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1. Washington Park

Parks

by NahanniRafter

It has quiet forrest trails; "calendar" views of sea, sky, and trees; geological wonders, beaches, and geo-caches.

2. Mt Erie Park

Mountains

by simivalley1699

... there is another area close off the (only) road to enjoy the view to Canada, and to all of the San Juan Islands.

3. Cap Sante Park

Parks

It's a short drive up to the overlook that provides gorgeous views of the San Juan Islands and Anacortes.

4. Predators of the Heart

Nature & Wildlife Areas

Getting to interact is a once in a lifetime experience and one I would gladly pay double for.

5. Rosario Beach

Beaches

Stunning blues, cliff face rocks, with moderately easy trails even with younger kids.

6. Anacortes Ferry

Ferries

Stayed in Anacortes, walked on the ferry bound for Friday Harbor--smooth, peaceful and beautiful journey, we saw wild...

7. Tommy Thompson Trail

Hiking Trails

This trail is very popular with locals who bring their leased dogs for a walk, run, or bike ride.

8. Cranberry Lake

Bodies of Water

9. Cape Sante Marina

Marinas

by travelhunter2017

Floating docks, easy parking an, dock carts and less than 2 blocks to marine stores and grocery

10. Guemes Channel Trail

Biking Trails • Hiking Trails

The channel and island views can be beat.

11. Swinomish Casino & Lodge

Casinos

12. Seafarers Memorial Park

Piers & Boardwalks

by MyOwnBrandOfCrazy

Sit on a bench and watch the boats, listen to the birds and the water, and slow your busy life down for a moment.

13. Anacortes Farmer's Market

Farmers Markets

14. Skyline Marina

Marinas

15. John Storvik Playground

Playgrounds

16. Sharpe Park

Hiking Trails

Love all the trails, and it seems the Washington Trail Association works hard to maintain these trails (I've seen the...

17. Causland Memorial Park

Parks

Charming little park that has a lot of history.

18. Anacortes Maritime Heritage Center and W T Preston

Speciality Museums

19. Anacortes Community Theatre

Theaters

20. Ship Harbor Interpretive Preserve

Parks

21. Paraclete Charter Service Inc.

Ferries

22. Alley Cat Antiques

Antique Shops

23. Guemes Mountain Trail

Hiking Trails

24. Gallery of Small Sculptures

Art Galleries

25. Young's Park

Islands • Beaches

26. Deception Distilling

Distilleries

27. Skagit Island State Park

State Parks • Islands

28. Anacortes Kayak Tours

Multi-day Tours • Eco Tours

by W2295SJpeterh

We did the all day 5 hour tour and we absolutely loved it (we were especially lucky to see some awesome wildlife).

29. Highliner Charters

Boat Tours • Fishing Charters & Tours

Captain Brett is very knowledgeable and knows great spots.

30. Island Adventures

Dolphin & Whale Watching

Tyson is a great naturalist and is full of jokes :-) Island Whale Watching is a great group with several locations to...

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