Tours
Outdoor AdventureOuter Island Excursions
$50+Whale-watching boat tours from Anacortes searching for orcas, humpbacks and other Salish Sea wildlife.
SightseeingLocal Gem
Anacortes
Anacortes is a sightseeing stop in Anacortes, WA, part of the Seattle guide. Cost: free.
819 Commercial Ave, Suite F · Anacortes, WA
Why you should go…
The Anacortes Chamber of Commerce operates the city's Visitor Information Center at 819 Commercial Ave, providing maps and trip planning help for the waterfront town on Fidalgo Island. Anacortes serves as the main ferry gateway to the San Juan Islands and Victoria, BC, and is known for its historic murals, marina, and Washington Park. The center is staffed weekdays and offers free parking and Wi-Fi.
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