There are many things to do in Anacortes.
Outdoor activies:
The city offers a full service marina--Cap Sante Boat Haven--operated by the Port of Anacortes. The marina is within easy walking distance of old town and easy re-provisioning. A number of boat chartering companies operate out of the Boat Haven, offering half-day whale watching, fishing and transport services, or the rental of boats on a weekly or longer basis. There are also a number of kayaking companies, offering equipment and/or tours. Many use Anacortes as "home port" for additional journeys throughout the sound--we are the ferry terminus for both the San Juan Islands and Victoria, BC.
There are over 67 miles of public trails, maintained by the city. The system connects to a number of freshwater lakes, stocked with fish, and a number of other scenic points. Bag lunches are available from local restaurants and delis.
The flavor and character of Anacortes has been largely maintained in the city's old town area. Comprising a roughly ten-block neighborhood, old town is home to a variety of boutiques, restaurants, and hotels. This area is very walkable and a great excursion for shoppers.
The city has a number of cultural pursuits, including a state-of-the-art library, a community theatre, a musuem housed in the town's old Carnegie Library, book stores, a hometown paper.
