Carol and Curt's Guidebook
Food scene
Nice spot for dinner in Old Town Anacortes. Casual atmosphere, good burgers and local seafood. It can be a little loud.
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Adrift Restaurant
510 Commercial AveNice spot for dinner in Old Town Anacortes. Casual atmosphere, good burgers and local seafood. It can be a little loud.
Lunch spot in Anacortes for deli sandwiches, salads, great brownies and cinnamon rolls. Or grab take out and head out to a local park.
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GERE-a-DELI
502 Commercial AveLunch spot in Anacortes for deli sandwiches, salads, great brownies and cinnamon rolls. Or grab take out and head out to a local park.
Also in Anacortes. House smoked meats, good for breakfast or lunch.
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Dad's Diner
906 Commercial AveAlso in Anacortes. House smoked meats, good for breakfast or lunch.
Upscale restaurant in Anacortes for special occasion or a nice dinner out. Cozy fireplace. Bar seating for drinks or meals. Usually crowded.
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A'Town Bistro
418 Commercial AveUpscale restaurant in Anacortes for special occasion or a nice dinner out. Cozy fireplace. Bar seating for drinks or meals. Usually crowded.
Great Food and interesting location in La Conner. The pub is more relaxed, restaurant more upscale. Pub menu is the same as upstairs. Limited options but great food.
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The Oyster & Thistle Restaurant and Pub
205 Washington StGreat Food and interesting location in La Conner. The pub is more relaxed, restaurant more upscale. Pub menu is the same as upstairs. Limited options but great food.
Nell Thorn
116 1st StWaterfront dining upscale, bar seating is cozy. Great food.
Best Thai Food in our opinion. They own every Thai place in town now and the food is great. At the 2216 Commercial Ave place there is a robot that helps deliver food.
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Naung Mai Thai Kitchen
2216 Commercial AveBest Thai Food in our opinion. They own every Thai place in town now and the food is great. At the 2216 Commercial Ave place there is a robot that helps deliver food.
Cool country bar and pub with great burgers. A beautiful 20 minute drive through the valley.
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Corner Pub
14565 Allen West RdCool country bar and pub with great burgers. A beautiful 20 minute drive through the valley.
If you like fresh shrimp this is the place to go! Burgers are pricy but it's just up the road.
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Shrimp Shack
6168 State Rte 20If you like fresh shrimp this is the place to go! Burgers are pricy but it's just up the road.
Cute country restaurant with great food at the base of Chuckanut Drive. It's not consistently open though.
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Rhododendron Cafe
5521 Chuckanut DrCute country restaurant with great food at the base of Chuckanut Drive. It's not consistently open though.
Tasha Lee's Table
The hottest new restaurant in town. Open for breakfast lunch and dinner.
Another newer Italian place in Old Town Anacortes with great food. Very Italian decor. It's perfect for a dark and stormy night.
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Nonna Luisa Ristorante
314 Commercial AveAnother newer Italian place in Old Town Anacortes with great food. Very Italian decor. It's perfect for a dark and stormy night.
City/town information
Very small town with art galleries and restaurants. Usually only open on weekends so check ahead.
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Edison
Very small town with art galleries and restaurants. Usually only open on weekends so check ahead.
Small tourist town on the Swinomish Channel with shops, galleries, restaurants and the Museum of Northwest Art.
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La Conner
Small tourist town on the Swinomish Channel with shops, galleries, restaurants and the Museum of Northwest Art.
Sightseeing
A short ferry trip from Anacortes. Walk up to Anderson's General store for breakfast or lunch...or take a right off the ferry and walk to the Guemes Mountain trail head for spectacular views.
Check with the store for restaurant service and local music.
https://www.guemesislandgeneralstore.com/
Guemes Island
A short ferry trip from Anacortes. Walk up to Anderson's General store for breakfast or lunch...or take a right off the ferry and walk to the Guemes Mountain trail head for spectacular views.
Check with the store for restaurant service and local music.
https://www.guemesislandgeneralstore.com/
The Anacortes Waterfront Alliance has stand up paddle boards for rental. Call for more info:
1809 Commercial Ave, Suite 201
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 230-8112
Kiwanis Waterfront Park
The Anacortes Waterfront Alliance has stand up paddle boards for rental. Call for more info:
1809 Commercial Ave, Suite 201
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 230-8112
Beautiful Art Gallery in Edison with very limited hours so check the website:
https://www.smithandvalleegallery.com/
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Smith & Vallee Gallery
5742 Gilkey AveBeautiful Art Gallery in Edison with very limited hours so check the website:
https://www.smithandvalleegallery.com/
Small museum featuring local artists in La Conner with a nice museum shop.
https://www.monamuseum.org/
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Museum of Northwest Art
121 N 1st StSmall museum featuring local artists in La Conner with a nice museum shop.
https://www.monamuseum.org/
Whale watching is a fun way to get out on the water.
https://island-adventures.com/
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Island Adventures
712 Seafarers WayWhale watching is a fun way to get out on the water.
https://island-adventures.com/
Point to point drive from Edison to Fairhaven, Bellingham's historic district. Amazing views.
https://www.scenicwa.com/chuckanut-drive
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Chuckanut Drive
Chuckanut DrivePoint to point drive from Edison to Fairhaven, Bellingham's historic district. Amazing views.
https://www.scenicwa.com/chuckanut-drive
Cute small maritime museum with tours on an old snagboat. Right nextdoor to the seasonal Saturday Market at the Depot Art's Center.
Anacortes Wt Preston Museum
703 R AveCute small maritime museum with tours on an old snagboat. Right nextdoor to the seasonal Saturday Market at the Depot Art's Center.
Great Outdoors
Deception Pass State Park has beautiful beaches, trails and an incredible view from the bridge all five minutes from the house.
For launching small boats, kayaks and SUP's go to Bowman's Bay.
For a sunset picnic try Rosario Beach. Favorite hike from Bowman's Bay is Lighthouse Point.
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Deception Pass State Park
41229 State Route 20Deception Pass State Park has beautiful beaches, trails and an incredible view from the bridge all five minutes from the house.
For launching small boats, kayaks and SUP's go to Bowman's Bay.
For a sunset picnic try Rosario Beach. Favorite hike from Bowman's Bay is Lighthouse Point.
The ACFL has hundreds of miles of hiking trails. The maps can be found here:
https://www.cityofanacortes.org/588/Biking-Trail-Maps
Please download the maps or borrow the paper maps in the house, it can get confusing out there and the cell service is spotty.
Favorite hike is sugarloaf trail that takes you up to a viewpoint overlooking the San Juans.
Or you can drive to the top from the Heart Lake Road access.
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Anacortes Community Forest Land
The ACFL has hundreds of miles of hiking trails. The maps can be found here:
https://www.cityofanacortes.org/588/Biking-Trail-Maps
Please download the maps or borrow the paper maps in the house, it can get confusing out there and the cell service is spotty.
Favorite hike is sugarloaf trail that takes you up to a viewpoint overlooking the San Juans.
Or you can drive to the top from the Heart Lake Road access.
Washington Park has a nice paved loop road that you can walk or drive through after 10:00am. The road is closed to vehicle traffic before 10:00 am. There is a nice beach with fire pits and picnic tables. Lot's more hiking trails. The Loop Road has a nice view of Burrows Island, sometimes you can see porpoises from there!
Washington Park Loop
Washington Park LoopWashington Park has a nice paved loop road that you can walk or drive through after 10:00am. The road is closed to vehicle traffic before 10:00 am. There is a nice beach with fire pits and picnic tables. Lot's more hiking trails. The Loop Road has a nice view of Burrows Island, sometimes you can see porpoises from there!
Farmers Markets
Beautiful nursery with a cute shop in the Valley. There is a Sunday Farmers Market next door.
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Christianson's Nursery
15806 Best RdBeautiful nursery with a cute shop in the Valley. There is a Sunday Farmers Market next door.
Saturday Market until 2:00pm with lots of great produce and local crafts etc... located next to the historic Depot Arts Center and Snagboat.
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Anacortes Farmer's Market
611 R AveSaturday Market until 2:00pm with lots of great produce and local crafts etc... located next to the historic Depot Arts Center and Snagboat.
Live Music
Local pub with burgers, live music.
https://www.brownlantern.com/
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Brown Lantern
412 Commercial AveLocal pub with burgers, live music.
https://www.brownlantern.com/
Groceries
Great grocery store with local produce in Moount Vernon just off of I-5. A good stop to stock up before you arrive.
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Skagit Valley Food Co-op
202 S 1st StGreat grocery store with local produce in Moount Vernon just off of I-5. A good stop to stock up before you arrive.
Gas station and convenience store with wine, beer etc just up the road for last minute items. You can also buy a crab and fishing license here.
Harold's Market
6186 State Rte 20Gas station and convenience store with wine, beer etc just up the road for last minute items. You can also buy a crab and fishing license here.