Discover Anacortes: Fun, Walkable Adventures on Fidalgo Island
Key Highlights
- Just 80 miles north of Seattle (and 95 miles south of Vancouver, B.C.), Anacortes packs big charm into a small town—forest trails, lively arts and a welcoming downtown.
- Food lovers will find bakeries, coffee shops, fine dining, casual cafés, and bars—all within easy walking distance.
- Stay in style with a restored downtown hotel, cozy inns or vacation rentals.
Why Anacortes?
Anacortes offers all the beauty of Salish Sea island life—without the ferry ride. Fidalgo Island is bridge-connected, so it’s easy to get here.
The city’s crown jewel is the Anacortes Community Forest Lands: 2,800 acres of forests, meadows, lakes, and wetlands with 50+ miles of trails, all inside city limits. More trails await at Washington Park, the Tommy Thompson Trail, and Cap Sante with its new Rotary Viewpoint.
Culture & Festivals
From the August Arts Festival to summer waterfront concerts, Anacortes hums with music, art and local flavor. The weekly Farmers Market and nearby Skagit Valley Tulip Festival add to the mix.
The Experience
Stroll a historic waterfront, browse unique shops and savor the town’s vibrant atmosphere—Anacortes is a walker’s paradise.