Erin’s Bellingham Guidebook

Erin
Erin’s Bellingham Guidebook

Hiking ideas

Lovely, easy hike through this park. Close by and a must see.
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Parque Whatcom Falls
1401 Electric Ave
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Lovely, easy hike through this park. Close by and a must see.
Easy hiking, very pretty
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Stimpson Family Nature Preserve
2076 Lake Louise Road
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Easy hiking, very pretty
If you're up to a strenuous hike up to Oyster Dome, you'll be rewarding with a beautiful view of the San Juan Island. Beware go early as parking is very limited.
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Oyster Dome Trailhead
Pacific Northwest Trail
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If you're up to a strenuous hike up to Oyster Dome, you'll be rewarding with a beautiful view of the San Juan Island. Beware go early as parking is very limited.
Easy walk around the lake, about 2.1 miles.
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Lake Padden Park
4882 S Samish Way
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Easy walk around the lake, about 2.1 miles.

Sightseeing

Downtown Bellingham, college town vibe, many restaurants and shopping
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Bellingham
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Downtown Bellingham, college town vibe, many restaurants and shopping
Cute Fairhaven was historical old Bellingham - has restaurants and pubs and shopping. Stop by the Village Bookstore, three levels of books and gift shop, a dock to walk.
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Fairhaven
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Cute Fairhaven was historical old Bellingham - has restaurants and pubs and shopping. Stop by the Village Bookstore, three levels of books and gift shop, a dock to walk.
Hiking and golf in one place
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Lake Padden Park
4882 S Samish Way
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Hiking and golf in one place
Don't miss taking a drive from Bellingham to Bow on Chuckanut Drive. Gorgeous views. If you like oysters stop at Taylor Farms for fresh oysters on the beach. Chuckanut Manor is also a good restaurant for dinner and view of the oyster beds.
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Chuckanut Drive
Chuckanut Drive
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Don't miss taking a drive from Bellingham to Bow on Chuckanut Drive. Gorgeous views. If you like oysters stop at Taylor Farms for fresh oysters on the beach. Chuckanut Manor is also a good restaurant for dinner and view of the oyster beds.
Hiking and beautiful views of the San Juan Islands. You will need a Discovery Pass to park here or you can buy a day parking at the entrance into the state park.
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Larrabee State Park
Larrabee State Park
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Hiking and beautiful views of the San Juan Islands. You will need a Discovery Pass to park here or you can buy a day parking at the entrance into the state park.
Must see drive over the two bridges that span Deception Pass. beautiful Walking Trails are in the area too.
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Deception Pass State Park
41229 State Route 20
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Must see drive over the two bridges that span Deception Pass. beautiful Walking Trails are in the area too.
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Big Rock Garden
2900 Sylvan St
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Food scene

A few of my favorite Fairhaven and Bellingham area restaurants
One of fav restaurants in the area. Sometimes they have jazz on Fridays.
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Skylarks Hidden Cafe
1308 11th St
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One of fav restaurants in the area. Sometimes they have jazz on Fridays.
Beer and Food; food and beer, 'nuf said
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Aslan Brewing Company
1330 N Forest St
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Beer and Food; food and beer, 'nuf said
another good brewery and good food
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Twin Sisters Brewing Company
500 Carolina St
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another good brewery and good food
Boutique Tacos; has some great vegetarian tacos
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Black Sheep on Holly
211 West Holly Street
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Boutique Tacos; has some great vegetarian tacos
Great place for Summer music and dancing, outdoor dining and sits on the marina. Once of the nicest hotels in Bellingham
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Hotel Bellwether
1 Bellwether Way
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Great place for Summer music and dancing, outdoor dining and sits on the marina. Once of the nicest hotels in Bellingham
Try the Whiskey Crab Soup, an assortment of fresh oysters and the Seafood Sauté Pasta made with clams, mussels, prawn, sea scallop, fish, bell pepper, onion, tomato saffron broth and linguine.
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Chuckanut Manor Seafood & Grill
3056 Chuckanut Dr
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Try the Whiskey Crab Soup, an assortment of fresh oysters and the Seafood Sauté Pasta made with clams, mussels, prawn, sea scallop, fish, bell pepper, onion, tomato saffron broth and linguine.
Great views and great food, higher-end restaurant
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The Oyster Bar
2578 Chuckanut Dr
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Great views and great food, higher-end restaurant
Farmers Market - During the Summer @ Depot Market Square Sat 10-2 Wed 4-7
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Mercado de agricultores de Bellingham
1100 Railroad Ave
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Farmers Market - During the Summer @ Depot Market Square Sat 10-2 Wed 4-7
Located at the Bellwether Hotel, this felt like a 5 star restaurant with 3 star prices. Drinks and food were killer. -- Michael, guest
Lighthouse Bar & Grill
1 Bellwether Way
Located at the Bellwether Hotel, this felt like a 5 star restaurant with 3 star prices. Drinks and food were killer. -- Michael, guest

Kayaking at Lake Whatcom

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Pedal Boat, Kayak, Canoes and Stand-Up Paddleboard Rentals 2200 Electric Ave, Bellingham, WA 98229
Bloedel Boat Rentals
2200 Electric Avenue
Pedal Boat, Kayak, Canoes and Stand-Up Paddleboard Rentals 2200 Electric Ave, Bellingham, WA 98229

City/town information

Take a Ferry from Anacortes to Friday Harbor, walk onto the ferry or take your car and drive around the island. Port Townsend is a cute town as well. Friday Harbor has whale watching tours. Port 2100 Ferry Terminal Rd, Anacortes, WA 98221. IF you're taking your car on the ferry, Highly recommend you arrive at the terminal 1 hour ahead of your reservation. Walk ons are no problem, but still arrive at least 30 min ahead. https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/washington-state-ferries
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Friday Harbor
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Take a Ferry from Anacortes to Friday Harbor, walk onto the ferry or take your car and drive around the island. Port Townsend is a cute town as well. Friday Harbor has whale watching tours. Port 2100 Ferry Terminal Rd, Anacortes, WA 98221. IF you're taking your car on the ferry, Highly recommend you arrive at the terminal 1 hour ahead of your reservation. Walk ons are no problem, but still arrive at least 30 min ahead. https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/washington-state-ferries

Things To Do

Fun browsing through the old things
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Penny Lane Antique Mall
427 W Holly St
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Fun browsing through the old things
If you are looking for something fun to do, Bellingham Axe does not disappoint.
Bellingham Axe
1414 Cornwall Ave
If you are looking for something fun to do, Bellingham Axe does not disappoint.