Visit Anacortes!

Anacortes, an All-American City, is narrowly separated from the mainland by ribbons of bright water. Like their guests, residents of the city never tire of the scenery. Mount Baker, Mount Erie and the San Juan Islands grace the horizon. When it comes to weather, Anacortes enjoys its location in a "sun trough," where weather stays moderate all year-round. Average rainfall here is just enough to encourage abundant growth of forests and flowers.

And this charming community is not just a place to visit. It's a natural place to live. Excellent schools and neighborhoods make it a prime choice for many to raise their families. A new library, swimming pool and fitness center, senior center, Boys and Girls club, skate park, high-quality sports fields, and a youth sailing program are just a few of the wholesome activities available, all supported for the most part by public funds and donations.

Community spirit here is abundant - volunteers are never hard to find. Natural beauty and excitement of the town nurture creative spirits. Dozens of writers, artists, quilters, musicians and craftsmen live in and around Anacortes, many with national reputations. Exhibits, art events, antique and other specialty shops, numerous galleries and other retailers support this creative community.

Shell and Tesoro refineries, Northern Marine yacht builders, Bunnies by the Bay, Dakota Creek shipyard and Whispering Winds wind chimes are just a few of the successful companies that employ hundreds of people.

A thriving boating community supports craftsmen in many areas such as cabinetry, rope manufacturing and boat construction and repair of all kinds. Several marinas offer moorage for commercial and private boats. Ferries and other large ships use the Port's dry dock for repairs and maintenance. Supermarkets and marine hardware stores cater not only to local residents but also to visiting boaters, stocking provisions for boating in nearby islands.

It all comes down to a natural location for business, families and visitors, in a thriving community, surrounded by natural beauty and plenty of opportunities for natural fun. Quality of life in Anacortes is superb!

We invite you to join those who travel to this small seaport town and to meet the people who live and work here. It's worth the journey. And you just might want to stay…