The Top 20 Attractions around Anacortes
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Anacortes. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Anacortes is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 22, 2025
Tommy Thompson Trestle
Highlight • Bridge
Tommy Thompson Parkway is a great car-free route out to March Point, with nice water views along the trestle. But heads up—seagulls drop shells here to crack them open, leaving …
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March Point Heronry
Highlight • Natural
Between Padilla and Fidalgo Bays lies an island sanctuary, home to a vast Great Blue Heron colony, one of the West's largest. In 2019, 680 nests were spotted, with numbers …
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North Beach, Deception Pass State Park
Highlight • Beach
North Beach sits within the boundaries of Deception Pass State Park and features one of the most "inviting" environments in the park. Though this sandy beach can be strewn with …
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Rugged Pacific Coast–Deception Pass
Highlight • Gorge
In a curious twist of geography, Deception Pass acquired its name back in 1792 when Captain George Vancouver and his expedition initially believed Whidbey Island to be a connected peninsula, …
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View of Padilla Bay
Highlight • Viewpoint
A very scenic spot for a picnic. Padilla Bay Preserve is also a nice educational stop about 1/2 mile away from here.
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