GUIDEBOOK FOR BELLINGHAM
Parks & Nature
Magical sculpture garden in a residential neighborhood. Definitely worth a walk around, a sit down, a picnic, etc.
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Big Rock Garden
2900 Sylvan StMagical sculpture garden in a residential neighborhood. Definitely worth a walk around, a sit down, a picnic, etc.
Great place for a stroll with kids. Plenty to do. 5 minute walk from house.
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Squalicum Creek Park
1001 Squalicum WayGreat place for a stroll with kids. Plenty to do. 5 minute walk from house.
Larrabee State Park
Larrabee State ParkHikes, coastal views, and more!
There are tons of trails at the base of Mount Baker. Just ask us, we have trail books.
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Artist Point
There are tons of trails at the base of Mount Baker. Just ask us, we have trail books.
IWhatcom Falls Park
1401 Electric AveGalbraith Mountain Bike Park North Entrance
1206 Birch StGreat bike trails.
Fragrance Lake Trailhead
291 WA-11Oyster Dome Trailhead
Pacific Northwest TrailSqualicum Boathouse
2600 N Harbor Loop DrLovely small neighborhood park. Live music on Thursday evenings.
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Elizabeth Park
2205 Elizabeth StLovely small neighborhood park. Live music on Thursday evenings.
Deception Pass State Park
41229 State Route 20Cornwall Park
Very close to our house, nice walking trails.
Nice place to watch the sunset, the trains going by, the airplanes taking off and landing, and take a stroll on the walking paths.
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Marine Park
100 Harris AveNice place to watch the sunset, the trains going by, the airplanes taking off and landing, and take a stroll on the walking paths.
Sightseeing
Gorgeous PNW drive along a stretch of coastline with magnificent views, places to eat oysters, have a sunset drink, etc. There are miscellaneous hikes along the way--Fragrance Lake, Lost Lake, etc.
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Chuckanut Drive North
Chuckanut Drive NorthGorgeous PNW drive along a stretch of coastline with magnificent views, places to eat oysters, have a sunset drink, etc. There are miscellaneous hikes along the way--Fragrance Lake, Lost Lake, etc.
Mount Baker Highway
Mount Baker HighwayGo east to the mountains.
Port of Bellingham
1801 Roeder AveDaydreaming about boats is a necessity.
Get on a ferry to any of the neighboring islands. Bring your bike, or car.
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Anacortes Ferry Terminal
Anacortes Ferry TerminalGet on a ferry to any of the neighboring islands. Bring your bike, or car.
Walk across for gorgeous (and scary if you look down) views both directions.
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Ibhulukhuni lase-Deception Pass
North WhidbeyWalk across for gorgeous (and scary if you look down) views both directions.
Bayview Drive
Bayview DriveBike all the way from Bellingham to Larrabee State Park, with spectacular views along Chuckanut Dr.
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Interurban Trail
Interurban TrailBike all the way from Bellingham to Larrabee State Park, with spectacular views along Chuckanut Dr.
American Alpine Institute
1515 12th StLocal guides and courses for hikes, treks, mountaineering, etc.
Moondance Sea Kayak Adventures
909 Squalicum WayKayaking trips--daytime and overnight.
Great local guides leading day trips as well as overnights. Hiking, trekking, mountaineering.
Baker Mountain Guides
2025 James StreetGreat local guides leading day trips as well as overnights. Hiking, trekking, mountaineering.
Loads of hiking trails. Skiing-alpine, cross country, backcountry.
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Mount Baker
Loads of hiking trails. Skiing-alpine, cross country, backcountry.
Alaska Ferry Terminal Information
355 Harris AveTake a ferry to Alaska!!!
Arts & Culture
Whatcom Museum
121 Prospect St History is necessity.
Lightcatcher Building
250 Flora St Art is necessity.
SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention
1312 Bay StElectricity is necessity.
Bellingham Railway Museum
1320 Commercial StTrains are cool!
Bellingham Public Library - Central Branch
210 Central AveBooks are necessity.
Mindport
210 W Holly StInteractive mind boggling "art".
Essentials
Haggen
1401 12th StTrader Joe's
2410 James StCommunity Food Co-op Downtown
1220 N Forest StBlessings Salon Spa
1112 11th StHaircuts by Grace. Spa is also nice place to relax with nice views of Bay.
The Chrysalis Inn & Spa Bellingham, Curio Collection by Hilton
804 10th StLash Be A Lady
115 W Magnolia StNicole is the best for making your eyes and face light up!
Sojourn
1317 Railroad AveVery cute ladies clothing shop.
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1302 N State StRent a bike and hop on the trail all the way to Chuckanut.
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Fairhaven Antique Mall
1108 11th StRent a bike and hop on the trail all the way to Chuckanut.
Entertainment & Activities
Pickford Film Center
1318 Bay StGreat independent film theater.
PFC's Limelight Cinema
1416 Cornwall AvePart of the Pickford Film Center, also great for independent cinema.
Check the schedule to see what's happening.
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Itheatara yeMount Baker
104 N Commercial StCheck the schedule to see what's happening.
Comedy is a necessity. Ryan Stiles is the man behind this theater.
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The Upfront Theatre
203 Prospect StComedy is a necessity. Ryan Stiles is the man behind this theater.
BAAY Theatre
1059 N State StBellingham Theatre Guild
1600 H StLive theater at it's finest.
Drinks & Nightlife
Wild Buffalo House Of Music
208 W Holly StMusic is a necessity.
Local tap house just a few blocks down Connecticut!! Taco truck that's parked there is good if you're hungry.
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Goods Local Brews
2620 Northwest AveLocal tap house just a few blocks down Connecticut!! Taco truck that's parked there is good if you're hungry.
The Firefly Lounge
1015 N State StLive music almost nightly.
Honey Moon Mead & Cider
1053 N State StCider and mead.
The largest selection of beer we've ever seen, with many on tap. Cider room as well as wines.
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Elizabeth Station
1400 W Holly StThe largest selection of beer we've ever seen, with many on tap. Cider room as well as wines.
Lost Giants Cider Company
1200 Meador AveFood trucks usually parked here and great local beer.
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Kulshan Brewing Company
2238 James StFood trucks usually parked here and great local beer.
Great local brewery, sometimes a food truck.
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Kulshan Brewing Company
2238 James StGreat local brewery, sometimes a food truck.
walking distance, true neighborhood brewery, with a food truck sometimes parked outside.
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Menace Brewing
2529 Meridian Stwalking distance, true neighborhood brewery, with a food truck sometimes parked outside.
Wander Brewing
1807 Dean AveGRUFF Brewing Co.
104 E Maple StStructures Brewing
601 N State StStemma Brewing
2039 Moore StOtherlands Beer
2121 Humboldt StFairhaven Stones Throw Brewery
1009 Larrabee AveLost Giants Cider Company
1200 Meador Ave