Nestled on beautiful Fidalgo Island...
Anacortes is a city of coastal charm surrounded by water sparkling like sapphires on sunny days, and featuring stunning sunsets. Quaint shops line the walkable downtown with a large art and music presence and still active working waterfront. The Washington State Ferry Terminal provides ferry access to the San Juan Islands and Victoria, B.C. Almost 3000 acres of preserved forest land within the city offers 50 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding through forest, meadow and lakeshore. Several city parks access saltwater beaches on Puget sound.
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Skagit Cohousing is excited to be building on a beautiful site of over 4 acres for a new neighborhood in Anacortes, WA. The property looks out over meadowland with Mt. Baker visible in the distance. City services and amenities are readily accessible. Anacortes Community Forest Lands with 50 miles of hiking/biking trails through forest, wetlands, meadows and lakeshore is just 2 blocks away. The marina and Washington State Ferry Terminal access Puget Sound and the scenic San Juan Islands. Those who enjoy culture close to home participate in the thriving art and theater community.
About Skagit Valley
Anacortes is part of the Skagit Valley located between Seattle and Vancouver, B.C.
Beautiful Skagit Valley's location between Seattle to the south, Vancouver, B.C. to the north, the Cascade foothills to the east, and the saltwater of Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands to the west make it a great place to live, work, and play!
The valley’s farmlands produce vegetables, seeds, berries, apples, and, of course, tulip and daffodil bulbs. Outdoor recreation opportunities abound. State, county, and city parks make biking, hiking, camping, boating, and fishing easily accessible. For lovers of the arts, McIntyre Performing Arts Center provides a venue for local and visiting performing groups throughout the year. Skagit Valley College provides educational opportunities for all. From the majesty of the mountains, to the serenity of Puget Sound, to the glory of the farmlands, Anacortes is a wonderful place to live.
The valley’s farmlands produce vegetables, seeds, berries, apples, and, of course, tulip and daffodil bulbs. Outdoor recreation opportunities abound. State, county, and city parks make biking, hiking, camping, boating, and fishing easily accessible. For lovers of the arts, McIntyre Performing Arts Center provides a venue for local and visiting performing groups throughout the year. Skagit Valley College provides educational opportunities for all. From the majesty of the mountains, to the serenity of Puget Sound, to the glory of the farmlands, Anacortes is a wonderful place to live.
Things to do in Anacortes
Explore City Parks
Anacortes boasts well over 500 acres of developed park land ranging from a tiny roadside park to awesome Washington Park with its 220 acres of beach and forest trails, campground, boat launch, and picnic/playground area. The eighteen parks offer special activities such as a spray park, skate park, off leash dog park, and disc golf, as well as more usual amenities such as sports fields, beach areas, and walking/biking trails.
In addition, 2800 acres of protected Anacortes Community Forest Lands are within the city. This area includes forest, meadows, wetlands, Mt. Erie, and three lakes. Fifty miles of trails accommodate hikers, bikers, and horse riders. Access to the forest lands is only a few blocks from the site of our future cohousing community!
In addition, 2800 acres of protected Anacortes Community Forest Lands are within the city. This area includes forest, meadows, wetlands, Mt. Erie, and three lakes. Fifty miles of trails accommodate hikers, bikers, and horse riders. Access to the forest lands is only a few blocks from the site of our future cohousing community!
Anacortes Senior College
Anacortes Senior College is run by and taught by volunteers. Classes are offered during fall, winter and spring terms, and meet at the Anacortes Middle School, for two hours per week for either three weeks or six weeks. The Senior College strives to provide a diverse curriculum in a no-stress environment that is comfortable for both learning and socializing. A six-week course is $30; a three-week course is $20. For information on the fall class schedule click on www.seniorcollege.org
