Around Anacortes (Things To Do)
MUSEUM AT 8TH & M AVE: Focus on Community: The Wallie Funk Collection. Featured in the exhibit are noted photographers such as James Booen, David Ewing, Ferd Brady, Charles Judd, Glenn Davis and others. The exhibit includes both historical and later-day images of Fidalgo and Guemes Islands, weaving a pictorial story of the troubles and triumphs, the people and places, of our community.
THE BUSINESS: Located at 1717 Commercial Avenue, this is the birthplace of Knw-yr-own Records, and a funky record, cd, book store with espresso. Also a live venue for everything from indie rock to Indian sitar. A must see in Anacortes!
Stolen from www.anacortes.org:
“Anacortes is the crown jewel of Fidalgo Island, easternmost of the San Juan Islands and jump-point to the rest of the world-renowned archipelago. Fidalgo, the “drive-to” island, is accessible by bridges from the east and from Whidbey Island to the south. It is also home to the Washington State Ferry terminal, serving the rest of the San Juans and Sidney/Victoria, British Columbia.
Anacortes boasts myriad recreational activities for all ages, interests and skill levels. Here you can enjoy sailing, power boating, whale watching, hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, golf, camping, sport fishing, bird watching, scuba diving, beach combing and much more. Anacortes is homeport for numerous sailing and power yacht charters. There are four full-service marinas and three public boat launches.
Washington Park, a 220-acre gem facing Rosario Strait, is this community’s largest and most popular park. It features a full-service campground, boat launch, picnic shelter, and loop road for walking, biking or driving. There is also a playground and beach area for kids and adults. Deception Pass Bridge and the state’s busiest park are just minutes away, offering spectacular views and unique stretches of beach.
Mount Erie Park, rising 1,300 feet above Anacortes, provides spectacular views of the Skagit Valley and neighboring islands. Surrounded by more than two square miles of public forestland, it can be reached in boots, on a bike, or in a car.
Historic Downtown Anacortes offers specialty shops, antique stores and art galleries. Our historic mural project takes travelers past restaurants boasting cuisine from the Northwest and six other nations. Quaint bed and breakfasts, inns, motels and waterfront RV parks offer an array of accommodation options. ”