Maria & Ramon's guidebook
Sightseeing
Visit Historic Fairhaven (it is about 15-min drive), where you can find a variety of entertainment, also go for a walk to the Bellingham Boardwalk.
https://www.fairhaven.com/
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Fairhaven
Visit Historic Fairhaven (it is about 15-min drive), where you can find a variety of entertainment, also go for a walk to the Bellingham Boardwalk.
https://www.fairhaven.com/
Go for a walk and sightseeing to Lake Whatcom Park ( it is about 10-minute drive ). The views are absolutely splendid!
https://www.whatcomcounty.us/3580/Lake-Whatcom-Park
Directly east of Bellingham, Lake Whatcom provides the drinking water for the city. Servicing nearly 100,000 residents in Whatcom County, this 10-mile lake also offers several recreation activities. Boating, swimming, and fishing are all popular things to do on the water. Because of its important role as a drinking water supply, certain restrictions and boat regulations apply when visiting Lake Whatcom.
Shoreline activities are also popular at Lake Whatcom. Hikers should head to Lake Whatcom Park to find some trails. The Hertz Trail at Lake Whatcom Park follows the shoreline of the lake on a converted railway line.
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Lake Whatcom
3220 North Shore RoadGo for a walk and sightseeing to Lake Whatcom Park ( it is about 10-minute drive ). The views are absolutely splendid!
https://www.whatcomcounty.us/3580/Lake-Whatcom-Park
Directly east of Bellingham, Lake Whatcom provides the drinking water for the city. Servicing nearly 100,000 residents in Whatcom County, this 10-mile lake also offers several recreation activities. Boating, swimming, and fishing are all popular things to do on the water. Because of its important role as a drinking water supply, certain restrictions and boat regulations apply when visiting Lake Whatcom.
Shoreline activities are also popular at Lake Whatcom. Hikers should head to Lake Whatcom Park to find some trails. The Hertz Trail at Lake Whatcom Park follows the shoreline of the lake on a converted railway line.
Mount Baker a must seen place but a little further about 1 hr. drive to Artist Point from our place. https://www.mtbaker.us/summer-info/artist-point/
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Mount Baker
Mount Baker a must seen place but a little further about 1 hr. drive to Artist Point from our place. https://www.mtbaker.us/summer-info/artist-point/
Visit Deception Pass the views are truly breath taking (please see: https://staging.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/deception-pass-state-park-north-beach?gclid=CjwKCAjwjtOTBhAvEiwASG4bCKyvZB4nSM_IoCtuyQvcNSOeoS6KIcLiwGIDK0WusnoANYyLeTZ_exoCk-YQAvD_BwE).
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Deception Pass State Park
41229 State Route 20Visit Deception Pass the views are truly breath taking (please see: https://staging.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/deception-pass-state-park-north-beach?gclid=CjwKCAjwjtOTBhAvEiwASG4bCKyvZB4nSM_IoCtuyQvcNSOeoS6KIcLiwGIDK0WusnoANYyLeTZ_exoCk-YQAvD_BwE).
Whatcom Falls Park is a 240-acre city park on the eastern edge of Bellingham. This public space features modern park amenities, well-maintained hiking trails, and plenty of open space to explore. Perhaps most notable about this city park are the four different waterfalls created by the cascading Whatcom Creek that meanders throughout the area.
As well as hiking trails, like the four-mile Whatcom Creek Trail Loop, that explore these falls, visitors can find picnic tables, basketball courts, and covered shelters. The Stone Bridge constructed near the parking lot of Whatcom Falls State Park provides a scenic viewpoint that you really can't miss on your visit. This monument gives testament to the park's century-plus history in the city.
Address: 1401 Electric Avenue, Bellingham, Washington
Official site: https://www.cob.org/services/recreation/parks-trails/Pages/whatcom-falls-park.aspx
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Whatcom Falls Park
1401 Electric AveWhatcom Falls Park is a 240-acre city park on the eastern edge of Bellingham. This public space features modern park amenities, well-maintained hiking trails, and plenty of open space to explore. Perhaps most notable about this city park are the four different waterfalls created by the cascading Whatcom Creek that meanders throughout the area.
As well as hiking trails, like the four-mile Whatcom Creek Trail Loop, that explore these falls, visitors can find picnic tables, basketball courts, and covered shelters. The Stone Bridge constructed near the parking lot of Whatcom Falls State Park provides a scenic viewpoint that you really can't miss on your visit. This monument gives testament to the park's century-plus history in the city.
Address: 1401 Electric Avenue, Bellingham, Washington
Official site: https://www.cob.org/services/recreation/parks-trails/Pages/whatcom-falls-park.aspx
On the southeastern tip of Bellingham, next to Interstate 5, Lake Padden Park is a popular place for recreation. The spring, summer, and fall are the most popular times of year to visit. With dozens of hiking trails weaving in and out of the woodlands, as well as challenging mountain biking trails, fun at Lake Padden is always forward motion.
Outside of the blood-pumping recreation here, picnic areas are available for an afternoon meal. Visitors to Lake Padden Park can also let their furry friend run free at the off-leash dog park, or maybe catch a quick 18 holes at the adjacent Lake Padden Public Golf Course.
Lake Padden itself is also a top attraction. This 160-acre lake provides the perfect opportunity for paddling your SUP around the water or fishing from the dock. The sunsets at Lake Padden also provide a memorable experience.
Address: 4882 Samish Way, Bellingham, Washington
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Lake Padden Park
4882 S Samish WayOn the southeastern tip of Bellingham, next to Interstate 5, Lake Padden Park is a popular place for recreation. The spring, summer, and fall are the most popular times of year to visit. With dozens of hiking trails weaving in and out of the woodlands, as well as challenging mountain biking trails, fun at Lake Padden is always forward motion.
Outside of the blood-pumping recreation here, picnic areas are available for an afternoon meal. Visitors to Lake Padden Park can also let their furry friend run free at the off-leash dog park, or maybe catch a quick 18 holes at the adjacent Lake Padden Public Golf Course.
Lake Padden itself is also a top attraction. This 160-acre lake provides the perfect opportunity for paddling your SUP around the water or fishing from the dock. The sunsets at Lake Padden also provide a memorable experience.
Address: 4882 Samish Way, Bellingham, Washington
The Chuckanut Mountains are the only portion of the Cascade Range to reach the West Coast. These scenic mountains are another central theme behind the recreation and culture found in Bellingham. In the middle of this majestic mountain range, Washington's first State Park, Larrabee State Park, stands proudly for all the Chuckanuts have to offer.
Scenic trails like the Oyster Dome Trail in Larrabee State Park lend to great views of Samish Bay and the surrounding San Juan Islands. Larrabee offers more than 50 electric campsites and a boat launch to explore Puget Sound. The area is also well known for its first-class mountain biking trails.
Address: 245 Chuckanut Drive, Bellingham, Washington
Official site: http://parks.state.wa.us/536/Larrabee
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Larrabee State Park
Larrabee State ParkThe Chuckanut Mountains are the only portion of the Cascade Range to reach the West Coast. These scenic mountains are another central theme behind the recreation and culture found in Bellingham. In the middle of this majestic mountain range, Washington's first State Park, Larrabee State Park, stands proudly for all the Chuckanuts have to offer.
Scenic trails like the Oyster Dome Trail in Larrabee State Park lend to great views of Samish Bay and the surrounding San Juan Islands. Larrabee offers more than 50 electric campsites and a boat launch to explore Puget Sound. The area is also well known for its first-class mountain biking trails.
Address: 245 Chuckanut Drive, Bellingham, Washington
Official site: http://parks.state.wa.us/536/Larrabee
Boulevard Park is a charming bay-side community space. The park features a performance stage for local concerts, open space for throwing a frisbee, and some of the best views of Bellingham Bay found anywhere else in the city. Connecting the Fairhaven Historic District to the south and downtown Bellingham to the north, Boulevard Park provides great walking and biking trails along the shore.
Woods Coffee is centrally located in the middle of the park and provides an extra boost of caffeine during the day. Public barbecue pits and sandy beaches make Boulevard Park popular for picnics. Fishing is also a fun activity, and the park has several shoreline fishing spots and a boardwalk where visitors can drop a line.
Address: 470 Bayview Drive, Bellingham, Washington
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Boulevard Park
470 Bayview AveBoulevard Park is a charming bay-side community space. The park features a performance stage for local concerts, open space for throwing a frisbee, and some of the best views of Bellingham Bay found anywhere else in the city. Connecting the Fairhaven Historic District to the south and downtown Bellingham to the north, Boulevard Park provides great walking and biking trails along the shore.
Woods Coffee is centrally located in the middle of the park and provides an extra boost of caffeine during the day. Public barbecue pits and sandy beaches make Boulevard Park popular for picnics. Fishing is also a fun activity, and the park has several shoreline fishing spots and a boardwalk where visitors can drop a line.
Address: 470 Bayview Drive, Bellingham, Washington
Neighborhoods
Bellingham is famous for the quality and quantity of its breweries, you may consider visiting some of them (please see: https://www.bellingham.org/itineraries/rounding-up-bellinghams-craft-beer-scene-with-almost-20-must-see-breweries).
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Bellingham
Bellingham is famous for the quality and quantity of its breweries, you may consider visiting some of them (please see: https://www.bellingham.org/itineraries/rounding-up-bellinghams-craft-beer-scene-with-almost-20-must-see-breweries).
Food scene
You may want to stop for lunch at the “The Fork at Agate Bay” restaurant it is about half-way between the park and our location (please see: https://theforkatagatebay.com/).
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Fork At Agate Bay
2530 N Shore RdYou may want to stop for lunch at the “The Fork at Agate Bay” restaurant it is about half-way between the park and our location (please see: https://theforkatagatebay.com/).
Museum
Formally known as the Museum of Radio and Electricity, the SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention proudly displays some of the biggest innovations that have shaped the modern world as we know it. A family-friendly, fully interactive establishment, SPARK Museum guides visitors through four decades of electric milestones. The museum features five permanent collections ranging from the Birth of Electricity to the Golden Age of Radio.
Replicas of Edison's first light bulbs are on display at the museum. As are thousands of radios from throughout their history of design. Among the many other attractions, a nine-foot Tesla Coil, known as the "MegaZapper," also keeps the whole family interested and engaged. The "MegaZapper Electrical Show" takes place every Saturday and Sunday throughout the year.
Address: 1312 Bay Street, Bellingham, Washington
Official site: http://www.sparkmuseum.org
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SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention
1312 Bay StFormally known as the Museum of Radio and Electricity, the SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention proudly displays some of the biggest innovations that have shaped the modern world as we know it. A family-friendly, fully interactive establishment, SPARK Museum guides visitors through four decades of electric milestones. The museum features five permanent collections ranging from the Birth of Electricity to the Golden Age of Radio.
Replicas of Edison's first light bulbs are on display at the museum. As are thousands of radios from throughout their history of design. Among the many other attractions, a nine-foot Tesla Coil, known as the "MegaZapper," also keeps the whole family interested and engaged. The "MegaZapper Electrical Show" takes place every Saturday and Sunday throughout the year.
Address: 1312 Bay Street, Bellingham, Washington
Official site: http://www.sparkmuseum.org
Accredited by the American Association of Museums, the Whatcom Museum recently celebrated 75 years of being a regional showcase of arts and culture in the northwest. With more than 200,000 artifacts in their collection, the Whatcom Museum has more to explore than you can see in a single weekend.
The collection is spread across the three Arts District buildings the museum occupies, including the iconic and historic Old City Hall, as well as the modern Lightcatcher Building.
Whatcom rotates its exhibits throughout the year, but the collections all focus on regional art, relics, and an impressive vault of photographic archives. Numerous events and educational experiences that cater to adults and children occur at the museum. Regular scheduled programming includes workshops, lecture series, and summer camps.
Address: 121 Prospect Street, Bellingham, Washington
Official site: https://whatcommuseum.org/
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Whatcom Museum
121 Prospect StAccredited by the American Association of Museums, the Whatcom Museum recently celebrated 75 years of being a regional showcase of arts and culture in the northwest. With more than 200,000 artifacts in their collection, the Whatcom Museum has more to explore than you can see in a single weekend.
The collection is spread across the three Arts District buildings the museum occupies, including the iconic and historic Old City Hall, as well as the modern Lightcatcher Building.
Whatcom rotates its exhibits throughout the year, but the collections all focus on regional art, relics, and an impressive vault of photographic archives. Numerous events and educational experiences that cater to adults and children occur at the museum. Regular scheduled programming includes workshops, lecture series, and summer camps.
Address: 121 Prospect Street, Bellingham, Washington
Official site: https://whatcommuseum.org/
Markets
Located downtown at Depot Market Square, the Bellingham Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from April through December. Over 100 vendors comprise the rows of local shopping opportunities at these markets. Fresh produce, homemade confections, and local artisan goods are featured at many of the stalls. Local live music also accompanies this lively public event.
Third Saturday Markets take place throughout January, February, and March. These winter markets take place in an expansive indoor pavilion and feature similar fare. Bellingham Farmers Market also features special events throughout the year, including a Spooktacular celebration in October and Demo Days once a month.
Address: 1100 Railroad Avenue, Bellingham, Washington
Official site: https://www.bellinghamfarmers.org/
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Bellingham Farmers Market
1100 Railroad AveLocated downtown at Depot Market Square, the Bellingham Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from April through December. Over 100 vendors comprise the rows of local shopping opportunities at these markets. Fresh produce, homemade confections, and local artisan goods are featured at many of the stalls. Local live music also accompanies this lively public event.
Third Saturday Markets take place throughout January, February, and March. These winter markets take place in an expansive indoor pavilion and feature similar fare. Bellingham Farmers Market also features special events throughout the year, including a Spooktacular celebration in October and Demo Days once a month.
Address: 1100 Railroad Avenue, Bellingham, Washington
Official site: https://www.bellinghamfarmers.org/
Theatres
This historic theater occupies half a city block in downtown Bellingham's Arts District. The Mount Baker Theatre features three different venues that host national and local performances throughout the year. Dating back to 1927, the Mount Baker Theatre experienced renovations in 1996, and much of its former elegance remains today in features such as the decorative Main Stage auditorium.
The Mount Baker Theatre features a wide range of entertainment, including musicals, magicians, and classic instrumentalists. The theater is also involved with several community events. The facility is home to the touring and popular Missoula Children's Theatre camp.
Address: 104 N. Commercial Street, Bellingham, Washington
Official site: http://www.mountbakertheatre.com/
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Mount Baker Theatre
104 N Commercial StThis historic theater occupies half a city block in downtown Bellingham's Arts District. The Mount Baker Theatre features three different venues that host national and local performances throughout the year. Dating back to 1927, the Mount Baker Theatre experienced renovations in 1996, and much of its former elegance remains today in features such as the decorative Main Stage auditorium.
The Mount Baker Theatre features a wide range of entertainment, including musicals, magicians, and classic instrumentalists. The theater is also involved with several community events. The facility is home to the touring and popular Missoula Children's Theatre camp.
Address: 104 N. Commercial Street, Bellingham, Washington
Official site: http://www.mountbakertheatre.com/
Skiing
Just over 50 miles east of downtown Bellingham, Mt. Baker Ski Area is one of Washington's top ski resorts. It's not only a powder destination for residents of Bellingham, but the dramatic backdrop and impressive slopes of Mount Baker draw tourists from around the world. Featuring more than 1,000 acres to explore, ranging from bunny hills to expert-only cliff areas, Mt. Baker Ski Area has something for every level of winter athlete.
With an average of more than 600 inches of snowfall each year, fresh tracks are common at this Cascade Mountain ski mecca. Within the boundaries of Mt. Baker Ski Area, the community also hosts annual events including the acclaimed Mt. Baker Film Fest and the Legendary Banked Slalom race in February. This acclaimed winter event is one of the largest snowboarding races in the world.
Address: Mt. Baker Hwy, Deming, Washington
Official site: https://www.mtbaker.us/
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Mt. Baker Skigebiet
Mount Baker HighwayJust over 50 miles east of downtown Bellingham, Mt. Baker Ski Area is one of Washington's top ski resorts. It's not only a powder destination for residents of Bellingham, but the dramatic backdrop and impressive slopes of Mount Baker draw tourists from around the world. Featuring more than 1,000 acres to explore, ranging from bunny hills to expert-only cliff areas, Mt. Baker Ski Area has something for every level of winter athlete.
With an average of more than 600 inches of snowfall each year, fresh tracks are common at this Cascade Mountain ski mecca. Within the boundaries of Mt. Baker Ski Area, the community also hosts annual events including the acclaimed Mt. Baker Film Fest and the Legendary Banked Slalom race in February. This acclaimed winter event is one of the largest snowboarding races in the world.
Address: Mt. Baker Hwy, Deming, Washington
Official site: https://www.mtbaker.us/