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Experience Song and Sound
Experience Song and Sound Back Experoence Song and Sound Experoence Song and Sound Whatever the mood-jazz, rock, pop, classic, or country- Anacortes’s passion for music lights up the beats on the streets. Anacortes, whether in the summer, winter, spring, or fall, is alive with music. Why? Anacortians enjoy music. This passion has inspired many musicians…
Read MoreShop Local Anacortes Boutiques
Shop Local Anacortes Boutiques Back Shop Local Anacortes Boutiques Shop Local Anacortes Boutiques Local gifts- whether they evoke memories of past vacations or share a peek at places we can’t wait to visit again- always feel extra special. “We often get visitors coming into the shop asking for something locally made to remind them of…
Read MoreDiscover Hidden Treasures
Discover Hidden Treasures Back Discover Hidden Treasures Discover Hidden Treasures Antiquers with a passion for hidden treasures will find, in just one afternoon, some of the best and longest established vintage and antique shops available in Skagit County and the San Juan Islands. Cross the threshold of any of the antique shops of historic seaside…
Read MoreItinerary: Summer Vacation
Itinerary: Summer Vacation Back Itinerary: Summer Vacation Itinerary: Summer Vacation Summer is a popular time for guests to visit Anacortes- we completely understand why! With our mild summer temperatures, lush forest lands to explore, and water that surrounds us on all sides, staying here is a great way to spend your summer vacation. Summer is…
Read MoreItinerary: High Impact, Low Budget
Itinerary: High Impact, Low Budget Back Itinerary: High Impact, Low Budget Itinerary: High Impact, Low Budget Taking a vacation doesn’t mean you have to spend a whole lot of money. The natural scenic beauty is a year-round feast for your eyes, and we have many options for low-cost entertainment. Taking a vacation doesn’t mean you…
Read MoreRejuvenate Your Body and Spirit
Rejuvenate Your Body and Spirit Back As we leave summer behind and gear up for the busy schedules of fall and winter, it makes sense to pause for a bit to work on rejuvenating both body and mind. Luckily, you’re not too far from an ideal place to do this: Anacortes. This beloved island town…
Read MoreExperience the Flavors of Anacortes
Experience the Flavors of Anacortes Back Locavores have made their mark on the Anacortes restaurant scene. Their innovative food philosophies have inspired the flavors of old-school BBQ, gourmet, hot, Southern Northwest fusion, rustic scratch, and Northwest creations, just to name a few. BBQ Heaven Land in BBQ heaven at Dad’s Diner, Old School BBQ. They…
Read MoreCoastal Christmas Celebrations & Shopping
Coastal Christmas Celebrations & Shopping Back Coastal Christmas Celebrations & Shopping Coastal Christmas Celebrations & Shopping The holiday magic is in the air and the coastal community of Anacortes is a winter escape without the stress of overcrowded terminals. As the chill winds blow in from the west taking away the last bundles of the…
Read MoreFascinating Fungus of the ACFL
Fascinating Fungus of the ACFL Back Fascinating Fungus of the ACFL Fascinating Fungus of the ACFL Russula Mushrooms are typically common, fairly large, and brightly colored- making them one of the most recognizable genera among mycologists and mushroom observers. Their distinguishing characteristics include usually brightly colored caps, a white to dark yellow spore print, brittle,…
Read MoreHang Out on the Water
Hang Out on the Water Back Hang Out on the Water Hang Out on the Water Close your eyes on any shoreline of Fidalgo Island and listen. You will likely hear evidence of a water adventure, from the roar of a boat motor to the slap of oars on the surface of a lake or…
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