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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Anacortes

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Anacortes, Washington

Updated March 11, 2025
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La Merced Breakwater - Overgrown Ship Hulk

This dilapidated ship carcass covered in trees is a striking sight.
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Green Point

On the edge of this small Washington Park, a piece of the Earth's mantle has come to the surface.
Intricate stonework lines a walkway at Causland Memorial Park.

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Causland Memorial Park

This public park features intricate stone architecture, mosaics, and walkways.
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The Maiden of Deception Pass

This statue and its surrounding plaques tells the story of Ko-kwal-alwoot and the kinship between the Samish people and the sea.
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Deception Pass Bridge

This historic bridge connects Whidbey Island to Fidalgo Island across whirlpool-filled waters.
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The Aproximada

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Skagit-Squatch

A museum dedicated to an elusive cryptid.
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