Free & Cheap Things to Do in Anacortes, WA

  • The list below includes 114 free or cheap things to do in or near Anacortes, Washington, including 75 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Kayaking, Bowling and Movie Theaters.
  • From Washington Park to Mt Erie Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Anacortes and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bellingham, Oak Harbor, Friday Harbor and Mount Vernon.
  • The list below includes 114 free or cheap things to do in or near Anacortes, Washington, including 75 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Kayaking, Bowling and Movie Theaters.
  • From Washington Park to Mt Erie Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Anacortes and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bellingham, Oak Harbor, Friday Harbor and Mount Vernon.
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During a whale-watching expedition on a 100-foot vessel, passangers can choose to observe orcas from a heated indoor area or an outdoor deck
3.8 Miles
95% 348 votes
Parks Sunset Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221 MoreLess Info
Washington Park is a wide stretch of forested area with a paved road running through it which is good for a walk, drive or riding a bicycle. Located on the tip of the Fidalgo islands, the park also offers beautiful views of the sunset and surrounding San Juan islands.
3.3 Miles
96% 183 votes
Parks Ray Auld Drive and Heart Lake Road, Anacortes, WA 98221 MoreLess Info
Mt Erie Park is known for its scenic beauty and the stunning views it offers of the surrounding waterways and islands such as Lake Campbell, Whidbey Island and more.
0.6 Miles
97% 125 votes
Parks 1000 W Avenue, Anacortes, WA MoreLess Info
Located on the eastern edge of the town of Anacortes, Cap Sante Park is a rocky outcrop providing a scenic view of the town and ocean, especially during sunset. On the eastern bank, one can also explore the remains of an amphitheater.
0.3 Miles
92% 26 votes
Lake Anacortes Community Forest Lands, Anacortes, WA MoreLess Info
Offering magnificent nature scenes, Cranberry Lake is surrounded by many walking, biking and hiking trails. With a rich community history, it is also a good place for bird and wildlife watching, as well as swimming and fishing.
1.1 Miles
86% 22 votes
Parks 32nd Street, Anacortes, WA MoreLess Info
Featuring a gated children's play area, John Storvik Playground has swings and slides on structures built like real objects like a boat and the Anacortes ferry. The surrounding park area has sports fields and trails for biking and walking.
0.7 Miles
67% 3 votes
Swimming Pool 1603 22nd Street, Anacortes, WA 98221 MoreLess Info
At Fidalgo Pool & Fitness Center, visitors can take aerobics classes or swim laps during the open swim sessions of the aquatics center. The center also offers a wide range of fitness classes, including Zumba, yoga, and cardio classes.
0.3 Miles
99% 479 votes
Kayaking 2201 Skyline Way, Suite 203, Anacortes, WA 98221 MoreLess Info
Anacortes Kayak Tours – Day Tours offers a variety of guided sea kayak options for various skill levels. Family kayak tours and full-day excursions are available through the San Juan Islands.
3.6 Miles
98% 89 votes
Fishing 2011 Skyline Way, Anacortes, WA 98221 MoreLess Info
Take a guided fishing charter trip through Highliner Charters for an opportunity to catch salmon, halibut or lingcod in the San Juan Island.
19.7 Miles
81% 16 votes
Kayaking 2201 Skyline Way, Ste 203, Anacortes, WA 98221 MoreLess Info
Anacortes Kayak Tours is a business that is best known for offering 'Sea Kayaking with Orca Whales' tours in the San Juan Islands. Animals that can be seen on the tours include seals, porpoises, and eagles.
0.9 Miles
67% 27 votes
Bowling 2821 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221 MoreLess Info
San Juan Lanes Bar & Grill is a full service food and family entertainment facility. They offer bowling for all ages and a restaurant outside of the actual bowling alley that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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