Around Anacortes (Things To Do)
SLOW LORIS
Our friends across the water on Guemes make fine T shirts, art pieces really.
THE BUSINESS
Now located in Fidalgo Island’s first brick building, way downtown at the intersection of Commercial and 4th St., this is the birthplace of Knw-Yr-Own Records, a year-round enclave for lifetime “Heckies”, and a funky record/cd/book/camera/movie/ephemera store. Also a live venue for everything from indie rock to Indian sitar. Don’t miss this crucial Anacortes cultural landmark. Buy something!
THE FORESTS
It has been said that the real reason for visiting Anacortes is the surrounding forests, not the town itself. If you can get away from the excitement downtown you should really take a hike. If you want to go deep pick up an ACFL trail map and bring lunch. If you want to go even deeper get involved with the heroes at FRIENDS OF THE FOREST.
FARMER’S MARKET SATURDAY: Located at the old Anacortes Depot, 7th Street and R Avenue, this is a great place for produce, baked goods and meals and crafts between 9 am and 2pm on Saturdays.
EMAIL ACCESS AT LIBRARY: We have a beautiful new library in Anacortes located at 10th Street and M Avenue. Visitors to Anacortes are able to use the computers to check email, etc… Hours are Monday-Thursday 11-8, Friday 11-5 and Sat & Sun, 12-5. Enjoy.
ANACORTES MUSEUM
At 8th St. & “M” Ave.- Current exhibit: “Colorful Characters”
Enjoy getting to know some of the colorful characters who helped make Fidalgo and Guemes the special places they are today. “Colorful Characters and Local Lore” will introduce you to people from pillars to pariahs, folks who didn’t always “play by the rules,” but who played a colorful role in the history of Fidalgo and Guemes Islands You’ll also learn about the offbeat tales and legends that have grown up with these places and bring them vividly to life. Admission is free!
Open Monday through Saturday, 10-4 PM, Sunday 1-4 PM, Closed Wednesday
SOME FOOD PLACES:
The Farmers Market on Saturday mornings.
ADRIFT specializes in organic and locally sourced meals from scratch…delicious. The BROWN LANTERN is a great place for fish and chips, soups, and lots more. The WATERTOWN PUB has the best deal on burgers, especially on Thursdays. Hard to go wrong with these and all of the other great restuarants in town.