O Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221

Anacortes Community Theatre – 360-293-4373

918 M Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221

Tours/Charters

Deep Sea Charters – 206-948-8547

Cap Sante Boat Haven, Anacortes, WA

Island Adventure Whale Watching Tours – 1-800-465-4604

1801 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221

Mystic Sea Charters – 1-800-308-9387

819 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221

Sea Kayak Shop / Island Outfitters – 360-299-2300

2515 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221

Wine/Spirits

Compass Wines – 360-293-6500

1405 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221

Northwest Brewers Supply – 360-293-0424

1006 Sixth Street, Anacortes, WA 98221

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