Ample dining options and casino gaming are well-reviewed features of Whitmarsh Junction. Make a stop by top sights like Swinomish Casino while you're exploring the area.
Discover the most popular places to visit in Anacortes
Swinomish Casino
8.4/10 (241 reviews)
This waterfront casino and lodge offers gaming excitement with panoramic views of Padilla Bay and the San Juan Islands. Enjoy table games, fine dining, and live entertainment in this Pacific Northwest retreat.
Rosario Beach
9.6/10 (69 reviews)
Explore tide pools teeming with marine life along this rocky shoreline in Deception Pass State Park. Visit during low tide to discover colorful sea stars, anemones, and the Maiden of Deception Pass story pole.
Photo by PNWanderlust
Open Photo by PNWanderlust
Cap Sante Park
9.6/10 (166 reviews)
Perched atop a forested promontory, Cap Sante Park offers breathtaking panoramas of Anacortes marina and the Cascade Mountains. Explore winding trails to the summit for spectacular views of Fidalgo Bay at sunset.
Photo by Robert Majure
Open Photo by Robert Majure
Washington Park
9.6/10 (259 reviews)
This coastal sanctuary offers panoramic views of the San Juan Islands and Olympic Mountains from its scenic loop road. Explore tide pools or reserve a campsite for an overnight immersion in Pacific Northwest beauty.
Cap Sante Boat Haven
9.4/10 (43 reviews)
Explore the waterfront in Anacortes with a trip to Cap Sante Boat Haven. Discover the area's sunsets and seek out the hiking trails.
Anacortes Museum and Maritime Heritage Center
9.2/10 (12 reviews)
Housed in the historic Carnegie Library, this museum showcases Anacortes' maritime heritage through photograph collections. Visit alongside the adjacent W.T. Preston sternwheel steamboat, a National Historic Landmark.
Tugboat Beach
8.0/10 (1 review)
Tugboat Beach offers a tranquil escape with sweeping views of Burrows Bay and opportunities for wildlife spotting. Bring binoculars and linger until sunset when the waters transform into a spectacular canvas of colors.
Anacortes History Museum
8.6/10 (18 reviews)
Housed in the historic 1909 Carnegie Library, the Anacortes Museum showcases the rich maritime heritage of Fidalgo Island. Explore artifacts and photographs that tell the story of this coastal community's evolution.
What to do in Anacortes
Anacortes Whale Watching Adventure Tour - Zodiac Boat
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How many days is enough for Anacortes?
We recommend planning an Anacortes vacation for around 2 days. This gives you plenty of time to tick off key attractions including Saddlebag Island State Park and Swinomish Casino, as well as check out neighborhoods like Fidalgo Island and Whitmarsh Junction. You could even slot in one or two day trips beyond Anacortes.
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