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owever you arrive, whether on a drive through beautiful Fidalgo Island or on a scenic flight or ferry ride, you’ll feel the change of pace right away and get a glimpse of what’s wonderful about this special place.

Coast in and hang out — as our Chamber of Commerce puts it — and discover even more, whether you’re here for a long weekend or looking to put down roots.

Anacortes used to be known as the Gateway to the San Juans. Not anymore. Sure there’s a state ferry terminal here and boats that can take you to the islands and Canada, but this historic city has long been a destination all its own. Our guide can help you discover, or rediscover, all the things that keep people coming back here.

As a seaside community, Anacortes has long been tied to the waters surrounding Fidalgo Island. We still work and play on the water, and you’ll find so much to do. The whale watching here is world class, and the kayaking, boating, sailing, fishing, crabbing and scuba diving opportunities are hard to beat.

Anacortes has a long history of preserving open space and boasts wonderful parks and preserves. The Anacortes Community Forest Lands are one of the city’s treasures: 2,800 acres forever preserved from development. A trail system stretches more than 50 miles for use by hikers and bicyclists.

The arts are another ingredient that make this such a vibrant place.You’ll encounter wonderful murals and sculptures around town, and there are numerous galleries, concerts and community theater productions.

The city has a diverse mix of major annual events, celebrating everything from the working waterfront to motorcycles. The biggest is the Anacortes Arts Festival, Aug. 7-9 this year, which draws about 90,000 visitors. There are also old-fashioned celebrations, complete with parades and joyous community gatherings, for Independence Day and the Christmas holiday season.

Historic downtown Anacortes offers a selection of good restaurants and an interesting mix of galleries and shops.Visitors are charmed by the historic buildings and the colorful murals of local characters. With so many vintage and antique stores in town, Anacortes has become a destination for visitors looking for rare finds, treasures and repurposed items from days gone by.

The museum, library, marina esplanade and a historic snagboat are all within easy walking distance from downtown.

Welcome, and enjoy your stay whether it’s a day, a long weekend or a lifetime.

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recreAtION kayaking

Kayaking is a great way to get out on the waters around Anacortes and the nearby San Juan Islands, whether for a quick paddle or a trip lasting several days.

Paddlers can enjoy beautiful vistas and see wildlife from a different perspective while exploring a secluded cove near Deception Pass or hitting the open waters of the Salish Sea. People new to paddling can get a scenic introduction at Deception Pass State Park. Kayak rentals through Anacortes Kayak Tours, www.anacorteskayaktours.com, are available seasonally at Bowman Bay, and a guide can take the whole family on a short trip.

Anacortes Kayak Tours also offers half-day, full-day and multi-day sea kayak tours through the San Juan Islands.

A major Northwest kayaking event to watch for is the Deception Pass Dash, held each December.

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tide changes from flooding into the inlet waters to ebbing back out to sea — six miles in all.

Members of the Hole in the Wall Paddling Club take day and multiday kayaking trips throughout the region and encourage safe kayaking.

More information can be found at holeinthewallpaddlingclub.org.

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Killer whales or orcas are a favorite among residents as well as visitors to the Pacific Northwest, who can book a tour and see them in their natural habitat in the waters around the San Juan Islands.

Boat tours leave from Anacortes through two companies, Island Adventures and Mystic Sea Charters. The main season runs generally from mid-April to October when the three pods of Southern Resident orcas return to the area. Rates range from about $50 for kids to $100 for adults for the six-hour trips.

You’ll almost always see orcas or minke and humpback whales on your trip (check the guarantees), and there’s plenty of splendid

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scenery and other wildlife to view as the large boats cruise calm waters around the islands.

Remember to dress in layers (it’s cooler on the water) and bring your cameras.

The Southern Resident orcas were listed as endangered in 2005, when there were 89 members of the pods. Their numbers hover around 80 today.

The global standard for whale viewing distances is 100 yards.

Both tour companies belong to the Pacific Whale Watch Association, a group of whale-watching companies dedicated to research, education and responsible wildlife viewing. island adventures www.island-adventures.com (800) 465-4604 mystic sea Charters www.mysticseacharters.com (800) 308-9387

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marinas

anaCortes marina 2415 T Ave. anacortesmarina.com (360) 293-4543 Anacortes Marina is a privately owned condominium marina with 466 covered and open berths from 32 feet to 60 feet in length.

Amenities include power, water, WiFi, private laundry facility, restrooms and showers.

Nearby facilities include a 55-ton lift, repair yard, fuel dock and pumpout station. No transient moorage available. Annual leases only.

Cap sante marina 1019 Q Ave. portofanacortes.com/visit/themarina (360) 293-0694 Cap Sante Marina is owned and operated by the Port of Anacortes.

It is a U.S. Customs port-ofentry on the west side of Fidalgo Bay within walking distance to downtown stores and restaurants.

The marina provides permanent and transient moorage with 150 to 200 berths for guest moorage.

Floats have power and water.

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restrooms, showers, laundry facilities, fuel dock, pump-out stations, boat launch and free Wi-Fi. skyLine marine Center 2011 Skyline Way skylinemarinecenter.com (360) 293-5134 Skyline Marine Center is at Flounder Bay on the west end of Fidalgo Island. The full-service marina provides guest moorage, a launching hoist, fuel, pump-out services, shower and laundry facilities. Old Salt’s Deli and Market is near the marina.

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Mountain bikers can enjoy many easy to moderate trails winding through the nearly 2,800 acres in the anaCortes Community Forest LanDs. Color trail maps on water-resistant paper are available at City Hall, 904 Sixth St., and at the Visitor Information Center, 819 Commercial Ave. Suite A. tHe tommy tHompson parkway is a scenic, flat ride from downtown along Fidalgo Bay on a paved trail that leads to the trestle that crosses the bay to March Point.

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Add more miles by following the road around the point and then back to the trestle.

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swinomisH goLF Links 12518 Christianson Road swinomishgolflinks.com (855) 794-6563 Swinomish Golf Links is an 18hole, par-72 public course located on beautiful Fidalgo Island. The course is rated 67.8 and has a slope rating of 110. The links-style course offers open tree-lined fairways, approachable greens and many elevation changes as well as some of the most breathtaking panoramic views of Mount Baker and Fidalgo Bay. Operated by the Swiniomish Casino & Lodge, amenities include golf packages and a performance center.

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anaCortes miDDLe sCHooL, 22nd Street near J Avenue, six tennis courts.

CLearriDge parK, 1900 block of Blakely Drive next to the Anacortes Airport, two tennis courts.

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Waterfront Walks • sHip HarBor traiL is short, wide and flat with views of Ship Harbor, the Guemes Channel and the Washington State Ferries terminal.Viewing platforms, benches and quick access to an enjoyable beach.

Boardwalk loops through wetlands area.

Go to the San Juan Passage development and curl down to the water via Edwards Way. Head west on the gravel path.

You can also go east to the first leg of the Guemes Channel Trail.

• tommy tHompson parkway is long and flat, great for walking or biking. Runs along Fidalgo Bay south of downtown

to Weaverling Spit and continues on a trestle across the bay to March Point. Access it at 11th Street, 22nd Street, 34th Street or at Fidalgo Bay Resort.

• wasHington park has two nice beach accesses for short strolls less than 10 minutes from town. Sunset Beach near the park's entrance is a popular spot with great views of Rosario Strait. Head out the loop road to West Beach, a scenic half-mile walk or drive, and take the stairs down to another spot perfect for a short walk.

To get to the park, follow 12th Street west past the road to the state ferry terminal.

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Pool

Fidalgo Pool & Fitness Center 1603 22nd St. www.fidalgopool.com (360) 293-0673 The 25-meter by 25-yard Fidalgo Pool has a water slide, 1-meter diving board, Ollie the inflatable Octopus, inner tubes and more. The average water temperature is 83 degrees. The water is treated with an ultraviolet system so chlorine is minimal.

The pool’s regular schedule includes family/open swims, lap swims, water aerobics, swim lessons and more. The pool, which can be rented, is home to the Thunderbird Aquatic Club.

The new 1,900-square-foot fitness center has PRECOR cardio and weightlifting equipment, and the upstairs group fitness area offers SilverSneakers, Zumba, yoga and other exercise classes.

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year and run through Oct. 24. It’s become quite the gathering spot Depot Arts and with people meeting for breakfast Community Center or lunch and lingering to enjoy live 611 R Ave. www.anacortesfarmersmarket.org entertaiment.

Farmers Markets

The Depot plaza is bustling on Saturdays from mid-May to midOctober with folks stocking up on fresh vegetables, fruits and berries, artisan cheeses, fresh bakery goods and more at the Anacortes Farmers Market. Look for fresh fish, jam, honey, coffee, tea and fudge. Plants and fresh and dried flowers are also offered.

Craft items include ceramics, photography, kitchen accessories, jewelry, garden art, knitwear, soaps and lotions, clothing and handspun yarns. Free community selfhelp workshops on topics such as sprouting food, bicycle maintenance, raising backyard chickens and alternative energy are often offered Saturday mornings.

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Forest Lands

The Anacortes Community Forest Lands encompass nearly 2,800 acres preserved forever from development under a conservation easement program overseen by the city, Skagit Land Trust and Friends of the Forest.

Those acres include forest lands, meadows, wetlands, Mount Erie, Sugarloaf Mountain, and Cranberry, Whistle and Heart lakes.

The 50 miles of trails in the Forest Lands accommodate hikers, bicyclists and horse riders. A limited number of trails are open to twowheeled motorcycles during the warmer months. Dogs must be on a leash at all times in the Forest Lands.

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foot concrete skate area has lights, seating and nearby restrooms.

neighborhood park has two tennis courts and a basketball court.

Cap Sante Park at 1000 W Ave. A 37-acre forested area at the top of Cap Sante makes up this park on the northeast corner of Fidalgo Island. The park offers views of Fidalgo Bay, March Point and Anacortes.

John and Doris Tursi Park at 2200 Pennsylvania Ave. This small neighborhood park is just east of the Anacortes Airport. It includes a playground, picnic tables, nature trail overseeing wetlands and a pavilion made of raw cedar logs.

Causland Memorial Park at 710 N Ave. This historic 2-acre park is dedicated to Anacortes veterans and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearly 100-year old park has decorative rock and black and white mosaic walls and structures, including a bandstand, amphitheater and terraces.

Kiwanis Waterfront Park at 1708 Sixth St. This park is 2 acres overlooking Guemes Channel and the Guemes Island ferry landing area with picnic tables, pathways, an overlook and beach access.

Clearridge Park in the 1900 block of Blakely Drive. The small

N Avenue Park at Second Street and N Avenue.This .4-acre park is at a street end and has views of Guemes Channel.

Roadside Park at Jackson and

Color trail maps on waterresistant paper are available at City Hall, 904 Sixth St., and at the Visitor Information Center, 819 Commercial Ave. Suite A.

Parks

Ace of Hearts Rotary Park at 38th Street and H Avenue. This combination Little League field and off-leash dog park has a watering station, wash-off hose and a separate fenced area for smaller dogs.

Ben Root Skate Park at 2313 R Ave. in the Alice Parchman Newland Park. This 7,500-squaregoanacortes.com

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Oakes Avenues. This .3-acre park is at a street end and has picnic tables and views of Guemes Channel.

Rotary Park at 701 T Ave. This is a 1.5-acre park running along the shoreline of a Fidalgo Bay inlet next to Cap Sante Marina. The park has walking trails, a gazebo, picnic tables and beach access.

Ship Harbor Interpretive Preserve, between the Washington State Ferries terminal and Edwards Way cul-de-sac. The preserve has 25 acres of freshwater wetlands, 5 acres of upland habitat and 2,000 feet of sandy beach and subtidal eelgrass beds. A walking trail/boardwalk is protective of sensitive areas and provides environmental education.

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Shugarts Playground at 10th Street and N Avenue. This half-acre park is next to the Anacortes Public Library and has a small playground and picnic tables.

Storvik Park at 1110 32nd St. The park is home to the community-built Our Town Our Park playground. The nearly 9-acre park has a Little League field, two basketball courts, picnic shelter, picnic tables and barbecues. Call (360) 293-1918 to reserve the picnic shelter.

Tommy Thompson Parkway has trailheads at 22nd Street and R Avenue, 30th Street and U Avenue, and in the Fidalgo Bay Resort at 4701 Fidalgo Bay Road. The paved path for pedestrians and bicyclists runs along the west side of Fidalgo

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Bay, leading to a walkway over the bay on a former train trestle that connects to March Point.

28th Street Playground at 18th Street and Q Avenue. This half-acre playground is next to a community garden.

Volunteer Park at 1915 13th St. The city’s sports center has a fastpitch/Little League field, two regulation baseball fields, a field house, Kiwanis Meadows soccer field, basketball court and Doug Colglazier Playground. The park also has walking paths.

Washington Park at 6300 Sunset Ave. The park encompasses 220 acres on the west side of Fidalgo Island. The park has day-use and overnight camping facilities for tents and RVs, a boat launch, picnic shelters, playground and showers.

A scenic 2.3-mile loop road around the park can be walked or driven. Call (360) 293-1918 to make reservations or for more information.

Organizations

Friends of the Forest friendsoftheacfl.org Old Anacortes Rowing and Sailing Society oarss.org Fidalgo-San Juan Islands Chapter Puget Sound Anglers psafidalgo.org Hole in the Wall Paddling Club holeinthewallpaddlingclub.org goanacortes.com

While You’re Here • shop for antiques and more.

Anacortes has more than 20 shops full of vintage, upcycled, consignment and thrift items — plus plenty of used books.

There’s a handy Anacortes Resale Guide pamphlet to help you find everything.

• visit the Cap sante viewpoint located just a short drive from downtown.

• stroll the docks at Cap sante marina — and pick up fresh seafood in season.

• go whale watching and enjoy the breathtaking scenery and varied wildlife of the san Juan islands. (There are whale sightings on almost every trip.)

• Check out the w.t. preston snagboat down by the marina and the adjacent maritime Heritage Center, both part of the Anacortes Museum, a treat in itself.

• end a downtown stroll at Dakota Creek industries on the Guemes Channel and check out the ships under construction and repair.

• plan a walk in the Community Forest Lands. There are trails of all kinds.

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hoosing the best viewpoint in Anacortes isn’t easy, with so many remarkable vistas easily accessible. In fact, just driving around town you’ll be treated to gorgeous sunrises and sunsets and plenty of saltwater scenery. Here are some of our favorite spots.

Cap sante

Cap Sante, just a few minutes from downtown, provides the most scenic overlook of the city itself.

You will be treated to a view of Cap Sante Marina, the city and the San Juans to the west, refineries and bays to the south and a stunning view of Mount Baker to the east — plus boat traffic, everything from sailboats and yachts to tankers and tugs. getting there: From downtown, take Fourth Street east to the top, turn right and follow the road up to the park.

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This sprawling expanse of beach and grass is in Washington Park at the west end of Fidalgo Island. It’s about 15 minutes from downtown — and a great picnic spot. The views are north and west to the

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San Juan Islands and the Washington State Ferries that glide by.

Nearby, Washington Park’s Loop Road also offers great views. The first section offers views to the west, with a nice area with picnic tables at Green Point. At Fidalgo Head, there is a landmark madrona tree and beautiful views of Skyline, Mount Erie and Burrows Island. getting there: Follow 12th Street (Highway 20 Spur) west as its name changes to Oakes Avenue, then Sunset Avenue. Follow it until it ends in the park. The beach is down to the right, below the playground.

DeCeption pass state park

There are scenic spots inside the park at Pass Lake, Rosario Beach and Bowman Bay. But the iconic photo spots are at the pullouts on Highway 20 just before and at the two Deception Pass bridges. The 20-minute drive to the bridge along the west side of Fidalgo Island is scenic in its own right. getting there: Follow Highway 20 south from the eastern edge of Anacortes — or go just past the state ferry terminal to Anaco Beach 2015 AnAcortes Visitors & newcomers Guide

Road in Anacortes’ West End and follow it south to Marine Drive, then Rosario Road to the Highway 20 intersection at Pass Lake.

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Arguably the best viewpoint on the island is atop Mount Erie.

The lookout is about 20 minutes from downtown in the center of the island in a park donated to the City of Anacortes by the Anacortes Noon Kiwanis Club.

Several pullouts near the top provide access to views in different directions, with a panoramic outlook that stretches from the North Cascades to Mount Rainier and back around to the Olympics.

Hikers can get views to the north.

The best viewpoint is just beyond the access to the huge cell tower at the top. getting there: Head south on Commercial Avenue to 32nd Street.

Turn right and go to H Avenue. Turn left and follow it south as it turns into Heart Lake Road. Past the lake, turn left into the park. A steep drive or long hike rises about 1,000 feet to the top.

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APrIL art in BLoom april 10-18 See works from regional artists at the Anacortes Arts Festival's off-season show featuring painting, photography, sculpture and fine crafts at the Depot Arts Center. anacortesartsfestival.com anaCortes spring wine FestivaL april 11 Noon to 4:30 p.m. at the Port of Anacortes Transit Shed Event Center at the north end of Commercial Avenue. About 30 wineries from around the region and state participate, and local restaurants offer food. Ticketed event put on by the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce. anacortes.org isLanD CHiCks vintage market april 25 More than 40 vendors featuring antique, vintage and repurposed treasures for home and garden at the Port of Anacortes Transit Shed Event Center on the Guemes Channel at the north end of 14

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art oF garDening event april 25-26

Carnival, food booths and beer tent, live music, salmon dinner at St. Mary Catholic Church. anacortes.org

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Depot Arts and Community Center.

Hands-on event featuring vendors, display gardens and exhibitors with a focus on backyard farming, gardening and art specifically designed for the garden. Food and live entertainment.

mAY puLL anD Be DamneD messaBout may 16 Come see all sorts of small craft including rowing skiffs, dories, kayaks and longboats at this family-friendly event at Seafarers' Memorial Park.

JUNe anaCortes waterFront FestivaL June 6-7 From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Familyfriendly event features car and boat shows, children's area, milk carton derby, free boat rides, vendors, food, entertainment and more. anacortes.org

Bark in tHe park June 13 Canines and their humans will gather in Storvik Park for pet parade, costume contest, demonstrations, games and more. cityofanacortes.org

JULY JuLy 4 CeLeBration The event begins with a town portrait at 10 a.m. in downtown Anacortes. Parade at 11 a.m., patriotic program at Causland Memorial Park. Enjoy music at the Rock the Dock community concert at Seafarers' Memorial Park followed by fireworks over Fidalgo Bay at dusk. kiDs-r-Best Fest July 11 From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. there will be a selection of games, activities, live entertainment, food, prizes and more at Storvik Park. cityofanacortes.org/parks.asp sHipwreCk Day July 18 Old furniture, clothes, lamps, boat gear, tools, collectibles – you never

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know what treasure you are going to dig up. This massive, free swap meet and sale that starts at 8 a.m. downtown. The Fidalgo Rotary Club-sponsored event funds worthy causes. shipwreckfest.org

AUGUSt anaCortes arts FestivaL aug. 7-9 This three-day celebration of art will feature 250 booth artisans who set up downtown on Commercial Avenue. Arts at the Port will showcase 30 more artists in

three exhibitions. There will be demonstrating artists, hands-on youth activities, food vendors, beer and wine gardens and live music. anacortesartsfestival.com workBoat raCes anD pirate Faire aug. 22 There are sea chanteys, pirate contests for all ages, a chowder challenge and plenty of cannons on the Guemes Channel dock in downtown Anacortes. Watch the workboat races and enjoy the grog. portofanacortes.com

SePtember anaCortes antiQue engine anD maCHinery sHow sept. 12 From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the corner of Market Street and T Avenue near the W.T. Preston snagboat for those interested in old-time gadgets and gizmos. Tractors, trucks, engines, saws and more to check out.

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Calendar of events continued Skagit River Salmon Festival Sept. 12-13 Celebrate the Skagit River at this fun-filled event at the Swinomish Casino & Lodge. Live music and cultural performances, salmon barbecue, beer and wine garden, youth activities and crafts. skagitriverfest.org

in the Pacific Northwest. It's part touring, with stops for oysters on the way here, and part gathering.

The free downtown event includes motorcycle vendors, musical entertainment and plenty of oysters. oysterrun.org

October Bier on the Pier Oct. 2-3

Oyster Run Sept. 27 On the fourth Sunday in September, Anacortes is taken over by more than 10,000 leather-clad bikers during the largest motorcycle run

Enjoy regional beers, suds-friendly food and music Friday night and Saturday at the Port of Anacortes warehouse. anacortes.org

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November Island Chicks Holiday Vintage Market Nov. 14 Antique, vintage and repurposed treasures for home and garden, with plenty of holiday flair, at the Port of Anacortes Transit Shed Event Center on the Guemes Channel at the north end of Commercial Avenue. anacortes.org

December Anacortes Tree Lighting, holiday parade & more Dec. 4-5 The big holiday weekend in Anacortes. Tree lighting, town crier, performances by local students, appearance by and pictures with Santa, hot cocoa and more from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 at the Chamber of Commerce, 819 Commercial Ave. Holiday Artwalk follows. Parade is 11 a.m. Saturday in downtown Anacortes. Other events include gift show and Breakfast with Santa. anacortes.org

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mUSeUmS & tOUrS anaCortes museum

Once a Carnegie Library, the Anacortes Museum offers permanent exhibits on the history of Fidalgo and Guemes islands as well as revolving displays.

Continuing in the Carnegie Gallery is "All in the Same Boat: Anacortes in the Great Depression," a look at life in the city during the 1930s. During that era, people worked together to not only survive, but to thrive and even have some fun.

The museum's website is linked to a searchable database of more than 20,000 Anacortes Museum records, including the photos in the Wallie Funk Collection.

The museum is open daily except Mondays; admission is free. A research library with in-depth resources is open weekdays except Mondays. Appointments are preferred.

1305 eighth st. museum.cityofanacortes.org

maritime Heritage Center

The Maritime Heritage Center, formerly the Snagboat Interpretive Center, now has a greater focus on the history of the community's fishing, boatbuilding and marine transportation industries. This spring a new exhibit at the center will explore the Anacortes maritime community's rich traditions and explore how our waterfront has evolved, through good times and bad, into what it is today. goanacortes.com

Open weekends in April, May, September and October; and daily except Mondays in June, July and August.

703 r ave. museum.cityofanacortes.org

Bill Mitchell, a colorful character in his own right. A list of murals is available at the Anacortes Visitors Center.

The Preston is a historic sternwheeler and a retired U.S. Army Corps of Engineers vessel that once cleared debris from Puget Sound waterways. The Anacortes Museum restored the craft, now permanently displayed ashore.

Admission is $1 - $3.

The snagboat and nearby Maritime Heritage Center are open weekends in April, May, September and October; and daily except Mondays in June, July and August.

713 r ave. museum.cityofanacortes.org

The Anacortes Historic Preservation Board has charted a leisurely stroll past historic buildings and places that enhances appreciation of the sites. Don’t miss Marine Supply & Hardware at the bottom of Commercial Avenue. Old Town is full of historic homes, such as the J.A. Matheson House on Fifth Street.

Brochures are available at the Visitors Center, City Hall and at museum.cityofanacortes. org/aHpB/documents/ walktourBrochure.pdf

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Behind the snagboat, this attractive waterfront walk offers a glimpse of Fidalgo Bay’s history in a series of interpretive displays. Stop by the marina office if you have questions.

Stroll the Tommy Thompson Parkway and visit Discovery Points filled with stories, tidbits and fun facts about Fidalgo Bay's history and diverse ecology. skagitbeaches.org

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isitors walking along downtown Anacortes sidewalks are occasionally startled and often charmed when they encounter nostalgic and distinctive life-sized murals of local characters on building walls.

They are the works of Bill Mitchell, well-known Anacortes artist and historian.

Tourists are frequently seen

posing for photos with the murals, and pranksters occasionally embellish them with mustaches or hats, stunts Mitchell minds only if adhesives damage the mural’s finish.

Mitchell attacks his art and historical preservation projects with a missionary zeal. His subjects, more than 120 of them, come from all walks of life: fishermen, mayors, dancers, storekeepers, bar

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patrons, children, pets, musicians, boaters, church leaders and editors.

One mural is a self-portrait of the mutton-chopped artist, seated in his trademark three-wheeled 1954 Autoette, which doubles as a wheelchair.

The first mural, of Fred White and his Safety Bike, went up in front of Marine Supply & Hardware on May 2, 1984, two years before the Vancouver Expo. Mitchell decided murals would be a good draw for visitors and followed the fair’s theme, transportation, so many of his murals feature trains, boats, cars, carts, trucks and wagons. They have proven wildly popular, though collecting a few snubs from art critics.

A mural map is available at the Anacortes Visitors Center at Commercial Avenue and Ninth Street. goanacortes.com

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he Samish and Swinomish tribes have important roles on Fidalgo Island, and they make noteworthy economic, cultural and environmental contributions to the community. Their long history here is inspiring and educational to those who have followed.

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The Samish Indian Nation once stretched over a seven-county region of Northwest Washington.

The tribe had more than 2,000 members in 1847, but raids from northern tribes and epidemics of European diseases wiped out more than 90 percent of its people by 1855.

Despite this, 113 Samish were present at the signing of the Point Elliott Treaty.

Samish status as a federally recognized tribe was lost through a clerical error in 1969 when it was left off a Bureau of Indian Affairs list. The tribe regained recognition in 1996 and since then has played a growing role in Anacortes. It operates the Samish Longhouse Preschool, the Fidalgo Bay RV Resort, a new Health Services building and a beautiful administrative building with carved cedar posts. Today, tribal enrollment stands at about 1,500.

The Samish Canoe Family occasionally hosts large Coast Salish canoe journeys, usually at the

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resort, where they greet visiting paddlers with drums, prayers, songs and a feast.

On special occasions, Samish blessing ceremonies honor such things as a new story pole, the naming of a baby orca or the christening of a new canoe. These moving and inspiring events are always followed by the hospitality of a potlatch.

The tribe was honored recently when the state transportation commission decided, appropriately, to name one of its new Washington State Ferries the Samish — a word of proto-Salish origins that describes the “giving people.” So true then and now. samishtribe.nsn.us

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The 900-member Swinomish tribe’s headquarters are in the historic Swinomish Village across the Swinomish Channel from La Conner.

What people might be more familiar with, though, is the Swinomish Casino & Lodge on Highway 20 east of Anacortes.

A major expansion completed recently added 98 rooms and the new 13moons restaurant. The tribe purchased the nearby 18-hole Similk Beach Golf Course in 2013 and operates it now as Swinomish Golf Links.

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The sweeping views from the lodge take in land where the Coast Salish people have lived for thousands of years. Their culture centered around abundant saltwater resources, particularly salmon and shellfish, which remain a key part of tribal economy today.

The aboriginal Swinomish tongue was Lushootseed, a variant of the wider Salish language, and the tribe now offers language and culture classes. Traditions also are upheld and passed on to future generations through such events as the annual Tribal Canoe Journey and the Blessing of the Fleet and First Salmon Ceremony.

In 2010, the Swinomish entered a partnership with Washington State Parks that resulted in pristine Kiket Island becoming a protected site, now known as the Kukutali Preserve, within Deception Pass State Park.

In addition to the casino, which began as a small bingo operation in 1985, the tribe operates the Swinomish Chevron Gas Station, which includes a tobacco, liquor and convenience store; the Swinomish Fish Company, which processes salmon and shellfish for a global market; and a Ramada Hotel in Ocean Shores on the Washington coast. swinomish-nsn.gov

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opening celebration (Aug. 1).

An earlier event put on by the festival is Art in Bloom. The event (April 10-18) is an invitational featuring artwork from 25 artists.

Many of the artists have previously been featured at the Arts Festival. anacortesartsfestival.com

Brewgrass!

Several pubs and restaurants host performances of blues and bluegrass, while microbrewers bring kegs of more than 50 smallbatch beers to town for tasting.

Brewgrass is typically the second weekend in November.

Cap sante marina summer ConCerts

Enjoy free and family-friendly rock and blues concerts at 7 p.m.

Friday nights from July 10 until Aug. 28 at Seafarers’ Memorial Park at Cap Sante Marina.

A Wednesday jazz concert series will begin July 8 and run through August.

Performers for both sets of concerts have not yet been announced. portofanacortes.com

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nacortes is alive with art. The community has numerous galleries, musical events, community theater productions, quilt activities, arts clubs and ongoing art classes.

The three-day Anacortes Arts Festival in early August, which draws about 90,000 visitors each year, is the apex of the arts in Anacortes but you can see public art any time you visit. Check out anacortesartscommission.com to see permanent pieces and what’s new.

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This arts extravaganza in Anacortes’ historic downtown fills Commercial Avenue — all the way down to the Guemes Channel — the first weekend in August (Aug. 7-9 this year). Highlights include 250 artisan booths, working artists, live music, food, beer and wine gardens, children’s activities and a juried fine art show. Pre-events include an Art Dash run (Aug. 1 this year) and the Arts at the Port 2015 AnAcortes Visitors & newcomers Guide

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Folks are invited first Fridays 6-9 p.m. to tour through six or more downtown art galleries. The roster varies, but frequent participants include Scott Milo Gallery, Anne Martin McCool Gallery, The Majestic Inn & Spa, and Gallery at the Depot. anacortesart.com

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These events showcase the stunning fabric art of the Fidalgo Island Quilters. Quilts are displayed throughout April at many Anacortes shops and businesses participating in the walk. The Quilt Walk is every year. The Quilt Show is every other year and will not happen in 2015. fidalgoislandquilters.com

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Exhibit features more than a dozen sculptures along Commercial and Q avenues. Maps are at each sculpture and at the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Information Center.

“Three Times a Bridesmaid,” “Oliver!” and “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.”

The theater also offers a variety of fringe productions. acttheatre.com

OrGANIZAtIONS anaCortes arts Commission

An advisory board to the city pertaining to public arts and culture. anacortesartscommission.com

tHe an-o-CHorDs men’s BarBersHop CHorus

This outdoor venue in the “heart” of downtown hosts concerts and other community events in the summer months “to bring people together through art and music.” theheartofanacortes.com

Meets Thursday evenings for open rehearsals at the Northwest Education Service District 189. The An-O-Chords are celebrating their 60th season this year, which will involve singing groups from area schools and quartets.

They open their season with a concert at Brodniak Hall May 9. anochords.org

Jazz at tHe LiBrary

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The Anacortes Public Library features the Manieri Jazz & Swing collection, specially chosen books, CDs and DVDs on the uniquely American art of jazz and swing music. The library sponsors local jazz events, including free concerts at 2 p.m. at the library on the second Sunday of each month. jazzatthelibrary.com

Education in the art of dance for all levels and abilities — more than 40 classes each week along with elaborate seasonal performances. fidalgodanceworks.org

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FiDaLgo youtH sympHony

ACT is in its 51st season this year and will present six main stage shows: “Rumors,” “The Spitfire Grill,” “To Kill a Mockingbird,” goanacortes.com

FiDaLgo isLanD QuiLters

Meets first Mondays at Westminster Presbyterian Church. fidalgoislandquilters.com

Offers orchestral training and experience for talented young musicians through the sinfonette, junior and youth symphonies. fysmusic.org 2015 AnAcortes Visitors & newcomers Guide

Art’s Alive Here!

• That woman gazing over town from the south side of the Wilson Hotel at Eighth Street is Anne Curtis Bowman, the wife of founding father Amos Bowman.

Swedish artist Lisa Liedgren’s mural went up in 2007 as part of the redevelopment project at the historic hotel.

• Walkers on the Tommy Thompson Parkway encounter several colorful murals at 30th Street that were funded by proceeds from the annual Art Dash.

• In 1915, with 11 salmon canneries operating here, Anacortes proudly called itself the salmon-packing capital of Puget Sound. Today, images of some of the early labels have turned downtown trash cans into street art.

• A striking bronze orca fin juts above the waterfront at the heart of the Cap Sante Marina. The sculpture “Annie Curtis” was crafted by prominent artist Gerard Tsutakawa. Other popular public pieces include “Windsong,” a Leo Osborne bronze at Kiwanis Park near the Guemes Ferry Terminal, and “The Bird Family,” a Philip McCracken bronze at the post office downtown.

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• The Anacortes Sister Cities Association maintains strong ties with four sister cities: Lomonosov, Russia; Nikaho, Japan; Sidney, British Columbia; and Vela Luka, Croatia.You’ll see the flags when you arrive

by Highway 20 or Washington State Ferries.

Travel and cultural exchanges are common.

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• Anacortes supplies water beyond the city limits to the March Point refineries, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, La Conner and Shelter Bay.

Fractional ownership...

it just makes sense!

• Anacortes has been served continuously by its newspaper, the Anacortes American, for 125 years.

• The Port of Anacortes’ main

warehouse at the marine terminal on the Guemes Channel has come a long way from storing salmon in its early days. Today the newly dubbed Transit Shed Event Center at the north end of Commercial Avenue is a go-to venue in town for wine and beer festivals, weddings, dances, concerts and fundraising galas.

• Seafarers’ Memorial Park just south of Cap Sante Marina was revitalized recently through a two-year, $34 million environmental cleanup and restoration project. The property was once occupied by the Scott Paper Mill.

• Anacortes has a widely successful Senior College offering low-cost classes to those 50 and older in afternoon and evening sessions. No tests!

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HIStOrY F

or many years Anacortes was a bustling fishing, canning, logging and mill town. When natural resources dwindled, it found ways to adapt.

Home to two major refineries since the mid-1950s, Anacortes has a strong industrial component that includes Dakota Creek Industries, a busy shipyard on the Guemes Channel that draws residents and visitors eager to peek at its latest projects.

In recent years, the city's quality of life and amenities have attracted a large population of affluent retirees.

There are now about 16,000 people here.

Before Anacortes became a city, the area was home to the Samish and Swinomish tribes, who still have a strong presence here. Coast Salish peoples thrived on the rich natural resources of Fidalgo Island for 10,000 years before Spanish explorers started mapping the area in 1790 and 1791.

European settlers staked their claims at Fern Prairie, now March Point, in the 1850s. They raised fruit, hops, cabbage, cauliflower seed and cattle.

In 1876, Amos Bowman and his wife moved to the Ship Harbor area.

When Bowman established a post office in 1877, he gave it the Spanishsounding name Anacortes, a version of Annie Curtis, his wife's maiden name.

In the boom year 1890, the population jumped from 200 to 2,000, fueled by speculation the town would become a transcontinental railroad terminus. goanacortes.com

Land prices jumped from $50 an acre to as much as $3,000 for a corner lot.

But the bubble burst the same year when the railroad selected Seattle. Hundreds departed, leaving behind many of the beautiful buildings that give downtown such charm today.

Incorporated in 1891, Anacortes recovered as salmon and codfish industries grew. By the early 1900s, hundreds of people worked at a dozen fish-processing plants, and Anacortes called itself the salmonpacking capital of Puget Sound.

Dances were held whenever the fishing fleets came home.

Trident Seafoods, Sugiyo and SeaBear still process fish today.

Lumber was another vital industry.

In 1911, Fidalgo Bay had 13 shingle and lumber mills. They thrived until resources grew scarce in the 1950s, and the last mill closed in 1992.

A new industrial era began in the mid-1950s, when Texaco and Shell built refineries on March Point.

Today the facilities, now operated

by Shell and Tesoro, fuel the regional economy.

In the late 1960s, marinas and pleasure boats began to replace waterfront mills and canneries, and tourism and boatbuilding industries grew. Developers began building upscale developments, most notably at Skyline in the West End. These amenities, as well as the arts scene, recreation and natural beauty, attracted well-heeled retirees, allowing Anacortes to evolve into the diverse city it is today.

For Information Call: (360) 293-1915 or Check our Website:

museum.cityofanacortes.org Anacortes Museum 1305 8th Street • Anacortes, WA

Exploring the history of Fidalgo and Guemes Islands through: • Educational Programs • Exhibits • Research Library • Special Events

The Carnegie Gallery 8th Street & M Avenue Gallery Open Year-Round Tues. - Sat., 10-4 Sunday 1-4, Closed Monday

The W.T. PresTon & Maritime Heritage Center 9th Street & R Avenue Open weekends: April - October Open Daily: June, July, August Closed Monday

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dyllic Guemes Island is just north of Anacortes, a five-minute ferry ride away. The car and passenger ferry sails from the end of I Avenue about every 30 minutes, docking at the end of Guemes Island Road just south of Anderson’s General Store, which has a cafe.

Locals looking for a leisurely — and scenic — lunch outing walk on the ferry, enjoy the Guemes Channel crossing and head to Anderson’s for a burger and a beer. The cafe serves breakfast on weekends.

Other points of interest on the island include the casual and funky Guemes Island Resort,Young’s Park and Guemes Mountain.

Guemes Island Resort has a variety of accommodations from large beachfront homes to cabins and yurts. Amenities include a boat launch, sauna and massage therapy.

Guests can use the resort’s kayaks and rowboats at no charge.

Young’s Park, 13 acres next to the resort, has picnicking amenities and water access. There is excellent crabbing during season.

Guemes Mountain on the east end offers a wonderful viewpoint overlooking nearby islands.

The mountain was purchased through donations from islanders and others to make it into a permanent conservation area through the Skagit Land Trust and San Juan Preservation Trust.

Volunteers built a 1.2-mile trail that climbs 550 feet to the summit.

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nacortes and Fidalgo Island have a well-deserved reputation for some of the finest weather in Western Washington. With a mere 26 inches of average rainfall and mostly or partly sunny skies at least 230 days of the year, Anacortes is an ideal location for anyone looking for a place with a mild climate and unlimited recreational activities.

Lying at the eastern edge of the rain shadow of the Olympic Mountains, Anacortes is sheltered from the heavier precipitation of some of its neighboring cities.

Everett to the south and Bellingham to the north get an average of 10 inches more rainfall than Anacortes.

And just 15 miles east in Mount Vernon, the average rainfall is 32 inches a year.

Spring on Fidalgo Island seems to last forever. It begins in February when the daffodils and tulips start pushing their way through the soil, and it doesn’t end until July. During those five months the weather can be unpredictable — warm and sunny one day with temperatures in the 70s, then pouring rain and wind the next.

Summers are dry and warm and offer some of the best weather in the country for July through September. Summer temperatures are typically in the 70s, with very little humidity. Rainfall is minimal, with July and August averaging less than an inch.

Winters are typically short and mild, with temperatures rarely dipping much below freezing.

Average yearly snowfall in the city is just 5 inches. Even though Fidalgo

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Island is relatively small, it still has a number of micro climates. The west side of the island has beautiful sunsets, but can be cooler with more fog and wind than other areas.

The southeast end of the island is the driest, with an inch or two less

rainfall than the downtown area. The downtown corridor generally has the warmest temperatures.

But no matter where you are on Fidalgo Island, you’ll be in one of the best climate zones of the Northwest.

Voted Best Thrift Shop and Most Community Minded!

We are an all-volunteer organization of women dedicated to helping women, children and families. Proceeds from our Thrift Shop enable us to give back to the community and world-wide since 1948. Please come see us at 1107-3rd Street in Anacortes for an amazing selection of clothing, housewares, beautiful jewelry, etc.

Thrift Shop Hours: Tuesdays 2 pm - 8 pm Fridays 11 am - 8 pm Your clean, smoke-free, re-salable donations gladly accepted.

Winter Drop Off Hours: 7 am - 4 pm Tuesdays and Fridays.

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nacortes is a highly livable waterfront city with solid infrastructure and a wide range of health and social services. Over the years, residents and public servants have worked hard to create a community that supports industry, while also guarding the island’s peerless natural resources.

The quality of life has been a magnet, particularly for the welleducated retirees who form a large percentage of the population.

DemograpHiCs anD City FaCts

Population: 16,048 in 2013 (estimated) Persons under 5: 5.4 percent in 2010 Persons under 18: 19.6 percent in 2010 Persons 65 and older: 22.9 percent in 2010 (Source: U.S. Census Bureau)

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(360) 293-1900 cityofanacortes.org Anacortes has a strong mayorcity council system of government.

The City Council meets in regular sessions on first and third Mondays, and in study sessions on second and fourth Mondays.The council sets policy, determines building codes and enacts ordinances. Mayor Laurie Gere, in her first term, is the city’s chief executive. She presides over council meetings and makes sure public policy is enforced. She also manages the city, doubling as city manager, and runs the city’s regional water utility. goanacortes.com

PUBLIC SAFETY

Anacortes Police Department 1218 24th St. (360) 293-4684 Emergencies: 911 cityofanacortes.org/polic.php#.

VMps5kvHlFw The department provides 24/7 patrol and emergency response service. The office is staffed 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

There are currently 32 employees, 25 of them commissioned officers.

Animal Control Call 911 Auxiliary Patrol Click Auxiliary Patrol on the department website.

Anacortes Fire Department 1016 13th St. (360) 293-1925 Emergencies: 911 cityofanacortes.org/fire.php#.

VMptUUvHlFw The Fire Department office in the main station is open 8 a.m.noon and 1-5 p.m. weekdays except holidays. The department staffs two other stations: 5209 Sunset Drive near the ferry terminal, staffed 24 hours, and 9029 Molly Lane, staffed 12 hours, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Emergency response is provided by two firefighter/EMTs and 18 firefighter/paramedics.

NEW RESIDENT PHONE NUMBERS

Water and Solid Waste City of Anacortes (360) 293-1921

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Recycling Rabanco (800) 942-5965 Gas Cascade Natural Gas (888) 522-1130 Electricity Puget Sound Energy (888) 225-5773 Voter Registration Skagit County (360) 336-9305 Anacortes Chamber of Commerce 819 Commercial Ave., Suite F (360) 293-7911 anacortes.org

TRANSPORTATION

Skagit Transit (360) 757-4433 skagittransit.org

Skagit Transit, based in Mount Vernon, provides bus service in Anacortes Monday through Saturday. Route 410 includes stops at the Guemes Ferry terminal, the Washington State Ferries terminal and March Point. Route 49 runs from 10th Street and Q Avenue downtown to Island Hospital.

SKAT runs buses throughout Skagit County and offers connector service to Bellingham, Everett and Whidbey Island.

The main transfer location for most Skagit Transit routes is in downtown Mount Vernon.

Skagit Transit also offers DialA-Ride service for people whose disabilities and conditions prevent them from traveling on fixed routes.

There is a Park & Ride lot east of Anacortes at March Point.

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Washington State Ferries (888) 808-7977 wsdot.wa.gov/ferries Washington State Ferries provides passenger and car service from its Anacortes terminal to Orcas Island, Lopez Island, Shaw Island, Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, and Sidney, British Columbia, Canada. The terminal is located at the end of Highway 20, about four miles west of downtown Anacortes.

Citizens of the United States and Canada need to have either a passport or an enhanced driver’s license to enter or depart the United States by sea.

Guemes Island Ferry (360) 336-9400 skagitcounty.net/Departments/ PublicWorksFerry/main.htm Skagit County provides ferry service for passengers and vehicles from Anacortes across the Guemes Channel to Guemes Island. The dock is located at Sixth Street and I Avenue. The crossing takes five minutes.

Anacortes Airport 4000 Airport Road (360) 299-1828 The Port of Anacortes operates the airport on Airport Road in the West End. The airport hosts corporate and private aircraft and offers space for business tenants.

San Juan Airlines operates several flights a day to the San Juan Islands, Bellingham and other destinations.

Charters and scenic flights also are available. For information and reservations, call San Juan Airlines at (800) 874-4434.

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INDUSTRY

Major industries include two large refineries on March Point, several boatbuilding and repair businesses and two seafood processing plants.

Shell Puget Sound Refinery and the Anacortes Tesoro Refinery employ close to 800 people, from maintenance workers to engineers. Both plants, which were constructed and opened in the 1950s, convert crude petroleum into fuels.

Dakota Creek Industries, the largest boatbuilding and repair businesses in Anacortes, leases land at the Port of Anacortes’ marine terminal. Established in 1975, Dakota Creek employs close to 200 workers.

The company was recently awarded a $145 million contract to build two Navy research ships.

Cortland Puget Sound Rope develops and produces ropes that are engineered for difficult applications and harsh environments, often offshore, in a 70,000-square-foot facility at the port.

The two major seafood processing businesses are Trident Seafoods and Sugiyo USA Inc. Together they employ about 300 workers. Trident opened in 1973 and is part of a corporation that harvests, processes and markets seafood. Sugiyo introduced surimi-based seafood products to Americans. Surimi is fish paste that with snow crab meat and other ingredients is turned into imitation crab.

Anacortes is also home to SeaBear, a company that ships a full line of seafood to customers in all 50 states and has a store in the city.

The company recently completed an expansion, adding more than 12,500 square feet, including freezers, smokers, thawers and refrigerators. It consolidated SeaBear’s Gerard Dominique Seafoods and Made in Washington store brands into one location for processing and packaging.

THE PORT OF ANACORTES

(360) 293-3134 portofanacortes.com The Port of Anacortes operates the 950-slip Cap Sante Marina, Anacortes Airport and a 30-acre marine terminal.

Major tenants include Dakota Creek Industries, Cortland Puget Sound Rope, Northwest Marine Technology, Micro Aerodynamics and Transpac Marinas. There are five commissioners, elected from five individual districts, who serve fouryear terms.

MEDIAN HOME PRICE

Skagit County: $228,000 Anacortes: $306,000 (Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service)

MEDIA

Radio Stations KWLE 1340, Anacortes Adult contemporary, local news and sports. Check them out on Facebook.

Newspapers Anacortes American, weekly 901 Sixth St., Anacortes (360) 293-3122 goanacortes.com Skagit Valley Herald, daily 1215 Anderson Road, Mount Vernon (360) 424-3251 goskagit.com Television/Public Access Channel 10, Anacortes City’s government access channel broadcasting City Council meetings, public notices, community events and related programming.

LIBRARY Anacortes - We know the real value of a home.

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Anacortes Public Library 1220 10th St. (360) 293-1910 library.cityofanacortes.org The Anacortes Public Library offers much more than books — it goanacortes.com

is also a thriving community center, a showcase for art, a computer lab and a venue for films, music, lectures and events.

The 1910 Carnegie Library building served Anacortes readers and researchers more than 50 years, until the library moved into the old hospital building at Ninth Street and M Avenue in 1968. That facility served the community 35 years.

The community passed a bond in 2000 and the spacious new $6.9 million facility opened in January 2003. Since then, the community has lavished the facility with resources, such as artwork, a bequest from the Manieri family for a jazz collection and an anonymous gift for a maritime collection.

Volunteers also help with library tasks, raise money, put on programs

and sell books in the FriendShop.

Friends of the Library Call Beverly Reed at (360) 293-4149 Anacortes Public Library Foundation Call Sheri Miklaski at (360) 293-1910 or email aplfmember@gmail.com

MOVIES

Anacortes Cinemas (Three screens) 415 O Ave. (360) 293-6620 farawayentertainment.com/ location/anacortes-cinemas

SHOPPING/RETAIL

just past the roundabout at the entrance to town to near the Guemes Channel.

The arch at 10th Street welcomes you to Historic Downtown Anacortes, which is filled with locally owned shops, art galleries and restaurants.

Anacortes has a wide range of service and retail businesses, including two major grocery stores, several drug stores, two large hardware stores, a lumberyard and a furniture store. Two auto dealerships are in the commercial area along Highway 20 at the eastern edge of town.

The nearest shopping mall is Cascade Mall in Burlington, which is about a 30-minute drive.

Most of Anacortes’ stores are along Commercial Avenue, from

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SOCIAL SERVICES

The Salvation Army 3001 R Ave. (360) 293-6682

Assists people with food boxes from its food bank, rental assistance, energy assistance and gas for transport in a medical emergency.

Anacortes 100 Food Bank 512 Fourth St. (360) 293-6445 Anacortes Family Center 1011 27th St. (360) 293-2993 anacortesfamily.org The emergency shelter provides nine temporary housing units for homeless families. During a limited stay, residents receive support from a case manager as they build the skills they need to transition out of homelessness.

Gentry House Adult Day Care 1208 Seventh St. (360) 755-1235 www.skagitadultdayprogram.org Gentry House offers a safe, nurturing and fun place where people with Alzheimer’s disease and similar conditions can stay for a few hours while their family members get a needed respite from the demands of caregiving.

HEALTH CARE

Island Hospital 1211 24th St. (360) 299-1300 islandhospital.org

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Publicly owned Island Hospital takes pride in offering big-hospital services at its small acute-care facility. With 43 beds, it is the smallest hospital in Washington with Level III Trauma care accreditation.

The Emergency Department’s entrance on 26th Street is best reached from Commercial Avenue.

A certified ER physician and trained emergency nurses are on duty 24 hours a day.

Also known as Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 2, Island Hospital serves western Skagit County, north Whidbey Island and the San Juan Islands. The main hospital campus and a family care clinic are in Anacortes, and clinics are also on Lopez and Orcas islands. Island Hospital has more than 190 board-certified physicians.

Since it was built in 1962, Island Hospital has grown with the community. A major renovation and expansion project was completed in 2008, funded largely by a $30.5 million voter-approved bond. A new Medical Arts Pavilion housing cancer care, wound care and physical therapy services opened recently.

The hospital’s spectrum of services includes inpatient and outpatient surgery, a Birth Center, home health care, acute and critical care, respiratory care, lab services and rehabilitation services.

Diagnostic imaging includes MRI and CT scanning, Dual Energy X-ray, mammography and nuclear medicine.

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as free SHIBA insurance counseling, support groups, health classes and free/low-cost screenings.

The Merle Cancer Care Center, in the upper level of the Medical Arts Pavilion, 1015 25th St., (360) 299-4200, is accredited by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons.

Physicians and nurses have specialized cancer care training and certification. The center offers chemotherapy, medication administration and blood product transfusion.

Island Hospital Sleep Wellness Center, 1110 22nd St., (360) 2998676, has a board-certified sleep disorders physician.

Island Hospital Foundation (360) 299-4201 islandhospitalfoundation.org Island Hospital Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy, in the Medical Arts Pavilion, 1015 25th St., (360) 293-1328, is a comprehensive center helping patients manage pain, restore function and prevent further injury.

Island Hospital Auxiliary: Meets 11:30 a.m. for lunch followed by speakers at noon and a regular meeting at 12:30 p.m. the first Monday of the month from October through June in the hospital’s Fidalgo/Burrows rooms.

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SENIOR CENTER

Anacortes Senior Activity Center 1701 22nd St. (360) 293-7473 skagitseniors.org goanacortes.com

The center offers a variety of activities for the senior population, including exercise classes, group games like pool and bridge, art lessons, information sessions and wellness activities. It also serves lunch on weekdays. Suggested donation for seniors is $3.50-5.50; lunch charge for everyone else is $6.

Whitney Early Childhood Education Center 1200 M Ave. (360) 293-9536 Fidalgo Elementary School 13590 Gibralter Road (360) 293-9545 Island View Elementary School 2501 J Ave. (360) 293-3149

EDUCATION & SCHOOLS

Anacortes School District 2200 M Ave. (upstairs) (360) 293-1200 asd103.org

The Anacortes School District has an early childhood education center (for birth to kindergarten), three elementary schools, a middle school and a high school.

It offers an alternative program at Cap Sante High School and a community college partnership through Running Start. The district is also home to the regional Deaf and Hard of Hearing program for kids from preschool through high school.

The district’s enrollment is around 2,700 students and its budget is about $28 million. The district is overseen by an elected five-member board. Unlike many other districts that place students in schools based on where they live, the Anacortes School District has open enrollment. Families can request which school they want their child to attend.

Test scores are consistently above the state’s average. The district was awarded a rating of 9 (on a scale of 1-10) by Great Schools, a nonprofit group working

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Mount Erie Elementary School 1313 41st St. (360) 293-9541 Anacortes Middle School 2202 M Ave. (360) 293-1230

to improve K-12 education by inspiring parents to get involved.

It rates schools based on state standardized test scores as compared to comparable districts throughout the state and against state average scores.

Cap Sante High School is an alternative program offering different options for students in grades 9-12 who “have not found success in a traditional school setting,” the program’s brochure states.

Running Start is a partnership between Skagit Valley College in Mount Vernon and area high schools. It allows eligible high school juniors and seniors to take college level courses tuitionfree. Students get high school and college credit for completed classes.

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Anacortes High School 1600 20th St. (360) 293-2166 Cap Sante High School (alternative, grades 9-12) 1717 J Ave. (360) 293-1225 Northwest Career and Technical Academy nwtech.k12.wa.us The Northwest Career and Technical Academy has a satellite campus in Anacortes that focuses on marine skills technology. It is a partnership between Skagit Valley College and county high schools.

The center is a place where students can gain marine skills needed to enter the work force and have living-wage jobs. The facility includes four primary labs with adjoining teacher offices and physical and visual connections to

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HigHer eDuCation

skagit valley College skagit.edu

Offers two-year degrees in nearby Mount Vernon, about 20 miles from Anacortes. western washington university wwu.edu The nearest four-year college, about 40 miles north in Bellingham. anacortes senior College seniorcollege.org The Anacortes Senior College, which offers classes in fall, winter and spring terms to adults 50 years and older, works to provide enjoyable learning experiences and social networking for seniors. Sixweek courses are $30 and threeweek courses are $20.

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2311 E. Division • Mount Vernon www.LoganCreek.com

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anacortes, Wa

The Northwest’s premier coastal community We’re building a neighborhood that embraces and enhances an active coastal lifestyle. Quality, right-sized homes built with attention to livability, craftsmanship and the use of earth friendly materials. Drought-resistant, native landscaping brings the residences, parks and tree-lined streets together as one.

And a sense of place and community grows every day.

Models open daily, 11-4pm or by appointment.

From Anacortes, take hwy. 20 (12th Ave.) west for 3 miles.The entrance to San Juan Passage is on the right hand side, just before the ferry terminal.

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