Nestled along the shores of Bellingham Bay, 90 miles north of Seattle and 20 miles south of the Canadian border, Bellingham is not only surrounded by natural beauty, but has many things to see and do!
From the rocky shores of the bay to the top of Sehome Hill and down to the parks of Lake Whatcom, Lake Padden and Lake Samish, Bellingham offers an abundance of outdoor opportunities: whale watching, excursions to the San Juan Islands, kayaking, golfing, birding, hiking and more! Chuckanut Drive, which gives you a spectacular view of Puget Sound and Mt. Baker Highway, which leads up to world famous Mt. Baker, are waiting for you!
Bellingham is a vibrant cultural center boasting a variety of museums, such as the Whatcom Museum, Children’s Museum, American Museum of Radio and Electricity and Mindport. Take a tour of Western Washington University’s Outdoor Sculpture Tour and view a large collection of modern sculptures throughout the campus. You can take in a show at the Mt. Baker Theatre or visit the many art galleries downtown. Enjoy shopping and dining in the city’s old-fashioned downtown, 190-store Bellis Fair Mall or in the Historic Fairhaven District, which boasts over 20 restaurants, art galleries and specialty shops.
Bellingham offers numerous choices of accommodations. Popular Bellingham events include Ski to Sea in May, featuring an 80-mile relay race, parades, carnival and outdoor festival, and Chalk Art Festival in August. |