Though it's more well-known for the Port of Anacortes and the expansive natural beauty of Fidalgo Island, the city of Anacortes also has a rich history, great shopping and dining and a burgeoning cultural scene. Anacortes is situated in a community that has a small-town feel, but with amenities that rival those offered by bigger cities. Anacortes Homes located in Anacortes Old Town are expecially popular among Anacortes homeowner who like historic homes.
Downtown Anacortes with its tree-lined streets and historic buildings is easy to navigate by bike, wheel chair and walking. Anacortes is charming, and the appeal of Anacortes is enhanced by more than a hundred life-sized murals by resident artist Bill Mitchell. The arts are flourishing in Anacortes. Anacortes Art Galleries display artworks in various media, from oil and watercolor paintings to ceramic and wood pieces. The Depot Arts Center is the heart of the art scene, with a gallery and resident performing groups like the Fidalgo Youth Symphony and the Vela Luka Croatian Dance Ensemble. The Anacortes Community Theater has live performances year round.
The downtown area, dubbed Old Town, is also a short walk away from Cap Sante Marina, giving a few restaurants and cafés waterfront views. Commercial Anacortes property for sale in this area is much sought-after, as are Anacortes homes.
Your shopping and dining needs will be well satisfied by the shops and restaurants of Anacortes. Anacortes has antique dealers, specialty shops that feature hard-to-find items and stores stocked with the basics. Anacortes dining options here have an equally wide range; Anacortes restaurants serve everything from fresh seafood to Greek cuisine to steak and pizza.
Aside from the historic buildings in downtown Anacortes, you can also imbibe local history through the Anacortes Museum (located in the 1910 Carnegie Library Building); Causland Memorial Park; the W.T. Preston and Snugboat Heritage Center; and the Marine Supply and Hardware. The last, interestingly enough, is the oldest store of its kind on the West Coast.
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