The serenity of the beach, bay, mountains and the lives of the natural habitat on this peninsula edge is here waiting for you.
Here are the top 20 things to do in Bellingham:
1. Whatcom Falls Park: A sample of the beauty of the Northwest wilderness, in the center of Bellingham.
2. Chuckanut Drive: This twisty highway closely edges its way between Puget Sound and steep cliffs of interest to geologists.
3. Fairhaven Historic District: Situated in the south of Bellingham, just off I-5, at the north end of Chuckanut Drive, the old city has been tastefully rejuvenated with a plethora of arty craft stores, cafes, pubs, and eateries.
4. Boulevard Park: This is a piece of reclaimed Bellingham waterfront that has been greatly enhanced by the parks department.
5. Lake Padden Park: The forest is mature mix of conifers and maples with lush ferns.
6. Nooksack Falls: Its twin cascades drop 88ft into a narrow gorge filled with moss and ferns.
7. SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention
8. Chuckanut Bay Distillery: The company supports local farmers and creates specialty flavours unique to the area.
9. Mount Baker Theatre
10. Big Rock Garden: Off the beaten path in Bellingham, WA is a lovely 2.5 acre 30 plus sculpture garden with winding paths and rainforest plants that is free.
11. Chain Lakes Loop: Baker Volcano and countless other peaks of the North Cascades.
12. Larrabee State Park: Classic Pacific NW beach, driftwood, logs, agates/stones, and water/wind worn boulders akimbo.
13. Bellingham Farmers Market: a great combination of fresh produce, prepared food, and baked goods.
14. Mindport Exhibits: specialty museum
15. Interurban Trail: biking trails
16. Lake Whatcom: Good place to take family swimming, beautiful park. Boat rentals add to the enjoyment of this lake. Trails close by.
17. South Bay Trail: hiking trails.
18. Fairhaven Stones Throw Brewery.
19. Clayton Beach
20. Zuanich Point Park: beautiful walkways along the bay and feel the breeze.