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Anacortes is a good base of operations for a vacation. The ferries to the San Juans are out of there, so there are lots of day or two trip options available.

It's right in the meat of the salmon season (pun intended) so it might be a good time to book a fishing trip if you have an inkling.

About 45 minutes south of Anacortes is the ferry from Whidby Island to Port Townsend on the Olympic Peninsula if you have a mind to go that way.

Highway 20 is called the North Cascades Highway. If you take it East you can see the Skagit River Valley. It's breathtaking, and the dams are quite impressive. You can take it all the way across the pass to Winthrop in the Methow Valley. Much hotter and drier there. Winthrop is kind of an "old west" touristy town. Fun for a day trip or overnight.

I live in Mount Vernon, which is about 30 minutes east of Anacortes. If you want specific Intel, PM me and I'll help however I can.

Deception pass is not to be missed.