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The Maritime Heritage Center preserves the maritime history and industry of northwest Washington State, offering museum exhibits related to shoreline activities throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The museum's main exhibit is the preserved W.T. Preston snagboat, which was constructed in 1882 and was the final sternwheeler to operate along the Puget Sound at its decommissioning in 1983. As one of only two snagboats of its kind remaining in the United States, the boat was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 and can be explored today at the museum as part of regular guided tours. Free museum exhibits also tell the story of the region's boat building, shipping, milling, and cannery industries, open to the public for exploration on select days between April and October.

Find it at this Address: 703 R Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221, Phone: 360-293-1915

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Visit picturesque Sunset Beach in Washington Park Enjoy stunning views from Cap Sante Park Hike the trail to Mount Erie Best Romantic Thing to Do: Relax on Rosario Beach Walk along the Tommy Thompson Trail Stay at Swinomish Casino and Lodge See rare orchids near Little Cranberry Lake Pick up a fesh snack at Anacortes Farmers Market Visit Cap Sante Marina Have fun in John Storvik Park Learn about local history at The Maritime Heritage Center Enjoy the views from Sharpe Park Visit Ship Harbor Interpretive Preserve Take the boeat to Skagit Island Marine State Park Pick up a sweet treat at Calico Cupboard Cafe and Bakery Take the kids to Rockfish Grill Dine at Frida's Gourmet Mexican Cuisine Have Fun at Swinomish Sports Bar and Grill

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