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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21.9 Miles
97% 293 votes
Ziplines 1959 Egg Lake Rd, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 MoreLess Info
This seasonal zip line tour company provides training and practice zip lines before taking you up a short hike to the beginning of an eight line zip tour that takes guests through forests, across a lake and protected wetlands, viewing otters, birds and other wild life.
22.2 Miles
94% 305 votes
Farms & Ranches 45 Hawthorne Lane, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 MoreLess Info
Featuring acres of lavender fields, Pelindaba Lavender Farm offers visitors a walking tour, demonstration garden, and distillery exhibits. The peak growing season is from July to August, where visitors can see the lavender in full bloom.
24.3 Miles
95% 371 votes
National & State Parks Whidbey Island, Coupeville, WA MoreLess Info
Fort Casey Sate Park is 467-acres of marine front scenic picnic areas and campgrounds, with a light house and the historic Fort Casey complete with WWII artillery guns; plenty of room to hike and bike.
24.6 Miles
96% 297 votes
Parks Lime Kiln, WA MoreLess Info
With over 2,550 feet of shoreline, the 36.32-acre park has land-based facilities for whale watching, as well as views of Vancouver Island; forest trails lead you to the rocky shoreline and a lighthouse.
26.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Military Museums 200 Battery Way, Port Townsend, WA 98368 MoreLess Info
The Coast Artillery Museum is an educational museum that is open every day of the year. The museum displays old military vehicles and also provides walking tours of Artillery Hill.
27.0 Miles
93% 27 votes
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Music Venue PO Box 1158, Port Townsend, WA 98368 MoreLess Info
This artist complex provides musical, dance, and theater entertainment for all ages. Partnered with Fort Warden State Park, they offer art paired with nature classes. Residences are also available to artists wishing to immerse themselves in their art.
27.1 Miles
92% 671 votes
National & State Parks 200 Battery Way, Port Townsend, WA 98368 MoreLess Info
This 434 acre park has more than two miles of shoreline to enjoy the Pacific Ocean and views. The high bluffs provide a scenic view of the Puget Sound. Historic buildings give you plenty to explore on this 19th century fort. Behaved pets welcome.
27.8 Miles
96% 181 votes
Parks Jackson St, Port Townsend, WA MoreLess Info
Walk along the seaside, play with the kids in the play area, or have a BBQ surrounded by arbors, flowers and trees. Kitchen and gazebo amenities make this a perfect wedding location.
28.0 Miles
100% 10 votes
National & State Parks 5105 Helwig Road, Blaine, WA 98230 MoreLess Info
Spanning 194 acres, Birch Bay State Park provides outdoor recreation along Washington's saltwater Birch Bay. Campers, beachcombers and sightseers can enjoy water sports, clamming, fishing, wildlife and bird watching, and amphitheater activities.
28.2 Miles
80% 70 votes
Farmers Markets 765 Wonn Road, Greenbank, WA 98253 MoreLess Info
Explore the network of trails and paths, have a picnic by the pond, let the kids play on the swings, or shop one of the three galleries of local works, enjoy the summer market or taste a variety of Whidbey Island wines.
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