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Things to see in Anacortes (United States): 16 places and when to go
Anacortes is a town in United States, and this site lists 16 places in and around it, mainly Nature (7), Beaches (6), Diving (6). The best known are Mount Erie, W. T. Preston and Burrows Island Light. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 07. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 48.5161, -122.6092
- Places
- 16 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (7) · Beaches (6) · Diving (6) · History (2) · Wildlife (2) · Architecture (2)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 1,213 km as the crow flies
What to see in Anacortes
The places in and around Anacortes, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Mount ErieMountain in United States of America7.0 km
- W. T. PrestonAmerican steamship3 m
- Burrows Island LightLighthouse in Washington, United States8.8 km
- Padilla BayBay of Puget Sound in northwest Washington state, United States of America4.5 km
- Bowman BayBay in Skagit County, Washington, United States of America12 km
- Cornet BayBay in Island County, Washington, United States of America13 km
- Deception Pass BridgeBridge in Washington State12 km
- Deepwater BayBay on Cypress Island in Skagit County, Washington, United States of America7.1 km
- Samish BayBay in Skagit County, Washington, United States of America12 km
- Boulder ReefReef in Rosario Strait, Skagit County, Washington, United States of America15 km
- Buckeye ShoalReef in Rosario Strait, Skagit County, Washington, United State sf America15 km
- Cypress ReefReef in Rosario Strait, Skagit County, Washington, United State sf America14 km
- Dennis ShoalReef in Rosario Strait, Skagit County, Washington, United States of America10 km
- Lawson ReefOcean bar in the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Washington, United States of America15 km
- Yellow Bluff ReefReef off of Guemes Island in Skagit County, Washington, United States of America4.0 km
- Breazeale Interpretive CenterWith kids · Wildlife9.8 km
When to go to Anacortes
The best time to visit Anacortes is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:31
- FebPossible9:56
- MarPossible11:34
- AprBest time13:26
- MayBest time15:01
- JunBest time15:53
- JulBest time15:32
- AugBest time14:09
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:32
- NovPossible8:55
- DecPossible8:07
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 07. In June, 16 of the 16 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Anacortes
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 1,213 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Bellingham, Washington30 places29 km
- Coupeville15 places37 km
- Friday Harbor8 places42 km
- Sequim6 places57 km
- Everett, Washington21 places69 km
- Woodinville36 places93 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Anacortes?
The best known: Mount Erie, W. T. Preston, Burrows Island Light, Padilla Bay, Bowman Bay. In all, 16 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Anacortes?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 07.
How do you get to Anacortes?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 1,213 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Anacortes as the destination and these 16 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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