©
Anacortes trip planner
Create a fully customized day-by-day itinerary for free
Anacortes
Anacortes is a city in Skagit County, Washington, United States. The name "Anacortes" is an adaptation of the name of Anne Curtis Bowman, who was the wife of early Fidalgo Island settler Amos Bowman. Anacortes' population was 15,778 at the time of the 2010 census. It is one of two principal cities of and included in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes Metropolitan Statistical Area.Anacortes is known for the Washington State Ferries dock and terminal serving Lopez Island, Shaw Island, Orcas Island, and San Juan Island, as well as Victoria, British Columbia (via Sidney, British Columbia) on Vancouver Island. There is also a Skagit County-operated ferry that serves Guemes Island, a residential island located across Guemes Channel, north of Anacortes.HistoryAnacortes was officially incorporated on May 19, 1891.In 1877, railroad surveyor and town founder Amos Bowman moved his family to the northern tip of Fidalgo Island. Bowman began promoting the area as an obvious terminus for the Northern Pacific Railroad as it was built through the north Cascades to the Pacific. Bowman established the town's first newspaper, The Northwest Enterprise, to promote his vision of the New York of the West.Explore the family-friendly attractions of Anacortes and add them to your vacation plans using our United States online travel route builder.
Source
Create a full itinerary — for free!
Plan your trip to Anacortes
Get a personalized tripA full day by day itinerary based on your preferences Customize itRefine your trip. We'll find the
best routes and schedules Manage itEverything in one place. Everyone on the same page.Know more
Popular things to do in Anacortes
Side trips from Anacortes
Hidden gems in Anacortes
Parks in Anacortes
Nature in Anacortes
Trails in Anacortes
Places to visit with Anacortes
SeattleTrip planner
Best for: Art Museum, Observation Deck, Specialty Museum
Olympic National ParkTrip planner
Best for: World heritage site, Forest, Scenic Drive
Mount Rainier National ParkTrip planner
Best for: Mountain, Hiking Trail, Waterfall
TacomaTrip planner
Best for: Aquarium, Art Museum, Specialty Museum
Friday HarborTrip planner
Best for: Dolphin / Whale Watching, State Park, Specialty Museum
Recently planned trips to Anacortes
1 day in Anacortes
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Anacortes Farmer's Market
Predators of the Heart
Spas
3 days in Anacortes
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Anacortes
1 day in Anacortes
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Causland Memorial Park
Fishing Charters & Tours
Washington Park
2 days in Anacortes
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
SeaBear Wild Salmon
Predators of the Heart
Dolphin & Whale Watching
4 days in Anacortes
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
SeaBear Wild Salmon
Swinomish Casino & Lodge
Deception Pass State Park
1 day in Anacortes
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
SeaBear Wild Salmon
Predators of the Heart
Deception Pass State Park