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Anacortes

From the 1,270-foot summit of Mount Erie, 5 miles south via Heart Lake and Mt. Erie roads, views extend to the Cascades, Olympics and San Juan Islands. Campbell Lake, at the base of the mountain, is unusual; not only is it on an island, but it has an island inside of it as well. Washington Park, 4 miles west on wooded Fidalgo Head, offers beaches and hiking trails; phone (360) 293-1927.

Anacortes Community Forest Lands occupy 2,800 acres of the island's interior. Fifty miles of multi-use trails wind through woods, passing meadows, wetlands and lakes. A trailhead kiosk with a trail map is located on A Avenue south of 37th Street. For more information phone the Anacortes Parks Department at (360) 293-1918.

Washington State Ferries, 2100 Ferry Terminal Rd., offers daily car ferry service to the San Juan Islands and Sidney, British Columbia. Reservations for vehicles on the Anacortes-to-Sidney ferry are highly recommended. For ferry information phone (206) 464-6400, or (888) 808-7977 in Wash.

Skagit County maintains a toll car ferry service from the foot of I Avenue to Guemes Island. The fare is $10-$12 for a car and driver; $4 for single passenger. Phone (360) 293-6356.

Visitor Centers

Anacortes Chamber of Commerce 819 Commercial Ave. Anacortes, WA 98221. Phone:(360)293-7911

Things to Do

Anacortes Museum

Deception Pass Tours

Island Adventures Whale Watching

Mystic Sea Charters

W.T. Preston

GAMBLING ESTABLISHMENTS

Swinomish Casino

Recreational Activities

Kayaking

Anacortes Kayak Tours

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