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Anacortes Travel Guide

For most people, Anacortes is little more than that town you drive through on the way to the San Juan Islands ferry terminal. Actually, Anacortes has much more to offer than a driver late for the ferry could ever know. The route to the ferry sticks to roads that are fine examples of commercial and suburban sprawl—strip malls, gas stations, aging motels, housing developments. However, if you have time to detour off the main road, you'll find a town that, while not nearly as quaint as those on the San Juans, does have some historic character and, perhaps best of all, plenty of good places to eat. The restored downtown business district, residential neighborhoods full of old Victorian homes, a large, forested waterfront park, and a mountain-top viewpoint are all worth a look. So, if you can, slow down and take a look at Anacortes before or after a trip to the San Juans. Read More

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Hotels

The Rosario Resort

1400 Rosario Rd.
Eastsound, WA 98245 Map

Distance: 15.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
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from: $130

Friday Harbor House

130 West Street
Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Map

Distance: 18.6 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
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Hotel Bellwether

1 Bellwether Way
Bellingham, WA 98225 Map

Distance: 17.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0

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Attractions

Sea Quest Expeditions



Distance: 23.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Sea Quest Kayak Expeditions leads educationally-oriented sea kayaking day trips and overnight... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
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Sucia Island Marine State Park

expert favorite attraction


Distance: 13.2 mi. (from destination center)

Description: An underwater scuba park, miles of hiking trails, and camping, clamming, and crabbing areas are... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
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San Juan Island National Historical Park

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Distance: 21.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: San Juan Island National Historic Park’s 1752 acres make it the second largest protected public... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Airports

Major Airports near Anacortes

Distance (mi.)
Vancouver International Airport 53.2 map
Seattle/Tacoma International Airport 74.9 map
Portland International Airport 202.6 map

Other Smaller Airports near Anacortes

Distance (mi.)
Rosario SPB 13.7 map
Mount Vernon Skagit Regional Airport 14.4 map
Eastsound Orcas Island Airport 17.0 map

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Las Vegas (LAS) to Vancouver (YVR) $354

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Anacortes Vacation Rentals

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5 Bedroom VACATION HOME in ANACORTES, WA

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Sleeps: 12
Amenities: BBQ, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Freezer, Full kitchen, Garage, Hot Tub, Ironing Board, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Pets OK, Phone, Playground, Refrigerator, Stereo, TV, Utensils, VCR
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from: $92

2 Bedroom VACATION HOME in ANACORTES, WA

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Full kitchen, Hot Tub, Jacuzzi, Oceanfront, Sauna, Stereo, Swimming Pool, Wireless Internet Access
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from: $230

3 Bedroom VACATION HOME in ANACORTES, WA

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 3
Amenities: Oceanfront, Swimming Pool

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