Guidebook for Bellingham

Joanna And Paul
Joanna And Paul
Guidebook for Bellingham

Parks & Nature

A beautiful, lush park with forest walks, waterfalls, bridges, streams, salmon runs and salmon hatchery and wildlife. Also has playgrounds and tennis courts and an off-leash area for dogs.
124 recommandé par les habitants
Whatcom Falls Park
1401 Electric Ave
124 recommandé par les habitants
A beautiful, lush park with forest walks, waterfalls, bridges, streams, salmon runs and salmon hatchery and wildlife. Also has playgrounds and tennis courts and an off-leash area for dogs.
An old growth nature preserve- huge old trees, beaver, owl, otter, mushrooms. A 3 mile loop with an optional 1 1/2 mile pond loop to add on.
30 recommandé par les habitants
Stimpson Family Nature Preserve
2076 Lake Louise Road
30 recommandé par les habitants
An old growth nature preserve- huge old trees, beaver, owl, otter, mushrooms. A 3 mile loop with an optional 1 1/2 mile pond loop to add on.
Lake- great for swimming, playgrounds, 900 acre park, several miles of walking & biking trails, off leash area for dogs.
100 recommandé par les habitants
Lake Padden Park
4882 S Samish Way
100 recommandé par les habitants
Lake- great for swimming, playgrounds, 900 acre park, several miles of walking & biking trails, off leash area for dogs.
Very, very beautiful spot between Mt Baker & Mt Shuksan- 58 scenic miles from Bellingham- alpine splendor, accessible, good walks & hikes from here. Open usually mid-June- September- depends on snow.
70 recommandé par les habitants
Artist Point
70 recommandé par les habitants
Very, very beautiful spot between Mt Baker & Mt Shuksan- 58 scenic miles from Bellingham- alpine splendor, accessible, good walks & hikes from here. Open usually mid-June- September- depends on snow.
Lowland hike to small lake- Great views on way up, 5.5 m. roundtrip- 950' gain. 7 miles south on Chukanut Dr. to Larrabee State Park on left- trailhead & parking on right. Pass needed to park.
Fragrance Lake Trail
Fragrance Lake Trail
Lowland hike to small lake- Great views on way up, 5.5 m. roundtrip- 950' gain. 7 miles south on Chukanut Dr. to Larrabee State Park on left- trailhead & parking on right. Pass needed to park.

Sightseeing

Fantastic mountain biking and ALSO walking- walk up a mile to huge views of Bellingham and the Bay facing west. Keep walking for hours on mixed use (forestry) trails.
43 recommandé par les habitants
Galbraith Mountain Bike Park North Entrance
1206 Birch St
43 recommandé par les habitants
Fantastic mountain biking and ALSO walking- walk up a mile to huge views of Bellingham and the Bay facing west. Keep walking for hours on mixed use (forestry) trails.
Departs most Thursday evenings in summer from the Harbor- lots of local color while on a boat trip in the Bay. Link is http://www.whatcommuseum.org/history-sunset-cruise#about
55 recommandé par les habitants
Whatcom Museum
121 Prospect St
55 recommandé par les habitants
Departs most Thursday evenings in summer from the Harbor- lots of local color while on a boat trip in the Bay. Link is http://www.whatcommuseum.org/history-sunset-cruise#about
A quaint but not too quaint district with plenty of shops and some great cafes and restaurants. Close to the WWU. Walk to the water, the Alaska Ferry Terminal, the Amtrak station, Boulevard Park.
122 recommandé par les habitants
Fairhaven
122 recommandé par les habitants
A quaint but not too quaint district with plenty of shops and some great cafes and restaurants. Close to the WWU. Walk to the water, the Alaska Ferry Terminal, the Amtrak station, Boulevard Park.
The falls are beautiful & worth a stop on your way up to Mt. Baker. I'm not sure that I'd make it my single destination as there isn't any real hiking around the falls.
49 recommandé par les habitants
Nooksack Falls
49 recommandé par les habitants
The falls are beautiful & worth a stop on your way up to Mt. Baker. I'm not sure that I'd make it my single destination as there isn't any real hiking around the falls.
On your way to go hiking (skiing),...Stop on your way, use the bathrooms, buy passes, talk with rangers, look at the topo maps, get maps etc....about an hour drive
19 recommandé par les habitants
Glacier Public Service Center
10091 Mt Baker Hwy
19 recommandé par les habitants
On your way to go hiking (skiing),...Stop on your way, use the bathrooms, buy passes, talk with rangers, look at the topo maps, get maps etc....about an hour drive
Nice place to spend the day- lovely island- take a little ferry over and cycle or drive the island, have lunch, visit the beaches and the tiny farmer's market....
25 recommandé par les habitants
Lummi Island
25 recommandé par les habitants
Nice place to spend the day- lovely island- take a little ferry over and cycle or drive the island, have lunch, visit the beaches and the tiny farmer's market....

Entertainment & Activities

Quirky small interactive museum with a fun blend of science and art. Not to be missed.
24 recommandé par les habitants
Mindport
210 W Holly St
24 recommandé par les habitants
Quirky small interactive museum with a fun blend of science and art. Not to be missed.
At Squalicum Harbor-Playground, watch the boats, fly a kite, rent a paddleboard & paddle the harbor, visit the marine petting exhibit, buy salmon off the local boats....also some great eateries.
37 recommandé par les habitants
Zuanich Point Park
2600 N Harbor Loop Dr
37 recommandé par les habitants
At Squalicum Harbor-Playground, watch the boats, fly a kite, rent a paddleboard & paddle the harbor, visit the marine petting exhibit, buy salmon off the local boats....also some great eateries.
Such an amazing small marine petting and education s=center- they cycle marine life in and out but if you are lucky you may meet an octopus.
11 recommandé par les habitants
Marine Life Center
1801 Roeder Ave
11 recommandé par les habitants
Such an amazing small marine petting and education s=center- they cycle marine life in and out but if you are lucky you may meet an octopus.
Best spot in Bellingham to have a coffee for views etc. Indoor/outdoor fireplace, fantastic small park with playgrounds, water access, trails to Fairhaven & downtown Bellingham.
48 recommandé par les habitants
Bayview Drive
Bayview Drive
48 recommandé par les habitants
Best spot in Bellingham to have a coffee for views etc. Indoor/outdoor fireplace, fantastic small park with playgrounds, water access, trails to Fairhaven & downtown Bellingham.
equipment rentals on the way up to Mt Baker for skiing....
33 recommandé par les habitants
Glacier Ski Shop
9966 Mt Baker Hwy
33 recommandé par les habitants
equipment rentals on the way up to Mt Baker for skiing....
This is where you wil be skiing and sledding and snowshoeing.....(or just enjoying the views from the lodges!)
6 recommandé par les habitants
Mt. Baker Resort
10500 Mt Baker Hwy
6 recommandé par les habitants
This is where you wil be skiing and sledding and snowshoeing.....(or just enjoying the views from the lodges!)
public swimming pool- very close- BIG slide...hot tub for parents
7 recommandé par les habitants
Arne Hanna Aquatic Center
1114 Lakeway Dr
7 recommandé par les habitants
public swimming pool- very close- BIG slide...hot tub for parents
Incredible toy store in the heart of Fairhaven
Fairhaven Toy Garden
909 Harris Ave
Incredible toy store in the heart of Fairhaven
Great climbing gym- all ages, lots of challenges, inexpensive, nice setting for the non-climbers to hang out and have self serve coffee/tea while others climb.
9 recommandé par les habitants
VITAL Climbing Gym - Bellingham
1421 N State St
9 recommandé par les habitants
Great climbing gym- all ages, lots of challenges, inexpensive, nice setting for the non-climbers to hang out and have self serve coffee/tea while others climb.

Food Scene

GREAT breakfast and lunch place- Bellingham tradition.
50 recommandé par les habitants
Old Town Cafe
316 W Holly St
50 recommandé par les habitants
GREAT breakfast and lunch place- Bellingham tradition.
Best breakfast in town! eat inside or out. Be sure to check out their live streaming of Tour de France when the race is in session- (doors open at 5 a.m. at that time)
36 recommandé par les habitants
Mount Bakery Cafe Downtown
308 W Champion St
36 recommandé par les habitants
Best breakfast in town! eat inside or out. Be sure to check out their live streaming of Tour de France when the race is in session- (doors open at 5 a.m. at that time)
Great place to have a coffee- take in some local color
23 recommandé par les habitants
Black Drop
206 W Magnolia St
23 recommandé par les habitants
Great place to have a coffee- take in some local color
Southwest style cuisine, awesome margaritas, fantastic and fun decor and waitresses....our favorite place
36 recommandé par les habitants
Pepper Sisters
1055 N State St
36 recommandé par les habitants
Southwest style cuisine, awesome margaritas, fantastic and fun decor and waitresses....our favorite place
Great Thai Food, our favorite for eating in or take-away. Nest door to REI, Starbucks and a grocery store too in case you need something...
9 recommandé par les habitants
Busara Thai Cuisine
404 36th St
9 recommandé par les habitants
Great Thai Food, our favorite for eating in or take-away. Nest door to REI, Starbucks and a grocery store too in case you need something...
Excellent- making all their own ice cream and sorbets with seasonal flavors using local ingredients....
52 recommandé par les habitants
Mallard Ice Cream
1323 Railroad Ave
52 recommandé par les habitants
Excellent- making all their own ice cream and sorbets with seasonal flavors using local ingredients....
Local business, great bagels and soups, muffins, cakes etc....
25 recommandé par les habitants
Bagelry
1319 Railroad Ave
25 recommandé par les habitants
Local business, great bagels and soups, muffins, cakes etc....
Fantastic artisan breads, sandwiches, pastries, soups, salads.....3 locations in town See them in Fairhaven too....
13 recommandé par les habitants
Avenue Bread - Railroad Ave
1313 Railroad Ave
13 recommandé par les habitants
Fantastic artisan breads, sandwiches, pastries, soups, salads.....3 locations in town See them in Fairhaven too....
Fantastic food! robust, local, healthy, constantly changing menu, Family style tables, lunches only.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Ciao Thyme
207 Unity St
10 recommandé par les habitants
Fantastic food! robust, local, healthy, constantly changing menu, Family style tables, lunches only.
Great Italian Food
39 recommandé par les habitants
D'Anna's Cafe Italiano
1319 N State St
39 recommandé par les habitants
Great Italian Food
Great food, lots of GF options, sit outside in the summer
16 recommandé par les habitants
Brandywine Kitchen
1317 Commercial St
16 recommandé par les habitants
Great food, lots of GF options, sit outside in the summer
Good pizza and their sister restaurant half a block away has great burgers (Fiamma Burgers)
29 recommandé par les habitants
La Fiamma Wood Fire Pizza
200 E Chestnut St
29 recommandé par les habitants
Good pizza and their sister restaurant half a block away has great burgers (Fiamma Burgers)
Some people say they have the best coffee in town....
18 recommandé par les habitants
Avellino
1329 Railroad Ave
18 recommandé par les habitants
Some people say they have the best coffee in town....
great burgers!
14 recommandé par les habitants
Fiamma Burger
1309 Railroad Ave
14 recommandé par les habitants
great burgers!
fantastic food (surf/turf etc) even better views of the bay $$$
35 recommandé par les habitants
Anthony's Hearthfire Grill, Bellingham
7 Bellwether Way
35 recommandé par les habitants
fantastic food (surf/turf etc) even better views of the bay $$$
fantastic italian food
23 recommandé par les habitants
Mambo Italiano Cafe
1303 12th Street
23 recommandé par les habitants
fantastic italian food
At the top of Village Books- lovely views, super quiet and cozy to read a book, eat a simple meal, have a glass of wine....
Book Fare Cafe
1200 11th St
At the top of Village Books- lovely views, super quiet and cozy to read a book, eat a simple meal, have a glass of wine....
Fun place and great if you like donuts!
13 recommandé par les habitants
Rocket Donuts & Acme Ice Cream - Downtown
306 W Holly St
13 recommandé par les habitants
Fun place and great if you like donuts!

Arts & Culture

Independent cinema-great movies- 2 locations downtown. Stay for coffee/tea in their mini cafe. Watch movies on the roof in the summer!
67 recommandé par les habitants
Pickford Film Center
1318 Bay St
67 recommandé par les habitants
Independent cinema-great movies- 2 locations downtown. Stay for coffee/tea in their mini cafe. Watch movies on the roof in the summer!
Interesting, hands on, educational, quirky, fun rainy day activity for the whole family
47 recommandé par les habitants
SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention
1312 Bay St
47 recommandé par les habitants
Interesting, hands on, educational, quirky, fun rainy day activity for the whole family
Beautiful theatre, great performances, music, plays etc.... http://mountbakertheatre.com
73 recommandé par les habitants
Mount Baker Theatre
104 N Commercial St
73 recommandé par les habitants
Beautiful theatre, great performances, music, plays etc.... http://mountbakertheatre.com
live improv comedy every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights- see more here: http://theupfront.com
24 recommandé par les habitants
The Upfront Theatre
203 Prospect St
24 recommandé par les habitants
live improv comedy every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights- see more here: http://theupfront.com
19 recommandé par les habitants
Lightcatcher Building
250 Flora St
19 recommandé par les habitants
Jansen Art Center
321 Front St

Shopping

Because it is one of the best and because the food is amazing and the local color even better.
73 recommandé par les habitants
Bellingham Farmers Market
1100 Railroad Ave
73 recommandé par les habitants
Because it is one of the best and because the food is amazing and the local color even better.
Fantastic large independent bookstore in Fairhaven, sweet cafe upstairs "Book Fare", lots of reading nooks.
55 recommandé par les habitants
Village Books
1200 11th St
55 recommandé par les habitants
Fantastic large independent bookstore in Fairhaven, sweet cafe upstairs "Book Fare", lots of reading nooks.
ski and equipment rentals, bike store
11 recommandé par les habitants
Fairhaven Antique Mall
1108 11th St
11 recommandé par les habitants
ski and equipment rentals, bike store

Drinks & Nightlife

Great Local brewery- good food, beer and atmosphere.
104 recommandé par les habitants
Aslan Brewing Company
1330 N Forest St
104 recommandé par les habitants
Great Local brewery- good food, beer and atmosphere.
Great Local brewery- Fun, relaxed- sit outside with your children, bring your own picnic to eat with your drinks or buy food from the rotating food vans that come through.
86 recommandé par les habitants
Kulshan Brewing Company
2238 James St
86 recommandé par les habitants
Great Local brewery- Fun, relaxed- sit outside with your children, bring your own picnic to eat with your drinks or buy food from the rotating food vans that come through.
Another great local brewery with great restaurant attached- live music outdoors in the summer
119 recommandé par les habitants
Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro
1107 Railroad Ave
119 recommandé par les habitants
Another great local brewery with great restaurant attached- live music outdoors in the summer
European style atmosphere, cozy, great place for a drink, light meals and happy hour specials.
35 recommandé par les habitants
Temple Bar
306 W Champion St
35 recommandé par les habitants
European style atmosphere, cozy, great place for a drink, light meals and happy hour specials.
Deming-Fantastic food, great apres hike/ski place for a beer, wonderful pizzas, salads, lots of local color!
56 recommandé par les habitants
North Fork Brewery
6186 Mt Baker Hwy
56 recommandé par les habitants
Deming-Fantastic food, great apres hike/ski place for a beer, wonderful pizzas, salads, lots of local color!
great music venue
25 recommandé par les habitants
The Green Frog
1015 North State Street
25 recommandé par les habitants
great music venue
Great venue for bands
39 recommandé par les habitants
Wild Buffalo House Of Music
208 W Holly St
39 recommandé par les habitants
Great venue for bands