- TripBuzz found 130 things to do with kids in or near Anacortes, Washington, including 114 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bellingham, Friday Harbor, Oak Harbor and Eastsound.
- From Island Adventures to Highliner Charters, the Anacortes area offers 76 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Boat/Yacht Charters, Kayaking and Bowling.
- Originally a ship harbor, Anacortes is currently involved in oil and is home to two of Washington's five refineries. A Washington State Ferries dock and terminal that serves several areas, including Lopez Island and San Juan Island, is also located in the city. Each year, the city celebrates 'Shipwreck Day' and holds the Anacortes Arts Festival and the Oyster Run.
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Veteran skippers welcome tourists onto vessels and guarantee encounters with underwater giants during whale-watching tours
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Anacortes Kayak Tours is a business that is best known for offering 'Sea Kayaking with Orca Whales' tours in the San Juan Islands. Animals that can be seen on the tours include seals, porpoises, and eagles.
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Anacortes Cinemas is a movie theater that offers guests the opportunity to view the latest Hollywood films as well as a number of independent special events. These special events include on-screen ballets, operas, and art displays.
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Mystic Sea Charters offer cruises and private charters around San Juan islands. Visitors get a glimpse of a variety of marine life including whales, sea lions, porpoises and more. The crew is professional, experienced and friendly.
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Day fishing trips around the San Juan Islands are provided by R&R Charters, which is composed of several advanced vessels in the Bellingham or Anacortes charter fishing fleets. Guests are able to fish for salmon, halibut, or lingcod.
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High adrenaline fishing experiences are the focus of the Jolly Mon Charters. The charters focus on the waters surrounding the San Juan Islands and can involve either light tackle or heavy tackle depending on the skills of the participants.
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A true community theater, Anacortes Community Theatre prides itself on being open to all and showcasing local talent. They present a variety of musical and theatrical productions year-round, and offer workshops and programs for children.
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10441 Bayview-Edison Road, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
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The Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve offers classes and presentation on the estuarine habitat and wild life. It has an aquarium, a telescope to view birds and wild life, and a gift shop.
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This 25-acre state campground has beaches for swimming, picnic areas including a shelter, coin operated restroom facilities, and a large grass area for playing.
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Reasonably priced tours include a historic guided tour of Deception Pass, spring and summer whale watching tours, charters, and group rates. You'll learn about the bridge, Deception Pass and the surrounding areas including the prison rock quarry.
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The museum is housed in the restored Gaches mansion. The interior is all period-appropriate décor. The exhibits include quilts of almost any fashion and the history of the designs, fabrics, and methods of creating these beautiful works of art. The calendar of events includes the 'Quilts and Fiber Arts Festival…