Though it’s more well-known for its port and its expansive natural areas, the city of Anacortes also has a rich history, great shopping and dining and a burgeoning cultural scene. Anacortes property for sale is situated in a community that has a small-town feel, but with amenities that rival those offered by bigger cities.
Downtown Anacortes with its tree-lined streets and historic buildings is walkable and charming, its appeal enhanced by more than a hundred life-sized murals by resident artist Bill Mitchell. The arts are flourishing in Anacortes. Galleries in the city 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 downtown area, dubbed Old Town, is also a short walk away from a marina, giving a few restaurants and cafés waterfront views. Commercial Anacortes property for sale in this area is much sought-after, not too mention Anacortes homes for sale.
Your shopping and dining needs will be well satisfied by the shops and restaurants of Anacortes. The city has over 50 antique dealers, specialty shops that feature hard-to-find items and stores stocked with the basics. 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, you can also imbibe local history through the Anacortes Museum (located in the 1910 Carnegie Library Building); the Causland Memorial Park; the W.T. Preston and Snagboat 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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