Guidebook for Anacortes

Cheryl And Bill
Cheryl And Bill
Guidebook for Anacortes

Bob's Chowder House

Bob's is one block past the roundabout at the bottom of the hill - on the left. Indoor and outdoor seating. All kinds of seafood at a very reasonable price. You can also order take-out.
It's right down the hill! Great baked goods, lunch, great wine selection.
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The Store
919 37th St
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It's right down the hill! Great baked goods, lunch, great wine selection.
Pizza, pasta, full bar, local fish, etc.
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Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery
320 Commercial Ave
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Pizza, pasta, full bar, local fish, etc.
Just past the round-about at the bottom of the hill. Local seafood at a reasonable price. Indoor and outdoor seating and take-out. A favorite for locals.
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Bob's Chowder Bar & BBQ Salmon
3320 Commercial Ave
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Just past the round-about at the bottom of the hill. Local seafood at a reasonable price. Indoor and outdoor seating and take-out. A favorite for locals.

Drinks & Nightlife

Food, good beer selection. full of locals.
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Brown Lantern
412 Commercial Ave
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Food, good beer selection. full of locals.
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Anthony's At Cap Sante Marina
1207 Q Ave
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In the summertime, the Majestic has a rooftop bar and music. Right downtown on 5th and Commercial. Ask at the desk if the rooftop is open. Nice views and cocktails.
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Majestic Inn & Spa
419 Commercial Ave
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In the summertime, the Majestic has a rooftop bar and music. Right downtown on 5th and Commercial. Ask at the desk if the rooftop is open. Nice views and cocktails.

Parks & Nature

1000 acres of protected forest lands with dozens of hiking trails, wildlife, lakes, birds. See host for maps. The treasure of Anacortes.
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Anacortes Community Forest Land
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1000 acres of protected forest lands with dozens of hiking trails, wildlife, lakes, birds. See host for maps. The treasure of Anacortes.
Canopy Tree Climbing in Oak Harbor. Right on the other side of Deception Pass Bridge is the opportunity to climb between 150 and 200 feet into the trees! All equipment provided as well as safety instructions. Several packages offered.
AdventureTerra LLC
41020 State Rte 20
Canopy Tree Climbing in Oak Harbor. Right on the other side of Deception Pass Bridge is the opportunity to climb between 150 and 200 feet into the trees! All equipment provided as well as safety instructions. Several packages offered.
About 3/4 mile past the ferry landing (west) is Washington Park. Nice beach, boat launch, camping, lots of hiking trails and lookout points. You can 'drive the loop' and, if you are lucky, see whales swimming by!
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Washington Park
Washington Park Loop
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About 3/4 mile past the ferry landing (west) is Washington Park. Nice beach, boat launch, camping, lots of hiking trails and lookout points. You can 'drive the loop' and, if you are lucky, see whales swimming by!
About two miles from Hill House, you will find Whistle Lake. (Ask for Directions!) The lake is an easy mile hike from the parking lot on a paved road. A lovely walk through the forest!
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Whistle Lake
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About two miles from Hill House, you will find Whistle Lake. (Ask for Directions!) The lake is an easy mile hike from the parking lot on a paved road. A lovely walk through the forest!
Heart Lake (because of its shape) is right next to the road. Ask us for directions. Big parking lot with beach area.
Heart Lake
Heart Lake (because of its shape) is right next to the road. Ask us for directions. Big parking lot with beach area.

Getting Around

They have the scoop on all that's available on Fidalgo Island and the San Juan Islands.
Anacortes Visitor Information Center
819 Commercial Ave
They have the scoop on all that's available on Fidalgo Island and the San Juan Islands.

Shopping

Lots of shops downtown. Antiques, books, coffee, yarn, gifts, a great marine hardware store, restaurants.
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Anacortes
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Lots of shops downtown. Antiques, books, coffee, yarn, gifts, a great marine hardware store, restaurants.
Come knit with us! All yarns are hand dyed by the owner and are of the highest quality. Knitting supplies, classes, a great group of knitters and helpful staff.
Fidalgo Artisan Yarn & Clothing
711 Commercial Ave
Come knit with us! All yarns are hand dyed by the owner and are of the highest quality. Knitting supplies, classes, a great group of knitters and helpful staff.
My favorite Thrift Shop! Open most days. Beautiful stuff at a very good price. Proceeds go to support the local cat shelter.
Thrifty Kitty
720 Commercial Ave
My favorite Thrift Shop! Open most days. Beautiful stuff at a very good price. Proceeds go to support the local cat shelter.
Women's clothing shop with fun things. Check out the sale rack in the back! They just moved from the location in the picture to the corner of 8th and Commercial - across from the Thrifty Kitty.
Tides of Anacortes
719 Commercial Ave
Women's clothing shop with fun things. Check out the sale rack in the back! They just moved from the location in the picture to the corner of 8th and Commercial - across from the Thrifty Kitty.

Good Old Safeway

Our Safeway is a great place to stock up on groceries before you head to the islands and pay island prices!
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Safeway
911 11th St
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Sightseeing

The best whale watching experience! How fun to see a pod of Orca whales up close. The trip is narrated by experienced skippers and is very safe. Our grandkids love it!
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Island Adventures
712 Seafarers Way
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The best whale watching experience! How fun to see a pod of Orca whales up close. The trip is narrated by experienced skippers and is very safe. Our grandkids love it!
A short ferry ride to Guemes Island will take you to the best beach glass beach around. There is a store on the other side for great meals and a nice wine selection. Ferry goes about every 30 minutes. It does not run at night.
Guemes Ferry Terminal station
Southshore Road
A short ferry ride to Guemes Island will take you to the best beach glass beach around. There is a store on the other side for great meals and a nice wine selection. Ferry goes about every 30 minutes. It does not run at night.
The bridge will take your breath away! Probably one of the most scenic landmarks in Washington, the bridge has incredible views and a great place to watch the tide. No climbing on the rail!
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Deception Passin silta
North Whidbey
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The bridge will take your breath away! Probably one of the most scenic landmarks in Washington, the bridge has incredible views and a great place to watch the tide. No climbing on the rail!
Cap Sante Park is at the top of the hill directly east of the big marina downtown. Fabulous views of the city and the water. At the corner of 4th and commercial, turn right and follow 4th to the top of the hill and turn right. Follow the road all the way to the top parking lot. Bring your camera!
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Cap Sante -puisto
807 W Ave
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Cap Sante Park is at the top of the hill directly east of the big marina downtown. Fabulous views of the city and the water. At the corner of 4th and commercial, turn right and follow 4th to the top of the hill and turn right. Follow the road all the way to the top parking lot. Bring your camera!