Anacortes: Every year many thousands of people visit as a vacation destination point and as entry to the US string of islands called “The San Juan Islands”. The Washington State Ferries Department of Transportation serve these islands with a well organized Ferry system of giant vessels. Thousands of people depend on the Ferry system for their daily travel in business, vacation, or to simply go home.

     Anacortes is a well loved community of people who have lived here all their life or have relocated after visiting and falling in love with the beauty here! The geography of the island offer homes with affordable waterfront and outstanding view locations. There are a lively schedule of events, activities, and many opportunities to join with the community. It’s a friendly place. Known world wide for their boat building industry and marinas, Anacortes has a long history in the Maritime Industry. Thousands of boats are stored , serviced, repaired, sold, and chartered here every year.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF ANACORTES

Anacortes has a rich history dating back thousands of years ago with the Samish and Swinomish Tribes. Spanish and British explorers arrived in the late 1700’s and pioneers began arriving on Fidalgo Island in the 1850’s.  Anacortes was later founded in 1879.
     
Anacortes Museum has detailed information about the early people, growth and development of this community, you can check it out here http://www.cityofanacortes.org/