Visit Anacortes, Skagit County’s Small Town with a Big Personality

31 Oct 2022

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Anacortes, the second-largest city in Skagit County, is its largest seaport and has a unique maritime community that strives to foster cultural and economic diversity as well as creativity. Anacortes has a variety of companies, offers easy access to major transportation, low taxes and an excellent quality of life, all making it an ideal place for a business to locate or relocate.

Find Out What Makes Anacortes A Unique Place to Live and Work

Anacortes prioritizes sustainable growth and respect for its history, with an emphasis on protecting the town’s natural environment and public lands. Visitors to and residents of Anacortes have more than 12 miles of saltwater shoreline, four freshwater lakes, as well as forestlands, parks, and scenic mountain views.

Learn more about visiting, living in, and locating your business in Anacortes here.

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